Microsoft Elite Series 2 Controller - Starter Bundle

I’ve used scuff controllers and few other random brands and always had a problem with them breaking easily in a couple months. I’m a life long gamer and need the best gear I can get to perform the best, this controller has been phenomenal, solving the problem I’ve had with previous ones especially because all the parts are replaceable for relatively cheap.The trigger options and 4 paddles are exactly what any gamer could ask for they all work great, the controller is very reactive and has improved my gameplay very visibly, the only complaints ide have is every once in a while I’ll get a little stick drift on the left stick but I believe it’s by design and it’s only for a second or 2 and has never posed a problem, the other thing is the sticks are more difficult to click on then previous controllers I’ve had but it will just take getting used to or breaking in, I use these a lot because I play rainbow six. The grips on the side of the controller are super good along with being able to customize the Xbox button is a nice touch, the controller is very easy to remap as well.If your looking to get a high quality controller and you are looking at options I would recommend getting this one, the battery life last a very long time.If I have any problems with it in the future I’ll be sure to make some edits here but as of now everything has been golden.(I do have kontrol freaks on in the picture the sticks do not come looking like that)

Works great came on time. I love it…

Awesome zero stick drift right out of the box. Love it thanks

Overall, very happy with the controller. It takes time getting used to the back paddles but once you do it makes you a better gamer. I do experience minor stick drift but minimal. I think $200 is a bit much for a controller though.

I bought this as a controller for my pc and I feel like I got scammed. It worked great for the first few months, loved the customization, it had a little stick drift but nothing that I would call awful. Well about 2 months ago (literally as soon as it was out of the return window) the B button started to get a crunchy, grindy feeling. It felt like the finish on the body of the controller had worn away, but I saw online that these have a tendency to accumulate grease and dirt, so I went to troubleshoot. Turns out I was right and no amount of cleaning took care of the issue, the B button still grinds. Keep in mind I don't eat while playing games and generally wash my hands about 50 times a day because I have a baby bladder and wash my hands every time I go to the bathroom.Now however it's gone past annoying into totally broken. The right button simply does not work half the time unless pressed very hard. I tried updating the controller, messing with steam configs etc etc. It's the physical button itself and since I don't mash buttons in and and not heavy handed it just feels like dropped inputs. I don't throw my controllers, I don't eat with them, you would think it was brand new looking at it (other than some oil from my hands, which this controller displays worse than any other I've ever owned), the buttons simply failed on their own in less than a year AS SOON AS I was out of the warranty window.Don't buy this. Either get a playsation controller, the basic xbox controller or whatever other pc controller you can. Microsoft support is godawful too and this is NOT worth the money it costs. The customization is nice but if the controller doesn't work it's all marketing trash

The quality feels good. There is a minuscule amount of stick drift, which will be perfectly fine fo most gamers, but if you play on like 0.01 or 0.00 deadzones, I'd look for something with Hall Effect sticks instead.The paddles are a tad bit loose and have a bit of jiggle a bit while installed. Not enough to mess with my gameplay but I'f you dropped the controller I think i'd be surprised if all 4 paddles where still in.The bottom paddles are fine, great even, I love the shape, but the top paddles take quite a lot of for to press and the paddle itself moves quite a bit before it actuates, and feels like it actuates before it actually does so you will feel like you pressed something but you actually never did.I don't think I would recommend to someone with a claw grip because it'd be difficult to press these buttons with the ring and pinky fingers, but fine for people with a traditional grip with the index finger on both finger.

We got one and tried it out only to find that they make everything so much faster. Once we realized just how awesome these controllers are we had to buy 3. One for both of our kids and even got one for dad. The kids charge them over night and none of the controllers have ever died during a game day. The battery lasts well over a full 8 hour gaming session. Never gotten close to one dying but if I had to guess I’d bet it’ll last 12+ hours before needing to charge!

This is a replacement for my standard Xbox controller and the difference is very obvious. Firstly the most noticeable aspect of the controller is the weight. It feels hefty and solid and truly well built. Though given for the price you would expect that.Button and stick customization is very useful (through the settings on Xbox as well as physical changes). The case comes with an assortment of stick configurations as well as a adjustment tool to help with personal levels of comfort. For comparison, I find that the standard Xbox controller joy sticks (concave style) became rather uncomfortable and wears rather quickly.The carrying case is solid and it does have a charging port on the backside. You can charge the controller just by placing it in the case though you will have to adjust the cloth that covers the contact pins. A USB-A/USB-C is included and works as expected.Battery life is ample, I was able to go roughly 36 hours before the controller gave me the indicator light that battery was roughly 20%-30%.