For Prime Day, Amazon has just dropped the price of the professional-grade Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core to only $100.23, a nearly 30% price drop from its originaly $139.99 MSRP. This is not only the lowest price we've seen for an Xbox Elite controller, it's also the first time we've seen the red color on sale.
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 for $100.23
The Xbox Elite Series 2 Core wireless controller is fundamentally the same controller as the older generation Xbox Elite Series 2 controller, but at a considerably lower price point. The original Elite Series 2 controller commands a premium MSRP of $180 while the newer Elite Series 2 Core comes in at only $140 for the red.
The differences are a lot more minor than you'd think given the price discrepancy. For starters, the Elite Series 2 Core is decked out in a two-tone red and black color scheme instead of the Elite Series 2's all-black styling. The original Elite controller also came with more stuff, including extra sets of paddles, thumbsticks, and another D-pad for ultimate customizability as well as a handy travel case. The Elite Series 2 Core doesn't come with any of those accessories. And that's where the differences end.
That said, all of the accessories are compatible with the Elite Series 2 Core, and you can buy them separately. In fact, they're normally $59.99 but you can get them on sale right now for $49.99. Outside of the color scheme and accessory pack, the Elite Series 2 Core controller still retains all the integrated pro gaming features like adjustable-tension thumbsticks, wrap-around rubberized grip, and shorter hair trigger locks. It's still a much superior option to the Xbox Core controller that the current gen consoles come with.
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