Xbox Elite Bluetooth Wireless Controller Series 2 - Core Edition (White) For PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows 10, Mobile

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International products have separate terms, are sold from abroad and may differ from local products, including fit, age ratings, and language of product, labeling or instructions. The biggest difference in terms of design is the fact that the Core model comes with a white face section as opposed to the Elite Series 2's jet-black visage. I really like the back paddles that come in the official accessories box for the Elite Series 2, and love their placement when in situ. Use Xbox Wireless, Bluetooth, or the included USB-C cable to play across your Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC, and mobile.

The thumbsticks and D-Pad are kept in place with magnetic mechanisms that snap away when forced, while up to four optional paddles slot into the rear. The best thing about the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core is that it's a better Xbox Core Wireless Controller. Stay in the game with up to 40 hours of rechargeable battery life and refined components that are built to last. The Profile button replaces the standard Xbox controller's Capture button, so you must press Guide and go to the Capture menu if you want to grab screenshots or video footage. If I had one criticism of the back paddles, it's that they're a little small, and a bit close together, sometimes making your hands feel quite squished together when trying to use them.BNPL is an interest bearing option that allows you to delay payments on your purchases for up to 12 months depending on how much you spend. Hollow Knight also played nicely with the Elite Core, though the circular direction pad felt a bit slippery under my thumb for pressing the four directions necessary to fight and navigate. Stay in the zone with up to 40 hours of rechargeable battery life and refined components built to last.

The textured, rubberized grips are black like the Elite, and the controls have the same configuration.To withdraw consent or manage your contact preferences, visit the Promotional Communications Manager. I’m a self-confessing PlayStation fanboy, but my experience covering the larger business and developer side of the whole industry has given me a strong knowledge of all platforms. The Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 – Core includes: 1 Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, 1 interchangeable D-pad, 2 interchangeable thumbsticks, 1 USB-C cable and 1 thumbstick adjustment tool. Xbox Wireless Headset, Xbox Rechargeable Battery + USB-C®, and Xbox Wireless Controllers sold separately. It's quite tough to see from a glance what the differences between these two controllers really are - besides the obvious colour changes.

In addition, the missing paddles make the controller feel incomplete; the paddles included with the Elite are metal, and Microsoft could have included some cheaper, simpler plastic paddles with the Core to take advantage of the buttons that are already there. This will be included within your account minimum payment request every month and cannot be repaid using Take 3. It is by far one of my favourite gamepads I've used, and that's down to the premium feel in the hands.The buttons are designed for use with the Elite’s metal paddles, and while you could awkwardly press them with your fingertips, they’re too flat and small to reliably use without the paddles.

All in all, this is one of the top-performing controllers going, which in a lot of ways, isn't a surprise. Most of this is absent from the Elite Series 2 Core and sold separately, which has only the thumbstick tension adjustment tools and USB-C cable.

Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Third-party controllers like the SCUF Instinct Pro and Thrustmaster eSwap S Pro offer a twist on design, but it’s hard to beat the default layout. Bleibe im Spiel mit bis zu 40 Stunden Akkulaufzeit und überarbeiteten Komponenten, die auf Langlebigkeit ausgelegt sind. I’ve been PCMag’s home entertainment expert for over 10 years, covering both TVs and everything you might want to connect to them. Even if you do want the extra attachments, there's always the option to get them later, which is a nice way of splitting up the cost of one of the best Xbox Series X accessories in a day and age when they continue to get pricier.