5.0 out of 5 stars Best controller available, and a great option for gamers with limited finger mobility/arthritis etc.

M.G. · 24 October 2023

(function() { P.when('cr-A', 'ready').execute(function(A) { if(typeof A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel === 'function') { A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel('review_text_read_more', 'Read more of this review', 'Read less of this review'); } }); })(); .review-text-read-more-expander:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid #2162a1; outline-offset: 2px; border-radius: 5px; } 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.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great controller, give it a chance

A.M. · 20 November 2020

Had heard horror stories about the first batch of elite controllers Microsoft released and it is a lot of money to part with compared to the standard Xbox controllers, but I thought I would take the plunge, try the series 2 and hope they had ironed out the defects that many people suffered with from the first edition. When it arrived I was very happy, it comes with a carry case with charging dock inside, various interchangeable thumb sticks, it all looks very smart and secure.Initially when I began using the controller, a couple of the buttons (A button mainly) were sticking. I was on the verge of sending the controller back. After a little research I am led to believe this is down to the adhesives they use to assemble to controller getting in the wrong place. However I continued to use the controller and after a day or two the buttons stopped sticking and all is working like normal, and is still all good and working correctly after heavy use.The battery life is one of the things I am most impressed with, and the extra long charging cable is also very useful.Overall the controller is comfy to hold, albeit slightly heavier than a standard controller, but this is easy to get used to. It is also easy to set up, and the button mapping selector is useful for changing from one style of game to another.To conclude if anyone does happen to still be reading this, excellent controller that feels well made, and if you do have any initial problems with sticky buttons, persevere for a day or two before you go through the hassle of sending back as it may sort itself out like mine did.

5.0 out of 5 stars I cant go back to another controller, EVER!

a. · 27 August 2020

Bought for my gaming computer, The features of this controller are great. Rapid fire triggers with automated calibration built in, tension adjustable analogues, graphic equaliser adjustable feedback for analogues, vibration sensitivity and LED brightness to help save battery, and complete mapping of every button, including a shift modifier if need be. The Xbox elite controller uses USB type-C so won't never have an issue with it falling out or falling apart and the wire is more than long enough. Wired should always be your first option for competitive gameplay.So its my favourite controller of all time. probably for the next 3 yearsi had gotten a short stroke of buyers remorse after when i tried using the Bluetooth because I expected more from it, i couldn't figure out why it kept disconnecting and causing frame rate drops. So i did some research and found out that Bluetooth is not meant for real time human interface devices that want to transmit lots of inputs at once.You should only use Bluetooth when your using the controller like a tv remote to change channels or like how you would use a headset, you barely send more than one command at a time.If i ever decide I want to buy a 50" 4k gaming monitor and sit 10 feet away i will buy a Microsoft official wireless adapter to play wirelessly in demanding games to use the wireless band that the Xbox one or ps4 uses.Bluetooth is crap in general its not this controllers built in Bluetooth its just Bluetooth, be it laptops, car radios, headsets, phones, speakers, they have all give me problems. on a positive note it does actually hold a connection when I want to just lay in bed without getting up and play walking dead, or crash bandicoot insane trilogy, or watch a movie on kodi. But when trying to play MotoGP 2020, or CoD MW, or Shadow of the Tomb Raider, or Resident Evil it just kept disconnecting, so i would need the wireless adapter for that.

Il controller definitivo

M. · 11 February 2023

(function() { P.when('cr-A', 'ready').execute(function(A) { if(typeof A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel === 'function') { A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel('review_text_read_more', 'Read more of this review', 'Read less of this review'); } }); })(); .review-text-read-more-expander:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid #2162a1; outline-offset: 2px; border-radius: 5px; } Dopo 20 anni di playstation e accessori sony, avendo un piccolo capitale investibile per ciò che desideravo ho deciso di assemblarmi un nuovo computer. Ho fatto un ottimo computer, con prestazioni degne di nota, ma appena ho provato ad usarlo per il motivo per cui l'ho assemblato mi sono accorto di un dettaglio: Non sono minimamente abituato a giocare con mouse e tastiera! Corro a prendere il mio dualsense con i back button della ExtremeRate, scarico il programma per farlo leggere al pc come fosse un controller xbox, lo attacco e finalmente posso tornare a sparare, ma da lì a breve il programma inizia a dare problemi con alcuni videogiochi e il joystick di casa sony nello stesso momento inizia a soffrire di drifting. Stressato e senza prendere minimamente in considerazione l'idea di imparare ad usare mouse & tastiera negli FPS decido di comprare un controller nuovo. Le specifiche nella mia testa sono chiare: Deve essere compatibile nativamente con windows, deve avere tasti posteriori programmabili, trigger posteriori possibilmente con corsa regolabile e deve essere robusto e solido al tatto, non uno di quei prodotti(testati e ritestati) plasticosi e fragili al tatto, insomma, è un controller! Nei momenti di rabbia contro il "connessionato" di turno probabilmente lo scaravento contro i monitor, e quindi deve anche resistere ad impatti di una certa importanza. Ovviamente la scelta cade su di lui: Xbox Elite V2!Il dispositivo è arrivato in 2 giorni grazie alla spedizione veloce di Bolo prime, in un pacchetto anonimo.Il controller arriva in una scatola esteticamente molto carina, dà l'idea di un prodotto di pregio e ben curato e la stessa presenta due sigilli di garanzia sul retro che al suo arrivo nelle vostre mani debbono essere rigorosamente intatti.Se così non fosse valutate seriamente di rispedire il controller indietro ad Bolo(capirete perchè più avanti)*Nella scatola troviamo il fodero porta controller(visibile in foto) e cavo usb.Il fodero è fatto simil cordura, con un arco di tessuto per agganciarlo ad uno zaino con un moschettone e un tappino di gomma che nasconde l'ingresso ad una porta USB-C presente sulla base di ricarica removibile all'interno della custodia. Rimanendo all'interno della custodia troviamo come accessori una piccola chiavetta a plettro al centro, 4 levette posteriori il alluminio opaco, un pad in alluminio a croce, per poter facilmente premere 1 o più freccie del pad solo muovendo il dito sopra come se fosse un analogico, una crocie di metallo per coprire le freccie al posto del pad e 6 leve analogiche, di cui 2 preinstallate sul pad insieme alle levette posteriori.Il pad è munito su retro di 2 slide che permettono di regolare la corsa dei trigger posteriori, permettendo di usarli con corsa breve negli fps per una risposta immediata e precisa della mira e dello sparo, o di metterli standard ed avere un controllo estremamente preciso di frenata e accelerazione nei giochi di corsa. Anche le levette analogiche sono regolabili con la chiavetta, che permette di aumentare o diminuire la resistenza delle Leve alla pressione dei pollici del giocatore, e, anche in questo caso, se aumentiamo la resistenza, sarà estremamente più facile gestire il rinculo delle armi, mentre allentandole avremo maggiore libertà di visuale nei giochi che non richiedono di essere precisi. Le Leve posteriori scorrono bene e sono ben salde nei loro alloggi, e sono intercambiabili con leve di terze parti compatibili(sono decisamente piccole, per chi come me ha le dita grosse inizialmente risulterà complicato riuscire a non premerme 2 contemporaneamente. Avete 2 possibilità, la prima è rimuovere inizialmente le 2 levette più lunghe e raggiungerle appena prendete confidenza con le 2 corte, altrimenti, se non riuscite ad adattarvi alle levette per le dimensioni risichite, vi consiglio di acquistare quelle della scuf) rispondono bene agli input del giocatore, e una volta iniziato presa la giusta confidenza, diventa un optional a cui difficilemte riuscirete a rinunciare. Il controller è dotato di un attacco usb-c per una ricarica diretta, e di 3 pin nella scocca posteriore necessari per ricaricarlo in custodia usando l'apposita basetta remobile. La basetta è coperta da un pannetto e qui mi sento di darvi un consiglio spassionato, piegate il lembo più lungo verso il basso, appoggiate il controller e fatelo caricare, ma non staccate il pannetto dalla base, in quanto protegge i pin di ricarica particolarmente delicati, e, aggiungo, ricaricate sempre il controller usando la base di ricarica, lo proteggete da eventuali cadute e risparmierete di usurare la porta usb c, la basetta si cambia con pochi euro, il controller no. Il controller presenta un impugnatura simil nido d'ape, ma nonostante gli sforzi dell'azienda di mountain view di rendere il joystick comodo anche con le mani sudate, la trama in caso di sessioni di gioco impegnative, prolungate o con il torrido caldo estivo, tende a diventare una scivolosa. Il joystick in ogni caso risulta estremamente robusto in mano e dà l'idea di star maneggiando un prodotto di qualità realmente superiore.Rimangono presenti tra i manici l'ingresso jack per eventuali cuffie e l'attacco proprietario microsoft per collegarlo alle basi di ricarica ufficiali. Il bluetooth è estremamente stabile, e dopo diverse settimane che lo uso wireless, posso affermare senza rischi che il dispositivo è privo di input lag. Nel complesso il dispositivo è indubbiamente valido, e, a mio parere, supera di gran lunga controller della concorrenza blasonati come lo scuf il nacon e l'aim controller, mentre come aspetto negativo troviamo sicuramente la sua delicatezza. Se doveste comprarlo sia nuovo e ancor di più usato* andate su padtester e verificate immediatamente eventuali drifting e che i tasti rispondano correttamente.Per il resto il prodotto non presenta difetti e ne consiglio vivamente l'acquisto.

El mejor gamepad

A. · 31 May 2025

El mejor gamepad del mercado para mí opinionGran duración de la bateria y carga bastante rápidaSe siente genial y de gran calidad al cogerlo y al jugar con elEl precio es más caro que los otros mandos pero creo que vale la pena por su calidad y las prestaciones que ofreceAdemas de todos Los accesorios intercambiables y su funda-estuche y cargador inalhambrico

Der Controller, der mich glauben lässt, ich sei besser im Zocken als ich wirklich bin! 🎮😎

C.K. · 20 December 2024

Der Xbox Elite Series 2 Wireless-Controller ist nicht einfach nur ein Gamepad – nein, er ist ein präzisionsgefertigtes Stück Gaming-Luxus, das dich mit dem Gefühl segnet, ein professioneller E-Sportler zu sein… selbst wenn du gerade zum fünften Mal gegen einen NPC verlierst. Hier kommt meine humorvolle 5-Sterne-Bewertung für das ultimative Werkzeug, das mein Selbstbewusstsein stärkt und meinen Gaming-Skill nur bedingt verbessert.Erster Eindruck – Mehr Premium geht kaum:Ich öffne die Verpackung und es fühlt sich an, als würde ich eine heilige Reliquie enthüllen. Der Controller sitzt in einem schicken Case wie ein Diamant in einem Samtkästchen. Er strahlt so viel Qualität aus, dass ich mir kurz die Hände waschen gehe, bevor ich ihn anfasse. Meine bisherigen Controller gucken neidisch zu: „Warum behandeln wir den Neuen wie einen König und uns wie Spielzeug aus der Grabbelkiste?“Haptik – Das fühlt sich nach Sieg an:Dieser Controller liegt in der Hand wie der Handschmeichler eines Gaming-Gottes. Die Gummierung sorgt für sicheren Halt, selbst wenn deine Hände nach dem 12. Niederlagen-Match schwitziger sind als eine Sauna im Hochsommer. Alle Tasten klicken mit einem befriedigenden „Klick-Klick“ – es fühlt sich an, als würde der Controller mir zuflüstern: „Keine Sorge, ich mache das für dich.“Paddles – Für Gamer mit zu vielen Reflexen:Die vier Paddles auf der Rückseite machen es möglich, meine Finger in gymnastische Höchstform zu bringen. Plötzlich fühle ich mich wie ein Konzertpianist in einem Actionspiel. Allerdings muss ich zugeben: Anfangs drücke ich die Paddles aus Versehen häufiger als gewollt. Mein Charakter springt im Kreis, ich schreie verwirrt, aber hey – Training macht den Meister!Anpassbarkeit – Ich bin jetzt offiziell Controller-Architekt:Der Austausch von Sticks und Steuerkreuz? Ein Traum für jeden Bastler! Ich tausche Sticks wie ein Rennfahrer Reifen wechselt. Mal kurz, mal lang, mal konkav, mal konvex – plötzlich habe ich mehr Optionen als bei einem Burger-Baukasten. Ich spüre förmlich, wie ich strategisch klüger werde (obwohl ich immer noch im selben Busch campe wie vorher).Trigger-Stops – Für hektische Finger:Die einstellbaren Trigger-Stops lassen mich schießen, als hätte ich eine Gatling Gun an der Fingerspitze. Mein Gegner in „Call of Duty“ weiß gar nicht, wie ihm geschieht. Ich drücke ab, und der Controller sagt: „Keine Sorge, ich halte dir den Rücken frei.“ Der schnelle Trigger-Modus sorgt dafür, dass ich in hektischen Situationen zwar verliere, aber mit Stil!Akkulaufzeit – Läuft und läuft und läuft:Mit bis zu 40 Stunden Akku kann ich zocken, bis mein Hintern den Abdruck des Sofas angenommen hat. Ich bin sicher, der Akku hält länger als meine Motivation, nach der 10. Niederlage ruhig zu bleiben. Ich lade das Ding auf, und es spielt weiter, als gäbe es kein Morgen.Preis – Meine Brieftasche weint, mein Herz jubelt:Ja, dieser Controller kostet ein kleines Vermögen. Aber wenn ich damit spiele, fühle ich mich wie ein Rockstar der Gaming-Welt. Jedes Drücken fühlt sich nach Luxus an. Ist es den Preis wert? Mein Konto sagt „Nein“, aber mein Herz und meine Finger sagen „Unbedingt!“Fazit – Der Controller, den du nicht wusstest, dass du brauchst:Der Xbox Elite Series 2 ist für alle, die gerne zocken, so tun, als wären sie gut darin, und dabei stilvoll aussehen wollen. Er ist robust, präzise und bereit, jedes Spiel mit dir zu bestreiten – ob du nun siegst oder wie ich ständig respawnst.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Ein Controller, der dich fühlen lässt wie ein Profi, selbst wenn dein Skill-Level irgendwo bei „zufälliges Button-Mashen“ liegt! 🎮😂

Feels like magic

I.B. · 25 February 2023

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.

Worth the buy!!!!

J.M. · 12 December 2024

I have had this controller for about 2 years now and it still works amazing, i got it for as a gift for my boyfriend and this is now the ONLY remote he uses for the xbox.