Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Gaming Controller – Black – Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC, Android, and iOS

The joystick dead on arrival. The joystick has a defect that user can not fix with the tightening tool that came with it. However, Amazon made good on the return.

Wired? This thing rules. No problems. No complaints. But wireless? It’s the first XBOX controller I’ve ever used that intermittently drops out. The connection comes back after a couple seconds. It HAS to be the same Bluetooth module that’s in all of the other XBOX controllers, right? It’s annoying.The quality and feel of the controller are awesome. I love the weight. The ability to quickly add rear paddles and swap thumbstick profiles is cool. I do this more than I figured I would. I figured I’d set it up once, and then it’d be how I like it. But different games benefit from different control configurations.

This is my second Xbox Elite Series 2 controller, and for good reason. After trying many budget brands that just end up with some random problem after a month or two I finally just spent real money on something good. My first one failed after a year and a half with a faulty Right Bumper button and unfortunately it was out of warranty. I bought this one with a warranty and recommend anyone else to do the same, it has a high failure rate and for what you pay it’s worth a few bucks.The controller itself is very hefty but the buttons feel amazing, the triggers especially. I really enjoy the modular design of some of the parts, I just wish the bumpers also came off easy.

I like that it has so many customizable features. It can be used wireless or corded during play.

Buena calidad,me gusta la posicion de los sticks, las palancas traseras son de gran ayuda para los shotters , no recomiendo usar las palancas traseras para juegos tipo souls ya que si hace mal uso de ellas por el estres generado puedes romper los botones traseros, los gatillos son lo mejor con sus vibraciones y recortes de recorrido responde rapido, los botones A,B,X,Y son de la misma calidad de un control de xbox normal, la bateria dura alrededor de las 30 horas a las 40 horas, por medio del bluetooth el inputlag es muy reducido, aunque si juegas rankeds mejor usa el usb y la reprogramacion de las palancas como de los botones ayuda mucho en warzone para los que no nos gusta jugar con mouse y teclado.

The rubberized grip makes a huge difference when playing for several hours. This is much more comfortable than the standard xbox controller, the PS5 controller, or the Nintendo Switch Pro controller. It is expensive but Microsoft brand controllers last forever, so it is a solid investment. I also prefer charging the controller using a USB-C cable vs using rechargeable batteries.

If you have the Xbox elite controller series 2 than you already know this the best Xbox controller just in red! It does not come with any accessories like the case or paddles but you can use your old series 2 accessories with it.

Love the controller but wished it would have come with the back pedals

Love the way this feels in the hand. Feels solid. The colors are striking and having a rechargeable battery is a must. Being able to customize the triggers is nice but not something I need very often. Overall, love it and the price point is better than the one that comes with paddles and a case.

Upon opening the brand new box, I noticed a faint rattling sound when I shook it. I’m not sure if it this was due to shipping but I did send it back and bought a different one to try again. Hoping for the best.

Lo que me agrado mucho fue el mando su suavidad y comodidad más que el control no ha dado problema de drift más que las horas de duración si… Y esos ajustes de los botones traceros que joyita de control 🎮 ojalá que los de la nueva generación de Xbox tengan esas batería integradas o que duren el doble de lo que duran esta obra maestra

I purchased my Elite Series 1 (1st gen) controller on April 5, 2017. Loved it so much that I bought my Series 2 (2nd gen) on July 23, 2021. The reason I am mentioning this is the quality and longevity has gone down considerably between the two iterations or generations.Some things to note, I am not a daily gamer. I do it to blow off steam and when I can. My use is not like my nephews where a $70 daily is best and rock it until it breaks. I currently work in cybersecurity and at one time worked for Microsoft (2009-2010). I am a fan of what they do and how they do it.The best way to tell you why I gave them 2 stars is to compare the longevity of the two different devices. I am using my 1st gen Elite controller in 2023. It has many, many, many road miles on it. It is practically brand new minus some breaking in. The joysticks glide with ease and a lot easier than the Xbox Series X controllers that I leave sitting, collecting dust.I bought an Elite Series 2 because of the experience of the 1st gen. It is hardy and worth the value and then some. When I look at my hardcore gaming nephews…I see the value in buying something designed for serious gamers in mind. My level of play was much more than the last couple of years. We relocated across the country. Gaming was not even feasible so my Series 2 sat in storage, protected, and untouched until August 2022.I got maybe 6 months of occasional play before joystick drifting started. I am strict about having clean hands, and not having food around, we have no young kids, and I would consider us empty nesters. So far away from friends and family that the occasional visit hasn’t happened while the series 2 has been out of storage. I keep compressed air out and store it with care. You could say I “baby” it.All that in mind…joystick drift! It goes down and continues down or to one of the sides. It is not sticky or feeling gritty. The sticks move like they did when I got them. In fact, comparing them to the Series X which is new…they feel very similar. Stiff and not broken in yet.Checking with Amazon, they said to contact MSFT. I contacted Microsoft (MSFT), and they said sorry…it is out of warranty. We have no solution for joystick drift. As I researched the issue, this is common with the series 2. I find it unacceptable to have such little wear and tear on it to be this way IF they quality-tested it as advertised.I am now conflicted about buying a new one…again. I feel I should stick to the series 1 until the ‘wheels fall off’ sort of speak. Then maybe look at Razer, SCUF, or something like them. Microsoft doesn’t really stand behind it. Just the standard 90 days to ensure there are no “manufacturer” defects kind of warranty.Joystick drift is poor quality in my book. If your quality and testing folks did it right, this series 2 I have would still be like new. Very sad Microsoft. I hope you change your mind and do right by the gamers. Even us ‘occasional’ gamers.

Got this in very good used condition. Had to open it up and inspect it, because the right bumper was not working reliably. Upon inspection this controller had the left bumper replaced (There was left over flux residue along with some mediocre solder joints). Was able to easily replace the right bumper’s button and get it working without tearing it down too much. Only pried the front and back shell and was able to get to the buttons. Good controller, though I must’ve gotten one with that bumper defect. Expect to have to replace parts if you get a used controller. Also, looks like there’s a tamper seal on one of the screws, so you can see if it’s been previously opened before.

I was originally skeptical of getting this controller as I had heard of quality control issues and wasn’t sure about the price. After my friends told me about their experiences and how much they loved it, I finally decided to get this controller.This is now my primary controller that I use for most of my games. I will only use the regular controllers when this controller is recharging or I have guests over for local coop games. The main things I love are:- Hair Triggers and being able to shoot faster, especially with semi automatic weapons in shooter games.- The long lasting battery life. All Xbox controllers should come with a rechargeable battery built in or one that can be removed.- Having different profiles and being able to change the light color on the controller.- The metallic blue on the bumpers and triggers.- The rubber grips- The usb c cable matches the color of this controller (The Red core controller comes with a red usb c cable as well).I wish the core controller at least came with paddles, but I was able to purchase the component pack. I like the paddles, case, and charging dock that came with it.I like this controller so much that I went and bought the red version as a backup and because I liked the red color as well. If you play a few occasional competitive games or want a more premium controller, go out and get this. If you mostly play single player games, play games once in a while, or are on a budget, then you should stick with the regular Series X/S controllers as they will still serve your needs. The one advantage of getting any of the core controllers is that you can choose which additional accessories you want later on.

(Let me preface this review by clarifying that I have thousands of hours in the esport Rocket League and play in highly competitive environments consistently. As a result, average use of a controller such as this will typically range from 15-40 hours a week. If this situations I discuss are dissimilar to your own, this review will most likely be entirely unhelpful, and potentially every issue I may mention would never even be noticeable otherwise.)The reason I purchased an Xbox Elite Controller was to resolve some of the gripes that I have with the normal Core Xbox One controller. Namely, the left bumper becoming insensitive after a random amount of time. I have explored fixing the controllers myself by replacing the parts, but a small glance at the interior of the controller reveals that these components almost seem specifically designed to break, and any new component would soon meet the same fate due to this controller architecture. As a result, I decided to take a chance of a very pricey controller.——————————————————Let’s begin with the strong points of this controller:-Generally solid build quality-Very smooth analog stickNow that I’ve got that out of the way, let me list every issue that plagued me during the few weeks I dared to use this controller.1. Triggers and Trigger LocksMaybe I’m unaware of some popular applications which require a player to be setting different trigger-locks mid game, but the placement of these trigger locks has to be one of the most nonsensical design choices of all time. It unfortunately just so happens that any reasonable human being might rest an unused finger in that exact location. What significance could this possibly have? How about, accidentally setting a trigger lock mid trigger input so that the button jams and cannot be used again until you manually put the trigger lock back. I literally entered into the Google search bar, “How to stop Xbox Elite trigger locks from working.” This phenomenon occured a significantly statistic amount of times during the small amount of time that I owned this controller. Now, when it comes to triggers, Xbox controller have had a fair amount of hiccups. In the past, the Core controllers would have consistent issues with the button actuation causing some kind of rubbing which exposed an adhesive in the controller. This adhesive just so happened to come into contact with the trigger being depressed, so it would stick for a moment when you let go of the trigger. This hasn’t been an issue on Core controllers for a while now, but it seems like the Elite counterpart didn’t quite get the memo because the sticking still occurs, albeit to a lesser degree.2. Sensitivity and ResistancePersonally, I actually like my Xbox face buttons to be relatively loose as I use a technique which allows me to press all of these buttons with just my thumb. As a result, I slide a lot from button to button and often utilize the edges of my finger. These face buttons slowed me down tremendously and was beginning to condition me into applying more force than necessary so that I didn’t get ‘stuck’ on a button for slightly too long. On top of this strangely strong button resistance, I also realized that it’s possible to depress the face buttons in such a way that the controller does not register them as inputs. If done so in a delicate way straight on, or at particular angles you will just lose an input. Can’t imagine that every being a problem in a competitive environment! Realistically however, this only affected me a handful of times, but it occurring at all is already a massive oversight. This is an issue that I’ve never encountered on the base model Core controllers.Technically, the controller did deliver on what I initially purchased it for, solid bumper use, but it introduced so many issues that I never even considered possible that I was longing for the base plasticy feel of a cheap Xbox controller again. For a controller which costs approximately 3x more than the base models and delivers objectively worse overall performance for my applications, I cannot possibly recommend this controller.

ntroller worked better. I bought this (crazy expensive) controller, and also the latest PlayStation 5 (crazy expensive) controller. Turns out, whether on Linux (with all updates, latest kernels, etc), and on Windows 10 (latest updates), the PS5 controller worked better. And, I’m dinging this controller a star because *even* on MSFT’s own/latest Flight Simulator on Windows 10, the PS5 controller worked better for me, and was more easily configurable for all the myriad controll/switches needed to fly FlightSimulator.In other words, the controller itself is wonderful/cool/snazzy, but the drivers, not on Linux and not even on Windows 10, are not up to snuff.

but missing a piece. These controllers are absolute units. If you’ve never used one: they’re heavy. Heavy duty stuff, metal construction, they have some heft. Triggers and sticks are super responsive, the customization options are wonderful. Took a star off because mine came missing one of the additional thumbsticks, the extra long one. Not a huge deal or worth returning over because I’ve used one with the longer stick and didn’t care for it anyway, but still, if you’re selling expensive high-end hardware, at least make sure it’s all in the box, ya know?

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eat controller. My old one lasted about two years of pretty heavy gaming. Left shoulder button failed and the grip started peeling back. These were the only drawbacks I found.