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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 16816 reviews

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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 5 out of 5 stars

    5 stars

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

    I love how it feels and the case you get with it is good for traveling and it has different attachments for your controller. Only bad thing is the price but what you get with makes it worth it.

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

    This is the controller you need!

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

    I love the weight to the controller as well as the grip but the sticks last for way longer then standard controllers I’m kind of an aggressive player/ user so the durability goes a long way controller lasts through all of my gaming sessions with no issues

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

    Like it more than my Scuf

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

    My scuf stopped working so I bought one of these to use with my pc when I want to game from the couch. I had the scuf impact, and I find the comfort of the elite to be better, the customization is easier, and it just works better on PC. Maybe a tad expensive. I really like the swappable parts (thumbsticks and d-pad) that come in the box, and easily adjustable triggers.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox Controller

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

    Works great! Comfortable and easy to use. Feels good when using for extended periods of time.

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

    Great Product!!

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

    This is a great product!! I use to have the original elite controller and it was great, but they have made so much improvements in functionality and feel. I'm so in love with this controller! It is a bit expensive, but it's worth it if you are looking into competition controllers. I also have the razer wolverine competition controller and this is far superior!!! Great buy! I totally recommend!!!

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

      Thank you for recommending your new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. It's great to hear that you're loving its comfortable feel and many customization features. We hope it helps you win a lot of online gaming matches.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good quality

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

    Great controller. It is a bit pricy, but it seems to last longer than standard Xbox controllers from getting stuck drift. The paddles are nice since you can take them off and put them on when convenient. The hard case that it comes with is very nice for storing the interchangeable D-Pad/joystick pieces.

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

    Great Controller for PC Gaming

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

    Was using a PS4 controller wired to laptop. Found this “PRO” controller and knew I needed to give it a try. Hated the wire and wanted back buttons. This is a excellent controller which feels and looks great. User configurability is great. The buttons and sticks that can be changed out are super easy to do. Battery life is outstanding. I use it mainly for travel and the protective case isn’t overly huge. Only had it for a short period so can’t comment on longevity and problems others have had with buttons and sticks going bad. Can’t say one bad thing so far about this controller. I price matched and paid $139.99. Standard Microsoft warranty now 1 year suggest paying an extra $20 by calling Microsoft Xbox tech support to extend warranty for a total of 3 years. I believe you have 45 days or so after purchase to add this extended coverage. Also recommend using the Microsoft wireless adapter ($25 extra) instead of the Bluetooth connection. Heard you can have connection issues using standard Bluetooth. All in all great controller upgrade and at the moment would recommend.

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

    Works like a charm

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

    Works really well. Battery life is great. Feels solid in your hands. And i love the paddles for added playability.

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

    Treat yourself with this controller!

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

    Hands down the best controller I’ve ever used. The premium feel, customization and long battery life is not be over looked! If you’ve been on the fence about getting the elite series 2, take the plunge you won’t regret it.

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

    Elite 2

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

    Geat controller very comfy to use back paddles for every game title to switch button last long on battery

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

    Better than the default controller!

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

    The Red Microsoft Elite Series 2 Controller serves as a budget-friendly alternative to the premium Elite Series 2 model. While it lacks the additional accessories included with the standard version, it features a plastic-coated body with rubberized grips, rather than the full rubberized texture found on the premium model. Despite these differences, this controller is a noticeable improvement over the standard Xbox controllers. For a slightly higher price, it offers an impressive battery life and the convenience of built-in recharging. If you're looking for an affordable entry point into the Elite Series 2 lineup, this is a solid option. However, I personally prefer the texture and included accessories of the default Elite Series 2 controller, as they provide a more premium and comfortable experience. Overall, I’d rate this model 4 stars: it’s a great step up from the basic Xbox controllers but falls short of the comfort and quality of the black Elite Series 2 controller.

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

    Good upgrade.

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

    These are hands down better than the controller that comes with the system. If you already own the pro version with the charging station and the triggers this is a good second elite. If you don't care about the charging station or the back trigger's than this is a good option but I personally use the back trigger's and I like the ability to go into the Xbox and change the buttons and controller light colors. Only thing I would suggest is to purchase the warranty as they can break. They really need to use more stronger bumper buttons and better sticks as these eventually will get drift. But if it does under warranty then just return it for a new one.

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

    Son is Happy.

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

    This was a gift purchase for my son, he is pretty anti-xbox controller but I convinced him it is more comfortable than being tethered to the PC with his PS5 controller. He enjoys it and no stick drift as of yet.

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

    Xbox Elite Gaming Controller

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

    This is my second elite controller I’ve bought. My first one I purchased a long time ago and it finally gave out. Instead of trying something else I bought another one because in my opinion there is no better controller. You won’t regret this purchase.

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

    Get some paddles

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

    I think personally for me the only way to play any console games is on a controller like this, whether you play Xbox or PlayStation paddles have been such a game changer. As for this specific controller it has served me well and I think it is a solid choice without being too pricey.

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

    Meh

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

    Average controller, if you own the elite 2 parts or buy them with it its a slightly above average controller. It has a great feel to it, a tad lighter than original elite series 2. Unfotunately I recieved 2 that withing 2 weeks of recieving i realized was plagued with the same rb lb double or triple click. If that issue was panned out it would be a better buy. The thumbsticks do seem to be better put together than original elite 2, no stick drift out of box. I wouldn't reccomend unless you have the parts for elite 2 already as buying them will net more than just buying elite series 2. Even if you do have the larts be aware you still run the risk of infamous double click.

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

    Good Controller for the cost

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

    My other controller finally died on me after 2 years, so I decided to buy this one. Highly recommend if you already have the paddles and are looking for a good controller.

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

    Super Impressed. Def suggest.

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

    Wow! My friends have been talking about the Elite controllers for a while and I always doubted them. I have had a number of SCUF and AIM controllers, and none of them compete with the Elite. The weight of it, the overall feel, the customizing of it, and extras it comes with are worth the price. I’ll never get another SCUF again (plus their quality is crap now).

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

      Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, we're glad you are such a big fan. We hope you continue to enjoy the feel and customization options. Wishing you happy gaming!

      Best,
      Kiernan
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great controller

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

    Have been using these for over a year now. No stick deift issues. Nice and weighty and changeable butttons are great. A bit pricy but well worth the money.works geeat for pc gaming with a controller.

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

    Best xbox controller period

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

    Best controller I have ever held, when I bought this it was a returned item and marked down by 60$. I found that the controller had its analog stick tightened which I fixed myself with no issues since. probably the cause of the return. It has a very nice metallic feel to the controller and feels sturdy the sticks feel just as high quality. It is very nice to have a charging doc and its battery life is insane coupled with the doc. If you remember to place it on the doc when done with it, it will never lose power on you. The modular nature of the buttons is nice and the back panel triggers are nice. I have programed these back triggers for additional inputs on the application reWASD on PC which I recommend if you wish to do so.

    I would recommend this to a friend