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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 17162 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

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Customers highly value the overall performance, impressive battery life, and extensive customization options offered by this controller. Users frequently praise its comfortable grip, balanced weight, and tactile feel during gameplay. However, some customers have expressed concerns regarding the long-term durability of the buttons and the potential for stick drift. Additionally, while the device is well-regarded, some potential buyers find the premium price point to be a significant consideration.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic upgrade for gaming enthusiasts.

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

    This controller is a fantastic upgrade for gaming enthusiasts. I especially appreciate the extensive customization options, allowing me to tailor it perfectly to my preferred gaming style. The addition of paddles significantly enhances gameplay, especially for fast-paced shooters and action titles. The battery life is impressive, ensuring long hours of uninterrupted gaming without the need for frequent charging. If you're looking for a controller that offers both comfort and performance, I highly recommend this one

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Weight
    Cons mentioned:
    Price, Stick drift

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great controller

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

    Have been using these for over a year now. No stick deift issues. Nice and weighty and changeable butttons are great. A bit pricy but well worth the money.works geeat for pc gaming with a controller.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Pro-Level Control Without the Premium Price

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

    The Elite Series 2 Core is a fantastic middle ground for serious gamers who want high-end performance without the full cost of the original Elite. The build quality is excellent—solid, comfortable, and responsive. The textured grips and adjustable tension thumbsticks make a noticeable difference in precision, especially in competitive shooters and racing games. It’s fully compatible with Xbox Series XS, Xbox One, PC, and cloud gaming setups. While it doesn’t include the paddles or extra accessories out of the box, you can upgrade later with the component pack if needed. Battery life is strong, and the USB-C charging is fast and reliable. If you want a premium feel and customizable performance without going all-in on the full Elite bundle, the Core version delivers where it counts.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    An Excellent Replacement!

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

    I used my Elite Series 1 for years and wore it out, even changed it's housing/buttons over time, still works to this day. Loved every minute of it, and the successor is an even more reliable move forward. I love the case/charger combo, makes putting down my controller and always having battery so much better. Less to think about. Super responsive controls and the customizabilty is extremmely flexible

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best controller on market

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

    The elite series 2 is the best controller on the market. Paddles are a game changer once you get used to them. Big improvement over the series 1 paddles. Hair triggers are amazing, battery life is crazy good.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Customization
    Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best controller I’ve ever used!

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

    Simply put, this is the best controller I’ve ever used. I love all of the customizations that can be made between the stick tensions, trigger locks, button mapping and multiple profiles. Love the rechargeable battery and the long charging cord. Only con would be the price. Wish it was about $40-0 less expensive. But no other controller can compare. Love it!

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

      Hi there,

      We're thrilled to hear that your new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 is the best controller you've ever used! Thank you for sharing how much you're loving its updated customization features and the internal rechargeable battery as well. We hope you get a lot of use out of it.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Customization, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best controller for PC.

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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 this for a few weeks now and I used it with my PC. I think is literally the best controller you can get for PC. Feels really premium and has a lot of customization. I love the fact it has rechargeable battery lasts quite a bit. Size and weight is also perfect for my taste. Everything about it feels premium. I would definitely recommend it.

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

      Thank you for recommending Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 to other gamers! We're glad that you're enjoying its premium feel and many customization features, and that it's working well with your Windows 10 PC. We hope you get a lot of use out of it.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Better than Scuf

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

    I've had this controller for about 3 weeks nlw with no issues at all. I have also owned at least two scuf controllers and each scuf controller had issues at least 1 week aster use. This controller sensitivity is excellent and the adjustable triggers makes it great for Call of Duty and Warzone. The back paddles uses an app to configure them how you would like and is a very easy to use. This controller quality wise is better than any scuf or console controller i have ever used. I use this for my PC and dont own an Xbox Series X or S although for PC this controller is a beast. For quality this controller beats anything out right now. I know that PS is coming out with its own controller with back paddles, but from early reports is going to be significantly more expensive than this controller. If the Elite controller ever starts experiencing issues, i may give the PS controller a try.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Greatest Xbox one controller up to day yet!!!

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

    I honestly like this xbox one wireless elite 2 controller because it's a really comfortable gaming controller and comes with a carry case and different joystick removable sticks that you can swap out as needed. Great customization to this controller and it offers hours of play in which you can charge it up. It comes with wire usb.

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

      Hey there,

      It's awesome to hear that you're enjoying the customization features and comfortable feel of your new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. Thank you for sharing your experience with it; we hope you have a lot of fun with your Elite 2.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Weight

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    So So

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

    It's okay. I love the weight and how it feels in the hands. I wish there was something that explained the button mapping more on the app. It claims to have all of these configurations, however I think that it boils down to the paddles are tied to the main buttons so they are not additional buttons they are just replacement buttons. What good is having two of the same button? That is lame

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Customization, Weight
    Cons mentioned:
    Button quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Get the coverage!

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

    After about 2 years of use the RB and LB buttons would not work consistently and the rubber grip started to pull away. After some light research, this is a common issue with these controllers. I do love the weight and how much I can customize the controller. If you want to spend the extra money to get this over the standard controller, get the coverage.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Weight

    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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Customization

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    10/10 purchase

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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 is so great, it’s comfortable and i love using the paddles on the back. it makes gaming super smooth. i also love that i can change the color of the power button!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox controller

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

    Very light. Comfortable in hands. Nice grips highly recommend if you are looking for the basic

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Solid PC controller. Buy the Xbox adapter.

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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.

    I’m not a pro-gamer, and I know my PC gaming wasd breathen might look down their collective noses at an “elite controller,” but this has been a super worthwhile purchase for a few reasons (coming from an Xbox/pc controller that had the gold texture grips and AA batteries): 1) rechargeable battery is so much better than the removable AA. Charge lasts WAY longer. 2) USB-C, because in 2021 ain’t no got time for usb-a (a long and successful life). 3) I find the wireless response time to be much better than previous controller. Quick note: I have an usb Xbox wireless adapter, never in my life have I been able to get any controller working over just Bluetooth. Save yourself a headache and get the wireless adapter if you’re using this with Windows. 4) The weight is perfect, you could use it to club someone with if you have to but that’s because of the density, not because it’s a massive lead weight. Hands feel great wielding this bad boy. Yeah it’s not cheap, but you know where the money went when you hold it in your hand.

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

    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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Weight
    Cons mentioned:
    Stick drift

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Meh some good some bad

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

    Haven’t had for that long and the right bumper sticks for a half second longer then it needs to so it acts like I hit the bumper 3 times some stick drift within the first 3 weeks of use (keep in mind I play competitive cod and some others ) compared with the regular controllers the weight difference is night and day all around better then the controller you would get with the console

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

    Rated 4 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.

    One of the Best controllers on the market! My only gripes is that the bumpers seem to go bad after about 3 months of use, and the sticks begin to drift after about a week or so. But besides that, it's the perfect controller! (Mainly get this if you've already got the Series 2 kit with added paddles and everything already.)

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Button quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    feels great but has some button issues 4/5.

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

    Feels great and I love the budget option here if you already own another elite controller as the parts can be moved around. However the first Elite 2 controller I had an issue with the bumper RB and now this one I notice sometime the A button will fail to register or register twice which cause a double jump in some instances when I don't mean to. I still like the controller and extra buttons to map some actions, you can even map keyboard keys to it through xbox but I would have expected an elite controller not to have issues that the standard controllers don't have right out the box. 4/5

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Get the warranty

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

    Amazing controller. Premium feeling. It's great. But the stick drift that happens can come on very quickly. Also, the RB/LB buttons are fragile and don't hold up for a long time. Get the warranty so you can replace it when one or both issues come up.

    I would recommend this to a friend