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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 5658 reviews

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    Rating 3.9 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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93%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are satisfied with the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller for Xbox One's build quality, customization options, and the inclusion of paddles, which many find to be game-changing. Positive feedback also highlights the controller's weight, feel, and responsive buttons and triggers. However, some customers express concerns regarding the controller's high price and battery life. A small number of users also reported issues with stick drift and the durability of the bumpers.

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  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    TERRIBLE DO NOT BUY. GET ASTRO C40TR INSTEAD

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

    This controller is trash and there is a class action lawsuit against microsoft for these trash controllers. Cant wait to get my money back for the 4 garbage elite controllers Ive wasted my money on. Astros c40 tr is 10X BETTER!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Hands down best controller for any Xbox One Game

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

    Having purchased the Xbox One Elite Controller over a month ago it is by far the best controller to use for most shooting and driving games on the Xbox One. The weight is immediately what you feel when you pick up the controller and boy does it feel good in your hands. You will have a hard time going back to using your old controller. The application that you can use on the Xbox One is a bit tricky to learn but it does allow you to modify it quite a bit. You can assign whatever button you like to each of the paddles on the back of the controller and even control the brightness of the LED light on the controller. The trigger mod on it works fantastic as well. I was contemplating between this and the the Scuf controller, but I ended choosing the Elite simply because of the price and the overall good reviews it has gotten. Overall this controller does it all and then some when it comes to gameplay. Great looking piece of hardware as well in my eyes!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    DONT WASTE YOUR $$$

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

    I WAS REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS CONTROLLER OVER OTHER AFTERMARKET ONES I HAD RESEARCHED. I HAD IT FOR 3 MONTHS WHEN THE LEFT JOYSTICK STARTED GETTING STUCK AND NOW IT JUST LEADS TO THE LEFT MAKING IT USELESS FOR FIRST PERSON SHOOTERS..

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
      Posted .

      Hey there,

      We're sorry that you're experiencing an issue with your Xbox Elite Wireless Controller. Even though it sounds like the controller may be outside its 90-day limited manufacturer's warranty period, we recommend reaching out to Xbox Support to see if there's anything they might be able to do for you: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/controllers/wireless-controller-solution

      Hope that helps,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Poor quality

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

    The make of this controller was very disappointing, I had it for a week and it had already broke. The button (X) kept getting stuck and it would turn off randomly. I’m not sure if I got the 1 in a 1000 defect controller but it was disappointing.

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

      Hey there,

      We're sorry to hear that you've experienced issues with your new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller. Every controller comes with a 90-day limited warranty, so we recommend reaching out to Xbox Support for assistance. They can be reached here: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/accessories/servicing-elite-controller

      Hope that helps,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Broken exactly after two years

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

    Love the controller but it’s just not high-quality. Not that their standard controllers are much better, but I guess if you can afford it to throw away 200 bucks every couple years this is the controller for you.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Xbox1 controller

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

    If you're looking for a sturdy, customizable controller for the Xbox1, look no further. The elite is hands down the best controller I've owned for the system. parts that usually wear down like the plastic stem of the old thumb sticks are made of stainless steel now. Feels a little heavier than the old controllers. customize the trigger switches, the vibration amount the button layouts, create your own settings.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Must for any real gamer

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

    When you first put this controller in your hand, the weight and feel of the grips is enough to make you drop some cash on it. The paddles are placed perfectly, allowing you to keep your fingers on the sticks at all times, unless you check your K/D and call in scorestreaks all game. The hair trigger locks keep those semi-auto weapons firing faster than many of the full auto weapons. Overall perfect.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Great display item

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

    Do not buy this controller if you are going to use it more than once a month. The grips fall off at it is almost impossible to find OEM replacement grips. I bought this controller back in December 2015. I use it all the time and it has started to fall apart.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    ......

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

    Poorly manufactured rubber grips fall off. Geek squad is a joke they don't care this controller in the store even though there is a spot on the shelf for it. The soonest they can get one in is a week and that after you give them yours.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Obvious design flaw

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

    This is my third Elite Controller. Left Analog Stick has dropped down from original position and is loose. This has happened on all three controllers. Last two happened within the first 60 Days.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Too many flaws.

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

    I bought the controller in April, by July the LB button had already broken. So I replaced it, 4 months later the button breaks the same way. And now I'm out of warranty and Microsoft won't swap it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    BOOM!

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

    I couldn't believe I talked myself into paying $149.99 for a controller. BEST DECISION EVER! The quality is top notch. There are almost too many ways to customize this controller to fit your play style. The remappable buttons take some time to get use to, but when you do, your K/D ratio will instantly improve. If you can find one, do not hesitate to buy it. They are hard to find for a reason.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Definitely not worth the money.

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

    Bought it because it was advertised to last way longer then the regular Controller, but it broke after just 2 months of use. If it wasn't for the geek squad protection plan this would have been $150 to the trash. Microsoft did not want to replace it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Dead Controller

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

    Controller never powered-up. Not sure how it made it into the box. Poor QC. Best Buy had no stick so we had to go to Walmart. Bad Microsoft production standards. Best Buy couldn’t help when they have no inventory.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Great experience / Poorly made

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

    I love what you can accomplish with this remote control, but if you are a big gamer you have to replace it every year. This remote was not made for wear and tear of a constant every day gamer.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    not crazy about it

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

    i dont see whats so special about this, i traded in my elite and went back to an original controller, i prefer a simple controller. and i play better with it

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Broken

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

    I bought this item two weeks ago and returned yesterday. The left joystick broke in two weeks and I am not a hard gamer. It was not drop and always kept in the case. Not a durable item.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Ok

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

    The features are great for playing Online. However the quality is not so great. The rubber pulls up and stretches out of place. Make sure you get the warranty if you play a lot.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    It fell apart.

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

    After about 100 hours of playing time, the gray grips began peeling off. Then the secondary controls fell out and would no longer remain in place. A waste of money unless, you have an over abundance.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
      Posted .

      Hey there,

      We're sorry that you're experiencing issues with your Xbox Elite Wireless Controller. Every Xbox controller comes with a 90-day limited manufacturer's warranty, so we recommend reaching out to Xbox Support for assistance here: https://aka.ms/AA4w2z7

      Hope that helps,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not worth the money

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

    After using my elite controller for a little over a month my LB button stopped working for no reason. Never been dropped and always stored in the case. My advice is don't waste your money on the elite controller. Complete waste of money.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend