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 4 out of 5 stars
Great product get the warranty
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Product is great and use it everyday recommend to everyone. Get the warranty though all my friends have had stuff break on it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Customization
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Customization at its best
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This controller takes customization and skill to a whole new level, from the hair trigger options to the freely customizable buttons. I bought mine to better compete in online multiplayer. While it's been difficult to adjust it was well worth the money.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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Hey there,
We're glad to hear that you're enjoying how customizable your new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller is! Investing in one for online play is a great idea, too. We hope you have a lot of fun with it (and win a lot of matches)!
Happy gaming, Chuck Xbox Customer Care
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Really high-quality feel, paddles are helpful.
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The Elite is a really great controller to feel in your hands.
I found mapping buttons to the paddles can really help in shooters so you can do things like crouch while still aiming. The main issue is using more than 2 is really awkward to hold as it's easy to press them by accident, so I recommend removing 2 unless you can master it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Paddles
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A shooters dream.
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Purchased one of these elites and let me say I don’t want to go back to the old controller. The only mod done to the controller is the right analog stick for faster turning and paddles used for firing the weapon.
Amazing
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A must have for FPS games.
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Ability to use paddles on back without lifting thumbs gives an unfair advantage for me.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Much better than standard Controller
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I needed a bit of an edge, some way to make a particular button scheme more playable for me. The Elite controller was, in the end, my best choice. It's a good price and has endless ways to customize the layouts. I went with this controller over others due to the fact that there is a native app within the Xbox to customize it. I do love the controller, however I gave it 4 stars for a couple of reasons.
1) The app inside the xbox gives me fits sometimes and forgets or renames my button schemes.
2) With two additional paddles under the controller (as opposed to one on each side like other controllers) it is almost impossible to hold comfortably for any amount of time.
3) the under controller paddles are large and EXTREMELY sensitive. You end up doing things you don't intended because of it.
I ended up just using one additional paddle on the bottom to make it more comfortable to hold an useable. I'm told that you get used to it, but with the two paddles I was playing horribly and just couldn't do it for more than a few days. I do like it, and I will keep using it. Hopefully soon I will try the second button set again to see if I can handle it better. If I can I will come back and revise my 'complaints' as an update.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Build quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Hmmmmm "Elite" controller?
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Dont get me wrong, this controller is the best controller ever made for any system BUT...Within a couple of months of a lot of use two things happened. The middle started to come undone and apart. The left side of the controller (the rubber part) also started to come apart and stick out from the side. If you buy this GET the product replacement plan.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Alright Controller not for the price though.
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I believe that the controller worked as good as any other controller. Yes the pedals are nice touch but I was originally under the impression that you could set each pedal to replicate any button on the controller you wanted to and including the directional pad and sticks. Unfortunately I was wrong. What makes it more unfortunate is that was the entire reason I purchased it. The controller is also a bit heavy.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
must have accessory for XB1
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love thus controller. had i known how good it feels when gaming, i would have purchased one a long time ago. must get the 2 year warranty, its a pricy controller. will be perfect compliment to the coming XB1X
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Build quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Once you use it you wont want any other controller
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Since using this controller the paddles make a huge difference. I won’t use any other Xbox controller as the paddles make holding the controller more comfortable as I set the paddles to RT RB LT LB so my fingers don’t have to sit on the top of the controller.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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Hey there,
We're glad that you're enjoying how configurable the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller is! The interchangeable paddles are a huge feature since they give your fingers even more control so you never have to take your thumbs off the thumbsticks. Hope you get a lot of use out of it!
Happy gaming, Chuck Xbox Customer Care
Pros mentioned:
Build quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Worthy upgrade
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Once I’ve gotten used to the paddles underneath....love it. Also like the shorter trigger pull optiOn. Don’t see the validity of negative reviews about build quality. It’s seemingly more rugged than any console controller I’ve used. Pricey, but I’m diggin it
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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Hey there,
We're glad to hear that you're enjoying the configurability and durability of your new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller. Once you experience the greater finger controller of the Elite, it's difficult to go back. We hope you get a lot of use out of it!
Happy gaming, Chuck Xbox Customer Care
Pros mentioned:
Customization
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great controller
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This controller is great addition for an elite Xbox player. It is a little heavier and does take a little getting used to one you do it makes a huge difference. The customization features are awesome and makes a huge difference on Fortnite and overwatch.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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Hey Thomas,
It's great to hear that you're enjoying your new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller. We're glad that it's improved your Fortnite and Overwatch gaming as well. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
Happy gaming, Chuck Xbox Customer Care
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great controller worth every penny
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This is a premium product. The construction is fantastic, the learning curve takes a little while.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Build quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Wish best buy would keep these in stock!
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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.
Absolutely loved this controller, it gave me about 1000hours before it failed, at around 200hours the rubber on the grips started to fail but it wasn’t a problem for me. Definitely the best controller on the market.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Top notch controller
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Lots of built in features, Microsoft got it right with this one and for them that's saying a lot.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Controller
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This controller is great. I'm not sure about the price point, but I bought it anyway
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
got this laptop for granddaughter. perfect fit!
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I bought this laptop to replace broken one. I feel it is a good price and fits the needs for her.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
This is a must buy
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I was skeptical at purchasing a $150 controller. I am no longer. Between the hair triggers, the accurate sticks and buttons this makes game sessions fun. Add on the under triggers and you have an awesome control that makes the price justified. Buy this you won't regret the purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Weight
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Love it
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Nice grips and nice weight on the contoller, NO wireless battery
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Customization
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
My Teenager loves this controller
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Although I don’t play Xbox and have no clue how the controls work, my son showed me how he can add things to this controller and change some things, it comes with the extra pieces you add and a case, he loves it, it was spendy but he says it’s worth the money