The Xbox Elite Series 2 controller is, without a doubt, one of the best accessories a gamer could want. I mean, it does have “Elite” in its name: they don’t just hand those out by the buckets, right?
And now, it’s cheaper. Like, pretty sizeably cheaper.
In several stores including Amazon, the Xbox Elite Series 2 controller just went through a $60 price reduction: whereas the original tag made you shell out $200, you can now get one for $144.99 a piece.
The cool thing is the fact that the price cut is generalized, and you can see them across all stores — even Microsoft itself: this tells us that this price cut is no mere sale, but something more permanent, which is even better as you likely won’t have to rush to get something at a special, time-limited price.
What’s the big deal about the Xbox Elite Series 2 controller
Well, ignoring the fact that, like the regular Xbox controller, the Elite Series 2 is multiplatform — working on Xbox Series, Xbox One and PC — this beefed up accessory comes with several capacities to improve your gaming. And even though Microsoft is already all hands on a new console development cycle, that is still some years away, so you might as well get this while its fresh.
Those being the two thumbsticks with tension customization capacity, the trigger-locks that are a bit shorter, a rubber hand grip to avoid it from flying off your hands when you miss that turn on Forza Motorsport and components that are interchangeable, which allows you to buy aftermarket parts that are more tailored to your playstyle and just…change and install them without hassle.
There’s a ton of other possibilities too, so we’ll let the table below do the talking:
| FEATURE (ACCESSORY) | FUNCTION / BENEFIT |
|---|---|
| Adjustable-Tension Thumbsticks | Customize resistance for better aiming precision. |
| Shorter Hair Trigger Locks | Fire faster by reducing trigger travel distance. |
| Wrap-Around Rubberized Grip | Enhanced comfort and non-slip control. |
| Interchangeable Components | Swap paddles, D-pads, and thumbsticks to fit your style. |
| Custom Profiles | Save 3 unique button maps directly on the controller. |
| Rechargeable Battery | Up to 40 hours of play per charge. |
| Versatile Connectivity | Seamless switching between Xbox, PC, and mobile (Wireless/Bluetooth/USB-C). |
| Custom Button Mapping | Remap buttons and paddles using the Xbox Accessories App. |
If that caught your eye, maybe you should head on over to Amazon and check out the official offer: here’s the link, for your convenience.
