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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 16999 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.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Customization

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Controller Period.

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

    Awesome controller. So many customization options. Its so comfortable. Playing fps is where this shines. Must Buy.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good buy

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this for my 12 year old for Christmas. Disclaimer, I know nothing about gaming, but apparently I did well! He absolutely loves it! I love the durability of it, considering he can be an angry gamer at times haha

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great feel

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

    Love the customization you can get to all the buttons. Just overall great controller.

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

    will buy again

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

    Smooth joysticks make playing enjoyable. love that you can change out the colors of the buttons

    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.

    Great controller! Comes with everything you need! Heavy duty feels good in your hands!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth it!

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

    Excellent color, Durable, fast action no delay, worth the extra money

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Rather a Scuf

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

    Wouldnt buy one of these again. Didnt like the position of the rear paddles and how far they stuck out. The controller also got stick drift super fast, still in the return window. I was lazy and dumb and didnt return it. I ended up sticking with it in hopes I would get used to it. I ended up giving up on it and buying a Scuf controller. Scuf controller rear button placement is so much better in my opinion. I could not get used to playing with the 4 huge paddles on the back of this controller.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Customization

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Controller for Call of Duty

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

    This is the best controller I’ve gotten in a while! I was hesitant to spend the money for a controller but it was definitely worth it as it is so easy to customize to the kind of player you are. The detachable thumb sticks and paddles are easy to customize for crouching quickly and moving fast in the COD game. The case is sturdy and charging is simple and fast. From what I can read you’ll also be able to use this controller for the upcoming Xbox system so worth the purchase!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Opinion on Elite Series 3 Controller

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

    Good product for what you pay for. I would just recommend getting warranty though because it’s just a matter of time when the controller will have some sort of malfunction mechanic going on. But overall it’s a good controller.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Gold standard

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

    Best Xbox controller I’ve ever had. I normally only use one paddle to remap L1 but you can have 3 additional presets.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good controller, expensive and with a flaw

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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.

    Overall the controller is quite good, albeit very expensive. The shorter paddles that require more pressure to activate is a huge much needed improvement. The 3 levels of trigger locks is nice as is the 3 different on controller profiles. As for the adjustments of the thumb stick stiffness, I don't think this is a feature most people will use and is more of a gimmick. The biggest issue for me is the grip material used on the controller. The grip material actually slippery. This is something that everyone complains about. I don't understand why Microsoft used a slipper material. If you can handle the slipperiness of the controller it is an excellent controller. For me the slippery grips is too much for a controller of this price and is why I will be returning the controller.

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

    Super smooth

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

    Works wonderfully. Nice and smooth on the joysticks and triggers.

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

    Elite Controller

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

    Having the paddles on the back does take a little getting used to, I’ve accidentally pressed them a few times. Mapping the extra paddles and learning how to use the profiles does take a little bit of patience, but works great once you get the hang of it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A Solid Controller

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

    For the amount of options and things you can do with this controller, I personally enjoy it compared to the typical regular Xbox controller a person can get. Me personally however, I waited for when there was a sale going on for Best Buy, or if there was an open box version available

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Solid

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

    - Great customization for a personalized easier experience - Very durable inputs but edges of rubber tend to unglue. - Thumb stick grooves go away slowly - Glues for grips way better the Elite 1 (I Play a lot)

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Excellent controller, not excellent price

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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.

    Love the elite controllers. Would have liked for this to come with the accessory pack, but it’s still very good, if overpriced

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    makes gaming better

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

    bought a few of these for myself and friends. great feel, great customization and worth every penny.

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

      Thanks for sharing your experience with the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. We are glad you and your friends are enjoing the feel and customization options. Wishing you all happy gaming!

      Cheers,
      Kiernan
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Cons mentioned:
    A button

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    The Good, the bad, the ugly, the series two.

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

    After needing to replace my series one elite controller, I was able to get in an order for pickup for the series two. And while I haven’t encountered any drift issues, I have a sticky/defunct A button. So now I have one dedicated paddle after doing some remapping of the paddle controls to manipulate the function of the A button. It’s not ideal, however it works in a pinch, took some adjustments on my case, as I had not used the paddles on my series one. Lucked out on the left and right bumper/trigger buttons as they all work without a hitch. I do like how you can adjust the tension in the control sticks a major improvement over the series one, though I do see this eventually leading towards drift issues, especially since I have mine pretty much as loose as possible, FPS and the like, gaming pretty much faster/wider range of motion. To that end I did get geek squad coverage, should a drift issue arise. I can understand why the price may be a no go for some, but if you’ve got a Series S/X, then why not have a controller on the same par (more or less)?

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

      We're glad that you're enjoying your new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 for the most part, but sorry that there is an issue with the A button. 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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great controller

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

    Great controller. The battery holds its charge. Comfortable to hold while playing gamea.

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

      We're happy you are enjoying your new device! We've designed your new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 to offer our users the in-game control they need, while hosting a comfortable and user-friendly interface to improve the overall experience. We're thrilled you have found it to be the perfect addition to your home setup! Thank you for sharing your thoughts, we appreciate it. We're glad you are pleased with your purchase!

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Feel, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It’s a great controller but quite expensive.

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

    Really nice feel and touch, premium but a little to high priced but it’s worth on how long it will last.

    I would recommend this to a friend