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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 17033 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 pleased with the overall performance, battery life, and extensive customization options offered by this controller. Users frequently highlight the comfortable grip, balanced weight, and high-quality feel during gameplay. 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 issues and the premium price point, many still consider it a highly effective gaming accessory.

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  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Don’t buy this one

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

    Kinda odd it doesn’t come with the back paddles even but the controller overall just is not great. Bad grip and the stock thumb-sticks come off too easily. Customer service was great though

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    good controller for those light of hand

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

    Excellent response time in the controller. terrible on the durability. Was broken within a month of buying.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Breaks easy

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

    Bought this controller thinking it would last me for a long time but after 5 months of having the controller the LB button stopped working correctly. Controller has never seen a kids hand or been dropped. I would save your money and just buy a SCUFF controller. Other than the LB button messed up its a great controller and easy to use and feels great in your hands but will not last you 6 months. My original controllers have lasted me 4 years no problems. You would think a $200 controller would last way longer than a $60 one.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
      Posted .

      Hello Shane,

      We're sorry that there's an issue with the LB button on your Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. The limited manufacturer's warranty for this product has been extended to one year. If you're within the warranty period, we recommend contacting our team at Xbox Support for assistance here: https://beta.support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/wireless-controller-solution

      Hope that helps,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Cons mentioned:
    Stick drift

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Meh

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

    Drift issues. Battery life on this one not nearly as good as first one.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Stick drift

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Sticks not working

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

    The sticks are adjustable yet they cabt ever be centered

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Ok controller

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

    Build quality is not that great, make sure you get an warranty with this thing, it will break on you in some shape or way. I like the first elite controller compare to this model

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
      Posted .

      Hello Jake,

      We're sorry if there are issues with your Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. The limited manufacturer's warranty for this product has been extended to one year. If you're within the warranty period, we recommend contacting our team at Xbox Support for assistance here: https://beta.support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/wireless-controller-solution

      Hope that helps,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not sure what to do with this now.

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

    It was on clearance. Open box or something The right bumber doesn't always work and i tried to go through Microsoft but they said the 1 year warranty was already up on it and bestbuy said even though it open box or clearance marked it would still have that warrenty it hasnt even been a year and now i have a broken controller.if your going to buy one get it new.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    has potential but thumb stick issues continue

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

    i loved the first month of this controller. The build quality seems great, yet it continues to have the stock drift issues of the series one and the warranty is lacking for a 200 controller

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Can’t find a good controller

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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.

    Work good first time I used it but after that it was all downhill. Worst doesn’t charge right, I have to leave in order to play, because it turns off, and sometimes disconnects while playing mid game . Plus right thumb stick gets stuck

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Stick drift

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Buyer beware - broken controllers out of box

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

    I've had exchange this twice due to stick drift issues and once due to a face button issue. Currently on my 4th which is working acceptably for a $150+ controller. Ridiculous a multi billion dollar company can release such a trash product with no consequences. It honestly needs to be taken off the market and fixed.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Returned defective

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

    Was defective and I had to return it. One of the controller stalks was misaligned, not allowing for proper control. I said "yes" to recommend the item because I got a replacement which was fine.

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Better controllers elsewhere likely

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

    Brought this controller in April of 2020. already has bad stick drift in the right thumbstick which makes games unplayable. Will return.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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      Hi Darren,

      We're sorry that there's an issue with the right thumbstick on your Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. The limited manufacturer's warranty for this product has been extended to one year. If you haven't done so already, we recommend contacting Xbox Support for assistance here: https://beta.support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/wireless-controller-solution

      Hope that helps,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Controller

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

    Didn’t like it has much i don’t know I feel that it don’t last me as long the black elite 2

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

    Nit reliable

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

    Sticks started drift after 3 months of usage, not really a good use of money

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Simple and great design

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

    Great controller and long battery life. I do wish I had the paddles but that's why this is a bit cheaper.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Only worked for 3 months.

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

    This is the second controller, the first one failed after 3 months of use unfortunately I did not purchase a warranty. My right rear bumper stopped working, I used microsoft warranty and got it back working but my other bumper was not working. I had to purchase another controller after this. I love it but they are unreliable.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Best Buy Employee

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    would not recommend for certain gamers

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

    [Employee of bestbuy] Honestly if you’re just playing elden ring or something I would just get a normal controller. I can see the advantage if you’re playing race games or call of duty though

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Button quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Love the controller - hate their quality controls

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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.

    I recently had to replace my original Series 2 as the coating was dtarting to peel off and buttons were becoming less responsive. First replacement series 2 = no X-button. Second series 2 = no Y-button. Third replacement will hopefully be a charm. When it is working, I dont think it can be touched regarding fit/finish.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Do not buy open box

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

    Has major issues with stick drifting. Also DO NOT buy open box. If anything goes wrong with it and you need to exchange it they will make you pay the difference of the open box price and the price of a new one. Honestly they should honor the open box price if the item is defective.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    A button

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Overpriced; poor quality control

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

    Quality control on these controllers is horrible. The A button fails to register. D-Pad is wobbly to one side. And one side of the controller's rumble motors is stronger than the other side. Tried different replacements from Microsoft, and all experienced the exact same issues. So I bought this one from Best Buy, and even the controller from Best Buy is experiencing the same 3 issues.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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      Hello Kendall,

      We're sorry that there are issues with your Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. The limited manufacturer's warranty for this product has been extended to one year. If you're within the warranty period, we recommend contacting our team at Xbox Support for assistance here: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/wireless-controller-solution

      Hope that helps,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft