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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 16996 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 are delighted by the controller's exceptional overall performance, impressive battery life, and extensive customization options. Users also frequently praise the device's comfortable grip, balanced weight, and high-quality tactile feel. However, some customers have expressed concerns regarding the durability of the buttons and bumpers, as well as the early onset of stick drift. Despite these technical frustrations and the premium price point, many still consider it a top-tier gaming accessory.

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  • Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    finger buttons are expensive

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

    way overpriced just to have finger buttons, but you get what you pay for

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Love this controller but....

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

    I love the setup with Elite controllers, but I had to send original back (only got a gift card) because of the stick drift. I know this is not Best Buy's fault

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it!

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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!! I play alot of call of duty and games of that nature so having the trigger locks is amazing!

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

    Xbox

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

    Controls feel smooth. I like the back pedals. Overall a better controller than the original one that comes with the Xbox.

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

    controller

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    great controller to have and you can customize all the buttons to your own liking and play style!!!

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

    Great on pc

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

    I previously used a ps5 controller, but since this I have no issues And all buttons work as they are supposed to. Great product for my pc.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Awesome to worthless in about a month

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

    I wanted to love this controller. Because $180. And I did. Great feel and weight, clearly an upgrade over the standard controller. Even before adding paddles or adjusting thumbstick sensitivities, it immediately improved my Halo game. Adding paddles and making those adjustments helped even more. I knew I could never play with those crap stock controllers again. Until. First it was X. B soon followed. And now the left trigger. Unreliable- a button press doesn't register and yeah, instead of landing the melee, I'm dead. Naturally, these failures began past the return window, after an estimated 30 hours of use. Failures are getting more frequent as I keep playing (I've had it 5 weeks now), and I don't care to see which input begins to crap out next- I'm done. So I guess I'll go through the warranty claim hassle and expense and go back to playing with the stock controller in the meantime while that whole process plays out. Or buy that newly released Scuf and hope I have better luck. I'm mad, and disappointed. Because $180. And Microsoft, before you reply: You've included a link to the warranty info in your dutiful response to so many others that have been similarly ripped off. That link is just like this controller- broken.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller

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

    Good controller, just not my fit. It's made out of good materials.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Elite Controller

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

    It works great especially the ability to use extra input choices. Also it charges decently fast with the in case charging pedestal.

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

    Controller

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works great. My son uses it everyday some times to the point I had to get recharge batteries

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Test it thoroughly!!!

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

    Got a "excellent" condition controller, turned out to have stick drift on both sticks. The 2 front bumpers where double skipping like crazy. The back buttons do not register all clicks.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great controller

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

    I like the way the controller fits in my hand. For the price it should come with paddles.

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

    Big improvements over Elite 1

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

    The controller has made big improvements in the overall feel and the controller just feels a lot more tight the adjustability on the thumb sticks is very important and the back paddles are way tighter. this is a pro level gaming controller

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
      Posted .

      Hi there,

      We're thrilled that you're enjoying the improvements made to the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. It's great to hear that you're a fan of its updated customization features and new back paddles, too. Thank you for sharing your experience; we hope it gives you a competitive edge.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing quality for the price

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

    Def recommend i use it all the time i enjoy the customizable grips and panels and its makes the game way more enjoyable being able too know my selections easier

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    The product is great

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

    The controller itself is amazing, but it’s very hard to justify the price. Its not for every one

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Not worth the price, but pretty good

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

    Purchased to replace the controller that came with my Series S that started to malfunction. I immediately found the paddles on the back to be in the way and not sure what I'd even use them for. On the Pro side, the rubbery grip feels superior to the bare plastic and the thumb pad is also a big improvement. In hindsight, I'd probably get the next tier down.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Its an improvement

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

    Its an improvement over the first gen elite controller but the grip on the top is a little slick at first. After a break in period it should get better at gripping your hand other than that no complaints.

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

    Best Xbox controller

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love the color and the functions. This is my third one and will continue to buy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Amazing if it lasts

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

    The controller is amazing if you can get one that last more then a few weeks; I have multiple that have last months. In less month I have gone through two of them. One had the spring In the left not stick snap. And I returned that one with my warranty on Jan 10th and this new one is already refusing to connect with the being wired.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great controller

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing controller only issue I have is quality control but it does have a one year warranty I already sent mine back and they gave me a new one with absolutely no issue from Microsoft support

    I would recommend this to a friend