I have been using the new Microsoft Xbox Elite 2 wireless controller for a little over two weeks. I also have the original Xbox Elite controller from 2015, and I have found several key differences. In short, the Elite 2 has successfully replaced the original, but don’t bother upgrading unless the original one dies or something.

The first thing I noticed is that the whole controller was rebalanced, which makes the Elite 2 feel significantly lighter than its predecessor.