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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 16816 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 satisfied with the overall performance, battery life, and customization options of the Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Controller. Many appreciate the comfortable feel, good weight, and useful paddles. However, some customers have reported issues with stick drift and button quality. The price point and bumper durability were also concerns for some users.

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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Outstanding, but niche use instances.

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

    The regular xbox controllers are functional and okay, the textile feel and experience of this controller is outstanding. I do switch out the thumbsticks often depending on what game and playing and the trigger shortening feature is great for Arc Raiders, COD, etc. I have had it for about a year and 8 months and it still feels great. The cons are that the key mapping for the back paddles are hit or miss, maybe thats a me thing but after trying for awhile i just gave up. If you see an open box version i would 10/10 recommend. Otherwise, it just depends how much you care about the textile feeling and quality- since thats the biggest/most noticeable day to day thing.

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

    Excellent precision and very comfortable

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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 with precise handling and comfortable grip. I bought it to replace an older Elite controller, so I already had the compatible additional components. It was very easy to attach the additional peripherals from my older Elite controller since this is the same - just without the components included. My older controller lasted for about 3 years with heavy use, so I'm expecting this one to be pretty durable as well. Whether you need a regular, just sturdier Xbox controller of if you want to replace an older Elite controller, then this is just right. Plus, you have the option to buy the additional components/peripherals later.

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

    Improvement over first series

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

    This is a great must have controller if you play enough Xbox games. Good weight to the controller. I have no problems with the grip. Even better customization. Great battery life.

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

      Hey Sean,

      Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. We're glad that you feel it's a definite improvement in design and customization, and that you're enjoying its comfortable grip. We hope you have a lot of fun with it.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best xbox controller

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

    Perfect controller, i like the weight of it, doesn't feel cheap!!! Also perfect if you want to upgrade or replace a older elite controller, just transfer your part from one to the other!!

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

    A controller with top tier qualities...

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

    This is one of the most solid feeling controllers I've handled. The quality is on point, it feels good on hand, but the battery life on this exceeded expectations. More than a week and not having to charge it. I love the additional accessories that come with it and the carrying case makes it convenient especially for game pass on the go.

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

    amazing controller with one issue

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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 feels extremely high quality and the customization options on PC and Xbox are great. The only problem is that I have had bad luck with stick drift with my first controller, but I'm not sure if it's a single unit problem or a general design issue. My replacement one is currently working great

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

    Awsome Product

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

    By far the best controlldr I have ever used. It comes with a case That you can hook the charger to the battery that's inside the case so that when you store your controller it automatically charges it. No more worrying if your controller will need a new battery.

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

    Good controller

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

    Great controller especially if you already have the elite and you just need an extra one for the price is a step up but if you have the extra $50 just get the elite so you can get all the other accessories and the charging block, but if you just need a premium step up of a controller, this is it

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

    Excellent Controllers

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

    The weight of the controller is perfect, and the black textured grips are a nice aspect of the controller. They charge fairly quickly as well, and the braided extra-long charging cables are of good quality. Overall, these are the best Xbox controllers I have ever experienced in all my years playing since the original rollout of the OG Xbox console back in 2001. Originally, I was a bit iffy about the price as I was purchasing two in total, but honestly it is proving to be a worthy investment overall. Very pleased with my purchase.

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

    Much better than standard 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 think this is the controller that should come with the Xbox Series X as standard, it has a high end feel, like the console, which deserves a special controller. It has incredible customization options, has a quality feel in hand, comes with wireless charger and if it lasts as long as my Series 1 controller (which still works perfectly to this day) then you can't go wrong. The PS5 controller may be better than the standard Xbox controller, but this controller trumps them all. Highly recommended despite the price.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox controller

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

    Works great has a nice feel to it. I have two of them

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

    Xbox gaming

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

    The Xbox Elite Pro Controller offers premium build quality, customizable buttons, and swappable parts for a personalized experience. Its precision, comfort, and durability make it perfect for both competitive and casual gaming. With adjustable triggers and excellent grip, it feels responsive and reliable, truly enhancing gameplay and giving players an edge.

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

    Good but not as good as you think

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

    The elite 2 core is a good controller, but it has a different feeling than the Elite 2 in general. Mind you, I bought the Elite 2 in 2019, and it was completely rubberized, the buttons had a very premium feel to them and such. The core, doesn’t quite have that feeling. The buttons feel good, but not the same as my old controller. That could be because Microsoft lowered their quality for everything, or it’s the because the core is their “budget” version of the elite. Or it could be they just redesigned things in those past 6 years, who knows. Either way, it does the job very well, it just feels a bit different. Mind you, for $130, I expected it to be much better!

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

    One glaring issue

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

    At first I really did love the feel of this controller. Add in the ability to customize your joysticks, dpads, and paddles really had me happy with the purchase. Unfortunately after only a couple months, my right bumper mysteriously stopped registering for certain presses and eventually just stopped working. After looking at forums and various reviews, I’ve noticed this is a common problem with the controller which makes me wonder if this means they released a faulty controller with a $200 price tag and didn’t care. At the end of the day, it is a very solid controller and when it worked, I loved the feel of it. Unfortunately that doesn’t justify a $200 dollar price tag when there is such a glaring issue that multiple people have dealt with. Microsoft, hopefully with the next elite controller set, this will not be an issue. If you don’t need your bumpers, this controller is perfect, but most games I play do so it’s a no go for me.

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

    I'd buy again.

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

    I was on the hook due to price but after purchasing I was surprised how much I enjoyed using this controller. I like the different opinions available to me. The controller itself is nice and comfortable. You have the option of changing the joysticks, triggers can be set to different sensitivity, paddles can be set for quick access during game play. You can also go into the controller settings for different joystick game play options. I don't see myself using a regular controller again. There's also a nice case with a dock to recharge your controller.

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

    Elite!

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

    I love this controller! The weight, the bulkiness, very durable, and yet comfortable. My main complaint is that its got a classic elite controller issue. The previous model always had problem with the bumper buttons and joysticks. This model currently has no problems with the joystick but instead the L Bumper. Elite controller buttons are always getting jammed or stuck

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It is worth getting it for the price.

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

    [Employee of bestbuy] I love the Elite 2 controller. Battery last very long... for days. Comfortable on my hands. Quality is very durable. Feels better than the standard xbox controller.

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

    Xbox controller

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

    The best controller ever and the way you can set ut up priceless.

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

    Controller action

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

    This controller works as it should. Stays charged for hours of continuous play!

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

    Best controller on market

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

    The elite series 2 is the best controller on the market. Paddles are a game changer once you get used to them. Big improvement over the series 1 paddles. Hair triggers are amazing, battery life is crazy good.

    I would recommend this to a friend