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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 16835 reviews

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Customers regard the Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Controller highly for its overall performance, battery life, and customization options, with many appreciating its comfortable grip and feel. However, some customers have reported issues with stick drift and button quality. While the controller's weight and paddles are generally well-received, the price point and bumper durability are potential drawbacks for some users.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Highly recommend

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

    Would recommend for competitive gamers, for casuals who are just looking for a controller I’ll say this is expensive for your needs. Crazy helpful in certain games where you don’t want to constantly take your thumb off the analog stick. Great customization options like response curves, trigger and analog deadzones, trigger locks, analog tension and you can set custom profiles for specific games.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • 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

  • 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
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great gaming 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 great ergonomic feel - proper weight. very comfortable to get the most enjoyable performance possible. the bottom triggers give me the gaming edge i always needed. a musty - fully reccommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good for saving money

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

    It’s exactly what you expect it to be. Doesn’t come with everything, but it’s not supposed to. This is more of a replacement for when your normal pro 2 controller dies but don’t want to pay extra for the extra parts.

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

    Elite 2 controller

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

    Ive had multiple elite 2 controllers the look and feel good . They tend to stick drift quite easy if you drop them.

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

    Gaming

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

    My Boyfriend loves it. works great and very smooth definitely recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • 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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A must have for an improved gaming experience.

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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. Everything about it is awesome. I can program it to different games. It feels great! I love the storage unit and that it is rechargeable. This is a must have for an improved gaming experience.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • 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

  • 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

    A great purchase

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

    This new controller was just the thing that I needed to make some of my games easier to play. The paddles on the back are customizable so you can determine what they do and to have so many configurations you can set makes switching games easu

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

    Great controller!

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

    I purchased this item as a replacement for the Elite Series 2 Controller that suffered from sever stick drift. Since I was past the warranty period I figured why not? Great feel and weight. Definitely worth the purchase. I was able to use the paddles and charging case from the Original Elite Series 2 controller.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Elite indeed

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

    Nice feel, great grip and heft. Also comes with a very nice charging cradle.

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

      The charging cradle sure is an exciting bonus inclusion! Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us, we really appreciate your input. We're thrilled to hear you appreciate the improved grip design and overall weight and construction of your new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, and all of the ways we have built upon the design of the previous generation. We're glad it was a good investment for you.

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Gaming like a Pro

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

    Love the feel, the connectivity with Bluetooth, this made my gaming experience for Cyber Punk next level. I would recommend this to a friend, I was even able to change out the triggers with the scuf brand I bough off Amazon.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    So close…

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

    I love the feel of this controller, but unfortunately the A button sticks pretty bad. I looked up to see if this was a common issue and it seems to be that way. If they could fix this issue, it woukd he the best controller on tbe market.

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

    Heck yes!

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I don’t know what else to say other than, I really like it. The button feel, weight, responsiveness… this controller works extremely well and I have used nothing else since.

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

    Highly recommend

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

    Very well built controller! Love the different mappable buttons as well as being able to change the color or the Xbox button

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

    Perfect fit

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

    I already had the full kit so this was perfect. Everything I needed at a cheaper price. Works great with my xbox

    I would recommend this to a friend