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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 16850 reviews

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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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 5 out of 5 stars

    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 really enjoy this controller. Its light and helps out alot when gaming.

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

    Great Pro controller

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

    Fantastic controller great customization, it's a not heavier but more than makes up for the weight with extra battery life.

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

    Decent controller

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

    It is a very good controller I do like it the build quality is there the price is a little steep in my opinion when you compare it to something like the G7 game sir only because the software does not have as much customization as I would like truthfully but battery life lasts forever never have any problems with pairing it feels like a $200 controller but it's one of those where if this controller goes out I'll probably be buying a game sir

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

    Doesn't feel cheaply made

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

    WAY TOO often I have had to buy Xbox One controllers. Generally, Xbox 360 controllers I didn't have to replace and seemed to be a sturdier design, but it seems I'm lucky if an Xbox One controller lasts more than a year or two at best. Since this was on sale, I decided to try a little more expensive model and was intrigued by the additional buttons and profiles/programmability. I do feel they were a little cheap to not include the rear paddles for these new buttons but, since that's the only negative I’ve perceived thus far, I'm still going to give it a full five rating as I can't do a half star. It has been a solid controller thus far! The rechargeable battery has certainly pleased me with how long it lasted before I had to charge it for the first time. That's a good thing because it didn't look like it had a typical user removable battery pack like Insignia's that I'm used to buying which definitely don't last as long per charge. Also, the main home button is a much better design where you don't have to press as deep for it to register. That is one of the first buttons to go bad for me--tends to get less responsive or feels like you have to press/hold harder or do multiple attempts to either get the home menu or power down options as the controller ages.

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

    Best controller ever

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My last controller had stick drift so I went to the store to buy a new one and just as I was about to get the basic standard controller I saw this one and thought “eh screw it it’s only $20-$30 more” best decision ever because feel great and love the customization

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

    Improvement over first series

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

    This is a great must have controller if you play enough Xbox games. Good weight to the controller. I have no problems with the grip. Even better customization. Great battery life.

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

      Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. We're glad that you feel it's a definite improvement in design and customization, and that you're enjoying its comfortable grip. We hope you have a lot of fun with it.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Grear controller, value questionable

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

    Should come with the rear attachments, at least. Otherwise very good - customizable inputs, nice weight, good grip.

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

    Great controller

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

    Where to start with this beauty of a controller. I love how well it responds to the games I love to play, to the ease of use for the in game system customization. It feels really great in the hand even in the sweatiest of situations. The case it comes with is really nice and holds the accessories nicely.

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

    Good controller

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

    Had to replace my original elite controller after 5 years and the new one feels better and battery lasts longer

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

    A controller with top tier qualities...

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

    This is one of the most solid feeling controllers I've handled. The quality is on point, it feels good on hand, but the battery life on this exceeded expectations. More than a week and not having to charge it. I love the additional accessories that come with it and the carrying case makes it convenient especially for game pass on the go.

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

    amazing controller with one issue

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

    This controller feels extremely high quality and the customization options on PC and Xbox are great. The only problem is that I have had bad luck with stick drift with my first controller, but I'm not sure if it's a single unit problem or a general design issue. My replacement one is currently working great

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

    Excellent precision and very comfortable

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

    Great controller with precise handling and comfortable grip. I bought it to replace an older Elite controller, so I already had the compatible additional components. It was very easy to attach the additional peripherals from my older Elite controller since this is the same - just without the components included. My older controller lasted for about 3 years with heavy use, so I'm expecting this one to be pretty durable as well. Whether you need a regular, just sturdier Xbox controller of if you want to replace an older Elite controller, then this is just right. Plus, you have the option to buy the additional components/peripherals later.

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

    Much better than standard controller

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

    I think this is the controller that should come with the Xbox Series X as standard, it has a high end feel, like the console, which deserves a special controller. It has incredible customization options, has a quality feel in hand, comes with wireless charger and if it lasts as long as my Series 1 controller (which still works perfectly to this day) then you can't go wrong. The PS5 controller may be better than the standard Xbox controller, but this controller trumps them all. Highly recommended despite the price.

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

    I’ve my Elite controller!!

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

    Bought this to replace an older elite controller that was drifting. Unfortunately that is the life of the elite controllers, sooner or later they will start to drift. But I love them, no other better controller for me.

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

    Never again..

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

    Aesthetically a great choice… But I just purchased this less than two months ago and the stick drift is already starting…. Waste of money. It hasn’t fallen once, no any other type of damage

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

    One glaring issue

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

    At first I really did love the feel of this controller. Add in the ability to customize your joysticks, dpads, and paddles really had me happy with the purchase. Unfortunately after only a couple months, my right bumper mysteriously stopped registering for certain presses and eventually just stopped working. After looking at forums and various reviews, I’ve noticed this is a common problem with the controller which makes me wonder if this means they released a faulty controller with a $200 price tag and didn’t care. At the end of the day, it is a very solid controller and when it worked, I loved the feel of it. Unfortunately that doesn’t justify a $200 dollar price tag when there is such a glaring issue that multiple people have dealt with. Microsoft, hopefully with the next elite controller set, this will not be an issue. If you don’t need your bumpers, this controller is perfect, but most games I play do so it’s a no go for me.

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

    I'd buy again.

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

    I was on the hook due to price but after purchasing I was surprised how much I enjoyed using this controller. I like the different opinions available to me. The controller itself is nice and comfortable. You have the option of changing the joysticks, triggers can be set to different sensitivity, paddles can be set for quick access during game play. You can also go into the controller settings for different joystick game play options. I don't see myself using a regular controller again. There's also a nice case with a dock to recharge your controller.

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

    Excellent Controllers

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

    The weight of the controller is perfect, and the black textured grips are a nice aspect of the controller. They charge fairly quickly as well, and the braided extra-long charging cables are of good quality. Overall, these are the best Xbox controllers I have ever experienced in all my years playing since the original rollout of the OG Xbox console back in 2001. Originally, I was a bit iffy about the price as I was purchasing two in total, but honestly it is proving to be a worthy investment overall. Very pleased with my purchase.

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

    Elite!

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

    I love this controller! The weight, the bulkiness, very durable, and yet comfortable. My main complaint is that its got a classic elite controller issue. The previous model always had problem with the bumper buttons and joysticks. This model currently has no problems with the joystick but instead the L Bumper. Elite controller buttons are always getting jammed or stuck

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

    Xbox gaming

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Xbox Elite Pro Controller offers premium build quality, customizable buttons, and swappable parts for a personalized experience. Its precision, comfort, and durability make it perfect for both competitive and casual gaming. With adjustable triggers and excellent grip, it feels responsive and reliable, truly enhancing gameplay and giving players an edge.

    I would recommend this to a friend