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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 16947 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 positive about the product's excellent overall performance, impressive battery life, and extensive customization options, noting its comfortable feel and good weight. However, customers are negative about recurring issues such as stick drift and the durability of the buttons, which some report breaking quickly. The price is also a point of concern for some buyers.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best controller on the market

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

    This controller is excellent. I have the gears of war elite controller but this one just feels better. The weight is perfect and with all the options you have what a fantastic product. Hats off to Microsoft for making a great product even better

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

    Much better

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

    Wish i would have bought one of these earlier. Very nice and comfortable. Wont buy a regular conroller again.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great controller!

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

    Good weight and smooth controls! Plus the ease of customization

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Its good but has flaws

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

    Owned two now i love the premium feel but at the same time its made cheap my first one got stick drift (when will these multi billion dollar companies start using hall effect) within 3 months and my right bumper stopped working and had cracks all over i think from gripping it to hard as for the one i got from bestbuy its still holding up 7 months later maybe i got unlucky with my first even if they are made cheaply they still have nice features the battery life is very good and the paddles are aswell (i bought some off amazon for cheap) you can re map buttons etc i personally can not go back to a basic controller they feel extra cheap in comparison i recommend the elite core but only on a sale with a warranty

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Really nice controller but no back triggers

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

    Controller is really cool but not happy the sticks in the back don’t come with it, had a spare to put on

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Wow this is it

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

    Bought this control so I can get the extra help in battles in warzone, specifically with the paddles ofcourse to help crouch and jump, it works amazing. Controller is solid and feels great in hands, quality is amazing. The internal battery and charge is the best. The case it came with is great. Really expensive but worth the upgrade, made sure to get insurance with this as well.

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

      Hi there,

      It's awesome to hear that your new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 has given you an edge in games like Call of Duty: Warzone. We're glad that you're a fan of its internal rechargeable battery and handy storage case, too. Thank you for sharing your experience and we hope you win a lot of matches with it.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    If you haven't played on Elite Controller, DO IT!

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

    A great controller, The quality and feel of the series 2 is unmatched by other xbox controllers in the past, with customizable joysticks, triggers, and the option for paddles, this controller is the best that xbox has to offer

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

    Attention to detail and high level customization

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

    So many teviews pointing at the quality of the controller and I wont reapeat it, agreed. I have been using the elite series 1 and never did i though it was missing features, it has been great and zero issue (use adapter for playin with it on ps4 and switch whick makes gaming super enjoyable in every console). Then got the elite series 2 and was floored ny how much everything was improved. One detail I want to mention is the hair triggers function. In previous elite shortening the rhow of the trigger will make it by default that the maximum balues could not be reach (full trigger pull values) without adjusting in the software customization. Not a big deal nor a problem since all it takes is a quick adjustment in the trigger tab for customization. In the elite series 2 they made it so that when changing the total pull for the trigger (three option total), each option when changed automatically adjusts the reading from the trigger so that one gets full press galues even at the shortest throw. This is incredible attention to detail becuase it was absolutely acceptable to let the user go into the setting and adjsut it, but they decided to go the extar mile and make it happen on the fly. In short, is an epic controller for an epic console (Xbox X) and the upcoming new Xbox. Once you have you wont look back and because this controllers usually last a long time you will get your moneys worth.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent

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

    The controller is a great addition for me due to the fact that I play a majority of first person shooter games ( mostly rainbow 6 siege ) and I am able to utilize multiple features that the controller offers including the trigger stops and paddles. Although the price is somewhat steep I would say that when they re stock that it is worth the purchase

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    TotalTech is Worth every Penny!!!

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

    I recently purchased the Microsoft Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Controller, and I must say it has exceeded my expectations. Design and Build Quality: The controller's build quality is exceptional. Performance: The Elite Series 2 Core delivers outstanding performance. Customization Options: The ability to remap buttons, adjust trigger sensitivity, and customize thumbstick tension gives me a level of control that I haven't experienced with other controllers. Battery Life: The battery life is impressive, lasting through several gaming sessions on a single charge. Conclusion: In conclusion, the Microsoft Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Controller is a premium gaming accessory worth every penny.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    warm buttons, controller with a personality.

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

    good controller, works well, wow...the buttons. just great buttons. the buttons make me so...and i mean sooooooo...happy. wow, what a product.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great childhood toy!

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

    Great product my sons love it! This was a Christmas gift my son loves the red controller!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox controller

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love the remote. I’ve had an Xbox for years and you can really tell the difference in quality from the older controllers. I love the grip and new features.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox 360°

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

    Excellent quality, works 100%, good packaging and fast delivery. Great options for picking up the product.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great 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 weight, upgradable, comfortable, great buy (if you can get it <$100)

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox elite serie 2 Controller

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

    [Employee of bestbuy] This controller feels amazing right out of the box. The build quality is solid, the buttons are super responsive, and the grips make long gaming sessions comfortable without slipping. The analog sticks are smooth and precise, and the triggers feel great for shooters and racing games. Battery life has been reliable, and it connects quickly with no issues. Overall, this is a high-quality controller that performs exactly as expected—definitely worth the purchase.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Choice Controller

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

    My son will not use anything else, he says this controller is great, it has so many functons and options for gaming of all kinds.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    not bad

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

    Love the set up options, you can really customize this controller. I don't like the texture as much as I did the first Elite controller, but this one is OK. Internal battery has been great so far, holds charge for a long time. Adjustable tension on the sticks is a cool feature. They are very pricey I think though.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Customization, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox Elite Wireless Controller

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

    Exactly what was needed. My teen boys were extremely happy with it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Quality

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

    I purchased this controller for gaming on my PC. It connects via Bluetooth and operates flawlessly. I love the paddles on the back. I previously used a Scuf gaming PS4 remote with paddles. This controller has a higher quality feel to it.

    I would recommend this to a friend