Features:

  • Play like a pro with the all new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2
  • Tailor the controller with new interchangeable thumbstick and paddle shapes
  • Experience limitless customization and exclusive configuration options with the Xbox Accessories app
  • Stay in the game for longer with up to 40 hours of rechargeable battery life
  • Use Xbox Wireless, Bluetooth, or the included USB-C cable to play across your Xbox One and Windows 10 devices
Big improvements over version 1

I had the series 1 and i thought it will be the best controller for a very long time, but this controller is so much better. The things I like is the solid feeling it has, the full grip in the handles, buttons are more responsive, the sticks pressure can be changed, it is Bluetooth compatible, has a rechargeable battery and a charging stand, and much more customizations and joysticks compared to the first version.

I like this controller

Good controller. I’ve had two of the first generation Elites. The bumper trigger broke on the first one (lasted a bit more than two years) and the rubber grip pads eventually fell off. Bought a second one (used) and got 6 months before the rubber grip pads started falling off. (Not complaining, but these earlier versions definitely had some issues.) This one is the second generation and I like it. The grips feel different - more secure and hopefully less likely to come loose. The internal rechargeable battery is cool. It “clicks” magnetically with the charger and I really like that. The bumper triggers have three settings for depth of trigger pull - as opposed to two on the older version. I like that too and set it into the middle. Deep enough I feel it, but not so deep it causes problems in quick reactions. The metal button flippers on the bottom feel tighter - much better than the ones on the earlier version. The old ones would sometimes work themselves loose during heated PvP for me. These ones on the new controller just feel more “snug.” All in all, I can tell engineers paid attention and worked through a lot of old issues. Definitely a good purchase for me. (As a 40-something professional who plays Overwatch on the weekends, I need all the help I can get.)

Better than the original elite controller

Very good build quality. Charging dock is very nice. Reminds me of the quality of Microsoft's Surface line of products.

Nothing else to blame all my mistakes on now

This is my first premium quality gaming controller that I've ever bought so I can't compare it to the Xbox elite series 1 or Scuff controllers. The major advantage of these controllers for me is that I don't have to take my right thumb off of the joystick (which is used for aiming in most games) to press any of the other buttons. This comes into play if you need to jump and aim or crouch and aim at the same time. It sounds silly but those few milliseconds can make a difference if you're big on FPS games. I've been wanting to buy one for a while but read all about quality control issues with the elite series 1, so I figured I'd wait on this version and hope they were fixed. So far I've been extremely impressed with just about every aspect of this controller. Pros: -Extremely simple and easy to set up button mapping. It allows for you to assign any button to the four paddles on the back of the controller -Ergonomics: Feel is just like a regular xbox controller except that it generally feels more substantial and there are 4 paddles on the back. They are positioned so that they are easy to press -Customization: It comes with a bunch of different thumbsticks you can put on so you can decide what works best for you. I like that you can adjust the tension of the thumbsticks. I did what another reviewer recommended and increased tension then jacked up the sensitivity on my game. This allows me to still move precisely when I need to but also look around much more quickly if I want. -Hair triggers: The triggers have customizable stops put in so you can designate both the left and right triggers as a long pull, medium pull or short pull (hair trigger). For the hair trigger I only have to pull it very slightly to shoot which helps speed up my reaction time a bit -Battery: I've only played about 20 hours so far but the battery was still at above 50%. Easily chargeable with your xbox Cons: -Can't set up hotkeys (i.e. can't make a single press of a paddle be a double click of a different button) -Heavy, it is much heavier than a regular xbox controller due in part to the internal battery. It doesn't both me but if that is important to you then this might not be the controller for you -Internal battery: This is a pro and con. The battery life has been great so far but it will inevitably diminish and can't be replaced. This is where I am at after about 20 hours of playing with this thing. I'll update a few months down the road or sooner if any issues arise

Love at first sight. Best controller I have ever used

It is reasonable to assume that if you're here, reading reviews for the Elite Series 2 Xbox controller, you're already a gamer or looking for a gift for a gamer. So you don't need to be bored with the nitty gritty details but this controller works with Xbox, PC, and bluetooth devices including iPads, etc. I attached photos of my unboxing to this review so you can see what's included. Worth noting is that several of the accessories fell out of their slots during shipping. Long story short, the Elite Series 2 is a remarkably well built controller. I was absolutely stunned by the design and attention to detail. It has a surprising amount of heft but does not feel heavy compared to a normal Xbox controller. Here are the main differences compared to a standard Microsoft branded Xbox One controller: 1. Rubberized grip around the handles 2. Swappable magnetic joystics for different length/feel 3. Swappable magnetic d-pad from standard to disc shaped 4. Up to 4 optional paddles on the back of the controller 5. Adjustable tension joysticks 6. Adjustable trigger locks to increase/decrease length of pull 7. Rechargeable battery via USB-C (built in) The controller comes nicely packaged in a zippered case, where it rests on a removable charging cradle and has slots for the various parts and accessories included. It can be charged directly via USB-C or set on the cradle either within or outside of the case. Note that the USB-C cable and the manual are underneath the case in the box, so the reviewer stating it wasn't included may just need to dig a little further. The first time I connected the Elite 2 to my Xbox, it did a quick 2ish minute update and I was ready to go. The Xbox Accessories app lets you completely customize the button layout and joystick sensitivity as well as program as many or as few of the paddles on the back to your liking. You can then save these to up to 3 profiles directly on the controller which are swappable with the new face button in the middle and indicated by the 3 lights. I've never used a controller with rear paddles before but the first thing I tried was a first person shooter setup where one paddle was jump and one was reload. This way you don't need to remove your thumb from the right joystick to do one of those actions, which is definitely helpful in fast paced games where every millisecond counts. So it would be safe to say that in experienced hands, this controller offers performance enhancements vs. other players. I also really like the adjustable joystick tension, which made it feel like minor movements could be made more consistently. The Elite 2 feels fantastic in the hands and at this point, it is going to be difficult to go back to a standard controller. I am hoping it is as durable as it looks and feels and will certainly update this review if I run into any problems. It's fair to say that this is my favorite gaming controller I've ever used, from any generation on any console, hands down. So if you're wondering if this is worth nearly 2 Benjamins, in my opinion the answer is yes. It is a gorgeous, well built controller that has some awesome tech that will allow serious Xbox gamers to excel. I highly recommend it as I am very happy with mine. That being said, a good analogy would be coffee mugs. If you're the type of person who uses a cheap plastic mug that probably has a scuffed gas station logo on it, and you're perfectly happy with that even though your coffee is only warm for a little while, this controller may not be for you. If you bring your vacuum insulated stainless steel abominable snow-monster tumbler full of coffee everywhere and brag to your friends and coworkers about how you burned your tongue 3 hours after filling it up, this controller is for you, because only the best will do.

Send it

I owned 2 of the first line of Xbox One Elite Controllers and I went through 2 of them in a year. They worked good for a few months until the rubber grips began to fail and the buttons stopped working. Right out of the package I could tell that Microsoft mad significant upgrades to the controller. It looks better and is well made! The controller is rechargeable through the case which is a pretty cool feature and there is endless customization with this controller. Strongly recommend this to any gamer and to anyone who has previously owned a XB1 Elite Conroller. Will update my review in a few months.

UPDATED: SOMEONE GET CROWBCAT

I might've known this would happen, have sticky buttons right out of the box! This is like the meme that happened last time, so just be cautious. The controller itself is so nice, and you can see and feel all the changes Xbox has made, but at ~$190 this is kind of PepeHands :( Too bad... time to keep replacing till you get a good copy :) EDIT: Support is the best, cleared up some warranty concerns that I had, went with the good 'ol Q-Tip rubbing alcohol technique! Fixed it up right away! Shame I still had to do it, but it's an easy DIY fix.

Unbelievable

I honestly cannot find a single flaw on this controller. I’m also not quite sure how Microsoft or anyone else could top this. It is pure perfection in your hands. The price is absolutely worth it in my opinion.

Controller is Great, hoping the flaws of v1 elite have been fixed

This is my third elite controller (had 2 version 1 elites) my biggest issue with my first two elites was the rubber grips coming off and I had some stick drift as well. I never had the issue of broken bumpers that I saw other people have with their v1 elites but Im hoping that is something they also addressed with this new controller. Obviously having this controller only for one day I can't really say if the new designed grips on this controller will hold up but im hoping they do. The New design to the grips do feel good tho. First thing about this controller I noticed is that it is slightly smaller than the version 1 (this could be something microsoft already mentioned when they announced the version 2 im not sure). Since it slightly smaller it also has a little less weight but it still has that weightiness that the version 1 has just very slightly less. The back paddle are also smaller and do not extend as much as the v1 paddle, which I think is ultimately a good thing but it will take maybe 30mins/hour to get use to the smaller paddles if you are use to the v1 paddles. The bumpers and triggers are also smaller but it still feels normal. Also the thumbsticks of the v1 controller are NOT compatiable with the v2 controller. And that is because the v2 has the new tension adjusting mechanic in the stick, so the thumbsticks themselves have new designs. As for the thumbstick that come with the controller: 2 short concave stick (smooth on the top surface but having a textured mesh-like on the sides like the typical v1 sticks), 1 short convex/dome stick with a textured patterned, 2 short wide surface concave sticks, 1 long concave stick (essentially the same as the v1 long concave stick). Im currently using the 2 short wide surface stick as I like the extra surface area of the sticks. It comes with long USB-C charging cable too and has a slot to insert the USB-C cord into to charge the controller on a charging dock that is inside case but of course you can just connect the USB cord directly to the controller to charge and play at the same time which is probably the way most of us will charge the controller but still a nice feature nonetheless. Only con I would have is my X button feels a bit stickier/stiffer than the A,B,Y buttons but im hoping that goes away as press the X more and more. I will say this controller is overall better than the v1 from design to feel to look but If you have a v1 elite already and are not suffering from the grips, stick drift. or broken button issues then you probably dont need to upgrade unless the tension stick adjusting and more button config profile, other things the v1 dont have are very important to you. Unfortunately only time will tell if the grips/drift issues have been solved.

Best controller

Amazing controller!!!! Had good weight to it, texture feels great, all buttons feel solid not like the regular Xbox one controller. A big upgrade from the original Elite controller as well. Definitely worth the price!

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