Amazon has just dropped the price of the professional-grade Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core to only $99.00, a nearly 25% price drop from its $129.99 MSRP.
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 for $99
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 $130.
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 black & white 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 $53.99. 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.
