Product Comparison: Microsoft Xbox Elite vs Microsoft Xbox Elite Series 2


General Specifications
Brand
Microsoft
Microsoft
Model
Xbox Elite
Xbox Elite Series 2
Origin
China
China
About the Product
The Xbox Elite controller adapts to your hand size and play style with configurations that can improve accuracy, speed, and reach with thumbsticks of different shapes and sizes. Swap between a variety of metal thumbsticks and D-pads for personalized control and ergonomics.
Designed to meet the needs of today’s competitive gamers, the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 features over 30 new ways to play like a pro. Enhance your aiming with new adjustable-tension thumbsticks, fire even faster with shorter hair trigger locks, and stay on target with a wrap-around rubberized grip.
Key Specs
Material
Plastic
Plastic
Buttons
2x Clickable Analog Sticks, Xbox Guide, 2x Triggers, 2x Bumpers, 4x Action Buttons, 4x Paddles, Menu, View, Connect
2x Clickable Analog Sticks, Xbox Guide, 2x Triggers, 2x Bumpers, 4x Action Buttons, Connect, Menu, View, 4x Paddles
D-pad
4-position / 8-position
4-position / 8-position
Number of Analog Sticks
2
2
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Microsoft Xbox Elite Wireless Controller
  • Great joysticks, so smooth, feels quality and swappable.
  • Great triggers, the half trigger is fantastic and helps a lot, feels quality.
  • Great buttons all around, all feel higher quality, smoother and more responsive.
  • Great build quality, feels smooth to touch and has great grip in the hand.
  • After 5 months the left bumper button is loose and pops out during play.
Microsoft Xbox Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller
  • The buttons are clicky and responsive.
  • The sticks themselves are smooth and individually pressure-tuneable.
  • Fully customisable with 3 presets for different games.
  • Triggers range of movement can be adjusted which is very good.
  • The ABXY buttons just straight up do not respond to being pressed sometimes.
Size & Weight
Height
2.41 in.
2.41 in.
Width
6.02 in.
6.02 in.
Depth
4.01 in.
4.01 in.
Weight
12.27 oz.
12.17 oz.
Features
Color
Black/Silver
Black
Headphone Jack
Yes
Yes
Connection
Wired, Wireless
Wired, Wireless
Compatible Devices
PC, Xbox One, Xbox One S/X, Xbox Series X / S
PC, Xbox One, Xbox One S/X, Xbox Series X / S
Touchpad
No
No
Built-In Microphone
No
No
Vibration
Yes
Yes
Power
2x AA Batteries
Rechargeable Battery
Extras
Interchangeable paddles, Hair trigger locks, Ergonomic design, Limitless customization in the app, Set of 2 D-pads
Adjustable-tension thumbsticks, Shorter hair trigger locks, Wrap-around rubberized grip, Re-engineered components, Set of 2 D-pads, Impulse Triggers
What customers say about "Features"
Microsoft Xbox Elite Wireless Controller
  • I love the case for it, it's a nice extra.
  • Connects fine and makes me an even better gamer than I already am!
  • Feels quality the moment you handle it.
  • Weighty and feels great in the hand. Customisation is nice.
Microsoft Xbox Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller
  • Integrated battery with a good backup.
  • Extremely well built. It feels quite premium to hold.
  • Trigger locks help improve gameplay especially in FPS.
  • Great carrying case. Battery is awesome.
  • Bluetooth support on Windows 10 is awful.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Other Information
Manufacturer
MSRP
179.99 $
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