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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 16935 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 2 out of 5 stars

    It’s not built to last

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

    After 6 months of playing with this controller it has drift. My elite one controller is still working like a champ.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
      Posted .

      Hello,

      We're sorry there is an issue with your Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. The limited manufacturer's warranty for this product has been extended to one year. Since you're within the warranty period, 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

  • Cons mentioned:
    Stick drift

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Garbage QA

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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.

    This controller is trash. Close to $200 with really bad QA, I've bought and returned 3 now, every single one comes with stick drift fresh out the box and sticky A buttons. If it weren't for that I'd say it's worth the price but I can't live knowing I paid $200 for a controller with stick drift on day 1 + sticky A buttons. Not worth it. Power A Enhanced Xbox Series X controller is way better at only $35.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
      Posted .

      Hi there,

      We're sorry that there are issues with your Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. The limited manufacturer's warranty for this product has been extended to one year. If you're within the warranty period, we recommend contacting our team at Xbox Support for assistance here: https://beta.support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/wireless-controller-solution

      Hope that helps,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Cons mentioned:
    Button quality

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Poor Quality Controller

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

    Bought this same controller in 2019 for someone and it worked great and still continues to do so. I decided to buy it again in 2020 for a Christmas gift. Right out of the box, the button was “sticky”. Had the extended warranty so I returned it in January 2021 and ordered directly from Microsoft. The controller from them had issues as well and had to be returned. Not sure why the quality went down.

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

    Received open package

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

    Received the controller only to notice it had been open by someone else. Was obviously handled but not heavily used. I would have gladly paid less to receive an open box but instead was forced to take the open box item or receive a restocking fee. I decided to keep it since I got the warranty but I’ll for sure be using that warranty. Extra star for the warranty. Best Buy, please don’t sell opened items as new.

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

    Great controller

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

    Great controller for what it is. Prefer it over the all black one even if it gets dirtier faster

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

    Works ok

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

    Had one both bumper stopped working within 3 months. Second one is lasted 4 months now

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    too much

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

    I feel the price point is way to high, I found some other controllers that feel just as good at half the price. Keep searching IMO

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Stick drift

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Stick drift

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

    Went through two of these, both got stick drift in under a month. Sent first off to microsoft. Came back worse. Went back to regular xbox controllers and no stick drift after months of use

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Its okay

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

    For the price its not that good, but got open box so who really knows

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

    Overalll good controller

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

    Cool controller. Nice design. Should come with the paddles

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

    Great controller

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

    The paddles in the back help you fry everyday in warzone

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Customization

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great gaming controller

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

    For the gamer that liked to customize their controller, this wireless controller is for you!

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

    Great

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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.

    Had the first one and this one is even better and the white and blank make it look more clean

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

    Wireless Elite Xbox controller

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

    This controller is incredible and my son says it is very comfortable and does a great job.

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

    First one came broken

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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.

    Had to return and swap for another one due to left stick not functioning correctly.

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

    Horrible Bluetooth Connectivity

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

    The controller is good, WHEN, it connects. I'm new at gaming on a PC, so I thought that the connectivity problems were my fault, until I found out later that there are hundreds of people with the same problem: the controller no connecting, or disconnecting in the middle of a gameplay, etc. I'm gonna have it replaced with Microsoft, but I just wish I had returned it when I could. Almost $200 for controller that can't even connect via Bluetooth?

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

    Needs some build quality improvements.

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

    The first one I owned bumper buttons died. Second one I bought suffered from left thumb stick drift. When it’s not breaking or broke works great…

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
      Posted .

      Hi there,

      We're sorry there are issues with your Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. The limited manufacturer's warranty for this product has been extended to one year. If you're within the warranty period, 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 3 out of 5 stars

    get the extended warranty

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    better get the extended warranty because they get to go bad after few months of constant playing. With Geek Squad protection it is a good buy though

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
      Posted .

      Hello Cyrus,

      We're sorry if there's an issue with your Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. The limited manufacturer's warranty for this product has been extended to one year. If you're within the warranty period, 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 1 out of 5 stars

    Great employees terrible product

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

    The employees and I went through over 10 used elite controllers to find the right one. Every single used item was mislabeled by best buys geek squad. Great conditions where poor condition and poor conditions where great conditions. Some smelt of cigaretts, others missing cables and buttons. Finally we found a good condition one, free of noticable defects it was missing the cable and a paddle shifter the employee said not to worry and took one of the cables and shifters from the terrible condition items saying he had to send them back anyways. After 30+ minutes of finding the right one i take it home, plug it in, and the right trigger didn’t work. It was rough, 10 out of 10 employee. 0 out if 10 product.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not any more rugged than a regular model

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

    Nothing like the X button sticking after just 2 months. Garbage. Save your money and get the $50 one.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend