Microsoft’s Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 is a very cool controller for those who want to game on an Xbox or PC with something more exclusive and much more premium than standard gamepads, and it has now been reduced to a new low price. You can buy an Elite Series 2 for $122.49 (about $58 off) from Walmart or $122.99 directly from Microsoft. That’s the kind of price the cheaper Elite Series 2 Core sells for, but the standard Elite 2 in black comes with all the included extras: a protective zippered case with passthrough USB-C charging, four removable paddle buttons on the back and interchangeable D-pad and stick toppers.
While the Elite Series 2 has some shortcomings when it comes to reliability (which Microsoft has tried to address by extending the warranty to one year), it remains our top pick of premium Xbox controllers. It feels heavy and sturdy, with rubber handles and metal accents. Additionally, software integration on Xbox Series It may not have all the flair of the standard Xbox controllers that Microsoft keeps releasing in new and unique colors, but it’s very slick if you like matte black.
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They’re not cheap, but they make a nice decoration in your space or as a gift for another tech-obsessed loved one.