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expiredSerenoG posted Oct 16, 2023 6:08 PM

Microsoft Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Controller (White/Black)

$89

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Microsoft has its Microsoft Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Controller (White/Black) for $88.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks community member SerenoG for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Adjustable-tension thumbsticks, wrap-around rubberized grip, and shorter hair trigger locks.
  • Exclusive button mapping options in the Xbox Accessories app—even pick which color the Xbox button lights up with.
  • Save up to 3 custom profiles on the controller and switch between them on the fly.
  • Up to 40 hours of battery life and refined components that are built to last.
  • Use Xbox Wireless, Bluetooth, or the included USB-C cable to play across your Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows devices.

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  • This price matches our Frontpage Deal from earlier in the month.
  • Sign-up for Target RedCard to save an additional 5%, receive free shipping, and attain an extended return period.
No Longer Available:
  • Target has Microsoft Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Controller (White/Black) for $88.99. Shipping is free or select free store pickup where available.

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Microsoft has its Microsoft Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Controller (White/Black) for $88.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks community member SerenoG for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Adjustable-tension thumbsticks, wrap-around rubberized grip, and shorter hair trigger locks.
  • Exclusive button mapping options in the Xbox Accessories app—even pick which color the Xbox button lights up with.
  • Save up to 3 custom profiles on the controller and switch between them on the fly.
  • Up to 40 hours of battery life and refined components that are built to last.
  • Use Xbox Wireless, Bluetooth, or the included USB-C cable to play across your Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows devices.

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • This price matches our Frontpage Deal from earlier in the month.
  • Sign-up for Target RedCard to save an additional 5%, receive free shipping, and attain an extended return period.
No Longer Available:
  • Target has Microsoft Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Controller (White/Black) for $88.99. Shipping is free or select free store pickup where available.

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GoldenLiberty
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!!!DO NOT BUY THIS WITHOUT A WARRANTY!!!

Spend the extra $$$ and get a warranty for 2 -3 years. Microsoft quality control on their gamepads is not great and have planned obsolescence. Unless they introduce hall-sensor joysticks, always get a warranty.
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Wavy-Nife
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Agreed. These controllers are well known to have unresponsive buttons, would seriously avoid. Having a warranty is ok but more of a headache than anything to deal with.
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Dubious07
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Agree. Love these controllers for the long battery life but I had to get warranty service in less than a year for the rb button that was not responding.
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Oct 17, 2023 3:01 PM
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ProtistManOct 17, 2023 3:01 PM
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I like that I can get stripped store return units for about $30 on eBay. Not too tough to fix the (IMHO) minor component problems that these develop.
Hall effect upgrade for a few bucks? I like to take things apart tho.
Paddle and stick replacements can be had for around $15.
Oct 17, 2023 3:16 PM
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Quote from GoldenLiberty :
After 3 of my controllers failed, I bought the stellar shift with a 3 year warranty. I've learned my lessons.
Agreed. These controllers are well known to have unresponsive buttons, would seriously avoid. Having a warranty is ok but more of a headache than anything to deal with.
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Oct 17, 2023 3:42 PM
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fongchOct 17, 2023 3:42 PM
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How to get an extended warranty?
Oct 17, 2023 3:47 PM
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Birdlawyer93Oct 17, 2023 3:47 PM
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Quote from ProtistMan :
I like that I can get stripped store return units for about $30 on eBay. Not too tough to fix the (IMHO) minor component problems that these develop.
Hall effect upgrade for a few bucks? I like to take things apart tho.
Paddle and stick replacements can be had for around $15.
You must be much better at soldering than i am, i think i counted 14 SMD pins for the thumbsticks. I had a hell of a time replacing mine even with a decent iron, solder sucker, braid and flux.
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Oct 17, 2023 5:27 PM
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coldzeroOct 17, 2023 5:27 PM
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How do you buy warranty on Microsoft?
Oct 17, 2023 5:37 PM
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airinatoOct 17, 2023 5:37 PM
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I've bought every Xbox and Elite controller up to this one. I will not buy another one, they have all been horrible. I don't even get the benefit of stick drift on these elites, some other button always quits working before then. And the bumpers... oh those worthless plastic bumpers.

Do yourself a favor and buy the PS5 Edge or some other pro controller. Battery life might be a complete joke but at least it works and you can feel that it won't randomly break like this POS.
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Oct 17, 2023 5:49 PM
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Oct 17, 2023 5:49 PM
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Quote from RagingBerserker :
Good deal! I know people were saying "hold out for the new xbox controller" but that one still wont have RGB lights you can change, trigger stops, back paddles. I don't think the durability of this controller is much of an issue unless you are a hardcore gamer who plays for hours every day, even then you can just use the warranty if a button jams on you. Cop this and then buy some cheap back paddles for it and you are golden with a pro controller.
I'll argue I'm not a hardcore gamer at all. Mine broke just before the 1 year period. I did buy the extra warranty at time of purchase for my sanity and I think its worth it for an extra $30 for 3 years peace of mind. Otherwise you can use a credit card for extra warranty if you have one that offers it.

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Oct 17, 2023 5:49 PM
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YaGirlsNewManOct 17, 2023 5:49 PM
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3yrs stick drift and spill damage only $20. A must
Oct 17, 2023 5:50 PM
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coldzeroOct 17, 2023 5:50 PM
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Quote from airinato :
I've bought every Xbox and Elite controller up to this one. I will not buy another one, they have all been horrible. I don't even get the benefit of stick drift on these elites, some other button always quits working before then. And the bumpers... oh those worthless plastic bumpers.

Do yourself a favor and buy the PS5 Edge or some other pro controller. Battery life might be a complete joke but at least it works and you can feel that it won't randomly break like this POS.
But the PS5 Edge won't work on Xbox unless you use an adapter (I just checked this on the internet, can't verify)
Oct 17, 2023 6:59 PM
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LivelyTree6515Oct 17, 2023 6:59 PM
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Quote from GoldenLiberty :
After 3 of my controllers failed, I bought the stellar shift with a 3 year warranty. I've learned my lessons.
I used my for over 2 years (maybe 3?) without any issues.
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Oct 17, 2023 7:31 PM
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YaGirlsNewManOct 17, 2023 7:31 PM
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Quote from LivelyTree6515 :
I used my for over 2 years (maybe 3?) without any issues.
You don't play videogames the way my son does, guaranteed. Every controller I ever bought him got stick drift
Oct 17, 2023 8:08 PM
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CoreyR2384Oct 17, 2023 8:08 PM
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Quote from RagingBerserker :
Good deal! I know people were saying "hold out for the new xbox controller" but that one still wont have RGB lights you can change, trigger stops, back paddles. I don't think the durability of this controller is much of an issue unless you are a hardcore gamer who plays for hours every day, even then you can just use the warranty if a button jams on you. Cop this and then buy some cheap back paddles for it and you are golden with a pro controller.
Nope, they have durability and QC issues. I play for ~1-2 hours per week and I'm on my third controller in less than 6 months. First one had the notorious bumper issue after 3 weeks. The second one developed serious stick drift after about 6 weeks. I've never dropped any of them and I baby my electronics. If anyone plans to buy one, I'd definitely get the extended warranty.
Oct 17, 2023 8:13 PM
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Pmo2408Oct 17, 2023 8:13 PM
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Quote from Dubious07 :
Agree. Love these controllers for the long battery life but I had to get warranty service in less than a year for the rb button that was not responding.
Rb/lb button fix is very quick with contact cleaner on the switches but for the price of these controllers, they are insanely fragile, and I baby the hell out of mine.
Oct 17, 2023 8:39 PM
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BlueAcOct 17, 2023 8:39 PM
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Quote from bargainhunter3 :
Wouldn't tax have triggered the $90?
I'm in a tax free state… I needed the warranty anyway for this.

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Redeem rewards points, even better...yummy
This guy gets it. Whoever gave this comment a thumbs down should have their Slick Deals license suspended. Just picked one up for free in exchange for idly clicking through the headlines during boring morning meetings.
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