Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2

I love this controller! Base mobile but still with a charge that lasts over a week, feels solid in my hand and if I want to add the extra paddles, I can or leave it. Charging cable is super long so even when it eventually needs a charge it reaches anywhere in the room! Decent cable too.

This is a quality controller. It’s well weighted and comfortable to hold. I purchased this because you can re-map all buttons, both triggers and bumpers. During a particular game (Zuma Delux) I was forever hitting the triggers and bumpers and firing/swapping balls accidentally which was very frustrating. I re-mapped the triggers to x and y and un-mapped the bumpers and hey presto I can move on with the game. You can save up to 3 profiles which you can change to at the press of a button. Really impressed with the Elite Controller 2 and in my opinion it’s worth the price tag.

First thing I noticed about this controller is that on first impressions the rubber grips are very very slippy, the complete opposite of what I expected and I hated them.... But, after using the controller for a day and getting a feel for it I realised that they actually become very very grippy. But then the next day they felt slippy again almost like trying to hold a bar of soap. But what I figured out is that whilst the rubber is cold it's very slippy, but once you've held the controller for 5 minutes it becomes grippy. The only problem is if you stop holding the controller for 5 minutes it becomes slippy again. It's really quite strange. The grip isn't even the reason I bought the controller I've never really struggled with grip on a controller before, but it's the first thing I noticed about it and initially I thought it was a bad thing. Now I'm just used to it and don't mind it at all. You can easily map the controls to do what you like and set 3 profiles to have different paddles do a different action and different games without having to make a new profile every time you switch games. The best thing about the controller is the thumb sticks. They are next level you can't feel any friction whatsoever against the out outside ring it's amazing. The changeable llsrucksbthatbcomebwith it I have trued but I've just stuck with the standard sticks. The buttons on the back are really nice a super premium feel to them too. I started with all 4 on there hover a finger over each paddle but it was really awkward to hold the controller that way. Basically only leaving your pinky finger to grip on. Now I just use 2 paddles on the back. I've move the 2 smaller ones to the lower pisituon and use my middle fingers to press them and that's a much more natural feeling. The adjustable triggers a good feature also. The overall feel of the controller is very premium. And I'm glas I have it. Its very expensive for what it is though so I'm not 100% sure it's worth the money. I just had some burning a hole on my pocket. The only cons I can think of is that there is no share button like on the series x/s controller, though you can actually completely remap all the buttons and turn one of the paddles into this button if you wanted. I also prefer the D pad on the series x/s controller. The big dish thing tgat comes with this is too flat for me and I have opted for the old school + shaped D pad instead. I hope the bring out a series x/s one out for this it wouldn't be hard to do as its all swappable parts. And finally the center part of the controller has a kind of silicone covering or something. It's feels really nice and premium but it leaves grease marks.

This is the most comfortable and premium feeling controller I've used and I have used many controllers. However, this controller is due for an upgrade/sucessor as there are features this one lacks. Mainly, this controller lacks Hall Effect or TMR sticks, meaning stick drift is likely to occur given enough time. This is an issue with all Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo controllers but I expect a controller at this price to offer TMR Sticks (or at least Hall Effect). The rechargeable battery is great and lasts a long time but it would be nice if this could be easily swapped in the future. These Elite controllers have historically had quality control issues which is worth keeping in mind. Overall, this is my favourite controller to use but I question the longevity of the controller and whether it is designed to last. I would like to see a Series 3 which addresses these flaws.

I needed to get one of these plastic toy things for my PC because I was playtesting a game that demanded a controller. I hate controllers. They're an awful way to play games. The thumbsticks are horribly imprecise, and your shoulders are all hunched up, so you get back ache. Give me a mouse and a keyboard ANY day. However, I have had a few controllers over the years, mainly because I feel I have to have one to be "a gamer"... But I don't tend to use them. I've had a logitech wingman, a SNES-shaped one, a Logitech F-170 which was utter garbage (a shame), a Retrobit Legacy 16 and an XBox controller. Plus, of course, the controllers with the SNES, Atari 2600 and PS1 and PS2. So, although I hate the blasted things, at least I've had some experience with them. The Xbox controller was the most recent addition. I got it for my son to play GRIP Racing on his laptop. He kinda likes it, but he's got used to WASD+Mouse too, so finds the controller a bit restrictive. So I ended up playing with his XBox controller. I quite liked it. It had a weight to it, and the buttons had a positivity to them. So, when I had to get one for my laptop for this plaaytesting I thought I'd try to go "top of the line" and get an Elite 2. Well, I can confirm, it feels pretty darn good. although it's the same hand-crampy shape and size of a usual controller, it's really hefty. It feels solid, not plasticcy at all. The grips are grippy, and the magnetic snap-on thumbsticks and d-pad are lush to look at. Being able to adjust the force of the buttons is a lovely feature. I've set them to "middle" which feels good for me. The Core edition doesn't come with the back-paddles, but they can be bought separately for £9 (get the metallic ones!). I have to admit I'm very impressed with it. Aiming is still an absolute shambles, but that's a problem with trying to use a thumbstick. The buttons and controls otherwise feel really solid. It screams quality. I can see why it's more expensive than the standard controller. Given the magnets and snap-on configurability of it, I can see why it's as expensive as it is. It's a nice piece of well-engineered kit. It'll never replace a Kbd+Mouse for me, but if I have to play a game with a controller, I'm playing it with this! Nothing else comes close!

To start on the good side, the controller is a piece of art on the outside. It comes with a brilliant case, the customisation options and the grip are just perfect. Once in your hands you get that feeling of a premium product. Sadly, soon you realize that this feeling is a fake one. While MS have spent some time to design a brilliant outside, the controller fails miserably on performance and defects. In addition, the more you use it, the more problems you get. I have owned the product for less than 6 months. However, I'm more of a weekend gamer and I am sure the problems would arise quicker if I was using it daily. After this short period of use, the issue list is growing, including: -random disconnects The first problem I will list is the most damaging one - the controller disconnects randomly from it's bluetooth network all the time. I have bought the recommended MS wireless adapter, it does not help. I have tried on 3 different PCs to the same effect, the controller just disconnects constantly, which, of course, is highly annoying when you play online. Especially as it happens every 10-15 minutes. The problem is well documented and MS know about it, however they are not doing anything to fix it. There are many hot fixes posted by users in the official forum (and not a word from MS which speaks volumes), however, the only truly working solution is to use the controller wired. -the left analogue stick gets stuck After some period of use, you will notice that the left stick is not calibrated anymore and this affects your performance while playing. While you can force calibration, this does not fix the issue completely either, as the analogue stick will revert to its default position from time to time. Then you will be off calibration again. -the triggers double-click on a single click Sometimes when you press LB or RB the controller will send double input. For some games it will not be that big of a problem usually, however, this is not the case all of the time. -the grip is peeling off Another well documented issue from the first Elite controller. After some time of use, you will start noticing small bubbles under the grip. The more you use it, the bigger they get, leading to the point of the rubber part peeling off. The built-in battery is annoying as well, as I would rather prefer the previous design. However, when I'm literally forced to use my £150 wireless controller only in wired mode it is not that big of issue as the controller is always charged. Overall, you can tell that the product is not made from quality and lasting materials. Quickly you realize that the only effort spent is on the looks and the marketing. Because MS does not give any warranty (at this point probably you can guess why), you cannot do anything after the 1-month Amazon return window. Honestly, after so much struggles with their products, this is the last MS hardware item I ever buy.

Brilliant controller which is well made and has lots of customizable options. Whether it's the look of the controller itself or to assign buttons to different uses using the 4 paddle buttons. The Xbox accessories app offers other options like adjusting your triggers dead zones to make them more responsive, left and right anolog sticks, vibration strength on the main part and triggers. You can also change the colour and brightness of the Xbox controller button. You can also adjust the tension of the analog sticks using the adjustable tool which is included. You can create lots of different profiles for multiple different games but can only have 3 active at one time on the quick profile switch button. I owned my previous one for around 6 years and have bought this one as a replacement. You definitely get value for money, when using normal controllers I would be spending £50-£60 every 6 months due to stick drift. This controller is amazing!

The official XBOX Elite controller Series 2 is a high-quality, top-tier controller. Aimed at the hardcore gamer, it actually is also very handy solution for gamers (such as myself) with limited hand mobility or other hand issues, thanks to its back paddles. The controller is heavier than the default XBOX controllers and has a more sturdy construction including metal back plate and triggers and special rubber grips. Unlike the standard controller it is supplied with the controller itself, a built-in battery and charging dock, a lovely solid hard transport case, four metal back paddles, six stick options , and thumbstick adjustment tool, two D-pad options and a USB-C charging cable. The sticks, paddles and D-pad are attached magnetically and are simple to swap out. The sticks offer a choice of lengths and grip textures. Please note the standard controller and set is black as pictured on the product images; my photos are of my custom XBOX Design Lab Series 2 Elite controller which was the only one I have to hand right now. The back paddles offer all sorts of options to you as they can be assigned in the XBOX Accessory settings dashboard to duplicate any of the other functions of the controller, and can also be given a second "shift" function. They sit exactly where you need them to be, and are easily accessible. Personally I set them as the A. B, X and Y buttons so that I can do whatever the buttons are set to do in the game without taking my hands off the thumbstick - great for fast twitch-shooters! The other advantage to having paddles replace the face buttons, I found, is that it means I can continue to play games despite finding using the face buttons difficult. I can suffer severe pain when repeatedly pressing the face buttons in long gameplay sessions, and this was making gaming almost impossible for me. Now, being able to easily access A. B, X and Y on the paddles means I can enjoy my Xbox again with no pain or discomfort. I would suggest this may be helpful for many gamers who find the face buttons tricky to easily use but can comfortably grip the controller as designed. You can of course assign pretty much ANY function to the paddles. The adjustment tool allows you to tighten or loosen the sticks very simply, just how you like. The charger dock can be used from within the case through the hole on the back of the case, or can be used outside of the case. It can be hooked up to your console or any device with a powered USB slot. It is optional; the controller can also be directly connected to your XBOX without the dock. The controller offers massive flexibility so that you can set it up just as you like. Not only can you choose the hardware and adjust stick tension, you can also use the small switches on the back to adjust the trigger pull distance. You will also find great in-depth settings within the Accessories option in the XBOX settings, where you can set button assignments, dead zones, stick adjustments and more. Lastly, you can also use the controller settings on your XBOX to save up to three different profiles, which can be swapped between with the button below the guide button on the controller. This allows you to save specific button layouts and settings for individual games or types of game and switch on the fly. I have used a number of Series 2 Elites for several years each now and at no time have encountered stick drift, sticky buttons, peeling grips or any other issue that the older Series 1 controllers were prone to. They all still work perfectly and I find them much more durable, more comfortable overall than the standard controllers, with a nice heft and feel of quality, and I find the paddles indispensable to the point that I cannot now use a controller without them. The only negative I can think of is that cleaning the inevitable hand-jam off the textured rubber grips is a massive pain in the rear because BOY does that crissy-crossy texture refuse to give it up without a fight. And don't doubt that no matter how fastidious you are keeping your hands clean, you'll need to do it eventually! These are not cheap; but are by far the best controller you will ever use, IMHO.

Równo po około roku mocne pływanie gałek!!! Naprawdę odradzam, chyba że chcesz mieć kontroler za niemałą forsę na rok, później do kosza. Na stronie Microsoftu w tej sprawie jest pomoc techniczna (odnośnik aplikacji z żarówką na konsoli - co technicznie zrobić gdy pad się nie łączy itp. i czat po angielsku).

Points forts : - Poids équilibré : La manette est dense sans être trop lourde (345g contre 280g pour un modèle classique), ce qui améliore la prise en main sans fatiguer le joueur, même lors de longues sessions. - Matériaux premium : L'utilisation de métal (gâchettes, palettes, etc.) et de plastique de haute qualité renforce l'aspect haut de gamme du produit. - Palettes personnalisables : La présence de palettes à l'arrière est un véritable atout pratique pour certains types de jeux. - Modularité complète : La manette est entièrement personnalisable (changement des joysticks, réglage de la profondeur des gâchettes, etc.). - Gestion des profils : Possibilité de créer plusieurs configurations et de naviguer instantanément de l'une à l'autre grâce à un bouton dédié en plein jeu. - Excellente autonomie : Batterie intégrée rechargeable via USB-C ou grâce au socle de charge fourni. - Housse de transport "tout-en-un" : Une pochette très pratique qui contient le socle de charge, les joysticks de rechange et dispose d'une ouverture pour passer le câble de recharge. --- Points faibles : - Prix élevé : Cela reste un investissement conséquent, surtout si vous ne recherchez pas spécifiquement un produit haut de gamme ou si vous jouez de manière occasionnelle. - Absence de bouton "Capture d'écran" : Un manque qui peut s'avérer contraignant pour partager ses moments de jeu rapidement.

Questo controller è stata la svolta delle mie sessioni di gaming, a distanza di tempo resta una delle opzioni più valide sul mercato per chi cerca un controller da usare non solo su Xbox ma anche su PC. Scendiamo nei dettagli: Qualità costruttiva eccezionale, ottima scelta dei materiali, visivamente accattivante, ottimo grip e comodo per le mani. Cosa contiene la confezione: All'interno della confezione troviamo l'intero kit Controller al suo interno è presente la basetta di ricarica che è l'involucro stesso del controller, kit macro da inserire nel retro del Controller e varie clip magnetiche degli analogici e delle freccette. Pro: 1) La confezione: ricca a livello di kit sia per estetica che per funzionalità 2) la qualità dei materiali utilizzati per la costruzione del controller è davvero ottima e parliamo di gomma zigrinata e morbidissimo PVC dal quale è composto l'intero Controller. 3) funzionalità: eccellenti le macro, macchinosi per chi alle prime armi prova questo controller ma dopo quasi diventano indispensabili. Funzionamento: a distanza di oltre un anno devo dire che non ho ancora problemi di drifting degli analogici nonostante l'utilizzo intenso. La batteria: per chi ne fa un uso intenso, come nel mio caso, si mantiene ancora bene nessuna criticità nel tempo e nella durata della stessa. I contro: 1) il prezzo, d'altronde chi cerca un prodotto di qualita paga tanto ma qui si paga anche il marchio. 2) per chi suda tanto, potrebbe consumarsi leggermente più velocemente, così come tutti gli altri prodotti dei competitor. 3) il possibile drift degli analogici che possono verificarsi dopo diverse settimane di utilizzo, dipende molto con che cura viene utilizzato il Controller. Sostanzialmente è un controller di ottima fattura, partendo dalla qualità costruttiva arrivando alla dotazione e alle funzionalità. Chi ha da spendere qualcosina e vuole un prodotto ufficiale, di qualità e che funziona bene, questa è la scelta giusta.

Feels amazing in my hands, but I'm not a big fan of the back paddles. I just get confused or press them accidentally (I'm probably just too old to learn new tricks so I just took them off to use it like the old controllers) Bluetooth connectivity was excellent; no fuss setting it up. Only downside I can see are that the colours available for the Xbox symbol on the controller aren't perfect (some colours [e.g. blue, green, red] show better/stronger than all the others and you can only choose from a set selection so you can't tweak a full colour wheel to get it just right or find a compromise to get closer to the colour you want) --- Was a little salty that it was so expensive at first, but you definitely get what you pay for. It is definitely a well manufactured product that I will enjoy using for a long time.

Everything great about the regular Elite 2 controller but at a much friendlier entry point. Costs are down due to omission of back paddles, additional sticks & carrying case, but that's the only thing different between the 2 models (except for the much-better-looking two-tone color finish on the Core) - it even has the 3-zone trigger adjustment options like the Elite 2. All other software based tweaks that you can do with the Elite 2, you can adjust with the Core on the Xbox controller app. So you're not really missing any major features. You can purchase all the additional bells & whistles later on; just wait for a discount on those ;-) Alternatively, there are cheaper good quality third-party vendors (Scuff) who provide back paddles & cases too. The Core does come with the stick tension adjuster in the box, so you can tweak that to your liking. Built-in battery means that you no longer have to keep changing AA batteries on low charge, and the battery life is just as good (if not more). Works seamlessly with Xbox One & Xbox Series consoles as well as with PC. Highly recommended for anyone interested in getting a better controller than the one that comes with your Xbox console