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Xbox Elite 2 Controller: Do You Need It?
The Xbox Elite controller has always been pretty much the best money can buy (and a good chunk of money at that). Unfortunately, from a premium perspective the Xbox Elite controller had a lot of issues — ranging from peeling grip rubber to shoddy shoulder buttons. Still, it is the one to which all others are compared. Enter the Xbox Elite 2 … but do you need it?
Opening The Box
As with its predecessor, the Elite 2 comes in premium packaging. Slice the tape on the box and you’ll lift the top off to reveal the signature Xbox storage case; a hard shell zippered case that contains the controller and its various components.
If you poke through the box, you’ll find a nice long USB C cable — braided — and various instruction and warranty booklets.
Unzip the Case
Inside the clam shell case, the controller itself jumps right out. Upon a quick inspection and holding it in your hands, you can feel the quality of the controller. Solid, weighted but not too heavy. The entire grip front and back is now textured; not just the back like on the OG Elite. It is incredibly comfortable. We’ll dissect the controller itself in a moment.
Under the controller you find the small charging base along with add-on accessories similar to the OG Elite. This…
