Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- 4IK-00001
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- SKU:
- 11058510
Customer reviews
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 16976 reviews
(16,976 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Value4.2
Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars
- Quality4.4
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers are pleased with the product's great overall performance, impressive battery life, and extensive customization options. They also frequently praise its comfortable grip, good weight, and responsive feel. However, a significant number of customers have reported issues with stick drift developing quickly and concerns regarding the durability of the buttons, including the bumpers. Despite some initial hesitation about the price, the positive attributes like its overall comfort and useful paddles generally contribute to a positive user experience.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Cons mentioned:Bumpers
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Horrible design
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Had like 6 of these and within a few days/weeks the bumpers either become unresponsive or double input. Such a flawed design and I’ll never purchase this controller again.
This review is from Microsoft - XBOX Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller for XBOX Series X, XBOX Series S, XBOX One, PCs, and Cloud-Enabled Devices - Black
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
Posted .Hello there,
We're sorry that there have been 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
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Disappointing
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I understand this was an item box item, but it was marked as "excellent" condition. The left trigger was broken, the right bumper was broken, and the left stick was acting funny. It appeared to have been open before as it easily came apart, and wires had been smashed between the controller and the faceplate causing them to short out. 0/5 Worst $80 i ever spent.
This review is from Microsoft - XBOX Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller for XBOX Series X, XBOX Series S, XBOX One, PCs, and Cloud-Enabled Devices - Black
No, I would not recommend this to a friendRated 2 out of 5 stars
Broken in months
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good product, but the durability is next to nothing. Broke in under 6 months. I buy the extended warrenty on my elite controllers for this reason tho, so it's only gonna cost me $50 to replace and renew the extended warranty
This review is from Microsoft - XBOX Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller for XBOX Series X, XBOX Series S, XBOX One, PCs, and Cloud-Enabled Devices - Black
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
Posted .Hey there,
We're sorry that there is an issue with your Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. The limited manufacturer's warranty for this product has been extended to one year. If you'd rather not use your extended warranty, 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
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Great if it’s your first elite controller ever!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Compared to the series 1 this controller is actually terrible. The paddles come in the back of the controller out of the box and are so loose it feels like they shipped my controller here on a train. I have actually had the worst possible experience with this controller but I’m getting by simply due to Best Buy’s insurance policy. I have returned it twice and had to get new ones whether it be the joy stick having drift issues or the paddles feeling like a loose tooth. I do not recommend. Find any other controller with stiffer paddles and better joysticks.
This review is from Microsoft - XBOX Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller for XBOX Series X, XBOX Series S, XBOX One, PCs, and Cloud-Enabled Devices - Black
No, I would not recommend this to a friendRated 1 out of 5 stars
Terrible quality
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.right shoulder button failed just after warranty period expired! garbage! i have owned previous XBOX pro controllers and was very happy with quality but this is awful. I can't believe i paid over $150 bucks for a controller that lasted less than 5 months with minimal use.
This review is from Microsoft - Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Controller for XBOX Series X, XBOX Series S, XBOX One, PCs, and Cloud-Enabled Devices - Blue
No, I would not recommend this to a friend- Cons mentioned:Bumpers
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Terrible...
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Purchased 3 times. First one left and right bumpers didnt work. Second and third controllers had drift issues
This review is from Microsoft - XBOX Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller for XBOX Series X, XBOX Series S, XBOX One, PCs, and Cloud-Enabled Devices - Black
No, I would not recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Button quality
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Buttons Broken
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The A and B buttons were already defective when I bought the controller. For the price, this controller shouldn't have any issues.
This review is from Microsoft - XBOX Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller for XBOX Series X, XBOX Series S, XBOX One, PCs, and Cloud-Enabled Devices - Black
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
Posted .Hi there,
We're sorry there's an issue 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. Otherwise, please reach out to 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
- Cons mentioned:A button
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
A button doesn't work
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Went through 6 of these all returned A button wouldn't press 50% of the time.
This review is from Microsoft - XBOX Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller for XBOX Series X, XBOX Series S, XBOX One, PCs, and Cloud-Enabled Devices - Black
No, I would not recommend this to a friend Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great replacement if you already own an Elite Con
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If your old elite controller is looking worse for wear but the accessories are still looking good then definitely go with this controller, its the elite controller without the accessories.
This review is from Microsoft - XBOX Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Controller for XBOX Series X, XBOX Series S, XBOX One, PCs, and Cloud-Enabled Devices - White
I would recommend this to a friendRated 1 out of 5 stars
Buy a Scuf controller.
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’m currently on my third elite controller. Previous two were the gen 1’s. The rubber grips pealed off after 3 months. This gen 2 controller feels amazing, they made improvements since the original design. Don’t let the amazing exterior design fool you. Six months of owning this particular controller the right trigger stop broke. Now the trigger sticks and clicks every use. The cap for the trigger stop adjustment fell off about a month ago also. If you purchase this controller make sure you get the geek squad protection. You will easily get your money’s worth tenfold, but the hassle of sending it in or receiving a replacement might not be worth the aggravation.
This review is from Microsoft - XBOX Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller for XBOX Series X, XBOX Series S, XBOX One, PCs, and Cloud-Enabled Devices - Black
No, I would not recommend this to a friend- Cons mentioned:Button quality
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Open Box, did not ship with the box, buttons stuck
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Product came without a box, only the cable, controller and varios paddle / stick accessories in the protective case. The buttons were sticking. Returned as soon as I could.
This review is from Microsoft - XBOX Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller for XBOX Series X, XBOX Series S, XBOX One, PCs, and Cloud-Enabled Devices - Black
No, I would not recommend this to a friend Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Left Stick Drift after only 2 months
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I am very disappointed. The left stick drifts after a little over 2 months. Just outside Best Buys return period ofcourse. Sure I can send it in for repair but now I'll be without a controller for weeks or months. This is a known issue with these, I wouldn't recommend buying these until they fix it. Best Buy, I hope you do what's right and let me exchange or return this even though I'm outside of the return period.
This review is from Microsoft - XBOX Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller for XBOX Series X, XBOX Series S, XBOX One, PCs, and Cloud-Enabled Devices - Black
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
Posted .Hello,
We're sorry that there is an issue with the left 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'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
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Disappointed
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Second one of these I’ve owned the first one completely stopped turning on, and now the second already has triggers going out after 6months.
This review is from Microsoft - Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Controller for XBOX Series X, XBOX Series S, XBOX One, PCs, and Cloud-Enabled Devices - Red
No, I would not recommend this to a friendRated 1 out of 5 stars
Just a core of a controller.
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The controller is fine but make sure you look at the box went in to get a Xbox elite controller with all of the buttons on it. Dude would not let me look at the box. Thought i was gonna steal it even said im not gonna let you hold it because you may run with it. I said fine whatever bought it got home and found out he sold me the core now i have to spend even more to get the charger case, and the rest of the buttons 
This review is from Microsoft - Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Controller for XBOX Series X, XBOX Series S, XBOX One, PCs, and Cloud-Enabled Devices - Blue
No, I would not recommend this to a friendRated 1 out of 5 stars
Stick drift worse than nintendo
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Have had this a little under a year(purchased 8.17.20), used it a few times cuz it’s just my controller for whenever I’m not playing keyboard and mouse games. The paddles on the back are not comfortable at all. The controller has the worst drift I have ever seen, it goes up down, literally making my character wiggle back and forth on the screen, drift started a few days ago (4.8.21). Sadly it’s the worst gaming product I’ve ever owned. 170$ for an unusable controller. Absolute garbage.
This review is from Microsoft - XBOX Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller for XBOX Series X, XBOX Series S, XBOX One, PCs, and Cloud-Enabled Devices - Black
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
Posted .Hi there,
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. 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
- Cons mentioned:Stick drift
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
0/10 don't recommend
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Do not buy this. Good for first few months, but normal wear includes stick drift, stuck paddle buttons, & random disconnects. Not worth
This review is from Microsoft - XBOX Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller for XBOX Series X, XBOX Series S, XBOX One, PCs, and Cloud-Enabled Devices - Black
No, I would not recommend this to a friend Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Not worth what Microsoft is asking for
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This controller is no where even close to good for how much Microsoft is asking fr it. The analog sticks are not good quality and drift way too much. The same problem was for the 1st Gen and they seem to have not fix that issue.
This review is from Microsoft - XBOX Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller for XBOX Series X, XBOX Series S, XBOX One, PCs, and Cloud-Enabled Devices - Black
No, I would not recommend this to a friendRated 1 out of 5 stars
Not worth it
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Worked wonderful but after a few weeks joy stick kept drifting !!!!!
This review is from Microsoft - Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Controller for XBOX Series X, XBOX Series S, XBOX One, PCs, and Cloud-Enabled Devices - Red
No, I would not recommend this to a friend- Cons mentioned:Button quality
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Defective- DO NOT BUY
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This series is defective, the Y button on these do not work. I have to exchange another defective controller again.
This review is from Microsoft - XBOX Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Controller for XBOX Series X, XBOX Series S, XBOX One, PCs, and Cloud-Enabled Devices - White
No, I would not recommend this to a friend Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Not as described
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this online "open box excellent condition" and the only thing I received was the controller, everything else was missing. Had to take it to the local store and fight with them to replace it. Check your box when you get it!
This review is from Microsoft - XBOX Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller for XBOX Series X, XBOX Series S, XBOX One, PCs, and Cloud-Enabled Devices - Black
No, I would not recommend this to a friend








