The Ultimate Controller: XBOX ELITE 2 Review
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- Опубліковано 28 чер 2024
- The Xbox Wireless Elite Series 2 gaming controller for Xbox and Windows PC is, even in 2022, the best among the competition. But with an MSRP of $180, is it worth buying? The answer might surprise you. Watch this review until the end for my thoughts and conclusion.
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0:00 Intro
0:38 What's Included?
2:42 Design
3:21 Comfort and Build Quality
4:00 Button Layout
5:45 Software
6:16 Battery Life
6:36 Connectivity and Performance
7:28 Should You Buy? - Наука та технологія
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i think the concave vs convex etc is so people coming from a 360 or one or ps4/5 controller to this can get it to what there used to then probably never use the others
How does that controller stack up next to other controllers in 2023?
The reason for a taller thumb stick is it improves aim, it gives you more control over smaller movements which allows more precise accuracy, I always use a taller thumb stick/control freak on the right thumb stick for aim and tend to leave the left standard, I’ve used a taller thumb stick forever and literally cannot aim without it now, I think the difference it makes is massive personally... great video!
Good to know - I'll try it out!
@@AlexRodzianko it’ll definitely feel weird at first and take some getting used to lol but definitely worth it 👍🏽
I am not having a problem with the controller drifting like a big brother of the Nintendo switch lite and console versions smh but it is a really good controller but contact the company and either they will refund you or switch you out with a new one but other than that I am not having any issues
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Especially when you crank up the sensitivity to 10 in most FPS’s.
Good video, the trigger travel adjustment makes a huge difference, especially for single shot weapons in cod or other shooters. Back in the 360 days I used to put screws in the triggers to restrict their movement just after triggering for comp play, this is awesome for those of us who value every millisecond.
Just picked one up with a huge discount at Target. Controller is a beast.
Loved the vid, jus purchased one and wanted to see all the features and wut came inside, ur vid was very informative thank you soo much💯
👍 Hope you’re enjoying the controller!
I'm about to buy this controller and I think that your recommendation on buy the adapter is so important, thank you for this review!!!
I just got one for Christmas and I love it!
Longer concave sticks are great for fine adjustments with aim great for COD or apex , thanks for the review ill be getting mine tomorrow 😀
I have this controller. It's pretty amazing honestly. I'm not a huge gamer but I got it in my series x bundle I bought. The customization is excellent and paddles are amazing. I use it in halo infinite and I couldn't imagine going back to a normal controller for a shooter. I can't even play shooters on my ps5 anymore because this controller is so great. I don't think it's worth full price tho you can find it on sale. Been a casual gamer for 30 years and the elite series 2 might be the best controller I have ever used. It feels premium I haven't had any issues with it and when it shits the bed ill be buying another one.
I find that in some games, like driving games, you may want to use the longer thumb sticks if pressing on the side more than the top.
The adjustable distance for the rear triggers is pretty darn awesome too. The swappable d-pad is likely the best thing for me as far as customisable items though. I do find myself swapping that a fair bit depending on the game.
I also love the fact it can be a wired controller if the battery does die and that the USB port on the controller will also charge the battery while using it as a wired controller.
Will try out some of those tips. Yep, the option to connect via a cable is super useful when the battery is dying… 👍
So playing wired is safe for the battery? Like the battery won’t get hot/burn up or anything when playing and charging at the same time?
@@DarkVWolf the battery, if you have the genuine Microsoft rechargeable, has good protection circuits. It won't damage the battery playing as a wired controller for longer periods of time and it doesn't get hot, even during normal charging
@@EsotericArctos Awesome! Thanks for the info.
Gives you better aim in fps with the taller sticks, look up kontrol freeks their basically the same thing for normal controllers
Thanks for the tip 👍
What do CNTR freeks even do
@@inlisted4045 Raise the sticks
@@inlisted4045 gives you a little more range of motion for control
I put taller kontrol freeks on the wired $30 PDP Rematch Xbox controller and it improved my game big time in COD
The trigger stops work very well for fighting games, such as Street Fighter 5. It is very useful for charcters with a parry mechanic.
nice tip, thanks goman000 👍
I just started using the trigger adjustments playing Deathloop today, it really works and gives you more of a hair trigger effect.
Wow! I'd nearly given up looking at UA-cam informational videos, because the vast majority of them are (for me) practically useless. They move too fast and are often unintelligible, so that I spend all of my time scrolling back. trying to catch things I should have understood the first time. This is undoubtedly due to my own limitations, but I'm stuck with them.
Alex is terrific. He speaks rapidly, but clearly. He's well organized, and his visual illustrations are quite helpful. He explained everything I needed to know about my XBox controller. In addition, I like his accent. Thanks, Alex. I'm now a subscriber.
Thanks Alvin, appreciate the kind words 🙏
I almost bought this controller last year in November 2021 before I had gotten my XSX, I was at GameStop looking to buy a good pro controller to play COD, Gears and Halo Infinite and I had saw the Elite Series 2 controller. I almost got it but then I remember watching reviews on UA-cam hearing about how a lot of people had problems like stick drift right out of the box, broken bumpers not too long after getting the controller and sticking face buttons, I really thought about it for a minute while I was standing there in the store trying to figure out if I wanted to get it or not but I ended up getting a Razer controller (Razer Wolverine V2) and it is pretty awesome. It’s not like the Elite 2 controller as far as what all you can do with it but man the trigger stops on the controller are freaking awesome and I know I have been playing a lot of COD Vanguard and Black Ops Cold War and I have been going off getting crazy kills like fury kills and double kills I’ve also gotten play of the game and MVP in Vanguard a bunch of times. So I would suggest for anyone who is having trouble getting a Elite controller and/or has gotten a bunch of bad batches numerous times and is fed up with Microsoft’s Elite controllers I’d say go for a Razer controller instead cause a lot of there controllers are close/almost on par with the Elite Series controllers and are very good and well built.
Good tip!
I bought this controller in December 2022.
I want to add that the controller out of the box did have connectivity issues with bluetooth. However, after some firmware updates to the controller through the Xbox Accessories App in the Microsoft Store, all of my bluetooth connectivity issues went away. It's been a great controller for me so far.
Does it still work well?
As a CoD fan for a while, started with a scuf back in 2012 and it broke, taught myself how to play claw and got into kontrol freeks for better right stick aim precision. The raised thumbstick essentially acts as a permanent kontrol freek and was one of the most valuable features for me. On top of this, the first thing I did was remove the paddles and keep them safe in case I want to try them out down the line.
This controller is also soooo much more comfortable to hold than the one that came with my series X. The extra weight works really well with the rubber sides so that it requires no effort to hold. This is easily the most ergonomic game pad I have ever experienced.
This controller is great! Always gives you second thought before throwing it across the room out the window 😬
😂
Hahaaahahahahahaha
I’m going to get this for my gaming laptop
I having a real issue in whether to buy or not, or buy the normal version. Many people say they haven't had issues with it, many others have. Not sure what to do!
1:54 taller thumb sticks allow you to use a higher sensitivity and still keep control of it because the greater range of motion needed eith the longer stick alows you to make fine movements still while also using the high sensitivity to turn around very fast. Basically in short, it makes a 7 sensitivty speed feel like a 5 but also having rhe benefit of turning very very fast when needed
I just got the controller in an Xbox bundle and it didn't come with any of those extras. Only the round key for adjusting. Thankfully it has the flat d-pad control instead of the cross, at least.
Do the newer controllers only come with the basics?
remember that BT has a lot more lag than the connection used by the dongle. considering the many different BT chips it is also no surprise to run into connectivity problems with it.
if you game wireless on PC get the dongle. :)
Yep, wish the controller came with the dongle for the price, though. Shame to have to spend even more to buy an extra accessory… 🤷♂️
I know I’m a bit late, but there is actually 4 layouts for the controller. I don’t own one, but you can press the button to get to the preset indicated by the light. There’s also one extra, where there is no lights enabled, which is just default.
edit: got an elite 2 controller and this does work ^^^
Thanks for pointing out!
how do you like the controller so far? have you experienced any problems?
@@kingvegeta4527 absolutely not. Zero problems, and I've never ran out of charge.
joystick-ish d pad is soooo good, it feels so good.
From what I can gather, the taller stick is for better aiming in fps games and the others are just for more confortability I guess. I just keep the textured ones on normally but I’ve tried the others out and they do feel nice, just not my style. One thing I would liked to have been done differently on the controller is having the Xbox button not be protruding from the controller, but flush with it instead. That was the way that Microsoft made the Xbox one controllers, if I’m not mistaken. I might be though, because I got mine second-hand with a controller that did not ship with the Xbox.
How does the joystick resistance compare to that of the series X/S controller?
Ive heard so many people complain about the durability and many of them returned it like 4-5 times within 2 years
Sadly it's true but maddeningly there is just nothing anywhere near as good as them so i keep buying another one lol. I got the ltd Master Chief one this time around.
Thankfully I haven’t had issues with mine!
@@DEVILTAZ35 How's the controller after one month of usage?
One thing I’ve noticed is the controller is pretty durable if you’re just playing with it until you drop it. Even the slightest drops will break these things. If you get one make sure you never drop it.
I bought one a few days ago, opened the box, and the right analog stick was stuck several degrees to the right. Gamestop swapped it out np but it then happened again on the 2nd unit I received. Finally on the 3rd time it came out fine and as Devil said above it really is the best controller out there so to me it was worth the hassle and will be going forward. If you're thinking of getting one get a protection plan it'll pay itself off
Got an Elite 2 about a month ago and I must have gotten a good one because I haven't had one issue so far. I know issues may arise but hopefully not for awhile.
Yep, my experience, too. Personally haven't had any issues except Bluetooth lagging and being inconsistent (but that's not too surprising).
It will probably start giving you issues at around 3 months, I've had 4, 2 lasted around 6 months, all had drift issues but only one had a button issue. FIngers crosed you got a good one, if you did it's the best controller out there for xbox, nothing comes close, not Scuf, not Razer, nor the customs when it works it's the best, no contest.
I'll get this controller in the near future 😌
Hope you enjoy it when you do 👍
Got mine for 137$ can’t wait
The trigger stops are for faster shooting in FPS games, like COD and Battlefield. The trigger doesnt have to travel all the way to the bottom of the switch to fire.
Good tip!
yeah i use it for games like halo infinite multiplayer and COD
Yeah its a no brainer idea because there is no reason for analog trigger controls to even exist in an FPS game. If it were me, i would design it so it could act like a button for an even shorter throw.
Got mine today since they are on sale for $130
I have the series 1 elite, i use the tall right stick to have a better aiming game, more control which is really nice
Which tension you use
I've looked at 20 plus videos on this controller and you are the only one to tell me what the 2 ports between the paddles actually are. Even the xbox videos don't tell me - nor does the very poor manual in the box, a very sloppy oversight, and very unprofessional - there must be thousands like me who have never used a controller, and would like to know how they work. It seems to me that every video on this controller just assumes that everybody knows how to use them and has a comprehensive knowledge of all controllers - wrong. It would be nice if someone would make a video on this controller, or any controller, and assume they are talking to five year olds and start at A and finish at Z. Sorry for the rant, enjoyed the video. Cheers, Harry.
Great comments - and a very good point that there could be a lot more videos on this sort of tech at a more basic/intro level. I'll plan on uploading more of that sort of content 👍🏻
I change my joysticks when I am playing shooter and racing games. You change them for better grip 😊
I honestly don’t think sub-$200 isn’t terrible considering the controller isn’t just YOUR MOST UTILIZED XBOX ACCESSORY, but also one you’re going to spend literally countless hours on year after year (I typically make my consoles last a good 7-8 years each generation). Plus all that software customization with the fantastic ergonomics are lit 🔥
The elite 2s build quality is so bad, it'll last 2 years max.
My only complaint is that there is no share button
You've always needed the wireless adapter for all xbox wireless controller I've just ordered one of these cause they last longer then regular xbox one and series controller's.
The controller is great and everything but there is no charge indicator in any software like in xbox gamehub for PC it always says critical even though the controller is fully charged. Like is there any other ways to check the battery percentage or status. Microsoft has to fix this
They should've include the doungle because the problems over bt is because of the limitations of bt.
i was about to buy the dualsense edge but since it requires a non official third party program for setting up , i think i will buy the xbox elite 2 .
Got this on Christmas and it has terrible stick drift. I tried everything to fix it and it’s just not budging
😢 that sucks… hope you managed to get a replacement (or will). Luckily I haven't experienced stick drift in mine.
Does the rare triggers offer that kind of resistance as the ps5 pad's rare trigger?
There’s a little less resistance to the triggers on the Elite 2 than on the PS5 controllers, but there’s also not a huge difference!
My number one worry about this controller is reliability. When it was released it was inexcusable how bad it was, why I haven’t bought it yet. Do you know if they’ve worked out such issues like stick drift and buttons not working out of the box?
Personally, I haven't noticed stick drift or face button malfunctioning problems at all, and I've owned the controller for just under 2 years. But judging by a lot of other peoples' experience, I might have been pretty lucky. So can't say for sure that any durability problems have been fixed across the board...
they released another version of the controller last year or a couple months ago addressing the stick drift. however i dont know if its fixed but i just ot my controller a couple months ago in december and havent experienced any issues yet so maybe its fixed?
I might buy one soon, alternative would be the Razer Wolverine V2 but it's only wired and it costs about the same. But reviews seem good on it. I did love the Razer Raiju and its build quality so i might pick the Razer Wolverine.
I have over 500 hours on mine. No issues. Microsoft has sold alot of these controllers some of them are bound to have issues just like anything else. Get a protection plan if you are worried about it. I heard gamestop will replace it no questions asked and they are on sale right now.
I got stick drift on the right stick after a few days and I am a casual gamer. Swapped it because of warranty and same thing happened, swapped again. It lasted about a year then drift happened again but its minimal. I like the trigger locks, and the weight of the controller. I mainly use it for FPS games online.
I like the elite controller, works great for FPS games like COD, because of the trigger locks and taller sticks for better aim. I am minor stick drift on the right stick but it doesn't mess me up. Just disappointed for a premium priced controller drift issues are a problem. If you buy one get the extended warranty.
Is it worth buying or does it just brakes?
It's very hard to find the last manufacture version ( FST-00008) which fixes many hardware issues...
how to check it please?
@@maoTheZ
It's written on the side of the box.
@@cod4787 thank you. so problem is when buying from second hand without box. is there way to see it?
@@maoTheZ
As far as I know there is no way to see it other than on the box and even worse, some shops declare on this version but sending other versions. The best thing is to go physically to a gaming store and hope for luck to find this controller..
@oren flotech hadn’t even thought about that - which hardware issues have you noticed have been fixed in the latest version?
Does it get stick drift like other controllers
i’ll be honest, not knowing what the taller thumb sticks are for had me lose faith in the rest of the review. now you know what they are for.
Can I use aa battery with Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller
The longer one is for aiming in gun games
I use the long one for the right stick. I play shooters
Yep, makes sense - a lot of people seem to be saying the same.
Well im glad i found someone selling these for 70$😅
I have no blue tooth connection problem at all on my pc
got mine yesterday i will use it on pc and man its hard setting it up after i downloaded the xbox accessories when i updated the app its always stuck at 0% i had to use my sister's laptop to update the firmware and luckily it did and then after i pair it on my pc windows 10 it keeps on flashing and turning off even though i have charged it for more than 4 hours and also when i open apex legends the controller is not working even though its paired on my pc, it will only work when i plugged it in the usb wire thats when its recognized in the game but the paddles are grounded wtf is this shit, is my controller garbage or what pls help man i really want to use this controller though (sigh)
Hey @SaltedBanana, that sucks. If you still can, I'd recommend getting a replacement from the retailer that sold it to you because it sounds like the controller might be faulty... Best of luck with it!
There are so many reviews bashing this controller that I almost didn't buy it, but after much research I decided to give it a shot. Microsoft has it on sale right now for $40 off and it's only $20 for a 3-year extended warranty, so why not? I'm glad I did. Many people talk about how they have stick drift out of the box, and at first I did notice a little bit of drift, BUT this controller is so much more sensitive than the standard Xbox One controller that I could set my deadzone little higher and it still performed like there was less of a deadzone than my One. I noticed an immediate improvement is the smoothness of my movements in Assetto Corsa (racing) and Hunter - Call of the Wild. I have to think that most people complaining about stick drift don't know how to configure their controllers, or they just don't know that some stick drift is inevitable in every controller. What Microsoft achieved with this controller is pretty commendable IMO. Somehow they programmed the controller to essentially bypass a large portion of the deadzone with the sensitivity, and in a way that maintains smoothness. Also, I find the buttons, bumpers and triggers a real pleasure to use. Many people complain about button failure, and although I've only had this controller a day, I do wonder if many of these people are button-mashers. I think just about any controller would have a hard time with an aggressive playstyle. Less is often times more. So far, I think this controller is a great design and I hope it stands the test of time.
If you're lucky and get a good one, it is without doubt the single best controller for Xbox, but it's a lottery, if you luck out it's a lot of money for a flawed product, not only that but the drift issue seems to be unresolved, Microsoft were desperate to get the drift issue taken out of the class action lawsuit which on the face of it means they don't know how to resolve the issue or knew it would be an issue but went ahead with the lauch anyway and hoped they could ride the storm, either way it's a bad look.
I've had 4, 2 were warranty replacements, and all had issues. the best lasted 6 months before I started to get drift, 4 controllers and 4 failures tells you everything you need to know, as good as they were when they worked I just cant justify the purchase anymore, £130 is about the cheapest you can get them in the UK but if you get a bad one then it's money pissed away. FWIW I'm not a heavy user, I own a Playstation, Switch, and a gaming PC and bounce around them so I'm never going to do more than 10-15 hours a week on a single system unless I'm taking my time on a new release, even at my heaviest use I might top 20 hours but not consistently.
It's a fucking ball ache tbh, when it works it's a amazing controller, but 4 out of 4 failures is just not acceptable for a premium product not even close. If you can afford to take the chance go for it, but if it's a big purchase it's not worth the risk.
You didn't have to buy the USB you could've plugged in the charger and it would connect
As of today in the Microsoft store for $139.99 usd
I have owned four elite 2 controller and every single one have had problem with A,B,X or Y button. Those do not register button presses if gentle pressed. One also had problem with trigger lock and that part behind controller falled out but i managed to use it with my nails. If you use paddles and dont care bad face buttons this controller is good.
That's good to know. I feel so lucky not have experienced these sorts of problems (though I do usually press the face buttons pretty firmly, so that might be part of it...)
I got one the other day and thought I was losing it, half the time I have to basically mash the button to get it to react
After playing on my series 2 for almost a week now, just picking up the controller that came with my series x (msrp 65 USD) feels like cheap plastic, it doesn't even compare to the quality difference of the elite series 2 and thats before you get into the accessories on the ES2.
The only thing they need is to add the new capture button!
true it is painfully missing...
Was looking for information about this controller and you had the shortest video, thanks for that, i could afford it, but definitely won't, seems to me like waste of money
I have used the controller but it has so many issues on pc like once you connect it via Bluetooth it would again not reconnect automatically and games like Fortnite on pc wouldn’t even recognise the input so I returned
Yeah Bluetooth connectivity isn’t great… I haven’t found any problems connecting to the USB wireless adapter, though!
PC is great with the wireless adapter and Steam lets you change the colour of the Xbox button unlike Series X which is just so frustrating. I asked Xbox why we can't do this on Series X as well but they won't answer anyone even in the preview program. Very odd.
Bluetooth he says. LOL what a noob. On PC you use the Dongle. It's like buying a Ferrari but then cheapskating on gas money. Also fortnite is for f.....
Here in South Africa it’s $230😢
How is the controller now after 3 month of use ?
Still works perfectly fine for me! I’ve had mine for well over 2 years, and after a few months after buying it I didn’t have any problems.
I am considering purchasing one of these controllers but I am unsure as I have seen videos about its durability issues. Though, these were over 1 year ago. Does anyone know if these have been resolved as I have heard they have but don't want to use the money on something that won't last me very long? Can someone help?
Got mine yesterday feels great improves my game, also got a year warranty on it just incase plus theres a 30 day free warranty depending on your retailer
After having one for 2 years the biggest problem is the bumpers they wear out extremely fast or you have to press really hard for it to register
@Bodhi Matthew, haven't noticed any durability issues with mine at all and love it for playing a bunch of different games casually. If you can get a decent warranty on it I'd say it's worth it!
I haven't had any issues after 500 hours. It's a great controller. There is another guy on UA-cam that is a controller freak. He probably has dozens and he says it's the best controller made. He has them all and he customizes controllers. I will be buying another one when mine breaks. Hopefully find it on sale tho because the price is a little crazy.
It's a great controller but one that unfortunately is a gamble. It has too many potential issues like sticky buttons, stick drift, and buttons that do not register. The features on this controller is worth the price imo but you better hope you get one from the good batch. I've gone through 4 of these so far in the span of a year. Nonetheless, amazing controller when it works.
Heard a lot of similar comments so far. I might be pretty lucky to have ended up with a decent model - haven’t had any issues after owning it for 2+ years.
Yeah I'm still not sure if I want to get a regular controller like the one I got from the series x box or get the elite. Since it's only been around 4 months and the one I got from the box is already starting to have problems. So I'm not sure if it's worth the price only for it to start breaking in only a couple months of play.
In the last 3yrs I've gone though 4 of them. Each time it's been either the left or right bumper not registering when pressed. You can hear it click, but they just don't work. To double check the buttons themselves I used gampad tester on the net and it just doesn't work anymore. Which really sucks I love the controller. I enjoy the fact of the four buttons on the bottom when king games. Makes it easy to games and not have to move mybright thumb a lot.
I think the biggest difference between this and the standard Microsoft xbox controller is what you don't see, by that I mean all the components that make up the inside are higher quality, some of them are a lot higher quality. Similar to each generations arcade style fighting sticks there's always one that $90 and one that's $300 even though they have the same amount of buttons, & features. You pay $210 more because they use titanium for something instead of polymer etc... I game a lot probably too much and I'll nod off for a second at 4:20 am and drop my controller, because of that I have 4 Microsoft brand series x controllers that I don't use because they all have control issues now, my elite series 2 I've done the nod off drop more times than I can begin to remember and it still works flawlessly. Sorry this way to long of a message to say it's made with pro grade superior components. Alright my fellow gamers "game on"
Let's not forget the durability issues. Mine left stick has stock drift after 3 months and I only use it for halo smh. I love the thing but it not made to last long. I'm a creator which is why I justify it but as a regular consumer I would probably pass.
Those issues are a pain for sure… glad I haven’t had any issues with mine (thought I’m not sure if I got lucky there).
Ultimate for about 6 months. Then the grip falls off. And the A button sticks. And the joystick drift. And the bumpers break. Etc etc
I’ve never had the bluetooth problem but I guess everyone had different problems
Good to know - could be a problem with my controller specifically
@@AlexRodzianko I was having the similar issue with Bluetooth. I use direct internet connection with my desktop and never plugged in the wifi adapter and it turned out once I plugged that in boom no more Bluetooth issue with the controller!
@@_thisguynico_ nice, glad it worked!
Lol
I use the sticks to have better aim in fps games
love it but wear and tear is real the triggers got stuck the b button is stuck the rubber fell off the trigger stops piece of plastic rattling inside other then that great controller i had to take it apart and fix everything my self
Seen a lot of people comment on durability issues, and I'm definitely feeling lucky not to have had any... It's a great controller, too, in my view, and looks like the best way to go is with extended warranty, so you're covered if things start breaking down.
Great controller but not worth the price as they are not very robust for the money. I've gone through 3 in 3 years. Series 2 is better than series 1 in that the grips on series 1 fell off after extended use however on series 2 the actual stick rubbers wear out at an alarming rate.
wow... 3 in 3 years is a lot... luckily I haven't had as many wear problems
The controller is fantastic while it works but out of 4 controllers I haven't had one go a year without an issue. Usually one of the bumper buttons gradually stops working.
If you buy one I strongly recommend getting an extended warranty of some kind. For the price the long term durability is embarrassing.
I call bs
Costco has this product and all their products are guaranteed by Costco up to "customer satisfaction". So, even if it wears out, you always have a return/exchange policy available. Costco is the GOAT.
👍 more power to them
I think the biggest difference between this and the standard Microsoft xbox controller is what you don't see, by that I mean all the components that make up the inside are higher quality, some of them are a lot higher quality. Similar to each generations arcade style fighting sticks there's always one that $90 and one that's $300 even though they have the same amount of buttons, & features. You pay $210 more because they use titanium for something instead of polymer etc... I game a lot probably too much and I'll nod off for a second at 4:20 am and drop my controller, because of that I have 4 Microsoft brand series x controllers that I don't use because they all have control issues now, my elite series 2 I've done the nod off drop more times than I can begin to remember and it still works flawlessly. Sorry this way to long of a message to say it's made with pro grade superior components. Alright my fellow gamers "game on"
Do trigger locks really do much
Yes actually with the right type of weapons
Stops them so you don’t have to press all the way. Works well games that have multiple trigger dead zone modes, like none and the trigger actives with the smallest pull when it detects the input.
@Ix Satan 666 good to know! Which games in particular do you think the trigger locks work especially well with?
@@AlexRodzianko Apex would work well, it has the option of no trigger dead zones, and the slightest pull of the trigger will activate them when the game detects the input. I use a default controller, and the no dead zone option works really well, helps with aiming and firing on LT/RT being slightly quicker than the default trigger dead zone option.
@@DatboiDemonX Thanks for the tip!
The controller is almost perfect. The Bluetooth sucks though, it literally disconnects while playing or doesn't connect at all (on Windows 11) it says most of the times drivers error. I fixed it by using the wireless USB that I had on Elite 1. No other problems just the Bluetooth is very unreliable.
Yeah, Bluetooth is such a headache with this controller... (Glad I solved the problem with the wireless adapter, but not great to have had to spend even more to do so than what the controller costs in the first place...)
I've never had one issue with that, weird...
@@FaderFlosser Might depend on the bluetooth adapter used. I have a 35 bucks one from amazon with Bluetooth 5.1 and Intel WiFi 6 AX200 expansion card. I dont have any bluetooth issues with it on my Xbox One X controller.
How long have you had it are all the buttons still working on an elite level
@@cherokeet2001 I got it since early 2020. It is working fine, all the buttons are fine. Battery is fine. It was worth buying it since I use every single function on the controller even the extra buttons on the back. Always charged it on PC since Microsoft recommends doing so. And tbh any controller buttons would feel slightly different after alot of use but not game changing. I probably have more than 20000 hours use on the elite controller and playing mostly games which use Right Trigger button to attack so just that button might be feeling a bit different but not much different from the left trigger which is barely used. And to me the rechargable battery player big role before purchasing. I'd say I will buy it again unless Elite 3 will be much better. Keep in mind you need wireless adapter for smooth never disconnecting experience (which is not included in the box, I got it for 30€ separately) cause the Bluetooth sucks, unless you want to play with cord on always.
This controller suddenly decided to stop working on my PC and now not even the Xbox Accessories app will detect it.
I doubt of buying this one. Now in Holland on discount for 127,00
Do control freaks fit ?
Haven't tried them on, so can't say. Might get hold of some to test though!
Yes but you need the Xbox version of the control freaks.
I can’t believe the Xbox controller doesn’t connect to the pc without a pc adapter!!
Does the controller use the same battery as the controller for the Xbox Series X?
This is the battery link
ua-cam.com/video/8Ebkgjfy8tI/v-deo.html
It uses an internal, rechargeable battery pack (which can't be removed), rather than a set of AA batteries like the Xbox Series S/X controllers.
NO BLUETOOTH ISSUES HERE BUD
Wish it were the same for me 😢
Hi, i do not have a elite series 2 controller (yet), but i do have a xbox series and a one s controller, and i use them on my gaming laptop via bluetooth, which i experienced also a inconsistent, unreliable connection for a while. What did solved the issue for me permanently was updating the controller's firmware using the xbox accessories app and also following all the steps from the video that i'll provide the link to disable bluetooth power saving mode: ua-cam.com/video/GXlx06GHH88/v-deo.html
Hope this solves the issue for you, thanks for the video!
Thanks for the tip - appreciated!
I got Xbox One X controller, and bluetooth has not been an issue for me on PC with a bluetooth + wifi expansion card.
@@s1gnex Maybe this issue is a thing for laptop users i guess? That was my case. Anyway, it's great you didn't had to deal with tihs annoying issue haha.
i bought one today ,with discount ,at 134€ . Let’s see if it worth’s…
How is it
The ansawer might surprise you. WTF :-D. Just say that we will find out at the end. I dont think the answer was surprising
My friend has this
nice!
Hang on - they're selling a $180 controller without a wireless adaptor? That takes some cojones. Greedy, greedy cojones.
Lol true
@@AlexRodzianko Lol is on me cuz I bought it anyway. Can't play Elden Ring using mouse and keyboard.
Sorry to say but it's hard to take this review seriously if you didn't know what the different thumb sticks were for.. That's a big feature and I'm surprised you couldn't find the answer to this when researching before your review. Also the main issue with this controller has been the reliability yet you didn't mention that. That's a bit concerning. Did you use this controller for an extended period of time, if yes did you come up with any issues such as stick drift or buttons not registering?
I've had the controller for just under 2 years and thankfully haven't noticed any durability problems. (Might have got an unusually good unit, but everything looks good so far.) I've been using and reviewing the controller from the perspective of a casual gamer who likes all the cool customization options but doesn't really need them, so wanted to outsource the question of what to use the thumbsticks for in the comments. But anyway: you make a fair point. I'll think about making another video on durability/customization in more depth (though not from a competitive gamer's view). 👍
The controller is built for Xbox tho not pc so they not gonna make it more expensive to be able to connect to pc when Xbox uses don’t need it
Every feature that it's aimed at pro gamers your like 'why is this ike this' bro stick to a standard controller this aint for you
i think pc users wouldn't play wirelessly, 9/10 are going to play wired, or maybe that's just me
I personally wouldn’t give up playing wirelessly on PC to keep cables out of the way, but yeah, not sure what the typical choice is there
@@AlexRodzianko maybe it's because, as you said, you don't play competitively, you seem more of a laid back gamer, which is nice
@@ekkodon7688 very true!
The wireless version has virtually no latency
I can't stress this enough, do NOT buy this controller! The series 2 is a fantastic controller when it works. The problem is, it's almost guaranteed you will have one of 2 issues within a year, stick drift on the thumb stick, or the bumpers will stop working. If you make it a year without issues you are the exception not the rule. Do not buy this controller!
Couldn't agree more, when it works it is the single best choice for xbox bar none, but it's a lottery, I've had 4, 2 being warranty replacements, all had drift but only one had button issues.
I'd even pay more for reliability if there was a better option avaiable, it really is such a good controller when it works.
It comes with 2 year warranty and I’ve had it since it came out, best controller with no problems. You probably took horrible care of your controller
@@glokkjhit4749 except I've literally never had any reliability problems with any controller except this one. Do your own research, guaranteed you will find the same info I just stated. The Elite series 2 is widely regarded as the most unreliable pro controller followed closely by the Scuf. Go buy some lottery tickets because you are clearly more lucky than most
@@jbheath6678 I also have a scuf impact. NO issues with it aswell. Also you forgot to account for the fact that most people don’t even clean their controller which causes stick drift about a week in. Also lots of people throw their controllers and treat it like they’ve had it for years. I have owned both versions. V1 and v2. V1 had mild stick drift and v2 and scuf had no issues at all.
@@jbheath6678 like I said. You probably don’t treat your controller as it needs to en treated. Also you might have gotten one of the bad batches Microsoft was talking about which had all the issues people had
Stick drift in both joy sticks. Bottom left two paddles no longer work. Only had it for 8 months and it's basically falling apart. Complete rip off for the price you pay. I don't recommend it at all. But if you like wasting money, go right ahead
That sucks - glad I haven't had the same issues
i had the same issues as many many others have...complete garbage controller...can't recommend it
The answer might surprise you. Literally one of my least favorite gotcha lines any content creator uses. I literally forgot why I was here in the first place. -.-
The moment he said he doesn't know why you need different thumbsticks and the taller one is fir pushing from the side i immediately knew i need to watch some other video rather than this noob 😂
Jesus, this dude is clueless