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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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  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great controller

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

    Purchased as a gift. Recipient reports that it exceeded their expectations.

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

    Face buttons fail to register 20 % of the time.

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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.

    Ran various games and started counting the times I jumped with my character in various games. Out of 200 consecutive jumps with other buttons or joysticks used, and sometimes without, only 80% of A button presses registered (with or without bluetooth). Noticed this with other face buttons as well, but did not test as rigorously. The feel and build of the controller are nice, though I think the weight is a bit too much. Setting up the controller is easy through the Xbox Accessories app, and setting controller defaults and updating firmware is quick.

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

      Hi Nick,

      We're sorry that there is an issue with the buttons on your Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. Please contact Xbox Support for assistance here: https://aka.ms/AA4w2z7

      Hope that helps,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best 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 quality of the controller is excellent, and the case is perfect design.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    A button

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Horrible quality control

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

    I bought 5 of them and all of them had non functioning A buttons and some even had non functioning Y buttons. Ended up making my owm pro controller at home for $30 with my old ps4 controller. I highly recommend you do that, avoid the elite controllers.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Never worth the money.

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

    Stick drift within the first two days of use. Like every Xbox controller made by Microsoft.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Pretty solid

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

    Pretty solid definitely an improvement over the first gen

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

    Poor design

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

    Like most Xbox elite controllers, even with proper care; the trigger eventually broke jsut from being used. Sad design

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

    Best gift

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

    Its sleek design,comfort,xbox and pc compatable make a good gift for gamers

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Controller

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

    Best controller I've ever had. Fully programmable and great battery life.

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

    LB Button stopped working.

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

    It’s insane, you pay over $150 for a controller so you are expecting to get a quality product. I bought this almost exactly a year ago. Several weeks ago the LB button stopped working. Microsoft won’t replace it of course. They don’t have enough money I guess. The controller is nice until your buttons stop working. I had the controller previous to this as well which had issues with the grip coming off. It’s always something. Disappointed.

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

    Arrived dirty for used

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

    Was excited to receive and use “open box.” However, this will be the last time online. Controller arrived dirty... ultimately decided to return.

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Too much $$$

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

    Nice controller, but WAY WAY WAY too expensive. Had to return because I could not justify the price.

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    to much stick drift

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

    feeling is great returned due to buying two of them and have so much stick drift

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Staff was great, controller wasn't

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

    Controller felt tough and durable, but had stick drift out of the box. Returned it for another one and it also had stick drift out of the box. The staff was great and helpful but the product itself was sub par.

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

    Rated 5 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.

    absolutely love this controller, makes fps games a lot more competitive

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    don't buy

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

    terrible do not recommend. already has stick drift after a few months of using also randomly reloads when i'm playing mw2 and the 'mouse click triggers are horrible and dont always work when you pull them

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

    Could be better for the price but decent.

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

    Grip on the controller will wear out but other than that it worked pretty well for over a year.

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

    Would be perfect if not for drift issue

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

    The controller has ruined me on regular controllers. But it started experiencing drift from the left joystick and it's super annoying.

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

      Hi Larry,

      We're sorry that 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. 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

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Bought Open Box Excellent, Received Junk

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

    This is my 3rd "Open Box-Excellent" item I've bought from BestBuy. The first one (a DJI gimbal) was missing one non-critical piece but otherwise was nice. The last two (including this controller) were terrible and I returned. Although this item was supposedly "Excellent" condition, it came with MANY marks and scuffs all over it, the thumbsticks were clearly worn out, it looked like my 13 year old had played with it for the last 6-8 months. Poor condition. I returned it the same day and it will be my last time buying open box from Best Buy. Do they even look at the items before labeling them excellent? I rebought brand new and the item is a great product but DO NOT BUY OPEN BOX.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very responsive

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

    Connects instantally every time. No issues long battery life. Love it.

    I would recommend this to a friend