{"id":94452,"date":"2026-10-20T16:39:58","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T08:39:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=94452"},"modified":"2026-10-20T16:39:58","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T08:39:58","slug":"save-40-off-microsofts-professional-grade-xbox-elite-series-2-core-wireless-controller","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=94452","title":{"rendered":"Save $40 Off Microsoft&#8217;s Professional-Grade Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Controller"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Do you prefer PlayStation or Xbox controllers? I&#8217;m in the latter camp. My favorite PC controllers have always been modeled after Xbox&#8217;s tried and true asymmetrical layout. And when it comes to Xbox controllers, you can&#8217;t get much better than the highest end model from Microsoft itself. For a limited time, Amazon is offering the professional-grade Xbox Series X Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Controller for $109.99 with free shipping. It&#8217;s currently $150 everywhere else.<\/p>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Xbox Elite Core Wireless Controller for $109.99<\/h2>\n<div id=\"243744\">\n<div class=\"jsx-3980863763 catalog-wrapper\"><span data-cy=\"productcard-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"243744\" data-cy=\"solo-product-card\" class=\"solo-product SoloProduct_solo-product__r2_WP\">\n<div class=\"card jsx-303513100 jsx-3341285356 product-card SoloProduct_product-card__JSk8u\">\n<div class=\"product-thumbnail jsx-2285132617 SoloProduct_image__vqG4e\"><img alt=\"Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Controller\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-1809694635 jsx-2338608387 expand\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2026\/10\/15\/xboxelitecorecontrollerwhite-1792100140530.jpg?width=220&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=80 1x, https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2026\/10\/15\/xboxelitecorecontrollerwhite-1792100140530.jpg?width=220&amp;dpr=2&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=80 2x\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"\/><\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-2827240024 name balanced\">Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Controller<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><button class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button jsx-3027214138 jsx-3347269829 icon-button catalog-upvote SoloProduct_catalog-upvote__FWsVx centered disabled\" type=\"button\" title=\"Vote\" aria-label=\"Vote\" data-cy=\"catalog-upvote\" disabled=\"\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-rating-like jsx-2750866048 jsx-2919720488\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"icon-rating-like\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/RatingLike.ea885513.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"\/><\/p>\n<p>1<\/p>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">The Elite Series 2 Core is the official premium controller for Xbox. The Core model is physically identical to the previous generation $200 Xbox Elite Series 2 controller, with integrated pro gaming features like adjustable-tension thumbsticks, wrap-around rubberized grip, and shorter hair trigger locks. The only<em> <\/em>difference is that the original Elite controller comes with more accessories: extra sets of paddles, thumbsticks, D-pad, and a travel case. The Elite Series 2 Core doesn&#8217;t come with any of those accessories. You can buy them separately as a component pack for $59.99.<\/p>\n<h3 data-cy=\"title3\" class=\"title3 jsx-12333944 jsx-3517023867\">The price drop may be a precursor the Series 3 release<\/h3>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">IGN&#8217;s Jacqueline Thomas reported on rumored leaks that the Elite Series 3 release might be on the horizon. I&#8217;m not very optimistic, however, that the launch price will be the same as the Xbox Series 2 controller when it first released at $179.99. 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