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product_id: 519096443
title: "Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Gaming Controller – Red – Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC, Android, and iOS"
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price: "$106"
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# Adjustable-tension thumbsticks Up to 40 hours battery life Custom profiles & button mapping Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Gaming Controller – Red – Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC, Android, and iOS

**Brand:** xbox
**Price:** $106
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎯 Elevate your game with the ultimate customizable controller experience!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Gaming Controller – Red – Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC, Android, and iOS by xbox
- **How much does it cost?** $106 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/519096443-xbox-elite-series-2-core-wireless-gaming-controller-red-xbox)

## Best For

- xbox enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted xbox brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Tailored to You:** Swap thumbstick toppers, D-pads, and paddles to match your unique gaming style.
- • **Endurance Champion:** Up to 40 hours of rechargeable battery life keeps you dominating longer.
- • **Pro-Level Precision:** Adjustable-tension thumbsticks and shorter hair trigger locks for lightning-fast response.
- • **Instant Profile Switching:** Save and toggle between 3 custom profiles on the fly for every game scenario.
- • **Seamless Multi-Device Play:** Connect effortlessly via Xbox Wireless, Bluetooth, or USB-C across Xbox, PC, and mobile.

## Overview

The Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Controller in striking red delivers professional-grade performance with adjustable-tension thumbsticks, customizable components, and up to 40 hours of battery life. Designed for competitive gamers, it supports multi-device connectivity via Xbox Wireless, Bluetooth, or USB-C, and allows saving up to 3 custom profiles for instant gameplay adaptation. Durable metal shafts and premium grips ensure long-lasting precision and comfort across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC, Android, and iOS.

## Description

Experience the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 – Core in blue, featuring adjustable-tension thumbsticks, wrap-around rubberized grip, and shorter hair trigger locks. Enjoy limitless customization with exclusive button mapping options in the Xbox Accessories app—even pick which color the Xbox button lights up with. Save up to 3 custom profiles on the controller and switch between them on the fly. Stay in the game with up to 40 hours of rechargeable battery life and refined components that are built to last. Use Xbox Wireless, Bluetooth, or the included USB-C cable to play on console, PC, and mobile. Designed to meet the core needs of today’s competitive gamers, the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 – Core in blue puts exceptional performance, customization, and durability where it matters most—in your hands.

Review: High quality controller - I got this for playing games on Steam (pc). I am an avid gamer and have used many different controllers from GameCube to Xbox. My prior controller that I was using was an Xbox Scuff controller. It had worn down after 100+ hours of use: the RB and several paddles had broken. I got this new controller as a replacement. It has several key qualities that I like: 1.) The shaft of the sticks are metal. My prior controller used plastic for the shafts and they would slowly shred from use and leave dust behind. This created an issue where the dust would get into the controller and cause drift. (All controllers have stick drift. It’s where your controller will move your character onscreen without you doing anything. Games incorporate dead zones where the stick inputs are not read. Overtime, controllers get worse and worse drift that go above the dead zone thresholds causing drift.) I have not had any issues with drift on the new controller. 2.) Metal Paddles. These are levers under the controller that allow you to hit your A, B, X, etc… buttons so that you don’t need to move your fingers off of the sticks. Paddles are not included, but you can buy them separately. I highly recommend getting paddles. They make a big difference. My prior controller used plastic paddles that all eventually broke. These paddles are metal and won’t break. They are easy to put on and off. They are placed better for your fingers too. 3.) Adjustable hair triggers. Your RT and LT buttons can be adjusted so that you don’t go all the way down. This is helpful if you only need them to act as “buttons” rather than “triggers” and don’t need the full press down. I personally don’t restrict my triggers, but if you like to then that function exists here. On the back of the controller you can slide a button into 3 different positions to have them be unrestricted, partially restricted, and almost fully restricted. 4.) Braided type C cord. The controller is wireless, but you can use the cord it comes with to have a wired connection to your computer through any USB port. The braided cord feels high quality and is much better that the plastic incased cords. My prior controller used a micro USB connection on the controller which was a crappy connection that would disconnect all the time. The Type C connection is stable and never disconnects while I’m playing. 5.) Satellite D-pad. It looks a little silly but I like the feel of this d-pad better that the “plus” d-pad. Easy to rotate around all of the directions. Here are some of the cons so far: 1.) I got the blue one. The letters inside the A, B, X, Y buttons are blue. So it’s hard to read what button is which. I can see this being annoying for new players. This only bothers me when I go from using a Nintendo Pro controller to this one because they reverse the X and Y (also A and B). I always get them mixed up and I’ll look down at this controller looking for the X button, but it’s hard to see. 2.) Changing the buttons the paddles are linked to is more difficult on this controller than the Scuff controller. The Scuff controller had a much better solution. This one needs a separate app to do it. 3.) The face plate is more difficult to remove. Another minor gripe. Scuff does this better too where you can remove the face plate easily as it is held on with magnets. You probably will never need to do this, but it does help if you need to replace buttons or clean the inside. Overall, I would recommend this controller to a gamer who is looking for a step up from the basic Xbox controller. Definitely geared for a more competitive player. If you are a casual player, then you would be better off with a cheaper controller. Compared to the Scuff controller, I think this one is better overall. From a price standpoint, it is also better.
Review: Way better worth the money - I bought a standard basic controller for Xbox from the custom laboratory. It was just basic custom. It wasn’t a fancy picture. It was just a red custom, soft touch plastic elite two controller but the right joystick didn’t press end and click. It was broken. I was a little bummed out because The controller is so nice. I had to be without it for a couple days till they sent me another one now that I’m using it. I really love it. I would never go back to a basic controller. It is light years better you wouldn’t think it by opening the package but when you actually start to play, you’re gonna notice the difference And I’m happy I stuck with Xbox in Microsoft because I can use the keypad on the controller on the set up, so I like it

## Features

- XBOX ELITE WIRELESS CONTROLLER SERIES 2: Play like a pro with adjustable-tension thumbsticks, wrap-around rubberized grip, and shorter hair trigger locks.
- OPTIMIZED FOR YOU: Swap thumbstick toppers, D-pads, and paddles to tailor your controller to your preferred gaming style.
- LIMITLESS CUSTOMIZATION: Exclusive button mapping options in the Xbox Accessories app—even pick which color the Xbox button lights up with.*
- CUSTOM PROFILES: Save up to 3 custom profiles on the controller and switch between them on the fly.*
- EXTENDED GAMEPLAY: Stay in the game with up to 40 hours of battery life and refined components that are built to last.*
- PLAY ACROSS DEVICES: Use Xbox Wireless, Bluetooth, or the included USB-C cable to play across your Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows devices.
- WHAT'S IN THE BOX: Xbox Elite 2 Controller Core – Red, USB-C cable, D-pad (1) and standard thumbsticks (2), Thumbstick-adjustment tool

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0BTTT8W7J |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Best Sellers Rank | #38 in Video Games ( See Top 100 in Video Games ) #10 in Xbox Series X & S Controllers #11 in Xbox One Controllers #152 in PC Game Controllers |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (46,199) |
| Date First Available | March 28, 2023 |
| Item Weight | 1.63 pounds |
| Item model number | RFZ-00013 |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Microsoft |
| Product Dimensions | 3.07 x 7.29 x 7.23 inches; 1.63 Pounds |
| Rated | Everyone |
| Release date | April 25, 2023 |
| Type of item | Accessory |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ High quality controller
*by A***R on August 12, 2024*

I got this for playing games on Steam (pc). I am an avid gamer and have used many different controllers from GameCube to Xbox. My prior controller that I was using was an Xbox Scuff controller. It had worn down after 100+ hours of use: the RB and several paddles had broken. I got this new controller as a replacement. It has several key qualities that I like: 1.) The shaft of the sticks are metal. My prior controller used plastic for the shafts and they would slowly shred from use and leave dust behind. This created an issue where the dust would get into the controller and cause drift. (All controllers have stick drift. It’s where your controller will move your character onscreen without you doing anything. Games incorporate dead zones where the stick inputs are not read. Overtime, controllers get worse and worse drift that go above the dead zone thresholds causing drift.) I have not had any issues with drift on the new controller. 2.) Metal Paddles. These are levers under the controller that allow you to hit your A, B, X, etc… buttons so that you don’t need to move your fingers off of the sticks. Paddles are not included, but you can buy them separately. I highly recommend getting paddles. They make a big difference. My prior controller used plastic paddles that all eventually broke. These paddles are metal and won’t break. They are easy to put on and off. They are placed better for your fingers too. 3.) Adjustable hair triggers. Your RT and LT buttons can be adjusted so that you don’t go all the way down. This is helpful if you only need them to act as “buttons” rather than “triggers” and don’t need the full press down. I personally don’t restrict my triggers, but if you like to then that function exists here. On the back of the controller you can slide a button into 3 different positions to have them be unrestricted, partially restricted, and almost fully restricted. 4.) Braided type C cord. The controller is wireless, but you can use the cord it comes with to have a wired connection to your computer through any USB port. The braided cord feels high quality and is much better that the plastic incased cords. My prior controller used a micro USB connection on the controller which was a crappy connection that would disconnect all the time. The Type C connection is stable and never disconnects while I’m playing. 5.) Satellite D-pad. It looks a little silly but I like the feel of this d-pad better that the “plus” d-pad. Easy to rotate around all of the directions. Here are some of the cons so far: 1.) I got the blue one. The letters inside the A, B, X, Y buttons are blue. So it’s hard to read what button is which. I can see this being annoying for new players. This only bothers me when I go from using a Nintendo Pro controller to this one because they reverse the X and Y (also A and B). I always get them mixed up and I’ll look down at this controller looking for the X button, but it’s hard to see. 2.) Changing the buttons the paddles are linked to is more difficult on this controller than the Scuff controller. The Scuff controller had a much better solution. This one needs a separate app to do it. 3.) The face plate is more difficult to remove. Another minor gripe. Scuff does this better too where you can remove the face plate easily as it is held on with magnets. You probably will never need to do this, but it does help if you need to replace buttons or clean the inside. Overall, I would recommend this controller to a gamer who is looking for a step up from the basic Xbox controller. Definitely geared for a more competitive player. If you are a casual player, then you would be better off with a cheaper controller. Compared to the Scuff controller, I think this one is better overall. From a price standpoint, it is also better.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Way better worth the money
*by J***K on November 30, 2025*

I bought a standard basic controller for Xbox from the custom laboratory. It was just basic custom. It wasn’t a fancy picture. It was just a red custom, soft touch plastic elite two controller but the right joystick didn’t press end and click. It was broken. I was a little bummed out because The controller is so nice. I had to be without it for a couple days till they sent me another one now that I’m using it. I really love it. I would never go back to a basic controller. It is light years better you wouldn’t think it by opening the package but when you actually start to play, you’re gonna notice the difference And I’m happy I stuck with Xbox in Microsoft because I can use the keypad on the controller on the set up, so I like it

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent controller
*by T***L on January 8, 2026*

Cost a lot but worth it. My fiance had so many controllers before and the all stop working quickly! Not this one! This one is more comfortable and feels natural in his hand.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Controller Red Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows Devices
- Metal Replacement Thumbsticks for Xbox Elite Controller Series 2 Core,Component Pack Includes 4 Swap Magnetic Joysticks,4 Paddles,1 Standard D-Pads, Accessories Parts for Xbox One Elite 2(Black)

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