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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 5658 reviews

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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

    Short-lived, Weak

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

    Don't do it. The right stick rattled and bounced from the beginning. After a year of light use, the right bumper stopped working. The signal is so weak I often lose connection. All of my Xbox One and Xbox One X controllers work fine, even still. Microsoft won't repair or replace. I'd definitely get as much of a warranty as exists. You will need it.

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

    Not intended for use with a PC

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

    I got this to use with Rocket League on the PC. The connector for the USB cord failed within a week. (You have to use the joypad wired on a PC... really? Really.) I got the extended warranty on it, but have been unable to replace it in-store because it's never available anymore. Smooth move, Best Buy. Ya got me. Stay away from this controller if you are on PC!

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

      Hey there,

      We're sorry that you ran into an issue with your Xbox Elite Wireless Controller. Hopefully you were able to get your controller exchanged at Best Buy by now, but if not, your controller does come with a 90-day limited warranty. Please reach out to Xbox Support to help get your unit repaired or replaced: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/accessories/wireless-controller-broken-wont-work

      Hope that helps,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Poor Quality

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

    BUY the extended warrantee. Product has a six month replacement guarantee; my product broke 2 days out of warrantee. Left joy stick stopped working. Call MS and they said too bad, buy another one. Before you buy this product search Google for "Elite Controller Repairs". See how many people are having problems with left bumpers falling out, delaminating rubber grips, and other issues.

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

    Received two by mail and neither works correctly

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

    The first one I bought two weeks ago was defective due to the directional pad. You could press the right over button and it actually goes down. I exchanged it and had another mailed out to me since stores do not carry this item and the second one had the same exact issues. Completely returning and getting a scuf.

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

    Premium Product with Poor Quality control

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

    Buy the Protection Plan for this item and get ready to replace every wheneve a button falls off or the Rubber Grips Warp & Bulge. Hopefully they make better Quality Control Checks on the Elite 2 Controller...

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

    doesn't last

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

    We bought this as a christmas gift. It lasted 6 months and it broke..You call Microsoft and you get no help. Remotes only have a 3mo. warranty and they will not repair it. So spend 150.00 and 6mos later they want you to just buy a new one. Well thats not going to happen. save your money its junk.

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

    lasted 6 months

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

    i bought this controller and should have bought the geek squad protection since microsoft seems to think 6 months is an acceptable life span for a 150 dollar controller. the controller is in like new condition and stopped working properly as if there is a bad connection inside the controller

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

    Horrible quality of for any controller

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

    Horrible for the price I'm very dissaopointed to say that is an Xbox-Microsoft product this is the worst controller parts and sticks break to easy it is a shame people buy it especially at that price the durability is that of an 80 year old person never would I buy it again ever!!!

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

    Waste of money and time.

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

    I really don't need this controller. I had no idea it would not be a factor or difference in play. The extra buttons make it worse of an experience and I had to learn what the buttons were made for. The controller is just not what I needed and is a waste of money.

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

    Refurb sent instead of new model

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

    Bought what I thought was a “new” Xbox elite controller. Instead a dirty, worn, and dented used controller was sent instead with no paddles or even a batter housing back plate. Will be returning for refund. Very poor customer service Best Buy.

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

    Breaks with regular use

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

    Many of the buttons cheap plastic and break with regular use. The warranty is only good for 90 days. Stick with the regular controllers. Do not waste your money on this product.

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

    Came broken

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

    Had to go in store to order a brand new controller because they didnt have any in stock, when I picked up the product it had already been used and two of the buttons were already broken

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

      Hi Brittani,

      We're sorry that you had a bad experience with your new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller. If it's still within Best Buy's return period, we recommend exchanging it for a new one. Otherwise, every Xbox controller comes with a 90-day limited manufacturer's warranty, so we urge you to reach 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

    Disappointed

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

    For 149 bucks, you'd think it would be rock solid. Left bumper broke after 6 months. Very poor design, Ordered parts online - on backorder... go figure.... huge problem!!

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

    Cheap Chinese crap

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

    This controller will last about 3 months. I've had 8 of these. Thank god for geek squad protection plans bc I would be out almost $1,500 if not for it.

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

    Poor build

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

    By far the biggest piece of junk controller I've ever used. Everything falls apart in 6 months or less. You can buy better for the money.

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

    good for first 4 months

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

    bought in December, by end of april, controller will not power on or charge and only has 3 month warranty and Microsoft will not replace. DUD!

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

    Broke

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

    Controller is great but the right trigger broke in 5 months.

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

      Hey there,

      We're sorry to hear that there is an issue with the right trigger button on your Xbox Elite Wireless Controller. Every Xbox controller comes with a 90-day limited warranty, but we still recommend reaching out to Xbox Support to see if there's anything they might be able to do for you: https://aka.ms/AA4w2z7

      Hope that helps,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft