Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Unboxing
When Microsoft announced the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 earlier this year, I was intrigued but slightly wary. I’ve been using an Elite controller over the past four years, and it’s simply been the best Xbox controller I’ve ever used. But after replacing it once because the grips peeled off, it happened again, and I’ve been playing with a broken controller ever since. Combine that with similar stories I’ve heard of failed bumpers or the textured grips slipping out of place, and it’s clear Microsoft had some quality control issues on its original premium $150 controller. But the Xbox Elite 2 controller is simply the best Xbox controller you can spend your money on. It’s also one of the most expensive at $179.99, nearly the same price as an Xbox One S bundle. Microsoft has now jumped way beyond competitors like Scuf with its design and customization, and if you’re willing to spend $179.99 then you’ll certainly get what you pay for. I just can’t say whether it will last beyond the 90-day warranty.