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$149.99

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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 16936 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 frequently mention the product's great overall performance, impressive battery life, and extensive customization options. Users also appreciate its comfortable feel, good weight, and useful paddles, along with comfortable grips. However, concerns are often raised regarding stick drift and the durability of the buttons, with some customers also finding the price a point of hesitation.

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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

    Good controller to many horror stories

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

    Love the controller, but to many horror stories about the buttons drifting.

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

    Best controller ever

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

    Best purchase I made love this controller recommend this for anyone

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

    Awesome Controller

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

    Best controller in my hands to this date, unlimited options!!

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

    Overall Great!

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

    What i like about this remote is the quality, you really do get what you pay for!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Stick drift

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Doesn’t hold up after a month of use

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

    Ended up with stick drift after less than a month. Returned and got a new one.

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

    Xbox controller

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

    Yes I would buy this again, Recommend this to few friends

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

    Best controller out there

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

    It was defective but I returned it to best buy store and got a brand new one and works great. Very good remote and built to last.

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

    The best controller.

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

    I use this controller for my daily driver. It's very customizable and I highly recommend it. If you are a gamer, then this is the controller for you.

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

      Thanks for the recommendation! We're thrilled that you're enjoying how customizable it is and that it's served you well on a daily basis. We hope you continue to have a lot of fun with it.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Pretty cool

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

    I like it alot better than the regular series x controllers which seem pretty low quality

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

    Best controller ever

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

    I had the series one and loved it so I had to try out series 2. It is a must have for any gamer especially if you play COD or First person shooters

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

      It's great to hear that you consider the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 to be a must-have for any gamer. We're glad that it's enhanced your gameplay experience in first-person shooters like Call of Duty, too. We hope you win a lot of matches with it.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Mr.

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

    Excellent buy! Definitely an upgrade and must buy.

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

    Elite Series 2 Controller

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

    Excellent controller with a great connection to Xbox. Love the charging option.

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

    Works great!

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

    The item i purchased was very easy to setup with instructions and very easy to use

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

    Epic Controller

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

    This controller definitely improves from its predecessor the Elite 1 controller, the Joysticks are more calibrated and responsive.

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

    Overall good but the bluetooth

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

    The Bluetooth sometimes does not work properly. Other than that its a good controller

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

    I love it.

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

    Definitely worth the money if you can get it on sale.

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

    Awesome

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

    Controller is amazing very precise. U can even control to stiffness of the thumb sticks

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

    Best Buy never fails on service

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

    Good communication. Got item quickly with no problems.

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

    Best controller

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

    Got this for the Xbox series X and it was good I did cause this controller is great it feel so good in the had and makes gaming amazing

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

    Best console controller yet

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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.

    I went from a series 1 xbox elite controller to the series 2 elite controller, no hesitation saying this is by far worth the money. Great product 10/10

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

      It's awesome to hear that you feel Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 is the best console controller yet. We're glad that it's been a good upgrade for you, and we hope you have a lot of fun with your new Elite Series 2.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft