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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 16835 reviews

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    Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

88%
would recommend
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Customers are saying

Customers enjoy the Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Controller for its great overall performance, long battery life, and customization options. Users appreciate the comfortable grip and feel of the controller, as well as its weight. However, some customers have reported issues with stick drift and button quality. The price point and bumper durability were also mentioned as potential drawbacks.

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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 4 out of 5 stars

    Not for everyone, but nails it for hardcore gamers

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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.

    Lots of customization options available and more comfortable than the standard Xbox controller. I think mostly competitive players can appreciate its features but still worth while if you know what you dislike about the standard controller. Biggest issue is you can't easily swap the battery, which is disappointing considering the cost of this product.

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

      The ability to customize your player interface is a huge benefit, and something our users were looking for out of their controller. We're thrilled you've found the perfect solution for you in your new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2! Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your thoughts with the community. Whether it be the comfort it brings, or the overall performance level, we're excited to be a valued addition to your next-generation gaming setup.

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • 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.

    Love this controller so much! Have used it for a month after my last one broke and works great!

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

    Wonders meet click

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

    The things you can do with this controller are awesome. Extra button mapping vibration turned off or to your liking. Can even change the color on the Xbox logo at ease Have 4 different button mapped set ups all at the click of a button

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

    My Daily Driver Controller, Can't Play Without 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 the controller, it is amazingly effective and feels great. However, I had to purchase a second one after the first one started having problems after a year. Love it though so bought a new one at full price. Would only buy if you won't be hurting after your 200 controller starts to break down in a year. Use it for Halo, COD, and Skyrim.

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

      We're thrilled that you're enjoying your Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, but sorry that there was an issue with the first one you purchased. The limited manufacturer's warranty for this product has been extended to one year. If you have any more problems, 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

    Better than before

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

    What's better than an Xbox one elite controller? An Xbox one elite series 2 controller. More options, more programs, they fixed the issue with the paddles getting in the way of your fingers wrapped around the bottom of the controller. 3 programmable settings for 3 different games instead of 2 with the previous controller. Price us crazy high tho, add in the extended warranty and that's alot of costco pizza i could buy

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

    LOVE IT

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

    LOVE IT. SO MUCH BETTER THAN THE ORIGINAL!!! Ergonomic and light and fully customizable!

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

    Better in most ways, but some trade offs…

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

    The elite series 2 is better in many ways than the Series 1, but does have some trade offs. You can read about the updates on the Msft website. So I just tell you what the negatives over the series one are. First the battery isn’t replaceable, so ones it’s capacity starts to go down, you’re out of luck. The other difference I’ve found is the textured grips are definitely not as sticky as the series one. Sure the texture looks and feels the same, this feels more like textured plastic than textured rubber. It’s more noticeable the longer you use it.

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

    Nice controller

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

    Has good weight. Feels good in your hands. Nice to play with.

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

      We're happy to know you appreciate the weight and design of your new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, and have found it to host a comfortable user interface and an optimized construction. We're glad it feels good in your hands! Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your experience with the community, we appreciate it. We're glad you are pleased with your purchase!

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Best controller out there

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

    Best controller out there bought this for call of duty games absolutely love it and would recommend if your a gamer this is my 3rd controller I bought for myself and my boys worth it

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

    Controller

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

    I use this controller everyday for at least a couple hours a day and it works phenomenally. It has some use on it now but it still works great. Has a long battery that I love

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

    Perfect

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

    Perfrct for any gaming purposes and you have customize it to your liking as well by swapping/ mapping out your control stick choices and the extra four buttons on the back of the controller as well, and ofc the controller pack i got does come with the controller sticks and buttons accessories so dont worry.

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

    Great controller steep price

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

    I absolutely LOVE this controller. There are negative reviews for it though with buttons sticking and bumpers breaking but tbh I just think some people don't treat their belongings very well. Ive had no issues and love how easy it is to use. The back paddles do take some getting use to but once you do its very hard to go back to anything else. The battery is rechargeable through USB c and its good for about 40 hours.

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

      Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. We are happy to hear that you love your Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. We hope everything continues to run smoothly, wishing you happy gaming!

      Cheers,
      Kiernan
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • 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.

    One of the better controllers I have bought definitely would recommend

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

    Best controller with a few known problems

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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 Elite controllers. This is my 3rd in a matter of years and Microsoft kinda needs to look into some of the ongoing issues, but this is one of the best controllers out there.

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

    Controller

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

    Love it! Zero complaints, use it everyday, I can’t wait to get a couple more.

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

    Great Controller

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

    Been using for about two years and still works great.

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

    Great update from previous model

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

    I bought this as a bday gift for my husband because the older model wasn’t exactly working for him anymore. Weve both been impressed by the customization abilities and overall performance. Overall, a great purchase.

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

    Most Comfortable Controller You’ll Find

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

    Most comfortable and customizable controller I have ever used. I bought this on sale for $130, and don’t feel that I overspent for what it is. I probably would not purchase at full price, as there are better options in that price point. I’m using on a PC, and it takes a bit of customization to get it right. But there is absolutely no lag when paired via Bluetooth.

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

    Xbox Elite 2 controller a must buy

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

    This is the controller whether you are a casual gamer or a serious gamer this is the controller to purchase. Perfect weight interchangeable sticks and pads wire triggers with hi end metals! Includes charging port and a hi quality feel also no lag! Comparable with PC and Xbox one and Series X or S. Buy it you will not regret the purchase, it from Best Buy get points and buy the insurance plan for peace of mind.

    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 are enjoying the customization options and quality feel. We hope it takes your gaming to the next level!

      Cheers,
      Kiernan
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My son favorite

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

    This was $150 in store and $70 online. Took some days to get but that was on fedex not Best Buy. Almost perfect condition.

    I would recommend this to a friend