Sale / Good deal – Microsoft Xbox Elite Series 2 “5 Star” gamepad for €119.99

Released at the end of 2015, the first Xbox Elite controller impressed us despite its hefty price tag of €150. Almost 4 years later, its successor, the Elite Series 2, arrives. The more expensive (€180), the better.

Better than the first Elite controller, this Xbox Elite Series 2 has almost everything from the last controller. We could have wished for more responsive home buttons, but in terms of comfort, precision and customization, we can’t find anything better. Unfortunately, it is too expensive for its services, but it is undoubtedly the best gamepad of the moment.

Strong points

• Excellent manufacturing quality and comfortable grip.
• Wireless operation with low latency.
• A built-in battery and a magnetic charging stand are provided.
• Pallets are accessible without being on the road.
• Accuracy of analog sticks.
• Interchangeable rods.
• Trigger movement is adjustable in 3 levels.
• Well designed directional cross and disc.
• Full setup program on Windows 10 and Xbox One.

Weak points

• The A, B, X and Y buttons could be more responsive.
• The software movement of the sticks does not automatically adapt to the selected mechanical parameters behind the controller.
• Non-removable battery.

Alternatively

While there hasn’t been much of a noticeable technological evolution during the transition to the Xbox Series generation, the Xbox controller remains the excellent gaming controller we’ve used for years on Xbox One and PC. Admittedly quite shy, the improvements made by Microsoft further increase the comfort and precision, which is enough to make the new Xbox Series controllers the benchmark in this field. However, we are disappointed with the on-board vibration technologies that benefit from catching up to those used by Nintendo and Sony in their official controllers.