Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- 4IK-00001
- SKU:
- 11530001
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers express satisfaction with the product's great overall performance, impressive battery life, and extensive customization options, along with its comfortable feel and good weight. However, a significant concern among users is the prevalence of stick drift and issues with button quality, particularly with the bumpers and A button. The price is also a point of hesitation for some.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Customization
Spendy but worth it
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Back paddles are amazing. Ability to change to 360 grips is great. Good software to customize
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Feel, Weight
Controller
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love is. . The feel. . The weight. . The color. .
I would recommend this to a friend Fast Controller
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Efficient, accurate and comfortable to hold. I like the triggers on the underside of the remote for quicker response.
I would recommend this to a friend- Cons mentioned:Stick drift
Worth it for the price
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Xbox Elite Wireless Controller is a must if you are a hardcore gamer. I've read some reviews about it having stick drift after a couple of months of use but, I have not experienced anything in my 2 months of owning it. After using this controller it's hard for me to use a regular controller because of the remapping done to the back paddles. Overall though it's worth it if you play a lot of games.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Best Xbox controller and worth it
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The only way to play with the series x. Those paddles are a game charger.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
Posted .Hey there,
To game at the highest level, sometimes you need an interface powerful enough to support the extra dexterity and precision needed. We're thrilled you've found the perfect solution for you in your new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2! The optional paddle additions can give you that extra boost when it comes to your chosen title, we're happy you've seen their usefulness for yourself! Thank you for sharing your thoughts, we appreciate it. We're glad it was a good investment for you!
Happy Gaming,
Brad - Xbox Customer Care
- Pros mentioned:Customization
Better than Generation One
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was pleased with the first generation Controller. The improvements to the trigger locks are fantastic. The control sticks seem more responsive and have adjustable tensioners. I haven’t figured out the shift function in the app yet, but from a cursory inspection it appears there is a greater degree of customization options with the buttons. The docking station is the greatest improve,ent, no more breaking the USB input.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
Posted .Hello there,
It's great to hear that you're a fan of the improvements to the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. We're glad that you're enjoying its updated design and enhanced customization features, too. If you have any questions about how to use the Xbox Accessories app to customize your controller, Xbox Support may be able to help here: https://beta.support.xbox.com/help/hardware-network/controller/use-accessories-app-configure-elite-controller
Hope that helps,
Chuck
Xbox Customer Care
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
Upgrade But Would Like More
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The built-in battery pack and grips are great. Charge lasts 1-2days with 5 hour play. The sensitivity slide bars below don’t seem to make a big difference. I would have liked the paddle controls as an option.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Customization
Solid
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Elite Series 2 controller is very solid, and feels very good in my hands. The customization is good to set up your controller to your style of play, and when not playing a shooter your can put to respond like a regular controller to play Madden. So you have two controllers in one if you want to compete or not this controller is a must have. Money well spent.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Elite Series 2 wireless controller for Xbox Series
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Microsoft Elite Series 2 Wireless controller for Xbox Series X is an awesome upgrade to your system
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Best out there
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome controller. Real sturdy. Paddles make gaming a lot easier
I would recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Bumpers, Stick drift
So so
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.A lot of problems with the elite 2. Bumpers go out and notorious for stick drift right out of the box but even with all that it’s still better than most others.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend Elite controller
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The elite controller is the best controller I ever had with the paddles to add to it make it even more elite.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Xbox elite
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good controller feels like really good quality and paddles feel really solid
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
Posted .Hey there,
We're happy to hear you enjoy the feel of the controller paddles! Thanks for sharing your experience with us, we really appreciate your feedback. We're thrilled you are enjoying your new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, and that you've have found the interface to be comfortable, reliable, and well-made. We're glad it was a good investment for you.
Happy Gaming,
Brad - Xbox Customer Care
- Pros mentioned:Feel
Love it
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My go to controller. High quality, triggers are adjustable (although i didn't really change them often.) Also the extra buttons on the back are nice, but haven't really needed to use them. Still love the case, the charging, and the feel of it. Expensive, but worth it
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Xbox elite controller
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these controllers makes life so much better when gaming
I would recommend this to a friend Best Controller I Have Ever Used
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is the best controller I have ever played with! The buttons are very responsive, the ability to change sensitivity on that trigger buttons is amazing, and the paddle buttons on the back feel great. I mostly play Fortnite and I use the most sensitive setting for my right trigger and the middle sensitivity for my left trigger. It’s taking me a bit to switch to using my back buttons instead of using the buttons on the front, but I’ll get there with more practice! The looks are great as well, but my favorite part is the magnetic charging station. I just lay the controller back in its case and it immediately starts charging! I don’t have to move it around first to make it work either. 10/10 would recommend. If it was $30-40 cheaper, I think these would be flying off the shelves!
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Great for fps
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Way better than standard controller. Couldn't live without my paddles.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
Posted .Hello there,
It's great to hear that your new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 has improved your experience playing first-person shooters. We're glad that you're a fan of its back paddles, too. Thank you for sharing your experience and we hope you win a lot of online matches with it.
Happy gaming,
Chuck
Xbox Customer Care
- Cons mentioned:Button quality
Great controller while it lasts
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the customization options and this controller will elevate your game to keep your thumbs on the sticks. The problem is stick dift will hit within a year and continue to get worse. The bumpers will also mess up and become unresponsive. This happen on my original elite and i went back with a core for cheaper and it was great Nov 2023 until Dec 2025.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Love this controller
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've owned two of these controllers now. My last one lasted 6 years, very impressed with the quality. These feel more heavy duty than the basic controllers
I would recommend this to a friend Great controller for the money
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best feeling controller ive ever used in my 20 yrs of gaming. If your wanting a great controller without the paddles this is it.
I would recommend this to a friend