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Oct 15, 2026 10:58 AM

Microsoft Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Controller (White)

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Amazon has Microsoft Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Controller (White, 4IK-00001) on sale for $109.99. Shipping is free.

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    • This offer is $1.75 less than a popular recent Frontpage Deal from early October that earned 88+ thumbs up.
    • At the time of research, this product is $15.66 lower (12% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices ranging from $125.65.
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    • Experience the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 featuring adjustable-tension thumbstick, wrap-around rubberized grip, and shorter hair trigger locks (save up to 3 custom profiles on the controller and switch between them on the fly & swap thumbstick toppers, D-pads, and paddles to tailor your controller to your preferred gaming style)
    • Product is eligible for refund/replacement within 30-days of purchase
    • Offer valid while promotional price/supplies last
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Amazon has Microsoft Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Controller (White, 4IK-00001) on sale for $109.99. Shipping is free.

Target has Microsoft Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Controller (White, 4IK-00001) on sale for $109.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for finding this deal

Note, product must be sold/shipped by Amazon

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • Price Research
    • This offer is $1.75 less than a popular recent Frontpage Deal from early October that earned 88+ thumbs up.
    • At the time of research, this product is $15.66 lower (12% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices ranging from $125.65.
  • About the Deal
    • Experience the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 featuring adjustable-tension thumbstick, wrap-around rubberized grip, and shorter hair trigger locks (save up to 3 custom profiles on the controller and switch between them on the fly & swap thumbstick toppers, D-pads, and paddles to tailor your controller to your preferred gaming style)
    • Product is eligible for refund/replacement within 30-days of purchase
    • Offer valid while promotional price/supplies last
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These are great when they work, but I've had two of these break within 2 years of ownership with light gaming.
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Community Reviews

The Xbox Elite Series 2 Core controller is praised for its premium feel, with a shape, weight, and size that feel great in hand and a heavier build than most standard controllers. It also has a strong track record for some long-term owners, including units that stay flawless for years under regular play. The main concern is durability, since stick drift, mushy buttons, and other failures can show up within months or around a year, and protection plans or extended warranties are repeatedly recommended. It is a comfortable controller that can be excellent when it works, but reliability remains the big question.

  • Stick drift has been reported as early as eight months and can appear out of the box on new units.

    SomeLurkerfee23flyjar

  • The controller can become unreliable within about a year, with some users calling it an expensive brick and recommending an extended warranty.

    machwulfNugesil3nt71

  • Multiple reports describe Elite Series 2 Core controllers breaking within about two years under light gaming.

    MellowMammoth525toastedwhitebread

  • Several reports describe out-of-the-box problems such as funky left analog behavior and a mushy A button.

    cg006

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Oct 15, 2026 2:14 PM
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MellowMammoth525Oct 15, 2026 2:14 PM
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These are great when they work, but I've had two of these break within 2 years of ownership with light gaming.
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Oct 15, 2026 3:38 PM
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cg006Oct 15, 2026 3:38 PM
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POS Controller. Bought one and right out the box had issues. Funky Left Analog and mushy A button. Hopefully v3 is fixed. I would honestly advise to skip and wait. Lots of rumors the V3 is gonna drop real soon.
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Oct 15, 2026 7:24 PM
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Eluder99Oct 15, 2026 7:24 PM
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I just be the anomaly but I've had mine for several years and it's still working great. No drift, nothing falling off, no buttons sticking etc. I don't use it daily or anything but definitely decent usage.
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Oct 15, 2026 7:55 PM
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SomeLurkerOct 15, 2026 7:55 PM
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Quote from MellowMammoth525 View quoted comment :
These are great when they work, but I've had two of these break within 2 years of ownership with light gaming.
I wish I only had two break... I'm on about my 15th controller since launch of the elite 2. Not exaggerating. This is the best controller for when it works, but once it get's stick drift or the buttons get mushy, I file a manufacture warranty claim or file an extended warranty claim. I always spend the $20 for the extended warranty as it will be needed.

I just picked up a new one this weekend and the right thumb stick already had stick drift out of the box.

Every once in awhile, Target will these for $99.
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Oct 15, 2026 9:29 PM
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phrodiniOct 15, 2026 9:29 PM
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Quote from SomeLurker View quoted comment :
I wish I only had two break... I'm on about my 15th controller since launch of the elite 2. Not exaggerating. This is the best controller for when it works, but once it get's stick drift or the buttons get mushy, I file a manufacture warranty claim or file an extended warranty claim. I always spend the $20 for the extended warranty as it will be needed. I just picked up a new one this weekend and the right thumb stick already had stick drift out of the box. Every once in awhile, Target will these for $99.
Trash quality control by microsoft
Oct 15, 2026 11:43 PM
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YaGirlsNewManOct 15, 2026 11:43 PM
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Quote from phrodini View quoted comment :
Trash quality control by microsoft
True that, less than a year in mine had stick pull. Not even a drift
Oct 16, 2026 1:23 AM
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toastedwhitebreadOct 16, 2026 1:23 AM
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I bought two Elite controllers and both broke on me faster than my regular controllers ever did. They felt good while they lasted, but I'm done giving them a shot.

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Oct 16, 2026 3:00 AM
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QueensGambitOct 16, 2026 3:00 AM
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Just keep it in your saved for later I was able to pick up a used mint condition for $84 they must be trying to clearance these
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Oct 16, 2026 3:52 AM
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adamantypantsOct 16, 2026 3:52 AM
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Decent deal. But you're still paying for the standard guts and will get stick drift eventually. Bought a similar deal a couple years ago. It failed faster than my non elite controller
Oct 16, 2026 3:54 AM
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MileyVOct 16, 2026 3:54 AM
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Gamesir g7 pro is infinitely superior to this controller.
Oct 16, 2026 6:53 AM
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fee23Oct 16, 2026 6:53 AM
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Love the feel of the Elite but my first one had stick drift within 8 months. MS replaced it but still. Buy the protection plan if you go for it.
Oct 16, 2026 12:41 PM
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flyjarOct 16, 2026 12:41 PM
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You're an "elite" controller why do we still have stick drift and why aren't you using Hall Effect sticks? I bought one, it lasted about a year before stick drift. I'll pass and stick with my GameSir controllers. Although I did really enjoy the weight (heavier than most) of the elite controller.

What ever happened to the rumored Elite 3 maybe with Hall Effect Sticks?
Last edited by flyjar October 16, 2026 at 06:48 AM.
Oct 16, 2026 2:46 PM
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NugeOct 16, 2026 2:46 PM
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Quote from MellowMammoth525 View quoted comment :
These are great when they work, but I've had two of these break within 2 years of ownership with light gaming.
Extended warranty is a must. And mark your calendar and make sure you use it
Oct 16, 2026 2:48 PM
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NugeOct 16, 2026 2:48 PM
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Quote from SomeLurker View quoted comment :
I wish I only had two break... I'm on about my 15th controller since launch of the elite 2. Not exaggerating. This is the best controller for when it works, but once it get's stick drift or the buttons get mushy, I file a manufacture warranty claim or file an extended warranty claim. I always spend the $20 for the extended warranty as it will be needed. I just picked up a new one this weekend and the right thumb stick already had stick drift out of the box. Every once in awhile, Target will these for $99.
There was a time when the core models would show up around $70. I bought three and am still on #2. Haven't seen it on sale like that for years.

I was hoping it would bridge me to the V3 model but more and more I wonder if that will ever happen.

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Oct 16, 2026 5:01 PM
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TableandChairsOct 16, 2026 5:01 PM
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Quote from SomeLurker View quoted comment :
I wish I only had two break... I'm on about my 15th controller since launch of the elite 2. Not exaggerating. This is the best controller for when it works, but once it get's stick drift or the buttons get mushy, I file a manufacture warranty claim or file an extended warranty claim. I always spend the $20 for the extended warranty as it will be needed.

I just picked up a new one this weekend and the right thumb stick already had stick drift out of the box.

Every once in awhile, Target will these for $99.
I didn't think of an extended warranty....great idea

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