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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 16976 reviews

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88%would recommend to a friend

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.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Elite 2 controller

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

    Controller sticks started drifted not even 30 days old yet.. i would recommend get the geek squad protection becouse these Controller's are good but dont last long

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

      Hi there,

      We're sorry 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'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

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Just wow

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

    So I was totally upset with this purchase because I was told by a Best Buy employee that it came with the carrying case and extra buttons got it home and was just the controller like ok great

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

    Broke within 35 days of first use

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

    I gave this to my grandson for christmas. Here we are at Jan 25 and it’s already malfunctioning. He loved it until it broke and since I did read the reviews before I purchased it, noting the high incidence of failure, we did have the warranty. But to have to replace it after only a month indicates a poorly designed and tested product. Also the warranty can apparently only be used once unless s new warranty is purchased. For another $40.

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

      Hi there,

      We're sorry that there's an issue with your grandson's new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. Every new Xbox controller comes with a 90-day limited manufacturer's warranty so Xbox Support may also be able to help. If it hasn't already been replaced, please contact Xbox Support here: https://aka.ms/AA4w2z7

      Hope that helps,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Cons mentioned:
    Button quality

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Bad product design

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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.

    In two controllers i had the arroz are pressed to the left

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

    Button gone bad

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

    Great controller. Waited over a year for review. Top RB button stopped working, unless it is smashed. These things should last longer.

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

    Defective controller

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

    The controller constanlty disconnects from the xbox even though it was brought gomd earlier the same day, wont stay on for more than 5 minutes at a time. I was so happy to have a new controller too, just for it to not work.

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

    Overpriced. Bad quality. Will break buy warranty

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

    Get this controller on sale for any kind of value. Buy the warranty!!! Triggers and sticks will mess up not the grip this time. It’s a great controller but dang it won’t last.

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

    2nd controller stopped working already. GARBAGE

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

    The left bumper on my first controller stopped working. It conveniently stopped working after the warranty had expired. Bought another one. Guess what. The left bumper stopped working AGAIN and right after the warranty expired. Do not fall for the trap. Do not buy this garbage. They are stealing from you

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

    Store looked awful

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

    Store experience was horrible. Upper management should be embarrassed to keep brick and mortar open if all their stores look like jails for products

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    A button

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    unfortunately got a stuck A button

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

    i went back to my 60 dollar controller. i cant believe i spent about 180 bucks on xbox controller for it to have a bad A button. what a shame.

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

      We're sorry that there's an issue with the A button on your Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. Every new Xbox controller comes with a 90-day limited manufacturer's warranty so if it's still within the warranty period we recommend reaching out to Xbox Support for assistance here: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/controllers/wireless-controller-solution

      Hope that helps,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Cons mentioned:
    Button quality

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Top Bumbers start being unresponsive

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

    After awhile top buttons stop working and become non responsive over time. I’ve asked around and many other people having same issue.

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

      We're sorry that there's an issue with the bumpers on your Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. Every new Xbox controller comes with a 90-day limited manufacturer's warranty. If it's still within the warranty period, Xbox Support may be able to help! Please contact them for assistance here: https://beta.support.xbox.com/help/hardware-network/controller/wireless-controller-solution

      Hope that helps,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    not as good as expected

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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 saved up to purchase this controller. He waited and when finally got it was really disappointed. the back triggers felt loose and flimsy. wasn't happy so we returned it.

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

    Don't bother

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

    Trash, run away. For one it's far too heavy. But I'd forgive that if it wasn't complete garbage. I had to return the first one immediately after opening it (the "A" button didn't work). The replacement had a"barely functional" A button that only activated if you pressed it exceedingly hard. At first I was going to try to just use the paddles underneath and basically not need to ever press the A button. But no I'm not going to spend this much on a broken controller so I took the next one back also

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

    Highly Recommend

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

    Definitely worth the money!! My husband wanted the elite and the worker showed me that this one has the new features. Highly recommend.

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

    Xbox controller

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

    Not very good controller. Only last about a year than doneto

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Worst controller ever bought!!!!

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

    Out of the box had stick drift! Don’t buy it not worth it

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

    Not good quality

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

    Terrible. Everything will eventually break on this controller. They have a manufacturing warranty for this controller for a reason.

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

    Good present

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

    I’ve had to replace this controller as a trigger broke on the old one. Made it a pretty good Christmas present.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Geek Squad Protection is a not worth it

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

    Only rating 1 star because of the proteion plan they offer on this product. Product is great, very good improvement over the 1st generation elite controller. Getting the protection plan on this product is not worth it. Best buy use to have a store in my area and they closed it. I started experiencing controller drift. I called the 1-800-geeksquad and got transferred multiple times just to be told I have to drive 3 hours to use the protection plan.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Stick drift

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

    Received controller as an excellent open box. Out of the box it already had stick drift. Everything looked new at opening.

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

      Hello Bree,

      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://beta.support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/wireless-controller-solution

      Hope that helps,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft