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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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  • Cons mentioned:
    Button quality

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Had Potential

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

    I purchased this controller for Christmas on 12/17/2019 as of today the controller is unusable due to the right bumper and sometimes the buttons do no respond when pushed. Nothing like paying almost $200 for a piece of equipment that you can't use. My experience is the same as many others with no help.

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

    123

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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.

    poor quality but good controller, only wish Microsoft did a better job on the d-pad

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

    Great controller…..when it works.

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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.

    Great controller, but the open box elite series 2 that I purchased just stopped working and it was missing a back paddle. This was supposed to be an excellent geek squad certified controller, but it did not come with original box and says satisfactory all over it.

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

    Misleading

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

    The only color that comes with the paddles and case is the black controller. If you prefer another color it’s going to cost you significantly more.

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

    Open box controller

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

    So I got one of the open box deals and picked Excellent out of the good fair excellent nothing supposed to be missing pretty much new got it opened it up right away it’s missing the pedals no charging cord looked like someone got finished eating and using the controller crumbs in the case and oh the front left bumper was broke whoever excepted that return needs a talkin too

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

    Buy the warranty!

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

    While this is an awesome controller, buy the extend warranty! Do a google search for "Xbox elite series 2 sticky trigger" and you will find out why I’m saying this. I used this for 4ish months and found out the hard way. For me this issue does prevent me from using it but it’s very annoying for such an expensive controller. Other that this issue I would give it a 5 out of 5 stars.

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not worth the price

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

    Worked great for a couple months and then developed a stick drift.

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

      Hello Harry,

      We're sorry that there is an issue with the thumbstick on 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:
    Stick drift

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Dispointed

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

    Ive returned 5 of these. Either stick drift or buttons get stuck. I mainly play rocket league or apex

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

    Great functionality , but dosnt last

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

    Get the geek squad protection. Youll need it. Good controller but will start having issues

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

      Hi there,

      We're sorry if there are any 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

    Uh-oh

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

    Right bumper did not work. Couldn't get full use out of it.

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

    Broke

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

    It was already damaged fresh out of the package and clearly left the factory that way. Terrible that it got past inspections.

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

    You’re gonna want the warranty.

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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’ve had my controller for a little under two years and with the first year the right bumper stopped responding soon after the left. Good thing I can reconfigure the layout and use the paddles. NOPE! Those broke too! I take good care of my equipment and to have that many faults in that sort of a time is unacceptable! Don’t buy this without the warranty! You’re gonna need it.

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

    It's alright

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

    Ok. Not very customizable though. If you want simple.

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

    Warranty

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

    Great controller but I would never buy this product without warranty I went thru several already.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Button quality

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    They gave me a used controller at new price

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

    The controller is used and has some issues with bottons not pressing

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

    Don’t buy if you’re wanting everything included

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

    Had to exchange because for whatever reason the back paddles weren’t included so that’s an L. I get like all the extra thumb sticks and stuff but no paddles?!? Really Microsoft

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Drifting problem

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

    Haven’t had the controller for a year and it’s already drifting smh

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Love this controller! But...

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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.

    Overall this is a great controller. However, I’m so upset because for one it’s out of stock everywhere. Took forever to track this down. Plus, I open the box and my controller is missing two thumb sticks. Like what??? It’s brand new! How can this be? Will possibly return! I’m contacting Microsoft!

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

      We're sorry that your new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 is missing two thumbsticks. If it's still within Best Buy's return period, we recommend exchanging it for a new one.

      Hope that helps,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Take caution when buying

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

    These controllers are great when they work. On the other hand, they wear out and break pretty easily which is the downside. The Geek Squad protection is a must have when purchasing this product, unfortunately.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Junk

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

    Garbage. Returned. Right out of the box the right joystick did not work. I loved the feel and the weight but when spending almost 200 dollars on a controller, it should be as trusty as the original Xbox one controller my toddler has thrown all over my house for the last four years.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend