The Xbox Elite Series 2 Actually Made Me Less Bad - 2022 Review

$180 is a lot for a controller, and while I was totally skeptical at first, I've realized there's a LOT of value to be had with the Elite Series 2 Xbox Controller,
I thought it was going to be a gimmick, but turns out I was wrong. Here's my review!
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[@MinimalisTech]

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[@juanrobles1766]

Because of an accident a few years ago, I don't have much mobility on my index fingers, so having the short travel option on the triggers has been amazing, because of the limited use of my index fingers, it was kind of hard to use the bumpers, or swap between trigger and bumper mid game (was never able to get used to using my index on the bumpers and middle finger on triggers, rooted to the limited mobility too) so I mapped the top, shorter paddles to the bumpers, allowing me to use my middle fingers on those, and the bottom, longer paddles are my A and B buttons, that was I don't have to lift my finger of the stick to jump or melee. The controller was a present, but it was my next purchase. It has made such a big difference in my gaming, definitely took some getting used to, but I love everything about my controller, the customization is endless.

[@InuyashaDogDemon]

DUDE THATS EXACTLY WHAT I WAS THINKING OF PUTTING THE PADDLE BUTTONS AS!! IT JUST MAKES THE MOST SENSE. to me atleast

[@iikgbeastii6150]

D-pad mapped to top back paddles op af. Especially if the game allows for further custom mapping. Can free up a lot of important buttons for key tasks.

[@Chrls24.2]

Man your delivery and explanation of the controller is awesome 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 just subbed to the channel. You are straight to the point and hilarious which is exactly what I was looking for. Keep up the great work

[@Vinseenit]

For the paddles, I only use the top 2 since I find it awkward to press buttons with my ring fingers. I also use A button for left paddle and B button for right paddle. I play cod and it helps to jump and slide better.

[@stevenrodriguez9655]

Nice, that way you never have to leave the sticks to jump crouch or slide

[@adriancravens4527]

Great video man! Super slick transitions, good info and honest review. Keep up the good work man.

[@Insight_XCI]

I just got the Core version because I didn't think I'd ever use the paddles, and didn't want to have to get used to all that🤣 Mainly wanted it just for the trigger stops, but my favorite feature right now is the thumbstick tension. Have my left stick loose, and the right stick tightened all the way. My accuracy is waayyyy better since tightening that right stick, less "spray and pray" 🤣 Plus being able to change the color of that button, dope affff. Trying to get a buddy to buy one now so he can see what a game changer it really is

[@21preend42]

I have the worst experience with it. But can you do me a favour, try to press Button Y or A for example, hold it down while gaming and move it around while still holding it down ( or you can try this in Xbox Accessories). The button will trigger on and off, and if you press the button on that spot where there is a problem, it won't actually trigger the button at all despite the click sound. After 6 controllers, I am sure all controllers have this.

[@voorheesblade303]

@@21preend42 I have elite 2 core and have not experienced that, at least not yet. Hope it stays that way. 🤞

[@KP0719x]

@@21preend42 my Y button started sticking after 2 weeks of buying it. Xbox customer service is bs, hard to try to get someone and you have to go through loops just to get them to call you because they don’t do online chat for it. They sent me a new one but I had to pay for it first and will have to send the other one back if I want a refund. It’s such a hassle. I bought some contact cleaner sprayed it in the Y button slot and it has been working a bit better. Not going to send the controller back, going to use it until it doesn’t work anymore and than use the new controller.

[@21preend42]

@@KP0719x well check the warranty on the back of the controller, they can't do anything but accept it. I had a brand new controller go bust on me on the 2nd DAY !!. This controller should be avoided at all costs lol. Also i am not too sure but i think within 30days they have to accept it and send you a brand new one instead of a refurb, if you bought it from Microsoft store, you will find that somewhere under order history to return it back and get a refund, then you can buy a new one.

[@KP0719x]

@@21preend42 yeah I can get the refund but it’s such a hassle just to send it back. I have to drive across town to a ups with really bad traffic. I just don’t want to deal with it. I’m just going to keep it bc after spraying the contact cleaner on it several times it’s working a lot better now and I have the new one to fall back on if there’s an issue.

[@rennohara376]

Keep it up love the energy in these videos

[@Love_N_Let_Live]

Danng, I might buy it or wait til 3. That's a high price, but it looks like a necessity now. Also, love chivalry 2. Glad they added it on game pass and hope people flood the game with money to keep the developers releasing updates for a long time.

[@xplics]

I have 5 elite controllers, one which is around since release. Thank goodness 🙏 no issues yet!

[@Thebirdemoji]

The only thing I hate about it is that the thumbsticke turn when your playing and it's so annoying. But I adopted a new style of playing now

[@casanova1838]

Great video!

[@MalleaCL]

How many versions of this controller are there? The elite series 2 with the green bar is the last one?

[@Fly16]

I use the paddles to sprint so my left thumb won’t be sore, crouch so I can sprint & slide, and the two depends on the game but on shooter I always bind them to jump & melee L4 : Jump L5 : Sprint R4 : Melee R5 : Crouch

[@adnmultimedia]

Straight out of the box my Halo Infinite Elite series 2 Version controller, a $200 controller that's on its "SECOND" iteration was faulty, with Buttons not registering.

[@jeremyowens81]

did you not get the felt that goes over the docking station? got mine a month ago and there felt that cant be removed on the dock. so i guess it can sit in the case without connecting to dock.

[@StoanElliott]

Awesome video man. I have had my elite for a little over a week, and I don't think I could go back to my design lab controller. It has improved my gameplay in Destiny 2. The short hairline triggers, paddles on the back, and the tensioned thumbsticks are big sellers for me.

[@ryanstranacher8708]

First off this is the most informative video I have seen about the Elite control, great job and thank you. Having said that, I seem to be really hard on controllers and since getting my series X I have worn out 3 of them already. Do you think this controller will last longer than the standard series X controllers?

[@MinimalisTech]

Thanks for watching! Kind words! In pure honesty…no. The more parts and bells and whistles I feel like has a higher chance where something can go wrong with any one of the instruments. That being said I think it’s still worth a try. Most retailers like Best Buy have a 30 day return window so you can try it and return it if it doesn’t work out for you.

[@olivername]

Do you keep it on charge after each play all the time or just after you play

[@buschg7106]

I've got a controller collection for limited edition series but only bought an elite as a gift. I might buy an Elite Series 3 when it drops

[@lx1g86]

I have had 2 elite 2 controllers, both of them have had the same issue, bumpers faulty after a few months, ie they stopped working entirely

[@disco4178]

I can't believe they put the netting on the wrong side of the case. I can't close it when I put the USB cable in it.

[@c4llmeX]

What kind of monitor do you use?

[@zachhotchkiss]

I’ve tried getting four of these controllers, and every single one had an issue with both sticks where they almost feel like they are “grinding” on something when pushed any direction besides straight up, down, left, or right. Maybe I’ll try again with the third gen.

[@thugaegalo6689]

I juts got it yesterday,loving it dont regret one bit.

[@zlatanangelnovic8501]

I have it on Xbox , I always play with it plugged in is that bad or no ?

[@AC12385]

Awesome review. I literally purchased this a couple of days ago… used it and appreciated it but just couldn’t get used it… compared it to original controller and couldn’t justify 170 bucks for me… for sure could see how other will benefit from it though … took it back 👍🏽🎮🎮🎮

[@epicon6]

Yeah it's definately a novelty item rather than an absolute necessity. I play Halo a lot and i've mapped both stick clicks to the bottom paddles so i don't have to take anything away from movement or aiming when i'm crouching or zooming a weapon. Not necessary but useful. I have owned 2 elite (1st gen) and i'm on my third 2nd gen and this third one is the only one of the 5 that i have decided to keep because before i felt kind of bad sitting on 170 bucks when i didn't have food in the fridge so i sold the previous ones forwards second hand. Now that i'm doing much better in life i'll never sell it and in fact i just ordered a second one that's custom colored one through Xbox Design Lab and i still plan on buying 2-3 more Series 2 controllers from there because even though it's not an absolute must over the standard controller it's become my favorite controller ever and i like collecting multiples of my favorites like i have done since PS2 days.

[@InuyashaDogDemon]

@@epicon6 the ps2 days were soo cool!!

[@epicon6]

@@InuyashaDogDemon Yeah they were. For a long time my PS2 time got overshadowed by my Dreamcast and og Xbox memories because those were my favorites but recently i fired up my PS2 and realized how important and unique it was and how many great memories i have from those games.

[@stevenrodriguez9655]

Loved your video style bro. Instant sub. I’m a little bummed out cause I already bought the controller but didn’t realize it had no share button. What can I do now to save game clips?

[@Htiy]

You can’t map it to something?

[@stevenrodriguez9655]

@@Htiy Hey bro so shortly after leaving this comment I figured out that I could map it to one of the paddles. I’m just an idiot lol

[@whatsgoodearth]

got it for half price on amazon. Can't wait. Sucks that it doesn't come with the wireless adapter

[@arunitgurung3102]

Hey there tech will xbox series x will support on Sansui 55 4k ultra inches tv and did xbox give you anything bad experience anything I need to know it's important

[@BlazingJacob]

Doesn't the profile button on the Xbox Elite Series 2 controller act like a capture button upon double tapping or holding the button, check the Devices Settings on your Xbox ;)

[@californianasianpersuasion3777]

Can you review the Upspec Xscreen?

[@kreadive]

I have one of my paddles set to share. I haven't seen the option in the PC app (unless I'm missing it) but it can be done on the Xbox itself in accessory settings.

[@rtlamb]

What's the name of the PC app you're using?

[@kreadive]

@@rtlamb the app is Xbox Accessories

[@HeyItsKora]

I've had my Elite 2 for nearly a year now, still loving it (though I have a few gripes with it that COULD be fixed via a simple firmware update but... microsoft... *cough* headphone jack doesn't work unless playing wired... fr... never heard of bluetooth audio microsoft..? there's a couple other things that frustrate me but the positive seeeeriously outweigh the negatives. Anyway my best tip when it comes to remapping the paddles is: use them to your advantage in a way that regular controllers lack. you have 4 additional buttons which can be pressed *_while keeping your thumbs on the sticks_* . this is HUGE, if you play FPS games or something, the ability to jump without lifting your right finger off the stick is huge, or the ability to reload, or sprint (depending on the game) you get the point. use the paddles in a way that will save you a split second. I play a lot of halo reach mcc, i use the paddles to sprint, jump, reload, and scope zoom, essentially meaning that over the course of a matchmaking game, my thumbs *never* leave the sticks, and it's a freaking game changer. on Halo Reach especially I have scope zoom mapped to bottom right paddle, and what I love about Reach is that you can _either_ click once to zoom in, and click again to zoom back out, OR you can press and hold to zoom, and release to zoom out. THIS IS AWESOME, it makes things SO much snappier when you're running around and want to very quickly scout an area- just press+maintain, scout around, depress, and you're off. these things only really save a fraction of a second every time, but man while you're in a high tension game and you're in the zone it makes you feel like a freaking god. Elite controller is a revolution man, i just wish Microsoft gave it more attention beyond the actual creation of the product. they could do so, so much more with updates if they actually dedicated resources to improving the product, rather than trickling out bug fixes for bugs that literally break the controller over a year after the bug is initially mass reported... bluetooth audio, and letting the paddles be their own respective buttons, are two main things off the top of my head...

[@aristotlekumpis7095]

Are the triggers really faster than a normal controller?

[@TheMightyDrake]

Kinda late, but here are my three profiles. 1. Upper left paddle = X. Upper right paddle = Y. Lower left paddle= A. Lower right paddle = B. I use this profile for games like Halo, playing Nero in Devil May Cry, Ace Combat 7 or some other examples. Usually for camera control while using face buttons or holding face buttons while pressing other face buttons. 2. ULP = D-Pad Left. URP = D-Pad Right. LLP = Down. LRP = Up. I use this profile for Gears of War, playing Dante in Devil May Cry, Rocket League, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (blessed ginput experience) or even when playing Greek God of War games. Usually, games where the camera doesn't need to be controlled. Yes, I do need it in Gears of War, but holding A will move it, so works better that way for me. 3. This one is special, or schizo if you prefer. It's my only profile where I include a Shift button, and it's rather complex. ULP = D-Pad Up. URP= Shift button. LLP = A. LRP = B. When holding Shift: ULP = D-Pad Down. LLP = D-Pad Left. LRP = D-Pad Right. LB = X. RB = Y. I must say that it took me a while to get used to it, and it's better to release other buttons before releasing Shift. However, the usefulness of this profile it's rather comfortable; I even played Dead Space remake without ever pressing D-Pad or face buttons during combat. I usually use this for Dead Space games, Resident Evil games, Grand Theft Auto V and, in general, games where most of the buttons are used.

[@faizi521]

Had to Subscribe immediately . Can't risk long sleeves getting wet 😖

[@ammoghweir]

I'm Curious about playing Modern warfare/Warzone on ps5, i like to say im competitive, 6-10 hours, but i also like playing Story rpg like God of war. Does LG c2 have very Similar performance to a 120hz 4k monitor hdmi 2.1, if its strictly console competitive ? response times in shooting games vs others like wont notice a difference since its locked on 120hz?

[@voorheesblade303]

No.

[@redwoodonthebeat2923]

PURE FIRE! 👌🔥🔥

[@burgjan]

I am planing on buyin this but i am worried about ABXY buttons. Do you have to press deeper for them to engage ? I hate that

[@alamak12]

Nope, its good i already have 1

[@gingah755]

Peep the Tom Delonge ES 333 in the background

[@Awilson266]

Need help setting up my controller

[@vianaalimentar1663]

you can program the share button in your elite

[@ttb1641]

I never thought of that

[@caminherhard6927]

anybody on the fence with this , its on sale on amazon for very very cheap right now

[@Brentt777]

I didn't know that the share button wasn't on it, that's really lame. I use it all the time.

[@dontaylor4464]

I just picked one up a week ago for only $80🔥🔥

[@MrSvtcobraman]

dude take a breath...

[@rawhenrnh]

Looks better than the dualsense edge

[@xodzphone]

Mines battery is not chargeable after three months.

[@jeremyowens81]

i came for the title. same, same.

[@roninstormYT]

i game on all platforms man i use series x os4 slim and i still game on pc not all games you need a mouse and keyboard do you not know you can use a controller on pc

[@Thatdudesolitude]

Finally a wife who appreciates her husband’s great gaming skills lol. Great video man you earned a sub

[@tommymurrayuk]

i have the elite series 1 controller, should i upgrade to the elite series 2?

[@TheMightyDrake]

There are improvements over the first generation, but I believe it depends on if you will make use of those improvement. So, to clarify in case you have not bought one yet, I'll mention the differences and tell you my experience with them. 1. Swappable sticks: Both have 6 of them, but the first Elite has three pairs, while the Series 2 has two pairs and two unique sticks. I prefer the variety the Series two has: The regular stick works for any stick tension I put, the soft top sticks work for quick movement, like fighting games, Dante's Inferno dodge, Skyrim hitting (I leave that with middle tension for if I use now) or if you have big fingers. The half dome stick I use solely for left stick, and it's usually the one I leave there. I believe it to feel better for the left stick than the other pairs. The long stick I use for precision, like shooters or Ace Combat (or race game, some times). 2. Stick tension: This a feature the first Elite lacks. Is it worth it? Obviously, it depends on people, but it can make different games feel more comfortable. I'd leave loose tension for fighting games, for example, but for Grand Theft Auto, race/flight games or stealth, I prefer tight tension. For the right stick, usually controlling camera, I leave a tight tension, but some other games might benefit from loose tension or won't need it tight. 3. Paddles size: The Elite Series 2 has smaller paddles. Whether it is better depends on the person and, likely, their fingers. Still, the shorter paddles prevent accidental pressing, and their easy to press, in my opinion, if you press with the finger joint rather than the tip. (Cannot think of a better way to explain) 4: More rubberized surface: Better; nothing else to say. It reaches to your palm, too, which I believe makes it more comfortable and serve it purpose better. 5. Built-in rechargeable battery: Having one already in the controller is already nice, and you don't have to worry about having to change it soon because, in my experience, it would last a whole week of about 6 daily hours and last more, still. 6. Charging dock: Since it has a battery, it also includes a dock that allows to charge the controller even when it's inside the case.

[@Alex_Marconi]

I dont like these controllers at all. The first one I bought had loose sticks and stick drift after a day. I then returned and bought another one which had only slight stick drift this time, but the paddles are terrible on this one and sometimes don't even work. Terrible quality for me, definitely won't ever get one again.

[@slimmdogg420]

There is no way I would pay $100+ for a controller. Especially with all the broken ones that I have seen. An Arcade stick, maybe.

[@paolovivenzio5309]

Questo pad elite serie 2 e una meraviglia giocare e averlo tra le mani

[@fabricef2731]

La mienne est reparti en service apres vente pour la 3ème fois ...

[@lordmichaelgrey6727]

Nice one

[@deebrown5744]

Facts

[@Younggamer945]

What's that medieval game? It looks fire

[@MinimalisTech]

Chivalry 2. Wildly fun lmao

[@vianaalimentar1663]

game pass you have

[@TattedGreyy]

I’ve been thinking about it 😭 but damn $170

[@MoonlyScorpio]

The core is 129

[@kahlindelap5112]

@@MoonlyScorpio the core doesn’t come with paddles

[@nathanbradley2882]

How much does microsoft pay you? 🤔

[@k3vinpl4yz44]

6:25 what game?

[@samhain38626]

Looks like Cod vanguard

[@keepemclassic6791]

Jokes on you I live in Florida so I don’t wear long sleeves

[@joshuadavis2784]

Yeah u ain’t lie bro when I live in Hawaii Honolulu pay 💰 elite series 2 hola limited edition almost 500.00 now back in Ohio it’s still high t just for hola system I pay 💰 1100 for limited edition hola Xbox series X lows I seen like 880 to 1299.00

[@joshuadavis2784]

To me when I got it worth it

[@jorgegarza4945]

The series two first shoot for me sometime not jump I hate that shii literally spent 200 dollars for that hell nah the first series better

[@CombatKO9]

Lmao “ all my friends are jealous cause your good at call of duty “

[@giovanniprado3887]

it's good but it breaks really fast

[@Morbidfilthz]

You said you are absolutely trash at games?! Well thats too bad… “get gud” spook

[@tatpap]

But after like 3 or 5 months you'll get stick drift 🤣

[@elliem2563]

Had mines for 6 months no problems with it . After am finished using it it goes back in its case then box .

[@tatpap]

@@elliem2563 yea I use the fuck outta mine but I've never thrown it or dropped it ig I just play to hard

[@epicon6]

@@tatpap Do you press the left and right analog stick clicks in games often? To my knowledge most stick issues come from that and that's the only way i've ever gotten my og series 1 elite to drift. After that happened (got a replacement) i have mapped both clicks to the bottom paddles so i never have to click again and i never got a problem with series 1 again and i used it for about 500 hours and i've never had an issue with my Series 2 that i've used for 1000+ hours now.

[@juliankane1990]

Don't buy this controller people. From a performance standpoint its trash. Latency is over 9seconds and it can't be overclocked. If your playing fps multiplayer titles then get a victrix gambit or a thrustmaster which have only 4 milliseconds latency and can be overclocked to under 2. PS controllers as standard come at 2miliseconds and can be overclocked to 1.

[@capfromTT]

where you get 9 seconds from? do you mean milliseconds? most people have more ping than 9ms so that would change nothing.

[@djsky2k8]

my elite series polls at 5ms after OC and i'm fine with that

[@voorheesblade303]

You are a fountain of misinformation 😂 fanboyizm EVERYWHERE….

[@TheSpartan062]

😂😂😂 ur wife thinks that by being good in cod is a marriage necessary 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@rawhenrnh]

Looks better than the dualsense edge

[@TheFrenchGamer_]

Cap