Xbox
Elite Wireless Controller Series 2
Based on 63 Reddit mentions
$199.00
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How reliable is the Xbox Elite Series 2 in 2026?
Ive never had good luck with the Series 2, I get bumper issues without fail. Ive had like 6-8 different elite series 2 at this point that ive either replaced or gotten a warranty on and every single one the RB or LB starts having issues within a few months. I have a stock xbox one controller that i'
...Geoffk123 in r/xbox
May 26, 2026 1:45 PM
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Railgun Appreciation Post
Oh, I feel that! I used the original Xbox Elite controller for years with no issues. When I upgraded to the Elite 2.0 though, it was a waste of money. Defective RB out of the box twice, and very noticeable stick drift out of the box as well. Ended up grabbing that Razer Wolverine on sale for $80 (no
...Nafinchin in r/Glazedivers
May 18, 2026 7:42 PM
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Elite Controller Should Be Standard on Series X
The blue Xbox one wireless controller I got on Black Friday @Walmart several years ago outlived all 3 series x controllers and 1 elite series 2. MS knows how to make durable controllers. They just realized they don’t have to so that you buy a new one more often.
Cyrus_1208 in r/xbox
December 2, 2025 2:43 PM
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Dog chewed my elite series 2 controller
why would you even buy a black one.. lmao ive gone through like 6 elites before design lab came out https://xboxdesignlab.xbox.com/en-us/configure/xbox-elite-wireless-controller-series-2 now my fiance and i both have customized elites, i have two but my older one the grip is wearing in the same spot
...Efficient-Pilot-4708 in r/xboxeliteseries2
August 17, 2025 12:39 PM
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Controller, pro or after market controller or keyboard and mouse.
Ive tried highend KbM as well as the dual sense edge controller and the xbox elite series 2. I havent trued aftermarket but my suggestion is to go with the dualsense edge. I wouldnt recommend KbM on bo7 or bo6. The only recent cod that KbM was good on was mw3. Bo6 and 7 movement is just too much for
...NetNoOne395 in r/blackops7
November 28, 2025 5:18 AM
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How reliable is the Xbox Elite Series 2 in 2026?
It's about to be hot so be prepared to see the rubber come loose. Bumpers are more prone to deteriorate than series 1. I got the ones I bought for less than the elite series 1 but I bought mine broken for about 30 dollars each. I typically stuck to issues like rubber coming loose and bumper issues a
...World-Three in r/xbox
May 26, 2026 6:16 PM
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How reliable is the Xbox Elite Series 2 in 2026?
Honestly I've had about 1 Elite series 1 controller and about 3 Elite Series 2 controllers. They ALWAYS lose the grip or get stick drift. There was not one of them who didn't lose the grip between the first couple months. Even a regular controllers have lasted longer. I can't believe I wasted $1000
...IExmortis in r/xbox
May 26, 2026 7:10 PM
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How reliable is the Xbox Elite Series 2 in 2026?
I think I bought 3. 1st one had an issue with bumpers. 2nd one had issues with the A button only working if you hit it dead-center. I tried to have Xbox fix it but they didn’t see any issues and warranty expired. 3rd one, it fell on the right analog stick (maybe 2-3 feet) and now needs to be replace
...Necessary_Bug9433 in r/xbox
May 26, 2026 8:36 PM
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How reliable is the Xbox Elite Series 2 in 2026?
This is hands down the best and worst controller I have ever used. The four paddles are the best thing about. The customization and tweaking within the Xbox app is great. The biggest problem and it’s a doozy, they break way too easy. I’ve had 2 and all the bumpers go bad, the rubber grips peal off a
...Billbo003 in r/xbox
May 26, 2026 10:26 PM
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How reliable is the Xbox Elite Series 2 in 2026?
Do NOT get a series 2. Check out the latest razer controller for Xbox. Wolverine v3 pro I believe. Highly recommend that, zero stick drift, great build & has the same features. Or wait for the elite series 3 but the leak didn't look promising if it was legit.
Bun7gie in r/xbox
May 26, 2026 11:04 PM
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