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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 16920 reviews

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    Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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88%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers frequently mention the product's great overall performance, impressive battery life, and extensive customization options. Users also appreciate its comfortable feel, good weight, and useful paddles, along with comfortable grips. However, concerns are often raised regarding stick drift and the durability of the buttons, with some customers also finding the price a point of hesitation.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome Controller!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love this controller! For years I always rocked a normal Xbox controller but upgrading to an elite was one of the best decisions! Great Grip and Battery life!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great controller works great for gaming. Best controller with a great price

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love It

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great controller works great for gaming. Best controller with a great price

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox Controller

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is the best controller for the Xbox, hands down!!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    The best

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My personal opinion is this is as good as it get unless you dish out the 250 for the scuf instinct ....

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Button quality, Stick drift

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not Great

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not great quality. Buttons often stick and has bad stick drift. Returned two and am on my third. I personally do not like how heavy and cumbersome it is. However, the paddles are nice and the Xbox logo lights up.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Well worth it

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very durable and well worth the upgrade. Totally can tell the difference in controllers and gameplay.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Feel, Weight

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Better than regular model.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good controller so far, love the feel and the weight.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Feel
    Cons mentioned:
    Stick drift

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing. Couldn’t be better

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    very good. feels good in the hand. no drift. love it so much

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    controller elite

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    the ultimate controller Really easy to use with multiple settings with a press of a button to set up configurations for different games. Good for first person shooters

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best upgrade from the original Elite

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Compared to the original Elite controller this one is by far an amazing upgrade. Having the ability to adjust the tension on the thumbsticks is great for dialing in the accuracy for FPS games, the extra middle trigger stop is awesome if you're not wanting to go all the way to the short stop for other games as well, and the adjusted paddles on the back are much better without having to worry about accidentally hitting them while playing. The built in rechargeable battery is a step above the play and charge kit battery. I have definitely noticed a significant increase in play time before needing to charge it. If you're on the fence whether to keep your original Elite over this one then you're missing out. The Elite 2 is definitely worth the money for the upgrade.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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      Hey there,

      Congratulations on upgrading to Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2! We're glad that you're enjoying its updated customization features and built-in rechargeable battery. Thank you for sharing your experience; we hope you have a lot of fun with it.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Customization
    Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Rocket league approved

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Solid controller. Lots of customization, works flawless, a tad pricey but i completely understand why, i reccomend this frfr

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Controller

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to Use and works amazing for FPS. I highly reccomend buying this especially if they don’t release an Elite 3 controller.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Gaming controller

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I got this as a gift got my husband and this is the best controller he has gotten finally decided to get a good one and it turned out better than his cheaper other ones

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Elite Series II is PEAK!!!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love the Elite Series II, went away from a Scuf Instinct Pro, will never go back. My favorite controller. Really love the color. Red is my fav color.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Bumpers

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Feels good, but Bad Quality control and not worthy

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Overall, the controller felt good when sitting on the hands. The dome joystick and the adjustable tension makes it really comfortable to play games. But there are still some issues on the controller I received. I can hear something when I shake it; the dead zones of the joysticks are even larger than my regular one s controller; the top part along with the bumpers is a bit loose. I don't think paying almost $200 for a possible defective controller is a wise choice. Also, as a PC gamer, I don't feel the upgrade worth that much of penny that is 3-5 times more than a regular one s controller.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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      Hey Tony,

      We're sorry to hear that there are issues with your new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. If it's still within Best Buy's return period, we recommend exchanging it for a new one. If that's not possible, please reach out to Xbox Support for assistance here: https://aka.ms/AA4w2z7

      Hope that helps,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Elite controler

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This controller is amazing. Just simply allowing you to limit how much you have to lift your thumbs is a game changer

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic controller for those who really want it.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    [Employee of bestbuy] This is a great controller for those who want a little extra out of their current controller. The rubberized grip feels great, and the thumb sticks are responsive and feel much more durable than the regular Xbox controller ones. One thing I wish Microsoft would do is create more color schemes without keeping the back of the controller white, which sort of defeats the purpose of a darker color controller. (The included USB-C cable is great as well)

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Purchase

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The controller works perfect and I’ve had no problems out of it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Controller

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My son loves this controller they last forever this is the second one he has had in the last 8 years

    I would recommend this to a friend