Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- FST-00001
- SKU:
- 11147249
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers are delighted by the controller's exceptional overall performance, impressive battery life, and extensive customization options. Users also frequently praise the device's comfortable grip, balanced weight, and high-quality tactile feel. However, some customers have expressed concerns regarding the durability of the buttons and bumpers, as well as the early onset of stick drift. Despite these technical frustrations and the premium price point, many still consider it a top-tier gaming accessory.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Not so good.
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I'm not happy this purchase. I bought these and less than 5 months later it drags a little. I don't think they are worth it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
Posted .Hello there,
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. 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
Open box item
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It was an open box had to return, but I ended up getting a new one
No, I would not recommend this to a friendSticks were hard to push down after time.
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Dont buy! The left and right sticks could stop working after pushing down on them, like both of mine have done.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendUnresponsive buttons
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Y button was pushed in and locked in place, rb button as well completely pushed in and locked in place causing no function possible on controller
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
Posted .Hello there,
We're sorry that there's an issue with the buttons on your Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. If it's still within Best Buy's return period, we recommend exchanging it for a new one. If that's not possible, please reach out to Xbox Support for assistance here: https://beta.support.xbox.com/help/hardware-network/controller/wireless-controller-solution
Hope that helps,
Chuck
Xbox Customer Care
Terrible
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Terrible input lag. This controller is awful and overpriced.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendThis controller is a joke
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Yes this controller is very good, for the first 1-2 weeks until it’s starts breaking and not working
No, I would not recommend this to a friendQuality issue
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Right bumper not working. Stopped working in less than 8 months
No, I would not recommend this to a friendTrigger Defective
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Trigger button did not work at all and the wire that came with the package was not the correct one. Please do a better job with open box packaging.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendDisappointed
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Doesnt work, wont charge or even connect to the console
No, I would not recommend this to a friendStill made poorly
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is an even bigger disappointment then the first series because it caused 76 more dollars with warranty and tax and still broke before 2 months
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
Posted .Hey there,
We're sorry that there's an issue with your new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. Please feel free to contact Xbox Support for assistance here: https://aka.ms/AA4w2z7
Hope that helps,
Chuck
Xbox Customer Care
$70 dollar controller is better
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Failed in 6 months of use. Right stick developed angles that would not respond. Calibration did nothing for it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendCrappy
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It smelled like cigarettes, and it broke, don’t recommend
No, I would not recommend this to a friendHorrible
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I originally bought the warranty with it, but after a few days decided to cancel it and the next day it stopped working
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
Posted .Hello there,
We're sorry 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
Xbox
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.All good and playfull for my xbox to play online !
I would recommend this to a friendButtons stop working after 3 months
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought July 2022 and by Sept 2022 the RB button only works if I press it like I hate it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendDefective
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Purchased as a Christmas gift and it doesn’t work. Unfortunately, it has to be returned and Best Buy no longer has it in stock.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendDont waste your money
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.have purchased 2 controllers in the last 7 months, both controllers no longer function.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand 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
One Month
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.One month in, left stick is drifting uncontrollably. Really with Microsoft would engineer a product that does not have this issue. Tim
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
Posted .Hey Tim,
We're sorry that there's an issue with the left thumbstick on your Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. Every new Xbox controller comes with a 90-day limited manufacturer's warranty so we recommend reaching out to Xbox Support for assistance here: https://beta.support.xbox.com/help/hardware-network/controller/wireless-controller-solution
Hope that helps,
Chuck
Xbox Customer Care
DON'T BUY
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Trash the left joystick always quits working I've bought 4 of these controllers cause I love them when they work.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
Posted .Hello,
We're sorry there's an issue with the left 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://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/controller-warranty
Hope that helps,
Chuck
Xbox Customer Care
Perk68
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Junk the thumb stick unresponsive after 2 weeks.Buy at your own risk.Maybe you will have better luck than me.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
Posted .Hi there,
We're sorry that there are issues with your Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. If it's within Best Buy's return period, we recommend exchanging it for a new one. Otherwise, please contact our team at Xbox Support for assistance under its manufacturer warranty here: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/wireless-controller-solution
Hope that helps,
Chuck
Xbox Customer Care