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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 16929 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 frequently mention the product's great overall performance, impressive battery life, and extensive customization options. Users also appreciate its comfortable feel, good weight, and useful paddles, along with comfortable grips. However, concerns are often raised regarding stick drift and the durability of the buttons, with some customers also finding the price a point of hesitation.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox elite series 2 core wireless controller

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

    "The Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Controller is a game-changer for serious gamers. The build quality is top-notch, with a premium feel and customizable components that allow for a personalized gaming experience. The controller is incredibly responsive, with smooth and precise controls that give you a competitive edge in gameplay. The adjustable tension thumbsticks and hair trigger locks are a game-changer, allowing for quick and precise movements. The removable paddles and interchangeable D-pads add versatility to the controller, catering to different playstyles. Overall, the Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Controller is a must-have for any gamer looking to elevate their gaming experience."

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great remote

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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 a great quality remote for the price. I recommend getting one used if you need to save some $ and get a warranty on it. You could use it on both pc and Xbox both wirelessly or wired. The battery is also long lasting and it comes with a magnetic wireless charger.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    One of the best multifunctional controllers.

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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!! but for the price... this controller feels expensive. Great quality materials and funtionality. I love the interchangable thumb sticks that are magnetic. Great response feel. The thumbstick tightness adjustments are great for those percision shots in fps or 3rd person. The buttons and triggers work and feel great. The adjustable triggers are a great component fpr different genre of games. The charger design is amazing with the in case or oit of case ability to plug in. The D pads are great. Im not a fan of the circular D-pad but i changed it out for the cross and it works great. Im glad all these components came in the purchase. Bluetooth works great on PC, android, xbox, but you need a 3rd party connection for ps4. Could not get to work with ps5. The only downside i have with it is it does not have gyroscope capabilities. A niche complaint for those obscure games. All around one of the best controllers I've ever owned.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    THE FUTURE OF CONTROLLERS IS HERE

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

    Got it for my best friend. But I also have one and honestly there’s no going back after using one. Not just for the paddles but just the overall feel and attention to detail. It’s got a nice weight to it as well and I dig it.

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

    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.

    Does the job I need it to do. This a is great color & works well.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great controller

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

    Love this controller! Very smooth and has great back paddles

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love the customization

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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 skeptically at first but have since loved using it. I love the extra weight, it makes the controller feel much more substantial in the hand. Following that, the customization with the extra buttons and joysticks unlock some cool stuff in games.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox elite controller

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

    Works like a charm, the extra accessories help set up quality of life button mapping such as adjusting music, muting of the party, etc.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent controller

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

    Very well made. Lots of options for customization. There is an included case as well, which is very well designed. There's a charging station that can either sit in the case or on its own, and works either way, which I thought was a nice touch. I got it as a gift, and it was easy for them to set up and use. I'm not sure it's worth the MSRP price (I got it on sale), but it's definitely very well designed.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Elite 2 is a Game Changer, Advantage BACK BUTTONS!

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

    Well, let me just say that I hesitated for years on getting this controller because of the cost and also because I'm not very big on many controller based games on PC... However, recently I purchased Star Wars Squadrons on PC and let me tell you that this controller is a GAME CHANGER for that game and I'm sure I will find many more games that I will benefit greatly in... For starters, the build quality is fantastic, this feels like a premium controller, it makes my Xbox One controller feel like a cheap toy in comparison. The customization is great, I like playing with the Xbox 360 tension on the sticks, and it's great to have 3 different options to choose from. The BIGGEST selling point for me and many of you of course is the BACK BUTTONS, and let me tell you that these buttons are giving me a HUGE ADVANTAGE in Star Wars Squadrons. Being able to keep both my thumbs on both the thumb sticks at ALL TIMES while toggling my power systems as desired(using the back buttons) allows me to continue to track targets and/or escape enemies without losing control of my ship. It's just a huge advantage being able to multitask without having to reach over the controller to press other buttons. MY KDR nearly doubled overnight after I got used to the controller and now I regret going so long with this controller. Another thing is I think Microsoft totally nailed the configuration of the back buttons, they're not too big or not too small, just perfect. I even spent the extra money on the GeekSquad Protection to cover my controller for a few extra years. If you feel you will benefit from the back buttons in whatever it is you're currently playing, stop reading this review and purchase now or when you see a sale on this thing.

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

      Hey there,

      Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. We are happy to hear that you are loving the customization options and design of the back buttons. We hope it enhances your PC gaming experience!

      Cheers,
      Kiernan
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Feel
    Cons mentioned:
    Stick drift

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for gaming

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

    I love the feel and works really good. Got very very little stick drift(got it open box), not game breaking but does show if you stare at a place.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Drift

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

    Absolutely loved everything about this controller. Weight feels great in hands, super comfortable, and customizable buttons/sticks to suit your preferences. I owned this controller for 2 months, when suddenly the sticks started drifting. I didn’t drop it, I keep good care of it, but this still happened. I should have done my research. 2 months for almost $200 just doesn’t cut it. Stick to the cheap ones, at least you expect them to be junk.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Stick drift

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Eat my controller

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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.

    Can’t play without this controller. Great grip, great feel. Drifts in some games though, not all.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great controller when it works

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

    I have tried every controller with paddles and this is still the best feeling one. The five star review is because when the controller works it's the best there is. But I want to note, I'm on my 6th elite controller now. Last one the right bumper stopped working. I can't seem to get more than 6 months out of one. This one is in a new package, so I'm hoping it's going to last, just in case I got the best buy warrenty, so we'll see.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Elite 2 worth the purchase

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

    Hi all, really liking the ergonomic feel of the elite 2. Love the accessory app customization option settings. Solid metal feel with pedals. Love how I can change the trigger sensitivity for FPS. No battery issues for long gaming session. I have the case, when playing set the elite 2 in there and it charges.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great quality!

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

    Great quality and feels good in your hands... always been a playstation fanboy until i switched to pc and man the feel of the xbox elite controller is unbeatable

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Premium Controller

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

    Controller is absolutely amazing. Everything with this feels premium and good to hold. All the accessories and customizations make this the top of the line for Xbox controllers. Price is pretty shocking but standard Xbox controllers tend to get worn out, especially around the joystick area and require buying a new one. Because of the premium materials and build, this thing should outlast standard controllers and not require a replacement after heavy use.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    You wont regret this purchase.

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

    Love the controller! Nice weight. The paddles take a little time to get used to nut once you do they are a thumb saver. hahaha! Great purchase.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Meh

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

    Controller features is a FIVE STAR. the extra features are great, the four paddles, extra joysticks, tunable resistance on the joysticks. i've been using nothing but an elite 2 for the past few years. The downside, and it's a major one, is the controller durability. Since 2020 I've exchanged controllers about 8 times. I play a lot of warzone and the bumper buttons (LB, RB) are always the first buttons to start losing responsiveness. Usually one joystick will get stick drift, sometimes bothe will get it. Depending on how much you game, buy the $60, 2 year waranty.

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

    Pretty good

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

    Weights good, the grip is better, interchangeable sticks and d pad is better, and the paddles are amazing. If you can learn to use them naturally in the way you can map them to different buttons. You can become a great player

    I would recommend this to a friend