Testseek.com have collected 36 expert reviews of the Microsoft Xbox Elite Wireless Controller V2 and the average rating is 88%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Microsoft Xbox Elite Wireless Controller V2.
November 2019
(88%)
36 Reviews
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Users
(59%)
2043 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Incredibly customizable first-party offering
Software-based function binding is very user-friendly
Three onboard profiles that can save all tweaks
Paddles on the back allow for more efficient and ergonomic use of the controller's functions
Easy to set
Feels similar to the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller
Xbox Accessories app enables many customization options
Can be upgraded with an accessories kit
Finally
An Elite controller with Bluetooth support
Built-in (and long-lasting) battery
Durable and enjoyable to hold
Premium
Satisfying design
Tons of customization options
Support for three onboard profiles
USB-C support and charging case
Excellent button customization
Adjustable thumbstick tension
Wireless charging and USB-C
Solid build quality
Comfortable to hold and use
Interchangeable D-pad and thumbsticks
Adjustable trigger sensitivity
Very customizable button remapping
Great battery life with wireless charging
Can use with Xbox
PC
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The editors didn't like
Extremely expensive compared to a standard Xbox controller
Including current gen
Right main vibration motor feels "off" in my sample
Newer Xbox Series X/S controller has some comfort improvements over this ~2-year old controller
Only one-year warranty
Feels incomplete without rear paddles
Somewhat slippery direction pad
Controller and upgrade kit together cost $10 more than the Elite Controller
Rear paddles are still relatively useless on PC
Even more expensive than the original Elite
Only a single domed (convex) stick
Not a pair
Front grips can be slippery
Expensive
$180 price tag
Built-in battery
Doesn't handle multiple devices well
Only comes with one tall and one domed thumbstick
Can't buy replacement OEM thumbsticks
Pouch on case is pretty useless with controller in case
Incredibly customizable first-party offering, Software-based function binding is very user-friendly, Three onboard profiles that can save all tweaks, Paddles on the back allow for more efficient and ergonomic use of the controller's functions, Easy to set
Extremely expensive compared to a standard Xbox controller, including current gen, Right main vibration motor feels "off" in my sample, Newer Xbox Series X/S controller has some comfort improvements over this ~2-year old controller, Only one-year warranty
The Microsoft Xbox Elite Series 2 controller has an MSRP of $179.99 and costs as much from the Microsoft store as from other retailers, as of the date of this article. Incredibly customizable first-party offering Software-based function binding is very u...
Abstract: Source: Windows CentralOur initial review of the Xbox Elite Controller Series 2 was rather glowing, owing to its beefy battery life, convenient charge dock, ergonomic design, and customization. While it felt more durable than any gamepad that preceded i...
Published: 2020-01-02, Author: Jason , review by: techaeris.com
Solid build quality, Comfortable to hold and use, Interchangeable D-pad and thumbsticks, Adjustable thumbstick tension, Adjustable trigger sensitivity, Very customizable button remapping, Great battery life with wireless charging, Can use with Xbox, PC, a
Only comes with one tall and one domed thumbstick, Can't buy replacement OEM thumbsticks, Pouch on case is pretty useless with controller in case, On the pricey side for the average gamer
To be totally honest, the standard Xbox Wireless Controller is good enough for most gamers. For those who want more customization, the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 has replaced my previous favourite customizable controller. Sure it's expensive...
Published: 2019-12-24, Author: Eric , review by: Techreport.com
Abstract: I firmly believe that anything you use a lot is worth paying good money for. We sit in our office chairs for hours a day, we wear glasses from morning to night. Similarly, a game controller might see thousands of hours of use over its lifetime. That they...
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Published: 2019-11-25, Author: Scott , review by: pcper.com
Abstract: I have been using the new Microsoft Xbox Elite 2 wireless controller for a little over two weeks. I also have the original Xbox Elite controller from 2015, and I have found several key differences. In short, the Elite 2 has successfully replaced the orig...
Finally, an Elite controller with Bluetooth support, Built-in (and long-lasting) battery, Durable and enjoyable to hold
Rear paddles are still relatively useless on PC, Even more expensive than the original Elite, Only a single domed (convex) stick, not a pair
As I said, the Elite Controller Series 2 will probably be on my desk for years to come. I used the original Elite until it literally fell apart, hundreds of hours later. And while I was a bit disappointed with the longevity of the original given its $150...
Published: 2019-10-25, Author: Michael , review by: tomsguide.com
Premium, satisfying design, Tons of customization options, Support for three onboard profiles, USB-C support and charging case
Front grips can be slippery, Expensive
A variety of subtle improvements add up to make the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 the best premium PC and Xbox game pad out there. It feels better than its predecessor, has more customization options than that version, packs Bluetooth and — fina...
As I said, the Elite Controller Series 2 will probably be on my desk for years to come. I used the original Elite until it literally fell apart, hundreds of hours later. And while I was a bit disappointed with the longevity of the original given its $150...
