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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 16919 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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  • Cons mentioned:
    Bumpers

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Major design flaws.

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

    I'm on my 4th Elite controller. The bumpers (LB/RB) always go bad so I would strongly recommend getting the protection plan. It amazes me how much we pay for these for Microsoft to cut corners. I won't bash it completely, there are some positives. The grips are improved over the series 1 controller. The additional settings are great. I love the customizable tension in the sticks. Overall they are really nice. They're one of those tools that if it breaks or you lose it you have to replace it right away. It's just unfortunate that everyone I've ever had one of the bumpers goes on it, and it's never the same one.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
      Posted .

      Hello,

      We're sorry if you are experiencing an issue with the bumpers 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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Getting freaky with technology

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

    Love this controller, never an issue connecting to my PC. Makes gaming so much simpler

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

    love the red

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

    awesome controller, it's nice to be able to just buy the controller and not the case. my husband finally broke his previous controller so he has all the attachments and case for that one.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Stepped up my game

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

    Decided to get this controller after getting my brother one for Christmas. Sturdy, well built controller with tons of features. Absolutely love the adjustable triggers for shooting games and the adjustable tension in the analog sticks!

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

    Overall Improvement over Series 1

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

    I used an Elite Series 1 controller for 6+ years before finally deciding to replace it just after Christmas last year. The Series 2 feels improved in ergonomics and refinement, and all functions feel more crisp in comparison to the Series 1. I've been using the Series 2 for almost nine months now, and it's showing no signs of cosmetic wear. The only minor issue I've noticed is that I have a little bit of play in the left joystick, maybe 2-3% of the overall travel. Typically this is not an issue due to there being a deadzone in most controls, however, I'm not able to get extremely precise with it. Overall, very happy with the purchase and will likely buy a Series 3 after a few more years of using this one.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Feels like it was made for me!

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

    AMAZING! Had to have it. Works great, feels great.

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

      Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. We are glad you are enjoying the feel. We hope things continue to work great!

      Happy gaming,
      Kiernan
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    No batteries!!!

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this controller glad i dont have to use batteries anymore!!

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

    Buy it!

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

    Love this controller. Im very late to the game, ive always used the controller that comes with the console. After this one i will never do that again! Love. This. Controller.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good improvement

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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.

    Good improvement with the battery and Bluetooth. As far as “physical” upgrades go, if your gen 1 Elite controller is still performing well, then keep using it. This is for those who need to replace their gen 1 or for those who are looking into getting an Elite controller for the first time.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Plagued with manufacturing problems

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

    First off, I love this controller. This and the Series 1 are phenomenal. Problem is I've had to return it twice and the Series 1 (6 times). First Series 2 purchased in October, problems started in January. I dealt with it until March. Returned for refund because they were backordered. Got a replacement on June 5, 2020, same problem started on June 11. Returned. Didn't buy another one. The problems I encountered are as follows. Stick Drift. After using controller, I set it down and approximately 10 seconds later, the cursor would move on it's own. This was also a problem on the Elite Series one which I had to return about 6 times over 3 years. That's ridiculous. And to think the Series 2, costing $30 more than the Series 1, has the exact same issue. A second issue I had was sticky ABXY buttons. One press might register multiple presses. This started out of the box and I was hoping for a firmware upgrade to fix the issues. If Microsoft gets their manufacturing issues sorted out, I'd purchase again. If not, I will not be buying another one. And I do not recommend It.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Mr.

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

    Good controller though problems with drift occur and I've had to replace. I like the controller, though a bit heavy, and Best Buy honors their warranty.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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

    Amazing controller to have, very customizable and great feel

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

    Awesome

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

    So much smoother than the standard controller, definitely recommend

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

    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.

    Best one you can get for the Xbox series controllers

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

    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.

    This controller is awesome. The price is high, but the materials and build of it make it feel very expensive and worth every penny. It's a little heavier, the buttons feel way better, and it's easy to set up. Worth every penny.

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

    The Ultimate Controller for Serious Gamers

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

    The Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Controller is worth every penny. It feels great in my hands, and the customizable buttons and triggers give me the competitive edge I need. It’s a must-have for serious gamers.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The Ultimate Controller for Serious Gamers

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

    The Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Controller is worth every penny. It feels great in my hands, and the customizable buttons and triggers give me the competitive edge I need. It’s a must-have for serious gamers.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Controller but expensive

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

    Not as impressed as i thought i would be. Dont get me wrong, its still a great controller but for 3x the cost of a regular controller, I was expecting something more. Would only recommend if you want to utilize the buttons on the backside.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Controller

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

    Feels great and built in battery. Must have is you play online gaming

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Open box, good as new!

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

    Got this open box, no problems with it at all. Saved $40.

    I would recommend this to a friend