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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 16995 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 are delighted by the controller's exceptional overall performance, impressive battery life, and extensive customization options. Users also frequently praise the device's comfortable grip, balanced weight, and high-quality tactile feel. However, some customers have expressed concerns regarding the durability of the buttons and bumpers, as well as the early onset of stick drift. Despite these technical frustrations and the premium price point, many still consider it a top-tier gaming accessory.

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 1 out of 5 stars

    Never purchase a refurbished controller

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

    I have been gaming for a long time. This is the first time I have ever bought a second hand ( refurbished gaming controller for the Xbox series X ) My order arrived quickly with the package in good condition. Although upon opening it up. Allowing it to get a significant amount of charge in it. Powered the controller on and I immediately realized that the right bumper was not responding as it should

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

    Poor quality for such as high price

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

    Unfortunately this was my second purchase of an Elite 2 and same issues. The quality for the price just isn’t there.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Buttons

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

    Controllers buttons are stuck, barely been used will have to return for a new one

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Buttons are no good.

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

    X, Y, A, B buttons are awful. You have to press all the way down and even then, there the press may not register.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Ridiculous

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

    Worked ok for first day then stick drift major stick drift like literally the same day I had it

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

    open box life

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

    came with a bunch of issues, don't know how this past any test to be sold.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Smh

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

    Honestly its not worth it expensive mine cane broken just get yourself a jormal fontrooler save yourself the extra money trust me.

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

    Best of the best

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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.

    Awesome controller. Has so many different settings to make your gaming experience more competitive. Faster trigger, faster look speed, more precision aiming in shooting games. Highly suggest buying one

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great, but eventual stick drift

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

    I’m on my 10th or so Xbox elite series 2 controller. They are great until they are not, which is why I have had so many. They usually start getting stick drift around 6-10 months in with normal use (avg 3-5 hour gaming sessions about 3-4 times a week). I always get the Best Buy protection and just come swap for a new one after it starts drifting, and just buy a new plan for the replacement knowing it’s going to happen to that one too. Wish they would upgrade these to TMR sticks to eliminate the drifting issues and this would be hands down the best controller to game on.

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

    Not durable enough.

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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.

    This an extremely comfortable and useful controller. Unfortunately, the durability is a different story. Stick drift and button malfunctions are extremely common within the span of a year. Borderline UNACCEPTABLE build quality from a $200 controller.

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

      We're sorry if you've run into an issue with 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 contacting Xbox Support for assistance here: https://beta.support.xbox.com/help/hardware-network/controller/wireless-controller-solution

      Hope that helps,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Cons mentioned:
    Stick drift

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Be careful.

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

    Got stick drift within 3 weeks of barely any use. And thanks to Best Buy taking elite membership away. I’m stuck w a 180 dollar piece of junk

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

    Elite series

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

    Second Xbox elite controller I’ve bought from Best Buy. They’ve both quit working in some way or another. I don’t believe it’s best buys fault necessarily but yanno

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Nope

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

    Went through 1 elite series and 2 cores, A button registers less than 80 % of the time in the testing lab. Overpriced garbage

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

    Not for all.

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

    I had an open box item so maybe it was just me but I am a PC gamer and this controller was just a Bit much for me.

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

    Never trust the open box description.

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

    I brought this as an excellent open box. This thing didn’t come with the original box or papers, which is ok. Came with just the case and all accessories. The charging cord it came with didn’t charge the controller and didn’t fit in the case to charge it that way. The controller itself was disgusting it was scratched up and filthy. Don’t get how it was excellent condition.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Stick drift is guranteed

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

    Stick drift straight out of the box. Not worth it. Good controller, but no point if the sticks aren't accurate.

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

    Don’t waste your money On this piece of junk.

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

    Piece of junk. At least the one that i got. It keeps disconnecting even on a full charge also it’s up to date xbox and controller. Don’t know why is doing this. Planning to change to PS5

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Does not feel right

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

    The buttons are hard to press and sometimes does not register at all, and does or come with back paddles at all.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Horrible 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.

    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.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand 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 Microsoft

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Broken in months

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    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

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand 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 Microsoft