Among the huge variety of game and hardware announcements from Microsoft's E3 2019 press conference was the reveal of the Xbox Elite Series 2 wireless controller, a new version of its high-end Elite controller, which was first released in 2015. Costing $180 at launch on November 4, 2019, the Elite Series 2 is $30 more expensive than its predecessor, but Microsoft promises that it's been rebuilt from the inside out with new features and improvements that will set a new high bar for gamepads. The Xbox Elite Series 2 is available now for pre-order from a variety of retailers, and we're here to help you find the best deals.
Xbox One Elite Series 2 Controller
$180
In addition to all of the features introduced in the first Elite controller, such as swappable, magnetic components, customizable button mapping, and trigger depth settings, the Elite 2 will allow you to do things like customize thumb stick tension and designate a "shift" button for alternate functions on any other button. It will also finally use Bluetooth instead of a custom wireless protocol and charge via USB for up to 40 hours of use. Microsoft has also confirmed that it will work Project Scarlett, the recently-announced upcoming console.
$180 is no joke for a gamepad when you can get Microsoft's perfectly solid base model for less than $60, but if you're ready to take the plunge on what is likely the best gamepad that your money can buy, we're here to help.