Microsoft·controller
Xbox Elite Series 2
Based on 10 credible posts from Bluesky & Hacker News. 1 filtered out as bot-like or off-topic.
Low confidenceFew owner reviews so far, so this score can still move a lot. How we score
Scored November 11, 2026
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Owner reviews
Overall owner mood
Owners mostly like it, with reservations: 30% of 10 reviews are positive, 60% mixed, and only 10% negative. The most common complaint is controls & input (2 owners).
What owners like
Nothing two or more owners agree on yet.
What owners complain about
Controls & input raised by 2 owners
“I wonder if the god damn RB/LB buttons on the steam controller as as bad as the xbox elite series 2.”
What owners talk about
- Controls & input0 praise · 2 complain
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Every credible owner review, most detailed first. Bots, off-topic comments, and ones that say nothing about using it are left out.
Yeah I've loved the Xbox Elite Series 2 but it's the second one I've had in the past few years that has just fallen apart over time even without that much use + having done a couple of repairs to fix it already. Hoping this one will last a bit longer without as many issues!
I decided to buy the Xbox Elite Series 2 controller with the back panels. [...] I bought the warranty. [...]
I bought this Xbox Elite Series 2 controller fully complete with accessories off eBay for around $80 in refurbished condition and that’s how I’m playing my Steam Deck from the TV. Gotta say, these are REALLY nice controllers. I can see why they are worth what they are brand new (I think $120?).
[...] Amd HDMI 2.1 fiasco and adapter workarounds - debugged the adapter compared to the displayport spec pdf, emailed the company, got a firmware update, patched my kernel. [...] Xbox elite series 2 controller back buttons not supported in 2.4ghz wireless mode; reverse engineered the USB packets, contributed support to out of tree xone driver. [...] Flydigi controller software not supported on Linux; find random GitHub project that reversed their hidraw protocol. It's got bugs, so fix them and use it. [...]
[...] I have an Xbox Elite Series 2 which I adore but it's the 2nd Elite I've had where the grips have started peeling off and the bumpers keep becoming unresponsive even after opening it & fixing. [...]
I own entirely too many controllers. Every legacy console controller, dualsense edge, xbox elite series 2, scuf envision pro, razer wolverine elite v3, switch pro/pro 2, ton of 8bitdo, etc. I am shocked they priced this thing at $99. [...]
I wonder if the god damn RB/LB buttons on the steam controller as as bad as the xbox elite series 2. Holy shit I've had to buy so many elite series 2 controllers (well not buy them but I use Best Buy Total Tech to exchange them for a new one.. lol)
This is pricy, but also I own multiple Xbox Elite Series 2 controllers, so I'm not sure I'm in any place to complain.
I bought the Xbox Elite Series 2 controller a while back, so maybe the rear paddles and adjustability of the sticks may help slightly
So what do these do? I got the Xbox Elite Series 2 that has a long thumbstick, and I know that helps with aiming because of the leverage, but do these do the same thing? Is it a comfort thing?
The claims, and the evidence
What the brand claims
No published claims on file for this product yet.
What owners report
“I decided to buy the Xbox Elite Series 2 controller with the back panels. [...] I bought the warranty. [...]”
“I bought this Xbox Elite Series 2 controller fully complete with accessories off eBay for around $80 in refurbished condition and that’s how I’m playing my Steam Deck from the TV. Gotta say, these are REALLY nice controllers. I can see why they are worth what they are brand new (I think $120?).”
“Yeah I've loved the Xbox Elite Series 2 but it's the second one I've had in the past few years that has just fallen apart over time even without that much use + having done a couple of repairs to fix it already. Hoping this one will last a bit longer without as many issues!”
after 3 yearsView on Bluesky“[...] I have an Xbox Elite Series 2 which I adore but it's the 2nd Elite I've had where the grips have started peeling off and the bumpers keep becoming unresponsive even after opening it & fixing. [...]”
Common Xbox Elite Series 2 problems
Problems most owners who mention them agree on, plus ones owners are split on.
- Controls & input2 owners report thisView on Hacker News
“ck sizes to the windows default size. 3. Xbox elite series 2 controller back buttons not supported in 2.4ghz wireless mode; reverse engineered the USB packets, contributed support to out of tree xone driver.”