Xbox ELITE Series 2 Controller Review in 2024

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In this video I will be going over the Xbox Elite Series 2 Core controller and why I think it's still amazing in 2024. I received this Xbox Elite Series 2 controller from the Xbox Design Lab and I LOVE it. I will be talking about not only the look when it comes to the Xbox Elite Series 2 Core controller but I will also be talking about the functionality and what makes this controller shine and what really makes the Xbox Elite Series 2 Core controller my favorite controller in 2024. If you have any questions about the Xbox Elite Series 2 controller in 2024 please feel free to leave a comment down below. Also if you would like to share you experience with this controller feel free to leave a comment as well. please don't forget to
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@RendonTech 6 ай бұрын

What are YOUR thoughts on the Xbox Elite Series 2 controller?

@southsidehitmen 5 ай бұрын

The BEST xBox controller in the game!!! 🎧🎮

@i_nosc0pedjfk.227 3 ай бұрын

You mean other than the fact it breaks every 5 to 7 months I guess

@matt4198 Ай бұрын

I love the controller but I've had both the original and the series 2 and they both only last a year. Controllers that expensive should last.

@BigDaddyLongSteppa Ай бұрын

Just get the Best Buy warranty, then you just keep renewing the warranty when you have issues for 60 dollars. I do think it should have better quality though

@matt4198 Ай бұрын

@@BigDaddyLongSteppa Best buy doesn't exist in my country, I'm from New Zealand.

@KevinR1138 5 ай бұрын

I’ve had my elite series 2 controller for two years, and I am very grateful that I got the extended two-year warranty through Microsoft because I have had to send this damn thing in no less than nine times in that two years to have various issues worked on, quite often they would send it back in exactly the same condition and I would have to send it back AGAIN to have it finally fixed. I made the mistake of buying a Chevy Malibu in 2014 and that car has been nothing but a pain in the ass. We’ve had to take it to be worked on numerous times in the intervening years before getting rid of it…in my opinion, the Elite controller is the Malibu of controllers. Seems nice on the outside but the extra work that has to be constantly done to keep it running isn’t worth it in the long run. That’s my take.

@stephenprice9635 4 ай бұрын

The Malibu is a good car that can last a long time. Sounds like you have an issue taking care of things.

@KevinR1138 4 ай бұрын

@@stephenprice9635 I took care of the car just fine, but on the other hand, I’ve known three people that have also owned the 2014 edition of the Malibu and every one of them have complained about how often they had to take it in to be worked on same as me…anecdotal perhaps but it goes to show that not every Malibu is a “fine car“. I certainly haven’t found that to be the case just like with the elite controller.

@matt4198 Ай бұрын

I have also had the same issue I had the elite controller back in 2018 and it broke in less than a year. Then I got the series 2 in 2020 and it broke in less than a year. Controllers that expensive should last.

@StardustLegacyFighter 17 сағат бұрын

@@stephenprice9635Absolute plonker.

@SirBranDon24 6 ай бұрын

Ordered the red core and the complete component pack yesterday for $130 yesterday. Been watching elite controller unboxings all day.

@RendonTech 6 ай бұрын

I love mine , it's feels so much better than the classic controller! Enjoy yours bro!

@ChaoticMuchX 5 ай бұрын

How did ylu get them both for 130

@SirBranDon24 5 ай бұрын

@@ChaoticMuchX the red controller is always on sale for like $95 on Amazon and got the component pack on eBay for $30

@cosha1333 4 ай бұрын

I get the same way

@SirBranDon24 4 ай бұрын

@bltelysian I haven't had any issues so far. It's really comfortable and the weight is perfect imo.

@decsotto923 5 ай бұрын

You have never had stick drift on a controller? That is wild

@worldeater161 Ай бұрын

On a xbox controller in particular. I haven't since xbox 360.

@StardustLegacyFighter 16 сағат бұрын

@@worldeater161I think the 360 controllers had hall effect joysticks, or at least a much better version of the potentiometers that they currently use.

@BluePoo52 4 ай бұрын

Bought an elite core about a year ago. Exchanged it for two more controllers cuz the face buttons were not registering every press I had. I decided to suck it up cuz the controller has a lot of great features and I love using paddles (I had paddles from original elite controller). After a few months my RB was registering about 30-50% of the presses I would attempt. So that was the final straw. I was hoping to find that Microsoft improved some of the very basic features like the buttons working. But it seems folks are still complaining about the same problems as they have the last couple years. Such a shame cuz the controller has so many awesome features and a real “premium” feel to it. That all being said… I still might try getting another one cuz I can’t go back to standard.

@AcidicThought 6 ай бұрын

You also didn't mention that when you take the stick caps off, you can adjust the tension of the analog sticks.

@RendonTech 6 ай бұрын

I didn't know you could do that tbh!

@SuperUvix 6 ай бұрын

@@RendonTechso you just overlooked the little key i guess

@ChaoticMuchX 5 ай бұрын

@@RendonTechnoob

@schmutzli320 4 ай бұрын

You forgotten to mention taht the sticks tantion is adjustibal with the screw in the middel under the cap. (Sorry my english is not good)

@jonathanrussell1981 4 ай бұрын

You can also adjust the tension of the joysticks

@user-is1dw7ww6p 5 ай бұрын

I have to replace my controller every month or two because the right stick always looks down slowly

@Micmoves 5 ай бұрын

I've worn down 2 xbox factory controllers to stick drift. That's why I'm looking into these in the first place, haha

@DespondentMiscreant 5 ай бұрын

What do you typically play

@Micmoves 5 ай бұрын

@@DespondentMiscreant FPS. I've worn out Cyberpunk 2077, but mostly a lot of Halo multiplayer. I'm also here and there on Starfield, but it's a slow burn.

@tyicbranch2734 3 ай бұрын

How is that even possible I had the same 2 controllers for 2 years I'm a massive gamer I've Only ever had 2 controllers and never gotten stick drift I even had an Xbox one controller I gave away that I had for years before I got the series x

@Micmoves 3 ай бұрын

@@tyicbranch2734I'm surprised myself, but it's truth. One was the base black controller that came with the game, and I bought the white variant and it wore out within a year. I'm assuming the Halo Infinitely heavy play is what did it in, butt who knows. The stick drift is also always to the right. It may be my specific style of play as that's a pretty consistent result.

@tyicbranch2734 3 ай бұрын

@@Micmoves I don't know I've never gotten stick drift in 5 years and I'm a heavy gamer so I don't know there's a lot of people that dose take care of there controllers but maybe drop it one day and it lands on the thum sticks or another part and then it breaks or something

@johnno1728 Ай бұрын

Top tip: if you want elite pad to have that stock pad feeling keep it in default which is the 3 lights

@vitaminbp1 19 күн бұрын

Thank you for this video. I'm not seeing that shade of green, the closest is fairly dark. I don't see a way to adjust the colors other than the 16 standard colors there. By Standard, I hoped there were other color options. Are there?

@mohnishism 10 күн бұрын

Is the feedback better than the regular controller?

@dylanrubio6117 6 ай бұрын

That's fire 🔥🔥🔥

@RendonTech 6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@Nemix 5 ай бұрын

So i have returned 3 xbox elite 2 all with the same stick problem. When they are in the middle i can press them easy, but when i want to press them while moving up its so hard to press... Seems like a production bug

@ChaoticMuchX 5 ай бұрын

They aren't a issue, that's how it is because of the adjustable tension , so the way it's made the stick has a little bit of wiggle. Now I know your the reason why there are so many open box or used Xbox elite, because people keep buying them and returning it because of thibgs like that

@Nemix 5 ай бұрын

@@ChaoticMuchX this is shit for this price. It has nothing to do with a gaming pad, quality is bad as fuck, so microsoft is the problem of that huge amount of returns. Its a no go, when i cant press the stick down when im moving lol

@ChaoticMuchX 5 ай бұрын

@@Nemix yeah but gamers rarely change their equipments. We are so picky about our equipment. If it works for us, then it works and we don't wanna change ANYTHING. That's my relationship with my elite controller. I like how I play on it but I got to get best buy warranty on it in case it breaks

@jimmypickett2449 4 ай бұрын

Ya better be handy with tools and electronics cleaner for the bumpers L1 L2.

@tyicbranch2734 3 ай бұрын

This controller is pretty amazing my girlfriend actually bought me an elite controller 2 from the design labs it's a little more expensive but worth it Only one problem your paying a lot of money it could take up to 4 weeks to arrive that's a little bit of a problem especially paying that much money for a controller it didn't have opinions for faster shipping

@xiologyCNX89 5 ай бұрын

Still worth it for 118USD?

@knowledgegaming8437 5 күн бұрын

I give this controller a 8/10. Its the highest on controllers I have rated yet. Reason 8/10 is because of the 6-8 months of use before it messes up. Thats if you take care of your shit like I do. Also it doesn't have gyroscope, which no Xbox competitive controller I know of does I know if for Xbox. This is where xbox is lacking behind PS. Get your shit together Xbox. I love this controller. Its good for MMO FPS games. Its pricey but worth it. I just wish it would last longer. I love the back peddles. Remapping of (All) buttons. Thunbstick pressure adjustments. You can't beat this controller that I know of yet for Xbox series X/S for competitive MMO FPS games. I have owned about all controllers that isnt 300-400. This takes the cake.

@SwagSo7fly7 3 ай бұрын

The switch to adjust trigger broke I can still move it but the plastic piece broke off and the rubber is starting to peal back no drift yet I’ve had it about 2 yrs thinking about buying another I see the navy exchange has the white one for 125 for all those military with your star car probably will be about 112 and no tax

@AaydenSimms 5 ай бұрын

my dad has an elite 2 but his right motor is not connected.

@freedonx 10 күн бұрын

Can you Map the buttons to things that aren't 1 click? For example the Map on Witcher 3 (game I just started). I have to open the "start" and then select the Map option in the menu. With the new back buttons can you Map it to that particular thing?

@ripToShredz 10 күн бұрын

Ooo interesting question. I am curious about this as well...

@jessechappell2686 6 ай бұрын

I'm tired of getting stick drift on the original controllers my buddy said these are built way better and he doesn't get stick drift so I'm praying I don't have to worry anymore when I get this

@BLOODS13NAZI 4 ай бұрын

nah brah these controllers are the best for the practicality but they are built like trash. I've been through 2 in 2 years but i guess i game more than the average

@easymoney480 4 ай бұрын

stop eating cheetos while you game

@joewhitlow5799 5 ай бұрын

Had 2 break in 6 months time never again.. been using a Razer V2 Chroma for 3 years no problems.

@ShitMist 3 ай бұрын

You never mentioned anything mechanical with the controller, you just mentioned how good it looks and how it has a 40hr battery. None of that matters when this controller is notorious for getting stick drift and buttons that randomly stop working

@worldeater161 Ай бұрын

Where you getting these prices brother

@kepeter97 6 ай бұрын

removable batteries are good cuz the internal batttery will wear out sooner than anything else

@tyicbranch2734 3 ай бұрын

removable battery's are better in my opinion but I've never had a problem with my elite controller 2 battery ever it has 40 Hours battery life strangely iv had problems with my ps5 controller battery than less than a year

@FaelonZ Ай бұрын

even if that battery degrades overtime, it's gonna take over a decade to degrade enough to even be noticeable, 40 hours is insane, even 20 hours is really good.

@KazuyaYuza 6 ай бұрын

My R1 button died within a few months. Certainly not the best controller ever.

@IronDiamondMan 5 ай бұрын

Please.

@BuisTruis 5 ай бұрын

R L and number dumbest way to name buttons,just say RT and LT.Makes more sense,also my controller has been dropped many times.Whole left side of the controller is falling off and still no drift,button jams,or unresponsive buttons.

@EminBabovic 5 ай бұрын

My r1 also died on two controlers

@Legacy2.00 5 ай бұрын

Got mine in late 2021, playing cod constantly, no unresponsive buttons and I’ve been on 2 2 deadzone since last year, I guess it varies depending on the quality control

@2chromosomen 5 ай бұрын

My lt and rt keep sticking after a year of use

@KayoMonei 14 күн бұрын

I think I can save mine I think I just need a new shell replacement to many games raging on madden

@sarahpena6765 6 ай бұрын

🔥🔥🔥

@RendonTech 6 ай бұрын

🔥🔥😎🔥🔥

@user-cm2xq1wp5l 3 ай бұрын

I have had 2. Both developed stick drift about a year out. I watch videos to try and fix it and the drift returned. To have it professionally fix it’s $100 per stick. It’s a very nice controller but not worth the money for its longevity.

@eurokid83 3 ай бұрын

Just picked up a elite 2 controller. Money saved from buying double A batteries is worth it on its own. I feel like people abuse their controllers which is why they have problems. Guess I’ll find out. I get quite a bit of use out of the standard one so I expect to get the same useable life out of the elite minus buying batteries.

@epicwaffle0151 3 ай бұрын

is this the controller made of steel? if not could someone put me in the right direction

@StardustLegacyFighter 16 сағат бұрын

Of course not lol, it'd weigh well over 1kg if that were the case.

@timothytaylor2074 3 ай бұрын

Dang I was thinking about buying one these comments have changed my mind thank you all lol

@JacksonDepler 3 күн бұрын

Trust me I’ve had it for 3 years and I’ve had 0 problems I’m able to play fortnite and cod for about 4 hours a day and no issue the people in the comments probly just don’t treat it good they probly throw they controllers because they rage a lot trust me it is the best controller

@StardustLegacyFighter 16 сағат бұрын

@JacksonDepler Just because you've not experienced an issue yet, doesn't mean those other ppl are lying and are unnecessarily reckless with their controllers. Also, this isn't the best controller, as there are far better options from Flydigi.

@JacksonDepler 49 минут бұрын

@@StardustLegacyFighter maybe people should stop mistreating there controllers unless there’s issues out the box which is why u get warranty

@NaviGatorZLD 5 ай бұрын

They need to add gyro support to xbox controllers

@Pfunkybear 2 ай бұрын

This battery lasts 40 hours, granted I only play 2 hours a day and honestly once charged I can play for like two days......... That's 4 hours!! So is it 4 or 40 hours?!

@SixGamerHeads 4 ай бұрын

can I use this controller on PC?

@RendonTech 4 ай бұрын

Definitely!

@Jayden_8452 15 күн бұрын

So I just got my controller from Best Buy and it’s coming today at 8 pm something so I hope I like it I might edit this comment to share my thoughts😁

@RendonTech 15 күн бұрын

Yes, please do!

@Jayden_8452 15 күн бұрын

@@RendonTech well it came and me personally I LOVE IT!!! it’s my new favorite controller and it came with no stick drift

@StardustLegacyFighter 16 сағат бұрын

@Jayden_8452 No controllers come with stick drift, as they end up developing it over time. Depending on how often you play, you'll encounter issues inevitably.

@Jayden_8452 4 сағат бұрын

@@StardustLegacyFighter yeah I know it’s because people in the comments said it came with stick drift

@Crussman499 5 ай бұрын

Still love the replaceable batteries.

@JaggyGAirsoft 3 ай бұрын

Honestly I see all these comments ppl just need to be more careful with there controller how do you manage to break the entire trigger after 2 months and experience stick drift with something that’s designed to combat stick drift even being an issue found one of these for 50 bucks I’m gonna buy it

@belphegor_dev 3 ай бұрын

People get this with stick drift right out of the box, me included. QA issues with this controller are very well documented. Stop blaming end users and fellating huge companies.

@budbud1111 3 ай бұрын

It’s not people that are the problem it’s Microsoft’s quality control and poor materials they use

@jragland15 2 ай бұрын

@@belphegor_devmaybe you need to realize that everybody’s experience is different.. there are ppl like you who had problems but there’s also ppl who had the controller for years with no problems.. neither of you are lying.. it’s literal luck.. stop telling everybody with a different experience than you that they’re lying.. they were just lucky and you were not

@StardustLegacyFighter 16 сағат бұрын

@@jragland15You need to tell that to ppl on this comments section who are defending poor QC from Microsoft.

@JenniferPena-mj5ty 6 ай бұрын

❤❤❤

@RendonTech 6 ай бұрын

💕💕💕

@SwagSo7fly7 3 ай бұрын

Welp target has 20% off the red ($95) one came to 76$!! 100 with 2 yr extended warranty

@denzeldelagracia1706 Ай бұрын

Still doesn't have gyro. Which we need

@Anonymous25491 4 ай бұрын

L1 button died on regular controller after 5 months , wtf is Xbox doing to their controllers.

@Itpedie 6 ай бұрын

Wow

@RendonTech 6 ай бұрын

Thanks bro!

@INFIN1TY- 2 ай бұрын

Rather have 2500mah+ batteries instead of a pack..

@oldmanfunky4909 6 ай бұрын

No Sir! The Elite two has crap parts. The Elite one was much better but then Microsoft decided the cut back and use crap internal parts and still charge us the same for the controller. Which sucks because if your a hardcore gamer like I am, we need a controller that can take the abuse. Right now I'm using the corded Fusion by PowerA. I like it because the top comes off and so do the thumb sticks that allow be to get the internals to clean and eliminate any stick drift. Not that I've had any issues in my first year of owning this controller.

@iconikflows9445 4 ай бұрын

Why can't I change the lights color

@mikeygriffiths2868 5 ай бұрын

Had problems on everyone off them

@Talon97 Ай бұрын

IDK man, at that price point and prone to various issues from stick drift to rubber peeling to faulty button inputs to disconnection issues to non swappable battery. Overall I'd say this controller is definitely NOT the best Xbox controller in 2024 or even the best controller in general. Horrid build quality with a laughable price tag.

@carlvienkwok6484 20 күн бұрын

Then what is the best controller in 2024?

@StardustLegacyFighter 16 сағат бұрын

@@carlvienkwok6484Flydigi

@soldierofapathy1 6 ай бұрын

Works great. Until it has stick drift in 3 months

@Luca_P23 5 ай бұрын

U can fix it easy

@jamespeters8242 5 ай бұрын

@@Luca_P23how do you fix it?

@belphegor_dev 5 ай бұрын

@@Luca_P23lol you shouldn't have to for an expensive device.

@dakotahoffman2365 4 ай бұрын

How@@Luca_P23

@Spacecrust 6 ай бұрын

Madden, Fifa, NHL..etc...don't play sports games with this controller. Stick drift will happen!

@RendonTech 6 ай бұрын

I play madden all the time (Go Cowboys) but I haven't got stick drift yet, I guess we shall see what happens 😬

@Platypunk-uz6nk 5 ай бұрын

@@RendonTechsorry about your team bro. Go Mavericks!

@64iceman82 4 ай бұрын

What controller would you recommend for sport games

@RJpkFire 4 ай бұрын

3 elite controllers, 3 unresponsive b and y buttons

@SHAUN85615 4 ай бұрын

Its trash

@EllTorn 4 ай бұрын

yeah it's great unless you get stick drift or bumper failure or your paddles stop working. Microsoft need to up their fucking game, absolute dog shit build and QC with these.

@StardustLegacyFighter 16 сағат бұрын

Tell me you're an Xbox Elite shill without telling me. I can't believe that you genuinely think that this overpriced piece of crap is the best controller ever made. I only ever hear negative things about this controller, especially the commonality of stick drift issues, so I'm not sure I entirely believe when you say that you've never experienced that issue.

@craigtrish2011 Ай бұрын

How much did MS pay you to ignore the glaring, widespread problems with it?

@geenaxion Ай бұрын

Like what?

@StardustLegacyFighter 16 сағат бұрын

@@geenaxionSTICK DRIFT

@sylar5373 6 ай бұрын

100% JUNK is what they are, they last a few months at best before stick drift renders it useless, the bumper switches fail as well. Worst thing I have ever bought, could have bought almost 3 normal controllers for the price of this one piece of shit. Do any amount of research and these problems are super common on damn expensive accessory.