Xbox Elite Series 2 Review

[@ducethe2nd246]

Clicked so fast. I want this controller but that price man

[@HarshitK10]

Ikr

[@Godson2324]

It’s worth it bro

[@kirkhope0205]

It’s on sale for $140

[@yousefrizkallah5671]

I’m looking to sell mine !

[@hitmanzzz]

broke boi

[@nubsandbolts920]

Thanks for the video! As a person with 1 hand (2nd hand is palm/thumb only) this controller has been a fantastic addition to my new dreamachine. I've always enjoyed xbox controllers as my left hand is larger so they are very comfortable. I usually use my knee to shoot or use the right trigger, if i use my right hand' i have to take away from the right thumbstick and right buttons. Man im lucky that my hand can do everything on the front right, except the R1/R2. The paddles though im not used to it alow me to not have to take away from using xyba/thumbstick. I took out the right rear paddles. This thing is premium and makes it easy for me!

[@brandonrothsman2665]

That’s wild dude I respect the dedication to game💪🏼

[@thetrueholybob434]

thank you for sharing this information :)

[@dailydrivensedans4875]

Yayy :)!!!

[@THEDRIPPIESTTRIO237]

Respect😊

[@Shakabrah92]

u sound like Chris Griffin from Family Guy

[@TechSpaceCowboy]

Bet

[@berg_berg]

Pro Tip: for the back paddles they are all interchangeable. You can put any of the paddles in any of the 4 locations. For example if you take the larger bottom paddle and move it to the other side it will point upward and protrude out a bit more than normal. I do this bc the position is a bit more natural for my hand and having a bit of extra surface feels better.

[@rickycruz5288]

Yup it’s such a w honestly the controller is badass well worth the money

[@cha0siithe0ry19]

dude I had to sign in to say holy crap that tip is amazing I didn't know that

[@J.vanEijk]

Are all the accessories you see in the video included with the purchase of this controller?

[@InstrumentofRuinInnit]

Ayo...i did not think of that but imma do that now lol.

[@Desilv]

What do you mean by moving it to the other side ? .. and did you have any issues with it like you read on Reddit a lot ?!

[@IrrelevantAndrew]

This is a great & concise review. I’ve had one since the Elite Series 2 launched and it’s been great. A stuff people don’t highlight is that you can self repair/replace the controller parts as Microsoft sells replacement parts & has service manuals online for the more approachable work. I see right to repair as a bonus personally so it only helps my love for the controller despite some of the flaws it has.

[@renzoortega4301]

I got my xbox elite 2 controller the month it launched and I have never looked back! I love my controller and I haven't had any issues with it, I main FPS games and the paddles are a game changer for me.

[@TechSpaceCowboy]

Thanks for sharing, and not being the 500th person who’s on their “4th controller”

[@renzoortega4301]

@@TechSpaceCowboy I do my best to take care of my controller. I do not play everyday because of work and family time, but when I do play it is heavily used. When I do not use it, I put it away in the pouch.

[@SnipR9]

@@renzoortega4301 as you should! Well maintained well done! Im thinking of buying one for microsoft flight sim on pc, mainly because i want to use it for next gen gta and games like that, although i might buy a yoke or sidestick 🤷🏻‍♂️ for msfs. I wouldnt use for fps due to me maining keyboard and mouse, but yeah thanks for this im swayed to buying this! I hope you and your family have a good day!

[@SnipR9]

@@TechSpaceCowboy i see too many people calling owners of this controller “microsoft fanboys” and apparently the controller breaks everytime🤣, thanks at least a big youtuber like you agrees! Great video thanks for the amazing in depth review, helped a lot!

[@znthツ]

yo bro update ? is it still going strong ?

[@Tsukasa941]

I love mine, I have the Master chief elite 2 that looks awesome. I also only use the top two back paddles with the longer stems, the usb c cable that comes with is super long. I picked up the 8bitdo USB adapter and can use this controller on my switch with all it custom buttons still which is super cool Side note the dualsense needs updates when the Ps5 itself has an update

[@YuSTauf]

Having Cerebral Palsy and playing with one hand, the back paddles are a GOD SEND! I love this controller, have had them for a long time, I also have the series 1 for swap charging! Never go without a elite controller! Great video man!!

[@zade9350]

Literally the best controller ever. I got it for $200 so when it’s on sale for $140, it’s a steal. I charge it in the case so it won’t get dusty. Just take care of it and yeah.

[@kdubspencer3390]

Got a used one for $70

[@Shrimy]

@@kdubspencer3390 nice

[@jbheath6678]

One thing that I feel most reviews aren't addressing is the bumpers going bad and stick drift. Both of these issues are super common on the elite series 2. I haven't had my elite series 2 for even a year and my RB doesn't work at all and my left stick drifts forward. To my surprise after some research it turns out this is a super common issue with this controller. For a 200$ controller it's kinda bullshit that X box uses such cheap hardware

[@lash3873]

Same dude. 3 controllers. Bumpers gradually stopped working on all of them in under a year. Long term durability is a joke for an almost $200 controller.

[@GD1_3]

Yup, same on mine it's a game of luck with the bumbers hoping it registers or not, one of my back paddle ports doesn't work either I barely use them. It's kept in the case and we'll maintained. For 150-200 these issues should not happen if your playing normally

[@lash3873]

On the upside. Microsoft has increased the warranty on it from 6 months to a year from date of purchase. Definitely take advantage of that as soon as something starts to go wrong while it's valid. It's a hassle having to ship it to them but they fix/or replace it and send it back fairly quickly free of charge.

[@E-1337]

@@lash3873 they wont repair it if theres any cosmetic blemishes (scratches, etc.) because they dont actually repair your controller, they send you a refurbished one that they have lying around. so if they cant ship yours to someone else later on, they just simply wont honor the warranty.

[@lash3873]

@@E-1337 I think they've gotten more lenient as far as that goes. The first couple times I got a refurbished controller like you said but the last time they just gave me a brand new controller. I'm not saying this is a new thing they do for everyone but for whatever reason they gave me a brand new one.

[@richboss_]

I love my series 2 controller. Unfortunately mine came with the infamous issue of bumpers not working. Recently sent it for repair. Bc of this I can’t really recommend it unless you find it with a nice discount. Everything else, best controller out there hands down. The level of hardware and software customization is insane. UPDATE: got my controller back. This time they used ALPS bumpers instead of the Chinese no-brand bumpers Microsoft uses. So far no problems at all. Best controller I've owned.

[@Kazasia-_-]

Where do you take it for repairs and how much is it?

[@richboss_]

@@Kazasia-_- I live in Mexico and it was a repair shop up north called ElTallerDeAlex. Whole process took about two weeks. And was about $30 shipping costs included. But if you want to sent it for repair just make sure they use ALPS buttons. Those are the "official" ones. They explained to me the reason why the bumpers on the elite series 2 are so bad is bc Microsoft doesn't use ALPS, they put on some cheap Chinese buttons. They actually sent me back the faulty ones and in fact they're some no-brand bumpers. Just make sure they use ALPS wherever you send it and that they know how to solder correctly so you get a clean job without damaging the motherboard or any other components. It's been a week and a half since my controller arrived and so far no problems at all. As I said, best controller I've ever used.

[@TotallyCreativeNameBtw]

@@richboss_ ah so thats why my right bumper isnt working either.. allthough blowing into it sometimes fixes the issue, nonetheless the issue comes back the next day so :shrug: Also gonna turn it in with warranty and get a new one just to see if that one is gonna have the same issue (been 7-8 months since i got it and has pretty much had right bumper problems ever since elden ring came out, which is pretty much when i bought the controller too)

[@richboss_]

@@TotallyCreativeNameBtw Hopefully the problem goes away! If not, maybe contact a local repair shop and ask if they use alps. So far I haven't had any issues, feels brand new.

[@leeheat333]

same here man... I didn't know a lot of people were having this issues. As well as the bumpers not working, my controller will not sync with my box anymore, just absolutely useless. I probably only had the controller for 2 years, never slammed or dropped either.

[@LuizNunes74]

The back paddles are really nice once you get used to them. I feel like I can press the buttons a bit faster with them on, however, now I am dependent on them. I also prefer the original elite controller size paddles, but I guess I can get used to these too.

[@benscully96]

get the scuff replacement pack. Makes the best controller ever even better

[@LuizNunes74]

@@benscully96 Is that a brand? Scuff Replacement Pack? Thanks for the tip.

[@mikethomas6187]

You can use the older paddles on the new elite if I remember right

[@SnipR9]

@@LuizNunes74 yo bro Scuff is a very well known brand by many that create custom controllers of the dualshock, original xbox controller but mostly ps4-5 focused, they are revered by many, but some hate them as they have bad experience with scuff. They have a pack for the xbox elite controller that makes it better, just search it up, scuff also does collabs with faZe, ali-a and many e sports teams, enjoy!

[@Gonzo3313]

@@SnipR9 all they have are square paddles for it. Thats it. Just paddles? Thats not a "pack." Pack refers to paddles, thumbsticks, etc. I did not find a "pack" anywhere on the web?

[@LukasSwope]

You sold me on "I use the D-Pad for quick chats on Rocket Leauge."

[@crissyhutto8409]

facts! LOL except now its stratagems in hell divers 2

[@tulip666trap]

Very late on this vid but I really enjoy this controller. I don't really play fps but I play a ton of forza h5 and the extended thumbstick with the tension turned to the max on the left stick makes steering feel amazing. It ensures more accuracy in the corners and just feels fantastic.

[@Adam-ub9nu]

I don't play Horizon, but Motorsport 7 and am going to purchase Forza Motorsport 2023 next month when it drops and that was my very first thought, steering precision. I play all settings on simulation, obviously including steering, so I think I'm gonna pick one of these up for that specific purpose.

[@sjgonline]

Kudos on the face expression thing. Couldn’t agree more. And thanks for the review!! I’m gonna pass on the Elite series 2, for me the standard Series controller more than suffices my casual, not often competitive gaming :)

[@stray2614]

I subbed literally just because of the ending speech about this

[@boletarianbread7349]

My use case for the paddles is in games where I want to keep a button held down a majority of the time. My textbook example is Elden Ring, where you want to be running a lot of the time. Keeping the B button held down all the time gets uncomfortable after a multi-hour session, but the paddles just feel like I'm holding the controller so it doesn't give my hands any fatigue. Plus, it lets me use the left thumbstick and the B button (or any button) at the same time with only one hand, which is nice when I'm traveling a long way and want to use my other hand to check my phone or take a drink.

[@dylsay7831]

So you jerk it with that hand too don’t ya

[@andersonstaniscavage7725]

Thx,This vid was very helpful, bc I didn’t know if it was gonna hold up well

[@tempestzz5682]

I don't see why you would pay that much if you don't even play shooters,there are alot of budget 3rd party controllers that cost 1/4 of the elite and do very well for the price,the elite Is more for shooters,thats why It has different sticks resistence...and my God why would you buy an elite if you don't Need/want paddles...that's the number one reason why people buy the the elite,cuz you get 4 of'em...

[@Yuanye198425]

Very good and honest review. I have just ordered mine today. have been using the elite 1 the whole time. It's just so good. and today I saw the elite 2's price drops to 129(from 179) on Amazon. That's a pretty good deal right? So I decided to put this monster in my collection.😆😆😆

[@ctestdummy83]

Bro a I supposed to believe that you used that controller as your daily driver for 2 years and there is absolutely ZERO wear on it? Not even on the thumbsticks? Nice try, not buying it... I do like my elite 2 tho.

[@Smitty19966]

It's a nice controller, heaps of features. But... It has some serious quality control issues. Personally I shouldn't need to go through 3 controllers in the span of 36 months. EDIT: Especially at that price point.

[@kennethweitl6607]

😂 Dude! The best kinda psychopath! Great video. Gonna buy it in 2024!

[@theevildude666]

Great video, really love the elite 2, but its way too expensive, every controller dies at some point or breaks and that much money for some people is a big investment. Your channel is great, keep up the good work =)

[@craig2406]

Has a 3 year warranty so that's more than enough to get it replaced

[@ChrisRise]

paddles are a must for me. even though I use keyboard and mouse for fps now, paddles are nice for every other game. Especially Batman rn

[@JBisDAShiz]

Thank you for this video! I'm finally making the jump to a controller with paddles (NHL kills my thumbsticks), and I watched your review on the NEW Core controller. It was so straight shooter, that I looked to see if you had a review for the regular Elite S 2. This video was so on point with no gimmicky junk that I couldn't help but like and sub. You sold me on this controller 100%. PS: It also helped that you mentioned you're a diamond in RL. I'm Champ 1, but spend most of my days in diamond due to playing solo on Fri/Sat nights only.

[@noremak3085]

If Xbox made this they main controller it would give the ps5 duelsense a run for it’s money

[@lahirugamage9409]

i love it man ur ending its just too good😂😂😂👍👌

[@QuickTipshow]

I wish you had an affiliate link. Great video. Thanks for the information.

[@PalpyTeen]

I agree with everything you said in this review, but one BIG negative is reliability, after 18 months my RB button stopped working and the rubberized grips started falling off. That being said, after about 6 months of not using it, I'm about to get another one

[@TechSpaceCowboy]

I guess I just don’t play as often as many others. I only get in maybe an hour a day at most

[@PalpyTeen]

@@TechSpaceCowboy ​ @TechSpaceCowboy heh heh I play a LOT. Have you done a review of the Thrustmaster eSwapX controller? I was considering that, it has buttons on the back instead of paddles, has replaceable/reconfigurable sticks, and is cheaper than the Elite II, but it's a wired controller, which is why I went with another Elite II, still would be interested on your thoughts though, and still open to trying the eSwap

[@airconditionedstudios1011]

personally I don't like the customizable aspect, when I play a game, I just wanna play it, I don't wanna think about how to customize the controller, & have extra pieces I'm never gonna use, so I use the dualshock 4 (titanium blue) , but I do wanna try the dualsense & switch pro controller, but I like to wait for the next generation so I can pick the best looking controller

[@beherns]

If you are using paddles for shooters (Especially COD) it will def help you out to use the paddles. Bind them to A, B, X, & Y that way you don't ever have to take your thumb off the right stick to jumpshot, dropshot, slide cancel, swap weapons, reload, etc. Makes it easy to also hit buttons simultaneously or in quick succession.

[@rileytullius3300]

or just play claw

[@beherns]

@@rileytullius3300 or not cause that's goofy and unnecessary

[@thatchil]

@@beherns and claw can hurt after awhile I do it every so often and it hurts

[@quinnquitars]

@@rileytullius3300 that’s a great way to get arthritis. Don’t play claw unless u are doing the proper stretches before, during, and after all ur sessions.

[@BARBERLIFELLC]

@@rileytullius3300 CLAW LAME

[@allenp920]

A bit late to the party but great vid man and well presented

[@Mark-mu4pj]

Love my Elite series 2 haven't had any issues, hopefully they bring out an elite series 3 at some point.

[@benjaminabtin]

Razer wolverine v2 chroma way better than elite series 2 on every level INCLUDING RELIABILITY

[@thereaper9149]

Bought mine in December last year and barely charging it today I love this controller.

[@neptunedirect129]

Gonna need those paddles so I don’t get carpal tunnel for melee in warframe.

[@darienhersh9601]

love the feel of the controller as well as the customizability of it but I just cannot use one anymore. Ive had like 4 separate ones (cuz of the warranty) and they have all broken within 1-2 months its just too much of a hassle going throught the replacement process everytime and not having a controller for a week. I switched to the wolverine TE about a year ago and havent had a single issue. If the elite 2 could just stop breaking it would be the best controller without a doubt.

[@SniperNuggetz79]

youre probably too rough with it lol. Shouldnt be going through 4 of them within 1-2 months. That’s ridiculous. I’ve had my original xbox one controller from like 2015 still work totally fine to this day. no issues. got an elite series 2 controller when they came out. it’s been years and no issues and no stick drift

[@darienhersh9601]

@@SniperNuggetz79 maybe but the fact i have been using the TE for a year without problems makes me think otherwise

[@BroBruhBruv]

Being rough isn’t as much a factor as people think it is. I’ve gotten 2 brand NEW standard controllers that had aim drift straight out of the box. Then when I got those replaced, I had aim drift in just a couple weeks. I’ve gotten so tired of cycling through these pieces of junk that I now just have learned to live with damn aim drift. I finally want to get a nice one but it seems like they all have the same problem from my research.

[@TBoogy3]

Yeah, I'm not buying the rough thing. Mine drifts and I'm more "soft touch" than almost anyone. It's just problematic. I'm finally about to do my warranty claim. But it's been a problem for a while.

[@jbheath6678]

@@SniperNuggetz79 no look it up Stick drift and bad bumpers are super common problem with this controller. For some reason they cheaped out those components and now a lot of controllers are having that issue

[@bliiblaablue]

I am going to leave a thumbs up.. purely because of the thumbnail thing

[@akumafuhen]

The one thing I don't like is how sunken in the buttons are, after my elite 2 controller died aweek ago. I went out and bought the regular series controller and as someone that plays claw it was alot easier to flick my xyba buttons. Also having no batteries in the controller making it feel super light which help in long Apex sessions. Hope elite 3 will address these complaints otherwise I don't see why I would switch back to it.

[@georgerr335]

"i dont play a lot of shooters and the right stick tension make no diff for me" -50 points to the review

[@Dexcelo]

This controller is great! Always gives you second thought before throwing it across the room out the window 😬

[@eli2955]

Can you swap the locations between the left analog stick and the d pad, similar to the DualSense/DualShock setup?

[@TechSpaceCowboy]

Not in this controller

[@eli2955]

@@TechSpaceCowboy Okay, thank you very much

[@Darksjeik]

I own both the V1 and V2 elite controllers. Apart from the rubber padding coming loose on the V1 I do feel that was hands down of a better build quality than the V2. I have had issues and have 2 friends that have similar issues. Specifically, the bumpers coming somewhat loose and the B button getting stuck. With mine I also had the left trigger lock getting stuck. My V1 however is still going strong.

[@mrglass7133]

I went through five Elite ones on warranty because of the left bumper braking..... However my Elite 2 is still working perfectly since I bought it at launch.....

[@Darksjeik]

@@mrglass7133 Milage varies I guess. I forgot to mention the drift on my right analog stick. How’s that with yours?

[@mrglass7133]

@@Darksjeik I use it everyday.... And nothing has broken on it

[@eclipsepheonix8030]

I had rb stop working (too much dbd) and also the b button also. No issues with series 2. In fact: my cat hit it into his water bowl and it stopped working.. after a week I tried to turn it on and it's been working good as new since

[@purvue]

I dont understand how that happens had mine for 2.5 years and never had a single one of those issues. And im a super tight gripper and button smasher and yet it is still working perfectly. Maakes me wonder (no offense) but what are you guys doing to the controller? Lol. I am alsways shocked at people saying the buttons broken etc.

[@Opie_Kenobi]

$179.99 is a steal for this controller cause when it came out years ago it use to be $249.99 when I bought mine so yea 179.99 is the perfect price point!

[@Karamuto]

Got mine since March and I love it. I actually use all the paddles for Halo Infinite ( well if I start playing again I will). I placed nearly all button inputs onto the paddles as well as "ping target" as I don't want to let go of the sticks in most cases, ( Reload is an exception as you usually do it when you are safe and its a single button press. ) Currently I am also playing Elden Ring with it, there I only use 2 paddles. 1 for screenshot and another one for the "run" button, I would need to claw in that game otherwise to look around while running which is kinda stupid and hurts my hand.

[@brandonrothsman2665]

Bro I just bought this for elden ring. I hate having to press B to run

[@Spetsnaz517]

Kinda hard to What a Save! With the other d pad on rocket league lol

[@windycitycraig]

I came across this video and liked it so I subscribed. I also laughed out loud at the comment about being expressionless in the thumbnail like a psychopath.😂👍🏼

[@robsabey5190]

I luckily got an elite v2 and a newly brought 8bitdo pro 2 xbox licensed wired controller which is excellent aswell

[@ReplayyR6]

I’ve had this for 2 and a half years now and it’s still going strong. Apart from a bit of stick drift on the left stick. It’s by far the best controller on the market and the price is coming down. Just had to buy another controller though as left stick was buggy for rocket league but I use the elite series 2 for every other game

[@Shins_FPV]

Was buggy, or it is still buggy? what's wrong with it? i'm playing rocket league and wanna elite series 2 for it.

[@thomasebbs8506]

Can kontrol freeks fit on the series 2 controller? Thank you

[@ishtarxdd]

One thing i do have to say about the non replacable batteries, its not that we play 40 hour sessions, but when you leave the controller after racking up 39 hours and 30 minutes, next time you pick it up you run out and have to recharge, which is why i love my swappable rechargable batteries. One set is always full so i never have downtime

[@SilverRyuu]

Basically this. If you're someone who doesn't mind playing wired or who always remembers to charge their controller than non replaceable batteries are better. Replacable batteries are good because it's easy to have a setup where you have a couple of fully charged batteries so if one pair dies you can just swap it and continue playing wirelessly. There's also the fact that batteries degrade over time/charge cycles so those 40 hours won't be 40 hours in a couple of years if you're a heavy user

[@robertjmontgomery5797]

Bang on review... Everything you mentioned makes it my new controller, just amazing.. I love it.. Great job

[@jonathanmanning4840]

Nice little controller Mr techspace cowboy 👍✌️

[@Dillan6754]

Are the buttons on the controller the rt and LT Are they like a mouse

[@esojzelev]

Dude are you spying on me? You're making videos on all the items on my Amazon wishlist hehehe. Not but for real I haven't bought this controller just because I don't know if I'd be able to take advantage of all of its features, I don't think I would use the paddles at all but it still looks premium as heck and I really want it

[@TechSpaceCowboy]

I am. You’ve been warned.

[@JGoh762]

Trust me i said the same thing on release date now i can use all paddles takes a few weeks to get accustom

[@randomcro24]

the only issue I had with this controller is the analog sticks sometimes unscrew no matter how hard I tighten them

[@XILPIX]

Most likely been tightening them too much/hard and you’ve threaded the threads

[@randomcro24]

@@XILPIX no it only did it one way and come like that I thought it was normal

[@XILPIX]

@@randomcro24 oh, well I’m picking one up after work today so wish me luck lmao

[@randomcro24]

@@XILPIX good luck my man get extended warranty

[@XILPIX]

@@randomcro24 like a dickhead I didn’t 🤣 so that luck is very much needed

[@aeldisper]

Brother I love the feel of the controller but in my opinion it’s the worst controller ever made. I have replaced 4 different controller and the joysticks have insane amounts of wobble that register absolutely no input. Meaning it’s not a tension or deadzone issue. Makes fps games absolutely horrible. I can swap out with a 4 year old ps4 controller and it’s instantly better. Super disappointed in this controller and a damn shame because it really does have awesome features.

[@LeeoGoneWild]

I just ordered this from Microsoft along with the Xbox Series X and the headset, simply because of the showcase that occurred today and I can no longer deny the exclusives Xbox now has, I’ve been a hardcore PlayStation fan. I’m excited to get all of this this week, but the PS5 controller definitely seems better than this series 2 Edit: This is the first time I’m watching this guy. He’s hot and he has a cat, what a keeper

[@oncallforlife6986]

Just an update , Xbox/Microsoft now sell and provide every single component that is in this controller and also has videos on how to take apart and fix it. Battery is replaceable now and its relatively easy to do !

[@JOEROBIV09]

Just got a Xbox series X now I need this remote control.

[@kevinortizvanegas9921]

Wait until the series 3 controller comes out. These controllers have a lot of issues and they break apart far too often

[@Lonewolf_121]

Seeing as half the games I'd like to play aren't 3ven compatible with the basic xbox series x controller over Bluetooth (only works over USB, with Bluetooth its completely broken) I wouldn't even give Microsoft a penny since they know its an issue but don't give a shit

[@TechSpaceCowboy]

What games…? I’ve never heard of a game not being compatible with a connection media

[@gusramirez2960]

I love my Xbox controller elite 2, I hardware fix the right trigger for better aiming because my regular controller was fast at aiming like jumping from one side of the screen to the other. Overall I think it’s a great controller.

[@ashleystiles3303]

got mine2 years ago and it’s all broken basically, i’ve dropped it like twice never thrown anything or been too hard on it and rb broken lb starting to break left stick don’t click when pressed headphone jack is starting to break (although that could be my fault) but for $170 i expected it to not break just by daily use

[@ashleystiles3303]

and now i’m reliant on the feel of the series 2 and need to buy another one lmfao i haven’t used a normal controller in 2 years

[@AgentGilded]

I absolutly love the look and feel of this controller, but ive been through at least 4 (with best buy warrenty) because of the stupid bumper double inputs and other issues.

[@lgzz4885]

Word dude SAME! I traded 4packs of Juul pods for my boys brand new elite controller! He had the warranty 👍 I then traded it in when it got drift.. bought another warranty.. then again.. & again & again!? Then the warranty price got jacked up.. & I just didn’t get there in time to trade it in 1 last time (Fing BB Corona hours messed me up..) I had drift issues on all of them, but first 2 times I traded it in was bc of the bumpers also. Really wack how they can’t even make their High End controller not broken..

[@AgentGilded]

@@lgzz4885 Dang sorry you had to go through that. it really does baffel me how they cant put quality components inside their top tier controllers.

[@DEVILTAZ35]

My only issue with series 2 has been that the stick rubbers wear out lol. They should include 2 sets of each for the price . I have 2 of them including the Halo one which is really cool.

[@knowwork9]

@@DEVILTAZ35 man they killed me when they say it has issues :(

[@swiftyyy870]

Stick drift is the main issue with button delay. Normal controllers are so aids after a few months

[@7Im80]

Just wanna say I'm fairly sure the back paddles are aluminium and bad for health. I got the core which didn't even work then this and yes it's a nice controller.

[@TechSpaceCowboy]

Bad for health…? Whatchu mean?

[@mysteriousrock000]

definitely something I'm interested in getting in the future my biggest problem is Stick drift ive seen people having mixed results in how bad the stick diffrent can be. Especially since I'm have to get another controller in the morning of writing this since my Controller is only about a year old and the analog stick on the right just randomly will start veering to the right. cant play most game since i play with Max Sensitivity its very annoying!

[@The_Fool_Above_The_Sky]

Yeah, from what I understand, you either have to stick with a risky controller like this where the stick drift might start within a few months. Or get hall effect controllers from third party brands. Those are also risky because, well, their third party.

[@settispaghetti2273]

AA batteries bad? No bro, built in lithium bs is bad because it requires a repair to replace rather than swapping out rechargable AAs.

[@Talon97]

Exactly. Swappable batteries are right to repair in it's simplest form.

[@randallbowers2983]

Great controller; I use it for apex. Only complaint is the bumpers will go quick even if you’re superbly careful, I’m on my 4th replacement but I put new micro switches in myself bc of this issue.

[@chriscargle7645]

Hey. Was it much of a job changing out the micro switches? My bumpers and my L3 have gone aswell.

[@randallbowers2983]

@@chriscargle7645 yeah it requires some knowledge of soldering and whatnot but there’s also a “cheap fix that works well”.

[@djb1164]

Thank you for not doing THE KZbin FACE! I cannot express how that face everyone's doing annoys me. Hope it runs its course soon.

[@zombieepx1933]

Razer Wolverine Ultimate is better than Elite 2 imo, and $100 on Amazon. The ABXY buttons are much better, feel like mouse clicks. It has trigger stops, and 6 reprogrammable buttons. Very good quality controller highly recommend for anyone sick of replacing their $180 controller.

[@TechSpaceCowboy]

Also refurbished on Amazon is $68

[@thestrapguy2006]

Agree. Love the Razer Wolverine super responsive ABXY buttons AND M1 & M2 buttons for shooters. Even the underside buttons are in a better position compared to the elite. No more accidental paddle touching when gripping the controller under stress. Only downside, and its the only one is the Razer isnt wireless.

[@zombieepx1933]

@@thestrapguy2006 true that can be a downside but I personally play at a desk so being wired isn’t an inconvenience.

[@Thee.Mighty]

Best review!

[@Zod_JB]

I swear by my Elite S2, I’ll never go back to a regular controller by choice. It is absolutely superior in every way. Unfortunately so many people just think it’s crap because all the problems with the Elite S1 and I know they were having some quality assurance issues for a while but they’ve since corrected the issue and current production models are very well made. The product is worth the price imo. People just want something for nothing and it’s really annoying. I use mine at my desk less then a few feet away from my Xbox and I’ve always used it wired. I never use wireless. I have noticed though that if your controller is connected to your Xbox with the USB-C cord when firmware updates get pushed out it does it automatically. I can’t remember the last time I had to wait for an update to install.

[@brandonwhip3481]

How much battery does the dock have?

[@beherns]

The higher resistance is better for aiming and being able to handle super high sensitivities. If you are willing to spend this much on a controller then maybe you are like me and game a lot. The long stick / high resistance has given me terrible chronic pain in my thumb's knuckle, and it goes all the way up the muscle / ligaments till it reaches my elbow. So I have learned to use the lowest tension possible and after a couple of days I am just as lethal in most scenarios. Still goof a little bit here and there due it feeling a lot different. I adjusted the deadzone, look speed, and ADS speed in game and it feels great. I have less pain already only after a couple days. So just keep this in mind when setting up your controller.

[@anasmadani5217]

That sounds dangerous Thanks for the reminder!

[@mouneebak2078]

What FPS game are you playing?

[@FMGaming]

Stickdrift? Like am I ever have to replace this controller?

[@xjamdoidst5167]

I’ll be honest whey the first came out they was bad like really bad but then Microsoft got sued about it and lost but now they’ve seemed to have fixed it

[@chease9132]

I've had my original Elite controller since shortly after it launched in 2015. It is still my favorite controller, and it lives in its case next to my computer where I use it wired. I don't even keep batteries in it any more. I haven't had any problems with the sticks or the rubber grip peeling, and the original cable is still the best micro USB cable I own.

[@puffy3146]

How u using yours for 7 years n all these people on their 3rd to 5th set of elite 2 ? Im taking it that you take carw od yours and they just dont give a shit ?

[@deliriumsyrup]

Same from 2015 and still rocking it just the right top bumper is wearing out now I think from elden ring

[@SoulCatibur4]

My Elite 1 Peeled after 8 Months or so, still haven't fixed it.....want to fix it myself at some point or eventually send it away to get fixed.

[@carlospadilla7247]

@@SoulCatibur4 if you don't fix it right away eventually the loose rubber will stretch and you'll have to litterally cut a chunk out. I got off brand replacement grips that snapped right into place after mine peeled. I found the heft of it to be too much in the end and now prefer no frills standard controllers

[@SoulCatibur4]

@@carlospadilla7247 I never even thought of off brand grips, thanks! My snap on parts though were fine, it's the rubber on the shell that peeled yes......but you're saying that is available in an off-brand?

[@logan_fleetwood]

Nice Shot! Nice Shot! What a Save! Whoops... Quick chat disabled for 4 seconds

[@RASPUTIN_GB]

I understand your point of view and I'm sure It's great but I just couldn't justify spending $180 on a controller unless I played e-sports and or earned my living through gaming! Great video again tho.

[@TechSpaceCowboy]

Very fair. Honestly I only use this because I have it. A standard Xbox controller would do me just fine.

[@kirkhope0205]

It’s on sale for $140 right now. I’m far from professional but just the fact I can jump without taking my thumb off the stick is HUGE. Just makes your play so much more fluid.

[@SniperNuggetz79]

@@kirkhope0205 makes shooters actually playable lol

[@TreePunchinForLife]

I bought it on sale for 140 and can't wait for it to show up. I just need the paddles now, claw grip is killing right hand haha. Also hate that any add on packs for controllers are wired only

[@RASPUTIN_GB]

Somthing that is a completely different subject to the Xbox controller, have you ever thought of maybe adding VR to your channel? I did own a PSVR but now game on an Oculus Quest 2, as your probably aware it does not need any console or PC just a Facebook account which for some is a no-go which I understand but anyway any VR on Space Cowboy's channel in the future?

[@MaximusEvans-j8v]

Never once seen one of your videos, thought this was an amazing breakdown. Really changed my opinion on the controller, I thought I wanted it now I need it! hit you with a sub

[@bryanCLXT]

just bought one used from an adult gamer on Facebook market for 69 bucks. he balled out when his kids started gaming but his kids are dedicated to games so it sat after a few months of use. clutch

[@BombzOnZombz]

Still my all time favorite 🎮 ever. Granted I'm on my third one. The first one being abused because I tend to squeeze very hard and I've dropped it accidentally on occasion. The second one being a defect. Now this one I baby very much and it's great. I only use it for me shooter games. Anything else I use the regular controller.

[@NoFace237]

the one you’d accidentally dropped/ abused, how long did it last, i recently got a series 2 for christmas, dropped it once cause i dozed off nd got pissed cause ive been so careful

[@MartinMartinez-yg5qu]

My controller 2 years no break nothing good work tested

[@erikjednoreczny8021]

The case is for that. So that the dust does not go into the Pad. This causes a lot of problems in the new Pads from Microsoft, the dust blocks the analog stick. Therefore, you should stick to the Pad in the Case while charging. If you don't do it in 5-7 months, the character in the game will move in different directions by itself

[@kelvinvelez1053]

Buy a air can

[@ShowerMedia]

Just bought this controller but it’s custom. I wanted to make sure I got my moneys worth. This video was perfect

[@santosduran9183]

I have had mine for two years as well. I love it but I've had to ship it back to Microsoft twice for a faulty LB button. Besides that, it's a great controller.

[@christinehede7578]

I love back paddles for the joystick press. My thumbs do not like pressing down due to old age arthritis. I only have one paddle per side.

[@GoldenMat1992]

Been trying to find an in-depth review of this controller. This one is excellent and ticks all boxes. Thanks bro!

[@ap3montes739]

Finally, someone with non-exaggerated thumbnails. Everything I ever asked for.

[@EdwardXbot3]

I loved this controller and had both series 1+2 and had problems with the top right trigger sticking and waring out on both at about the 3/4 month point.Awesome controller but for a real constant gamer I’ve had bad luck and herd same problems from other people.I highly recommend you buy an extensive warranty to be safe.

[@paavopalantera9583]

What I'm really looking for extensively is a wireless controller for Xbox series with great D-pad on where the Xbox controller has the left thumb stick. There just doesn't seem to be one at all. Hopefully you'll find one to review some day soon!

[@DoGTHESEEKERContent]

My Elite Series 2 has a rough feel when sprinting in the top left direction, and the trigger stop thing, hair trigger thing, whatever it's called broke off, so now it's just a spike, I also still have the piece that covered it, should I use my warranty to fix it? Note: the hair trigger still works, it's just slightly harder to use and can hurt my finger more easily.

[@oscopin74]

Okay you convinced me to get one. Just ordered an 'open box' off eBay.

[@marquesjohnson-yj7ix]

I got mine the other day

[@mcs4189]

Mine came in yesterday 🎉❤

[@r.i.p-daisy-yt3209]

Just got mine today

[@RTSbot]

I JUST GOT MINE I HOPE ITS WORTH IT

[@MarcelHoskins]

I'm not a fan of the new controllers since there is a bluethooth issue connecting to the PC. I prefer the razer wolverine ultimate, which i think is better than the elite series. Both are great but razer is great for FPS games.

[@darrenjk5438]

Bluetooth isnt good anyway. Way too much latency. Xbox stick has less latency on PC

[@ripewatermelonlol]

yk you can use the elite controller with a wire too tho right? either way for me both of them are on the same price in my region and apparently the wolverine has a lot of latency but my sources might be wrong

[@zombieepx1933]

Razer Wolverine Ultimate is my favorite controller by a long shot. The mouse click like feel of the ABXY buttons, and also the extra bumpers i really like.

[@SQTierHog]

Was gonna sub halfway through, but, your 'outro', about the stupid looking faces? ROFL, subbed! Merry Christmas, Happy New Year🎉

[@marquaviousanderson5649]

Just got it delivered to my door today

[@sl7sos]

Bought one after this video

[@fracturedmind8124]

I got mine about a month ago and I love it. I use mine primarily for my PC but I do occasionally use it on my husbands Xbox S. I’m still experimenting with it to see how I want it set up. I’ve played around with where I want the paddles of if I want them at all. But I really love this thing.