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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 16907 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 express satisfaction with the product's great overall performance, impressive battery life, and extensive customization options, along with its comfortable feel and good weight. However, a significant concern among users is the prevalence of stick drift and issues with button quality, particularly with the bumpers and A button. The price is also a point of hesitation for some.

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  • Cons mentioned:
    Bumpers

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Elite core

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

    A great controller but suffers the same issues elite 2 has bumpers triggers and sticks are prone to issues

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Élite 2

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

    Great controller only issue is it gets stick drift really fast and easy.

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

    Good controller for gamers

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

    Quick trigger options as well, I was able to give off shots quicker then normal in FPS games.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Customization, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Elite!!!

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

    It’s all in the name Elite!!!! Very durable and can be tailored to your playing style. I love it.

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

      Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. We are so happy to hear you love it. We hope it enhances your gaming experience!

      Cheers,
      Kiernan
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth the price

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

    Works great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Must have if your a gamer!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Glad its no longer just a black controller

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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 this for my son after going thround 5 other microsoft controllers. Ive had the elite 2 for a couple of years now with no drift and since I had already paid the elite price with replacing his… this made more sense. The color combination was a nice addition— now my daughter wants one in pink

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good for saving money

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

    It’s exactly what you expect it to be. Doesn’t come with everything, but it’s not supposed to. This is more of a replacement for when your normal pro 2 controller dies but don’t want to pay extra for the extra parts.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great controller

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

    the best controller for the price lots works as it should have had no problems

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Impressive to say the least

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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 by far the best controller I've ever used. It's built really well and feels good in my hands. Having the trigger settings and removable buttons as well as 3 on the fly programmed settings takes this controller over the top. The price tag will make you consider not buying but after pulling the trigger I couldn't be happier with my purchase. The 40 hour built in battery and charging dock are another added bonus to this nifty controller. Highly recommend.

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

      It's fantastic to hear that your new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 is the best controller you've ever used! We're thrilled that you're enjoying its comfortable feel and customizable controls as well. Thank you for sharing how happy you are with it, and we hope you win a lot of online matches with it.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Cons mentioned:
    A button

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    So close…

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

    I love the feel of this controller, but unfortunately the A button sticks pretty bad. I looked up to see if this was a common issue and it seems to be that way. If they could fix this issue, it woukd he the best controller on tbe market.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent XBOX controller

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

    Best controller for gamers out there! No issues after 3 months now.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Customization, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best controller

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

    Probably the best controller ive ever used. Combined with the app is fully customizable

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great controller, worth the price

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

    Excellent controller, absolutely love it! Perfect for precise gaming.

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

    Xbox accessories

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

    Best deals easy to access pick up went smooth in and out and satisfied

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

    Highly Recommend

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

    I’ve used a lot of different controllers. The elite 1 was great, but the elite 2 is definitely better. The different analog sticks are very convenient and comfortable. Grips nice on the controller. The in game settings that you can adjust are phenomenal and helped tremendously in games.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Best controller ever made.

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

    Best controller I’ve ever held. Size is perfect. Paddles are useful in every game. Only issue I have is sometimes clicking in on the thumb sticks causes the controller to shut off. Only way to reconnect is to put it on the charger, then take it off and reconnect. Sucks when it happens in multiplayer. To fix this I put melee on one of the paddles.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Customization

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A great purchase

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This new controller was just the thing that I needed to make some of my games easier to play. The paddles on the back are customizable so you can determine what they do and to have so many configurations you can set makes switching games easu

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Can’t play without this controller.

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

    This thing is a game changer. Having the back paddles for traditional button actions makes the controller competitive. You have the ability to never lift your thumbs off the joysticks. Increases reaction times for all mechanics of your gameplay. Solid build. Long battery life. Full access to detailed settings. You’ll find yourself building complex profiles for each game with this controller. Does so much more than just control your game.

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

      Hey there,

      We're thrilled that you consider Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 to be a game changer! It's great to hear that its customization features and back paddles have enhanced your play experience, too. Thank you for sharing your experience with it; we hope you win a lot of matches with your Elite 2.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance
    Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    simply the best

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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 expensive af, but this is hands down the best controller i've put hands on. I regret nothing.

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

    Slick

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

    Smooth. Attractive. Encouraging. Durable. Worthwhile

    I would recommend this to a friend