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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 16937 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 1 out of 5 stars

    Don't buy open box ones

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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.

    Ordered the open box with excellent condition twice. The first one was dirty and the USBC cable was missing. The second one had a crack and both thumbsticks were missing.

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

    Left stick broke after 13 months.

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

    Left stick doesnt click just a month out of warranty. For the price i would expect these to have a better build. I will try to replace the joystick.

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

    Geek Squad Protection is a not worth it

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

    Only rating 1 star because of the proteion plan they offer on this product. Product is great, very good improvement over the 1st generation elite controller. Getting the protection plan on this product is not worth it. Best buy use to have a store in my area and they closed it. I started experiencing controller drift. I called the 1-800-geeksquad and got transferred multiple times just to be told I have to drive 3 hours to use the protection plan.

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

    Pay more for exchange?

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

    Purchased on sale received a defective item I know thats not bestbuys fault but when I take the controller back just to exchange for one that actually works they tell me the sale is no longer going on and I would have to pay the difference to get another one

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

    Received controller as an excellent open box. Out of the box it already had stick drift. Everything looked new at opening.

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

      Hello Bree,

      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

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Ok

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

    Its was ok but had problems with the trigger lock ended up returning

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

    Not worth it if

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

    I got what said excellent condition but when I received the face was vary warn and the left bumper doesn’t work unless u press pretty hard definitely just gunna get a new one next time or maybe a used from amazon they normally do pretty good with there used/refurbished

    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.

    Needed a pro series controller i was tired of getting batteries and not having the flexibility to change buttons love this controller

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Best Buy Employee

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Broke within a year and a half

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

    [Employee of bestbuy] Bad build quality broke within a year and a half..

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

    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.

    This a good controller, much better than the stock versions. Ther bumper buttons will still wear out though.

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

    Elite

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

    Awesome product with everything needed for better gaming experience. I would recommend to anyone with Xbox series x to get one asap.

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

    WRONG MODEL DO NOT BUY

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

    DO NOT BUY! They are advertising the FST-00008 model but what you actually get is the FST-00001 model which is riddled with bugs and issues. Get it from Microsoft directly and BUY the EXTENDED WARRENTY.

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

    Not happy. Excellent?

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

    I bought 3 of these controllers under the open box-excellent condition. All 3 have been damaged and not working. I picked up 2 of them so you can’t say it was UPS. If it’s not excellent don’t try to sell it as excellent. Super inconvenient.

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

    Ok

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

    Unfortunately didnt work. RB button was broken out of the box.

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

    Useful for about a year.

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

    Excellent up until the thumb sticks seize. Coupled with controller drift, I’d recommend buying two normal controllers over one of these.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Xbox Elite 2

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

    Unfortunately I would say I love this controller but the left and right bumpers just stopped working. Very frustrating.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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      Hello Marty,

      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

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Broken

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

    I bought it used because it stated just dust but the triggers are messed up and have issues with it sense purchase

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

    Smart controls for Xbox

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

    New control system is amazing with my xbox and easy to use with many features and looks better than any regular Xbox controller

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

    Spectacular

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

    The best controller for gaming, period. It has great response, great connectivity, totally modular, and just feels great to hold.

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

    This controller is a nightmare.

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

    If you're buying this for competitive gaming or any sort of precise input gaming, don't. Google "Elite Series 2 issues," this controller has a plethora of issues. If you play any games that require you to press, hold, and release the A button, you'll catch the controller releasing the press while your thumb is holding the button down. (Playing the new tony hawk, I ollie randomly while holding A to go) googled the issue and TONS of people are returning this controller for similar issues.

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

      Hello Joshua,

      We're sorry to hear that there are issues with your Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. Every new Xbox controller comes with a 90-day limited manufacturer's warranty; if you're still in the warranty period, we recommend contacting Xbox Support for assistance here: https://beta.support.xbox.com/help/hardware-network/controller/wireless-controller-solution

      Hope that helps,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft