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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 16946 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:
    Customization

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    E-Leet

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

    Elite says it all! For being such a customizable interface, these are surprisingly resilient.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good for casual gaming

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

    This is a very solid controller. Perfect for casual gaming - great grip, good sensitivity. You need something better for competitive gaming. For the price, I would go with a different controller.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing!

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

    Look, bottom line, if you're serious about gaming, you need the Microsoft Elite Series 2 in your life. It's like upgrading your gaming experience from regular to legendary. Comfort? Check. Style? Double-check. Customization? Triple-check. This controller is the real deal, my fellow gamers. Don't miss out – it's a game-changer in every sense.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    AMAZING CONTROLLER

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

    Look, bottom line, if you're serious about gaming, you need the Microsoft Elite Series 2 in your life. It's like upgrading your gaming experience from regular to legendary. Comfort? Check. Style? Double-check. Customization? Triple-check. This controller is the real deal, my fellow gamers. Don't miss out – it's a game-changer in every sense.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best controller I own.

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

    Best little controller on the plaent. I've owned a variety of Xbox and playstation controllers. I loved this feel this one had. Was slim and loved the additional buttons for a more customized gaming experience. This bad boy lasted me 2 years I plan on getting another one of these.

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

    Awesome Controller

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

    First time having a pro controller for my PS5 and I’d definitely recommend if you don’t already have one. This controller is awesome and a bad mother f’er. Awesome grips for long periods of playing time on the PS5 and etc.

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    For three times the price I expect more.

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

    Had the controller for about 10 months. It's a great controller but the lack of reliability keeps me from recommending it. A normal Xbox One controller will last 6-8 months for me (No, I'm not hard on my controller I just use it a lot). So instead of spending another $60 on a regular controller I paid $180 for an Elite Series 2 controller. It's a really well built controller, very comfortable for long periods of use, good battery life, and tons of customization using the app. I didn't buy this controller to use the extra buttons on the back or for the swappable sticks/D-pad. I bought this expecting something that would last me longer than a standard Xbox One controller typically does- I was sick of replacing them twice a year. Up on the D-pad has started to double press, while left and right require a lot more pressure. The left analog stick is drifting constantly. The A button doesn't stick exactly but it's definitely not as responsive as the B,X,Y ones. There are some issues with the vibration as well (will swap between slight vibration and jackhammer randomly).

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

      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. Since it sounds like it's within the warranty period, 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 4 out of 5 stars

    Great

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

    Excellent controller, smooth and reliable. You can deal with issues regarding srick drift, so be sure get the protection plan. Ergonomically comfortable.

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not for competitive PC players (get anything else)

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

    No matter how much I tweaked the thumbstick tension and spent time "breaking in the sticks" or adjusting thumbstick curves in settings, it just never gave me the level of responsiveness that some stock controllers do (Dualshock 4, Dual Sense, Gamesir G7, Wolverine v3 TE, 8bitDo Ultimate 2). AND those controllers are a fraction of the price. It's unfortunate because the feel of this controller is above and beyond all others. It has a nice weight and overall feel in the hands. The back paddles are also excellent. It's just a shame that the actual responsiveness does not match.

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

    First day out

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

    I’ll be updating my review as time goes, but I just want to say out the box first day my gaming experience changed instantly! I do have to get used to the paddles again but no biggie. As of right now this is easily the best $200 I’ve ever wasted.

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

      We're thrilled that your new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 has already enhanced your gameplay experience. Thank you for sharing what a big improvement it's offered, and we hope you continue to get great results with it.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    review elite series controller

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

    i got this for my boyfriend for christmas and he LOVED it hes been wanting a new controller and this is the one he wanted

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Controller goated

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

    Great controller I love mine the color on the x changes in settings !!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best gaming controller

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

    The best controller I have ever used!!! Easy to use

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Better then expected

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

    The right thumbstick on my elite 1 controller started to develop a delay in it so I gave the elite 2 a try. I didnt expect anything ground breaking, how can Microsoft really improve it? Well they did, this controller feels much better then the old elite controller. The adjustable thumbsticks are great. You can now have more then 2 profiles accessible from the controller. I've read some are having issues with quality right out of the box with is unfortunate since these elite 2 controllers are hard to get but if you get a good, it's a great investment

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

      We're thrilled that your new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 has surpassed your expectations! It's great to hear that you're enjoying its improved design and customization features. We hope you get a lot of use out of it.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Review of XBOX Elite 2 Controller

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

    I bought this controller for my son’s birthday. He absolutely loves it and was thrilled to get it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good product

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

    Good controller for those who game a lot. Comfortable to use and works well.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    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.

    Dislike that the bumpers are always the first to go, the grips come off pretty easily, and the stick drift happens way too early in its life. Overall still like the remote, just wish it was produced better similar to the Xbox 360 remotes.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Controller

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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. Paddles are easy to hit and have enough of a gap avoiding miss hits. Lots of fine tuning (hardware and software) I was not expecting. This is my go to. I wish it had a capture button. The work around I found is to set a custom capture button on a different profile. The controller allows for you to cycle through profiles very easily. It also has a great battery life.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox elite controller

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

    Great controller, feels amazing in my hand every time I hold it, great battery life, love how I can customize it

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best controller

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

    The best controller by far. I wont ever use another controller. The lifespan of one of these is about 3 years so if you feel thats worth it just keep it in mind. I am a heavy user and the onyl thing that went wrong on mine was a single back paddle was only responding 80% of the time

    I would recommend this to a friend