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Get the top-notch Xbox Elite Series 2 controller for $158 today (save $22)

It's rare to find the Elite Series 2 this cheap.

Jenae Sitzes Senior Editor
Jenae is an editor at CNET covering all things deals. She lives in Queens, New York, where she enjoys playing video games, cooking and hanging out with her two cats. Before coming to CNET, Jenae was an editor at GameSpot for over two years.
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The standard Xbox Wireless Controller that comes with the Xbox Series X|S is a great controller in its own right, but for dedicated Xbox players looking for the best experience, it doesn't get much better than the Elite Series 2. Microsoft's elite-style controller adds numerous ways to customize your gaming experience, and though it's a premium option at $180, you can snag it on sale for its lowest price of 2021 so far: $158. It's rare to see the Elite Series 2 fall below $160, and it's worth grabbing at this price if you've been holding off.

Compatible with both Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, the Elite Series 2 is a wireless controller that lets you save up to three custom profiles (and one default profile) and switch between them on the fly using its Profile button. It sports adjustable-tension thumbsticks and shorter hair-trigger locks so you can fire even faster when playing shooters. You also get a wrap-around rubberized grip that helps you keep a firm hold on your controller during long gaming sessions. Various interchangeable components are included so you can further customize the controller, including a standard D-pad, thumbsticks, and back paddles that support custom button mapping.

Unlike the Xbox Wireless Controller, which comes with regular AA batteries that must be replaced over time, the Elite Series 2 comes with a rechargeable battery that delivers up to 40 hours of gameplay, and you can easily juice it back up using the included USB-C cable and charging dock. 

Microsoft announced a $200 limited-edition Halo Infinite Elite Series 2 during Gamescom 2021, but it's currently sold out at GameStop and the Microsoft Store. Even the standard Elite Series 2 was difficult to find in stock throughout parts of last year, so now's a great time to pick it up at a discount.