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Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 is an identified gamepad from Microsoft / Xbox. The table below contains only relationships recorded with official source links through 2026-10-31. A platform missing from the table has not been verified here; absence is not a negative compatibility result.
What matters for this exact model
- Documented with conditions on Android phones / tablets for Controller-supported games via Bluetooth. A supported OS and a controller-enabled game or app are required.
- Documented with conditions on iPhone / iPad for Controller-supported games via Bluetooth. A supported OS and a controller-enabled game or app are required.
- Documented with conditions on Windows PC for Controller-supported games via USB, Bluetooth, Xbox Wireless Adapter. Windows 10 or 11 and the receiver hardware required by this wireless mode.
- Documented with conditions on Xbox One family for Controller-supported games via Xbox Wireless, USB.
- Wireless Receiver fit with Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows: Supported With Conditions. This provides an Xbox Wireless route on Windows. This does not imply other accessory functions.
- Adapter route involving MAGIC-NS 2: vendor-documented with a verified connection mode.
Revision and feature notes
- Microsoft describes Series 2 Core as the Series 2 controller with a different included component bundle; platform support is shared while box contents differ.
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Compatibility by platform and game context
| Platform | Game / use context | Evidence status | Connection | Conditions and limits | Official evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xbox Series family | Controller-supported games | Documented with conditions | Xbox Wireless, USB | Check game and feature support | Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 — Microsoft Xbox, checked 2026-10-30 |
| Xbox One family | Controller-supported games | Documented with conditions | Xbox Wireless, USB | Check game and feature support | Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 — Microsoft Xbox, checked 2026-10-30 |
| Windows PC | Controller-supported games | Documented with conditions | USB, Bluetooth, Xbox Wireless Adapter | Windows 10 or 11 and the receiver hardware required by this wireless mode. Do not assume ordinary Bluetooth provides the same features as the Xbox Wireless receiver. | Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 — Microsoft Xbox, checked 2026-10-30 |
| Android phones / tablets | Controller-supported games | Documented with conditions | Bluetooth | A supported OS and a controller-enabled game or app are required. | Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 — Microsoft Xbox, checked 2026-10-30 |
| iPhone / iPad | Controller-supported games | Documented with conditions | Bluetooth | A supported OS and a controller-enabled game or app are required. | Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 — Microsoft Xbox, checked 2026-10-30 |
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Published specifications
| Specification | Officially documented value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Xbox Wireless, Bluetooth, USB-C | Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 — Microsoft Xbox, checked 2026-10-30 |
| Mass | 345 g — Model or source condition applies; check the linked document before applying this value to another revision. | Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 — Microsoft Xbox, checked 2026-10-30 |
| Battery Life | 40 h — Model or source condition applies; check the linked document before applying this value to another revision. | Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 — Microsoft Xbox, checked 2026-10-30 |
| Power | internal rechargeable battery | Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 — Microsoft Xbox, checked 2026-10-30 |
| Profiles | 3 custom profiles — Model or source condition applies; check the linked document before applying this value to another revision. | Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 — Microsoft Xbox, checked 2026-10-30 |
| Rear Paddles | 4 paddles | Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 — Microsoft Xbox, checked 2026-10-30 |
| Adjustable Stick Tension | Yes | Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 — Microsoft Xbox, checked 2026-10-30 |
| Headset Jack | 3.5 mm | Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 — Microsoft Xbox, checked 2026-10-30 |
| Trigger Stops | Yes | Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 — Microsoft Xbox, checked 2026-10-30 |
Compatible accessories and commonly confused fits
| Other exact model | Fit axis | Source status | Condition or next step | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows | Wireless Receiver | Supported With Conditions | This provides an Xbox Wireless route on Windows. | Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows — Microsoft, checked 2026-10-30 |
| GuliKit TMR Electromagnetic Joystick Module | Internal Repair Module | Supported | This is an internal repair module; check the controller revision and complete its model-specific calibration after installation. | GuliKit TMR joystick module official controller fit list — GuliKit, checked 2026-10-31 |
Adapter routes
These routes describe the adapter maker’s documented input and output conditions. They are not proof of native console certification or every advanced feature.
| Controller | Adapter | Target | Evidence level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 | MAGIC-NS 2 | Nintendo Switch | Vendor documented, conditional |
| Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 | MAGIC-NS 2 | Nintendo Switch 2 | Vendor documented, conditional |
| Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 | Wingman P5 | PlayStation 5 family | Input listed; route mode not verified |
Setup and troubleshooting
Check before buying or connecting
Match the model label, game or app context, connection path, and required firmware in the table above. For powered accessories, follow the maker’s supported part and safety instructions. Missing fields are unknown, not zero or automatically incompatible.
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Official sources and review date
- Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 — Microsoft Xbox, checked 2026-10-30
- Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core — Microsoft Xbox, checked 2026-10-31
Model record reviewed: 2026-10-30. Linked sources have their own check dates. No physical test, live price, stock, or sales ranking was recorded.
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