Xbox Elite Controller Series 2

Microsoft advertises up to 40 hours of battery life per full charge on the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. This is significantly longer than the standard Xbox Wireless Controller, which uses AA batteries, because the Elite Series 2 includes a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery and ships with a charging dock.

Yes, the Elite Series 2 is fully compatible with Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Windows 10/11 PCs. It connects via the included USB-C cable, the Xbox Wireless protocol (with a dongle on PC), or Bluetooth, though Bluetooth mode on PC does not support the Xbox Accessories app customization features.

The Elite Series 2 ships with a carrying case, a charging dock, a USB-C cable, six interchangeable thumbsticks (three heights, two domed and one standard pair), two sets of paddles (medium and mini), and two interchangeable D-pads (standard and faceted). You use the Xbox Accessories app on console or PC to reprogram all paddles and stick sensitivities.

Microsoft covers the Elite Series 2 with a 1-year limited warranty, but the controller has been widely reported to develop stick drift and bumper issues over time. These problems have generated significant community discussion and some class-action scrutiny, so some buyers purchase extended coverage through retailers like Best Buy's Geek Squad Protection.