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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 16839 reviews

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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Customers are saying

Customers enjoy the Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Controller for its great overall performance, long battery life, and customization options. Users appreciate the comfortable grip and feel of the controller, as well as its weight. However, some customers have reported issues with stick drift and button quality. The price point and bumper durability were also mentioned as potential drawbacks.

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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great controller but one or two flaws

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

    Love the custimization options but the official microsoft app that goes along with it needs a little work. Also my left thumb stick constantly unscrews itself for some reason. Other thing is i have maybe slightly above average hand size but certainly not huge. Yet when you get some paddles and install those they constantly get in the way of your grip. Even without them the controller feels small. I will need to buy a grip sleeve or something. Other than those 3 things i dont have any problems with the controller itself. I would say overall 2 of my complaints like the app and grips are just personal issues that might be because of my own preference. The 3rd which is the left thumb stick unscrewint itself and feeling like it gets stuck sometimes i would say is manufacturer error or something.

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

    Best Controller

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

    The best controller for next gen hands down ! I literally wouldn’t recommend any other controller than this one.

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

    Awesome controller

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

    This is by far the best looking and most simplistic controller to use. The hair triggers are a phenomenal design to enhanced your gaming experience. All the customization with the paddles, thumb-sticks, etc is a plus.

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

    Great control

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

    Great controller feels really well and very premium

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

    great product

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

    i love the grippiness of the controller and i love the customization between everything

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

    Get it

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

    Worth the buy especially if you're a gamer and you like precise movement

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

    Excellent bday gift

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

    Great product my husband absolutely loves the different custizing options to his play style.

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

    Xbox is king

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Microsoft Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller is outstanding! Its sleek design, premium build quality, and customizable features make it a top-notch choice. The improved ergonomics and reliable wireless connectivity enhance the gaming experience. It's a worthwhile investment for serious gamers looking for precise control and durability. Highly recommended.

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

    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.

    Feels good. I like the weight and the haptics but the stick drift drives me crazy. Brand new and even when customizing the controller through the Xbox it recognizes out of the box there is stick drift.

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

    I love this controller

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

    First time owning, and it feels very good to use. The paddles take a little use to getting familiar with, but overall nice controller.

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

    Nifty controller.

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

    It’s nice to have different color controllers. Other than that, it works exactly like the other elite series 2 controllers. No problems with the buttons sticking or falling off.

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

    Great replacement

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

    I had to replace my previous controller because of wear. It’s nice that the core is available so I don’t have to buy everything else that comes with it since I already own them. The controller itself is my favorite, most customizable in my opinion.

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

    If you want an advanatge

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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 looking for an obvious gaming edge this controller is what you're looking for. Back paddles should be considered illegal NEVER remove your fingers from the analogs. Controller itself is slick looking buttons are so easy to switch, comes with multiple replacement analogs different heights/styles (concave or bubbled). Yes controller is a bit expensive but if you're into competitive gaming or just into expensive fancy looking things then buy this right now and don't look back..

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

    Controller

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

    Love the color and holds up very well. Would buy again.

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

    Amazing controller

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

    I had the elite series one and that was great until I started getting ghost movements in the left joystick. The series 2 Elite feels a bit better with the added grips and I LOVE the recharging feature. Been playing 7 days straight still haven’t needed to recharge the remote. And this is 5-7 hours a day playing. I love that I can map the triggers in the back for games like APEX and Smite. Very customizable. It is expensive, but you “feel” the difference. I think a little cheaper and it’s 100% hands down the best controller ever.

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

      We're glad that you're enjoying the comfortable feel and customization features of your new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. It's great to hear that it's helped enhance your play experience in Apex Legends and SMITE, too. Thank you for sharing your experience; we hope you win a lot of matches with it.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Must have

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

    Best control I ever owned! This is a game changer.

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

    Expensive, but ultra comfy and great

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

    Expensive. But this is really one of the best controllers out there that won't developed a drift.

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

    Best Xbox Controller

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome controller! Has many customizable options and settings that can be stored for different games. A little pricy but worth it.

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

    Well built and amazing battery life.

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

    Customization is cool and all. BUT The battery life alone is enough of a reason to buy this controller. Feels nice and well built, so far so good for the first year. The paddles on the rear of the controller are actually a blessing and a curse, some games you love using them and other games, well good thing they are removeable! Only reason for 4 out of 5 for 'value'; its expensive but worth it if you're a gaming enthusiast.

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

    Elite controller

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

    Great controller, paddles are easy to map and lasts a long time.

    I would recommend this to a friend