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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 16830 reviews

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88%would recommend to a friend

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Customers are satisfied with the overall performance, battery life, and customization options of the Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Controller. Many appreciate the comfortable feel, good weight, and useful paddles. However, some customers have reported issues with stick drift and button quality. The price point and bumper durability were also concerns for some users.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great controller

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

    Great controller! Feels solid does everything it should. Best Buy made it easy to purchase also

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Buy this

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

    I really like this controller because it makes it easier to play and improve with your skills. I used to play with the regular controller but using this one has made it easier and better to play with

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • 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.

    Great controller compared to the original x-box controllers. Doesn't come with the extra back pedals. EXCELLENT battery life with the internal rechargeable battery.

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

    Must have

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

    Best controller out there! Super comfortable. Hair triggers are very nice for FPS. So many ways to customize.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Controller

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

    Though there were some issues with initially getting my controller, this has been a great product. The battery life is great, works well on pc and console, and has a lot more options and greater durability than the original

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

      We're glad that you're enjoying the customization features and durability of your new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. It's great to hear that it works well for you on both Xbox One and Windows 10 PC as well. We hope you have a lot of fun with it.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best controller I have ever used.

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

    This controller is totally worth it. The build quality is amazing and has the perfect weight and feel. It comes with a bunch of accessories and you can easily modify this controller to your liking.

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

      The customizable nature of your new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 is one of the major perks we built in, and we're excited to hear you have taken full advantage! Thank you for sharing your experience with us, we appreciate hearing from the community. We agree, the build quality, weight, and feel of your new controller make it a truly next-generation device. We're glad it was a good investment for you!

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best competitive controller out there

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

    Having owned the 1st elite series controller I didn’t think this one would be that much better, but I was wrong. This controller improves almost every aspect of the Series 1. The wrap around grips are excellent. My series 1 grips started to fall off and I don’t see that being a problem on this one. I love that it’s slightly smaller than the 1st. Because of that I can actually use all 4 back paddles comfortably. The thumbsticks and triggers feel great. The controller now has a rechargeable battery built in and can be charged by placing it on the charger that’s in it’s case. Overall a great improvement and a fantastic controller. If you play call of duty, Fortnite, etc you need this controller.

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

    Premium controller

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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. Good heft, adjustable stick tension and trigger throw. This version (Core) does not include the bottom paddles (removable) but can be equipped with them if you have them. It also does not include the case or the charging dock (again Core version lacks these accessories). This is my second Elite 2. Hopefully, this one doesn't die of drift like the first did.

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

    Great product workd like a charm. I wish I had a store closer to me.

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

    Good controller one downside

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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. Only downside is that my last couple ES2 controllers had their bumpers wear out over time. Usually about a year.

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

    Awesome!

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

    I love this controller. I’ve owned the previous generation elite controller and this is a great upgrade. The paddles are smaller which helps me from accidentally pressing them all the time. The controller feels better overall.

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

      Thanks for letting us know what a great upgrade your new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 has been. We're especially glad that you're enjoying its updated design and that it's a more comfortable fit for you. We hope you get a lot of use out of it.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Xbox's best controller yet.

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

    The elite series 2 controller is the best controller for xbox (and pc) that your money can buy, the only downside being is it doesn't come with the entire package for swapping parts in and out like the original elite series. Sturdy construction, very good grip on the palms and the buttons are extremely responsive.

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

    Not with the price

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Always replace these things within 2 years due to some type of failure of the buttons, but that's for they make their money. Feels very nice and I love it just hate that it's a money dump. Would sell for around 100$ is still recommend for fps controller users.

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

    Best controller i have used in a long time

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

    Over all great controller the grips make it really easy to grasp after long intense play. Trigger stops are a huge improvement over the previous version with the ability to have a 3rd more subtle option rather then default and full stop. The joystick tension is a welcomed addition as well although i wish there was a 4th adjustment setting which allowed for an even looser then stock. The controller also have phenomenal battery life. On several occasions i have gotten 4 days of use with 6 hrs of play time on and off. Other then that theres not much to say is it worth 170$ is up to you but to me its a great controller i would strongly reccomend.

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

    Controller

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

    Slightly glitchy, and the A button could be better, but overall good.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    4 months in and it's great

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

    Best controller I've ever owned for sure, makes playing games like for honor so much easier since I don't gotta take my fingers off any buttons at all thanks to the paddles. And all around it just feels great

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

      We're glad that your Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 has been the best controller you've owned. It's great to hear that its customization features have enhanced your gameplay experience, too. Thank you for sharing your experience; we hope you have a lot of fun with your Elite 2.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Cost effective replacement

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

    Having an this as an option to purchasing the entire elite is cost effective for me since I have a full version model that suffers from stick drift and faulty button contact. Thus, my old paddles and other accessories fit perfect.

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

    Love it

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

    Solid controller nice features Customization is nice to get the right feel depending on the game you are playing

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Must have controller for gaming

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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 a great quality controller. I’ve been using it since the day I got it and it’s very comfortable to use. It has definitely made gaming better for me. I really like this controller and definitely recommend it.

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

      Thanks for recommending your new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2! It's great to hear that it's enhanced your gaming experience. We hope you have a lot of fun with it.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent product!

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

    Very good product, excellent craftsmanship and attention to detail would recommend to anyone who enjoys competitive console gaming.

    I would recommend this to a friend