Save $35 on the robust Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2

(Image credit- Xbox)  Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 One of the lowest prices for the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 is now available at Amazon and directly from Microsoft: $144.99 ($35 off). This premium gamepad used to frequently drop as low as $140, but the second-best price is a delightful treat now that it's much less common. Although it has seen some quality problems, Microsoft's flagship controller for Xbox Series X/S consoles and the PC is still our favorite if you want a pad with useful features like four optional back paddles, software customization, and swappable D-pad and thumbsticks. Additionally, it features an internal battery that can be recharged using USB-C, which is an improvement above the AA batteries that traditional Xbox controllers still use today. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Image credit- Yahoo Finance[/caption] You definitely want all of the accessories that come with the genuine Elite Series 2, even though the Elite Series 2 Core version delivers the same excellent build for less money. Otherwise, you'll have to spend additional money on a separate accessory bundle that includes the case, sticks, and paddles. Read our analysis. Microsoft's top-of-the-line controller for Xbox Series X/S consoles and the PC may have had some issues with quality, but it is still our favorite if you want a pad with useful features like four optional rear paddles, software customization, and swappable thumbsticks and D-pad. A nice improvement over the AA batteries that traditional Xbox controllers still use today is that it also features a built-in battery that charges through USB-C. Furthermore, even if the Elite Series 2 Core version provides the same superior build for less money, you definitely want all of the accessories that come with the genuine Elite Series 2. Also read: Future of VR Can Be Seen In The HTC Vive XR Elite A separate accessory pack must be purchased if you don't want to spend more money on the case, sticks, and paddles.