Controller:Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2

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Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2

XInput support
Connection method
USB-C, Bluetooth, Wireless dongle
Predecessor
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Xbox Adaptive Controller
Successor
Xbox Wireless Controller (Model 1914)

The Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, internally known as Model 1797, is a game controller released by Microsoft on November 4, 2019.

A successor to the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller (otherwise known as Model 1698), there are a few changes that were made to the new controller. The joysticks, while retaining the predecessor's magnetic-attached stick caps, now has the stick tension adjustment mechanism built-in, allowing player to adjust the joysticks' tension based on their preference. The controller now has the shorter 3-step trigger locks compared to the 2-step ones on the original Xbox Elite Wireless Controller. Other changes includes the change from Micro-USB port to USB Type-C port and integration of non-removable lithium-ion battery (Up to 40 hours of battery life per charge). Many of the features of the original Xbox Elite Wireless Controller were retained, including swappable D-pads, remappable back paddles and impulse triggers.

As with the original Xbox Elite Wireless Controller, the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 is a native, GIP-based XInput controller, meaning it is supported in games that use either the XInput API, Windows.Gaming.Input API or GameInput API, with impulse triggers being supported on supported games with the latter two. Up to 3 built-in profiles and up to 256 profile in the cloud can be customized using Xbox Accessories App on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC (Requires Windows 10 and later), but thrid-party software like Steam, reWASD, and JoyShockMapper allow assigning paddles to keyboard and mouse actions or macros. The controller can be connected through either wired (via USB Type-C), or wireless (via either the Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows (supports up to 8 controllers) or Bluetooth).

Key points

Many (most?) units have face buttons misaligned from the PCB (particularly the A button), which can result in button presses being undetected from time to time.. In response, Microsoft has extended the warranty period from 90 days to 1 year, but chances of getting a controller without the defect are low.

General information

Official website

Official Guide for PC users

Community configs for Xbox Elite Controller

PC Games with Xbox One Controller Support

Inputs

• 2 × clickable analog sticks: LS, RS
• 2 × digital shoulder buttons: LB, RB
• 2 × analog triggers: LT, RT
• 1 × digital directional pad (d-pad): ↑, ↓, ←, →
• 4 × digital face buttons: 𝐀, 𝐁, 𝐗, 𝗬
• 4 × digital back buttons: P1, P2, P3, P4
• 5 × digital functional buttons: Ⲷ ᴍᴇɴᴜ, ⧉ ᴠɪᴇᴡ, xʙᴏx, ᴘʀᴏꜰɪʟᴇ, ᴘᴀɪʀ
• 1 × mono microphone via TRRS jack (Wired only)

Controller variations

Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 - Core

The Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 - Core is a cheaper version of the controller. While all of the functions of the standard Elite Series 2 are left intact, it is missing back paddle plates, a cross D-pad, a charging stand, additional stick caps and a carrying case. Those missing items are available separately as Complete Component Pack. It was originally launched with a white color model, but the additional red color model and blue color model were later made available.

Use with PC platforms

When supported wrapper is used, the software-defined back paddles mappings will taking priority over the built-in profiles' mappings.

Connection

USB Type-C

Connect the controller
Use either a USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable or a USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable (if the host device has USB Type-C port) to connect the controller to a USB port on the computer. The controller will automatically be recognized by the supported OS and install generic driver for it.

Bluetooth

Windows 10 with Anniversary update and later is required.

It's recommended to only connect single controller with Bluetooth connection. Some accessories like headsets and chatpads do not work using wireless connection.

Using controller via Bluetooth

Press and hold the ᴘᴀɪʀ button for 3 seconds until Xbox button starts to blink. On Windows 10, access Bluetooth settings (Settings → Devices → Bluetooth), select Xbox Wireless Controller from the list and click Pair. On Windows 11, access Bluetooth settings (Settings → Bluetooth & Devices), select Add Device, select Bluetooth and then select Xbox Wireless Controller from the list to pair the controller. Notes To shut down the controller, hold the Xbox button for 5 seconds.

Wireless Adapter for Windows

Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows (Model 1790).

Available in two variants: An older, larger Model 1713 and a new, smaller Model 1790.

Supports up to 8 controllers.

Support for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 were dropped for Model 1790.

Using controller via Xbox Wireless
Connect the wireless adapter to PC and press the ᴘᴀɪʀ button on it. On the controller, press the ᴘᴀɪʀ button. Notes To shut down the controller, hold the Xbox button for five seconds.

Windows

Connecting the controller should automatically download and install latest drivers for the controller.

Configuration is available only in Xbox Accessories tool which is available on Windows 10 and later

Custom application reWASD lets remap whole controller and works on Windows 7 or newer. Software gives advanced customization options eg. reassigning paddles to keyboard or mouse actions, macros, activate custom modes etc.

Supported features	reWASD	Steam	Gamepad Phoenix	Controller Companion
Vibrations	✓	✓	✗	✗
Impulse Trigger Vibration	✓	✓	✗	✗
Back buttons	✓	✓	✗	✗
LEDs	✓	✗	✗	✗
Dead-zone adjustment	✓	✓	✓	✗
Multiple controllers	✓	✓	✓	✓
Chatpad	✓	✗	✗	✗
Headphone Jack	✗	✗	✗	✗
Keyboard & Mouse input emulation	✓	✓	✗	✓
Virtual Xbox controller emulation	✓	✓	✓	✓
Virtual DualShock emulation	✓	✗	✗	✗
Virtual Nintendo controller emulation	✓	✗	✗	✗
Retro DInput/WinMM compatibility	~	~	✓	~
Battery status	✓	✗	✗	✗
Remapping back paddles	✓	✓	✗	✗

reWASD

Paddles and Guide button can be remapped.

Support Impulse Trigger vibration.

Can emulate the DualShock 4 to play PS4 Remote Play, PS Now or Dualshock 4 compatible games.

Can customize the controller's built-in profiles..

Not free of charge. 7-days trial.

Custom configs for Xbox Elite controller can be found in official Community Configs Library maintained by reWASD users.

OS X

Use the 360Controller custom driver.

Linux

Natively supported by distros using Linux kernel 4.7 or later.

Steam

Steam has the ability to remap the Paddles and Share buttons on the controller and support for impulse trigger rumble in games using the Windows.Gaming.Input API when the Xbox Extended Feature Support driver is installed through Steam.

Steam cannot customize the controller's built-in profiles.

Steam Link compatibility

Works without any drivers on any operating system that supports Steam.

Can be used just to send input from a controller to a PC. Go into Streaming options, hit 𝗬 and disable video and audio streaming.

Controller connected via USB works as expected.

Won't work great unless the streaming device is connected to LAN or a low latency Wi-Fi.

Hardware

Expansions

Gyro Support: Brook X ONE Adapter SE

Xbox Wireless Elite Controller 2 with gyroscope via Brook X One SE Adapter.

User can use Xbox One controller to play PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One games wirelessly.

Adds Motion Control (Gyro for PC/PS4/Switch and supports Turbo and Remap. For this option Steam has to recognize controller as Switch Pro Controller or DualShock 4

Emulates PS4 touchpad via combo keys (Capture/Touchpad key+Right Analog Stick).

Lets use headset on Xbox One controller for PS4/Xbox one. Battery last up to 10 hours.

BigBigWon Armor-x Pro

Wireless and Wired on Multi-platforms. Strike pack is effective way to add 4 additional response back buttons to for xsx/xss controller. Mod paddles allow to play new controller on for Xbox Series X|S / for Xbox One / Switch / Windows10&11 PC via the included type-c cable or wirelessly via 2.4Ghz adapter, helping you get elite experience on every supported platform.

Motion Aiming - GYROCON+ Motion Control Tech of controller back button helps for Xbox Series beyond the ELITE. Support Switch native motion control games. Can use motion control with Xbox / WIN10&11 games.

Turbo - one press with combo function.

Marco - Adopted Marco technology of custom back button, a complete set of complex operations can be performed directly with a single button.

4 Remappable Buttons - Back paddles key-value mapping with 4 extra buttons provide all the input options you need to increase your arsenal of commands. Each of the 4 back paddle attachment can be mapped directly without the need for any software or app.

3 Profile Configurations - access to settings anywhere.

Hair Trigger Paddles for Xbox Series S controller reduces travel distance of triggers to fasten the responsive speed.

Audio Support for wired audio, connect back attachment via a cable and plug the wired earphone to the controller. For wireless audio, use wireless headphones compatible with consoles.

APP - Support setting the on-board profiles, lighting effect, button mapping, joystick/trigger dead zone and sensitivity, motion sensitivity and MACRO programming via the APP.

Support in games

Natively supported by most modern games via XInput. Controller in old games can be recognized as Xbox 360 Controller.

Impulse Trigger Vibration

For a list of games, see List of games that support Xbox One impulse triggers.

The impulse triggers of the Xbox One Controller are two independent rumble motors located within each of the triggers, allowing developers to selectively vibrate the trigger when the player is performing an action that warrants such a feedback, such as firing a gun or charging an attack.

The XInput API does not expose this functionality. Games making use of the rumble motors uses the Windows.Gaming.Input API instead.

There is no available application which translates adaptive triggers haptic feedback signals into basic impulse trigger vibration.

The third-party DLL injection-based tool X1nput can be used to convert the normal vibrations of a game to impulse trigger vibration in many single player games.

Games with Impulse Trigger Vibration support

For a list of games, see List of games that support Xbox One impulse triggers.

There is no available application which translates adaptive triggers haptic feedback signals into basic impulse trigger vibration.

The third-party DLL injection-based tool X1nput can be used to convert the normal vibrations of a game to impulse trigger vibration in many single player games.

Games with LED lights support

Number of games which support LED lights is limited and LED lights support is still not a PC standard. There is no game which supports Xbox Elite 2's LEDs natively.

Aurora, a third party, open source solution for handling RGB lighting, does not support this controller.

Steam Input configuration allows control of the LED lights.

reWASD application shows battery state and which config is applied by changing LED lights colors (5 presets). All the presets can be changed in Preferences in the LED settings tab.

Games with XInput button prompts

List of games with Xbox button prompts

Accessories

In the box of Elite controller you will find:

• Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2
• Carrying case
• Set of 6 thumbstick caps: Standard (2), Classic (2), Tall (1), Wide Dome (1)
• Set of 4 paddles: Medium (2), Mini (2)
• Set of 2 D-pads: Standard, Faceted
• Thumbstick-adjustment tool
• Charging dock
• USB-C cable

In the box of Elite controller Core you will find:

• Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core
• Set of 2 thumbstick caps: Standard (2)
• Thumbstick-adjustment tool
• USB-C cable

Issues unresolved

Incompatible games

Some games have issues with the Xbox Elite Controller. If game does not support Xbox One Controller, it will not work on Xbox Elite Controller either. Refer to the individual game pages for details.

Issues fixed

No force feedback vibration in DirectInput games

Install Force Feedback Driver for Xbox One Controllers. Some games will still not support vibration even with this installed.

Windows cannot initialize the device driver for this hardware. (Code 37)

Open Windows Update and ensure KB2685811 is installed.

"We can't sign you in right now. Try again later." error when signing into Xbox/Xbox Accessories App to customize controls

Install the Xbox Identity Provider from the Microsoft Store. While normally preinstalled, it may have been removed at some point. Note that the app's store page cannot be found by searching the Microsoft Store; you must have the direct link that opens in the Microsoft store. To do this, copy and paste this Microsoft Store link into a web browser: ms-windows-store://pdp/?ProductId=9WZDNCRD1HKW. It will automatically launch the Microsoft Store to the page for the Xbox Identity Provider, where you can install it.

Other information

Firmware updates

Either Windows 10 PC with the App, Xbox One, or Xbox Series X|S is required to update controllers firmware.

To update firmware on the controller, install Xbox Accessories App from Microsoft Store and connect the controller either with cable or wireless adapter.

Technical information

Device name: Xbox One Elite Controller, HWID: 045E:0B00 (USB), 045E:0B05 (Bluetooth), 045E:0B22 (Bluetooh Low Energy)

See also Xbox Wireless Controller for the device name and HWID for the Xbox Wireless Adapter.

Controller button	Button label and axis
Left Stick	X Axis, Y Axis
Right Stick	X Rotation, Y Rotation
D-Pad	Point of View Hat
A	Button 1
B	Button 2
X	Button 3
Y	Button 4
LB	Button 5
RB	Button 6
LT	Z Axis +
RT	Z Axis -
View	Button 7
Menu	Button 8
Left Stick Click	Button 9
Right Stick Click	Button 10
Xbox	Button 11, Xbox
	Button 12
	Button 13
	Button 14
	Button 15
	Button 16

Input lag

Wired connection input lag: 8.52 ms for button press and 12.73 ms for joystick move at the default 125 Hz polling rate.

Dongle connection input lag: 14.81 ms for button press and 14.55 ms for joystick move.

Bluetooth connection input lag: 11.1 ms for button press and 18.48 ms for joystick move.

Connection	Input lag
USB (button press)	8.52 ms (± 3.6 ms)
USB (joystick move)	12.73 ms (± 3.6 ms)
2.4GHz dongle (button press)	14.81 ms (± 4.4 ms)
2.4GHz dongle (joystick move)	14.55 ms (± 3.6 ms)
Bluetooth (button press)	11.1 ms (± 6.2 ms)
Bluetooth (joystick move)	18.48 ms (± 8.4 ms)

XBatteryStatus

A lightweight tray app that displays the battery level of most Bluetooth game controllers.

DualShock4 emulator

Application emulates the Sony DualShock 4 gamepad using an Xbox controller.

Allows to use Xbox controller for Sony Playstation Now or Playstation Remote Play applications.