Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2

This player went through six Xbox Elite Series 2 controllers before switching.

“I got tired of replacing elite 2’s. Went through 6.”

After years with the Elite Series 2, this player loves its four paddles and hasn't found anything that feels as good.

“I’ve used the elite series 2 for years now, always keeping an eye out for others.”

An Elite Series 2 owner replaced its peeling rubber with an aftermarket shell and fixed an inconsistent right bumper.

“Not only do I not have to worry about the peeling rubber anymore”

A user's Xbox Elite Series 2 bumpers became unresponsive after 6 months, followed by stick drift.

“Xbox elite series 2: LB and RB unresponsive after 6 months of use, and then stick drift”

A gamer hated the Elite Series 2 because its paddles were too close together to use all four.

“I hated the elite series 2 and could never use all 4 because the paddles were too close”

An owner is replacing their Xbox Elite Series 2 because of stick drift and buttons that no longer work well.

“I am looking to replace my Xbox Series Elite 2 controller as it has stick drift and the buttons do not function well.”

A player really liked the Xbox Elite Series 2's feel and removable rear buttons, though they bought one per year from 2021-2024.

“I really liked the Xbox Elite 2 controller if not only for its quality. I bought like one per year from 2021-2024.”

A user prefers the Xbox Elite Series 2 but its quality control is appalling and they're on their third.

“I much prefer the Elite 2, but the quality control is appalling and I'm already on my third”

An Xbox Elite Series 2 owner who has had four free replacements calls it a quality-control time bomb and won't buy another.

“I have an elite 2 ATM but I know it's ticking QC time bomb. I won't buy one again.”

Their Elite Series 2 was very comfortable but got stick drift within 2 days.

“I got an elite series 2 a few years ago and it got stick drift in like 2 days.”

Still loves their Elite Series 2 but says factory quality control isn't there.

“I still have mine, and I still love it, but we all know the quality control just isn't there from the factory.”

Their brand-new Elite 2's left trigger clicks and feels odd, which the store called normal.

“as soon as i got home and tried it, the LT trigger makes this weird click noise and feel sometimes”

They returned their Elite Series 2 three times for various issues.

“after returning my elite v2 three times for various issues”

Their Elite Series 2 lasted about 7 years of medium-heavy use, but the left bumper wore out fast, the right one 6 months later, and finally the seams split; they loved the multiple profiles saved on the controller.

“A lot of reviews point to this controller having a 1-3 year lifespan with regular use, but I have doubled that time”

Stick drift on their Elite Series 2 has become so bad it is almost unplayable.

“The stick drift on my Xbox Elite Series 2 has gotten ridiculously bad this week”

Their first Elite 2's bumper died within weeks and the replacement's stick magnets failed.

“my first Elite 2 had a bumper stop working within weeks followed by my replacement having the magnets on one of the sticks mess up”

Went through seven Elite 2s on warranty, each broken in some way.

“I went through seven Elite 2s through warranty.”

Doesn't use it at all any more; prefers their G7 Pro.

“I have both. Don't use my elite at all. It's garbage.”

Still a favourite for weight and comfort, but plagued by mechanical issues like unresponsive face-button edges.

“Elite 2 is still one of my favorite controllers. Great weight (don’t like it too light in weight), great texture/comfort”

No issues with theirs since the controller launched.

“I've had mine since whenever they came out and haven't had any issues”