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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 16932 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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  • Cons mentioned:
    Stick drift

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Failures after 4 months

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

    Bought this controller on 12/23/2019 and I about 2 weeks ago I started having issues with stick drift on the left analog stick. Sometimes it does not even reflect if I press up on the stick in the test mode in accessories app. I have the replacement warranty on it, but since the store is sold out they cannot replace the item. BestBuy told me that I need to keep checking back with them to see when they get more in so they can then do the replacement. Extremely upset with BestBuy at this time.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Heavy sticks

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

    I liked the regular Xbox controllers best . This one the metal sticks feel to heavy and mess with my aim in shooters .

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Open Box Turned Nightmare

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

    I recently picked up the Elite Series 2 open box. The listing said it was in "Excellent" condition. Upon arrival the guy ringing me up opens the box to type serials numbers and when he opens it the whole case and controller REEKS of cigarettes. I think no worries ill lysol it down and air it out. Also, all the thumbsitcks are basically smoothed out showing a decent amount of wear and tear. More like good or fair condition, not excellent. Then the cherry on top. I get home and test the controller using the xbox accessories app. The right bumper doesnt work.... Are yall even testing your devices or giving them a quick wipe down? This is an abysmal listing and the second controller thats been listed as "excellent" but has been trashed with use. Im tempted to do a charge back for false advertising and i definitely wont be purchasing ANYTHING open box from Best Buy. The only thing this store is good for, is picking up NEW Samsung devices.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Grandson loves it!

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

    It was a xmas present and he is a devoted xboxer so he was anxious to get to it and leave the festivities and get online!

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

    Doesn't last long.

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

    It does its job but didn't last long. This controller has never even lasted a year before falling apart.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Microsoft elite series 2

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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.

    Son says it’s a game changer. He likes that you can customize the buttons and he likes the paddles

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

    I liked the old one better

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

    They made the paddles smaller. I liked the feel of the larger paddles on the original elite controller. Other than that I guess it’s slightly improved in several areas. I ended up gifting it and keeping my old one.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Very Disappointed

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

    I have to bring this controller back for return. However the left thumb stick sticks...150 bucks and the controller sticks. I think i should get paid 150 for deciding to buy with this product.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Xbox elite controller just cheaper

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

    If you dont want paddles and a charging station its completely fine and Worth it over the elite 2

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Quality lacking

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

    X button had issues. Love the rubberized wrap around grip but returned.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Its ight

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

    It coo, but not dat coo. But it ight yall know what im sayin.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Don’t buy this one

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

    Kinda odd it doesn’t come with the back paddles even but the controller overall just is not great. Bad grip and the stock thumb-sticks come off too easily. Customer service was great though

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    To small. Hands sweat.

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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 controller Series One was great; stylish, sweat control, size, and most of all durability. When I compare my Elite 2 it does not hold up. The controller feels a little smaller. I have wide and the sweat a great deal when gaming. I’m not sure if the design was based on a in between for female gamers; (not saying all females have small hands); but they must have did something to the design; for it to feel smaller. The sleek new design with the back graph that is suppose to prevent sweat is no more. My hands immediately started to sweat; while playing COD. I’m a gripper.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best controller hands down.

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

    It's a little heavy but it's built so much better than Scuf or any other controllers out there. I love this controller

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

    Can’t connect to the win10

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

    The sense of touch is great, also is the material and controlling. However, I still need to buy an extra adapter to connect the controller, which is a little ridiculous since it is a 180 dollars product.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Button quality

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Overpriced and overrated!

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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.

    Overpriced and overrated. It comes with a nice case and has a nice comfortable design but also has terrible functionality. The buttons aren’t always responsive and usually have to be pressed hard enough to register. No light tapping. I don’t play FPS games so the back buttons were useless to me. Taking this back for a refund.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not worth it

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

    Themis is definitely overpriced. Bought it to play Halo but returned it and just used the original remote instead

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

    Nice 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 really liked the design of the controller and the grips feel really comfortable, overall a really great controller

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

    Quality Issues

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

    I had the controller for 4 months before the left trigger stopped fully depressing. Microsoft was horrible to work with when trying to fix my controller.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Top notch build quality

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

    The quality was apparent as soon as it was taken out of the package. Just wish the stock controllers were this nice.

    I would recommend this to a friend