Granted, a $20 discount doesn’t soften the financial blow of such a pricy piece of hardware all that much, but it’s better than nothing. And by nearly all accounts, the Elite Series 2 controller is worth the price even without a discount.
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What makes it so good? For starters, it has a wrap-around rubberized grip that makes it easier and more comfortable to hold than pretty much any other controller on the market. The battery lasts for up to 40 hours of gameplay on a single charge, and it comes with a carrying case, a charging dock, and a USB-C cable.
It’s also highly customizable, much more so than a standard Xbox One or Series X controller. You can adjust the tension of the analog sticks to your preference, which can help improve your aiming in shooters. Also helpful for shooters are the controller’s hair-trigger locks. When enabled, these can give you an edge in a firefight, because your shot will register faster.
You can also actually swap out a number of the controller’s components. It comes with a set of six thumbsticks that let you choose between classic, tall, and wide-dome designs, each of which offers unique benefits for certain types of players. You can choose between a standard D-pad or the faceted one Microsoft is using on Series X|S controllers. Finally, you get four paddles that go on the back of the controller and can be mapped to any button for easy access.
The Xbox Elite Series 2 controller isn’t for everyone. But if you’re trying to maximize your competitive edge, it gives you lots of customizable ways to do so.
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Chris Reed is IGN’s shopping and commerce editor. You can follow him on Twitter @_chrislreed.
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