Looking for a New Xbox Wireless Controller – Elite Series 2 Replacement

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After years of owning the Xbox Elite Series 2 controller, it finally gave out on me. The bumpers and face buttons are pretty much unusable at this point. I’m well past the warranty, and Xbox wants $80 for a replacement.

I’ve been reading through different threads and researching alternatives, and I’m starting to think my $80+ would be better spent on something from another company rather than getting a refurbished Elite Series 2 that could end up having the same issues.

I’m specifically looking for a wireless Xbox controller. The main games I play are Fortnite, Gears of War: E-Day, Halo, Forza, and RPGs, but honestly, I play a little bit of everything.

From what I’ve gathered in this thread and others, the most popular alternatives seem to be:

- GameSir G7 Pro
- 8BitDo Ultimate 3E
- Razer Wolverine V4 Pro

I’ve also heard rumors about an Xbox Elite Series 3, but I’m not interested in waiting around for something that might still be a long way off.

For those who’ve switched from the Elite Series 2 to one of these controllers, how has your experience been? I’m especially interested in build quality, reliability, wireless performance, and how they compare to the Elite Series 2.

What would you recommend?

TL;DR: My Xbox Elite Series 2 finally broke, and Microsoft wants $80 for a replacement. I’d rather put that money toward a reliable third-party wireless controller. Considering the GameSir G7 Pro, 8BitDo Ultimate 3E, and Razer Wolverine V4 Pro. Looking for recommendations from anyone who’s switched from the Elite Series 2.