Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Controller Is Only $85 At Walmart

Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Controller

$85.17 (was $140)

See at Walmart

Walmart's latest Xbox Elite Series 2 Core controller deal is the best we've ever seen. Right now, you can grab the red Elite Series 2 Core for only $85.17, down from $140. This is an even steeper discount than we saw during Amazon's Big Deal Days. Walmart was offering the white Elite Series 2 Core for $88--though the white model has a lower list price of $130. This is the first time we've seen the red controller for less than $100. Walmart is also selling the Robot White standard Xbox Wireless Controller for only $37.36 (down from $60).

The Elite Series 2 Core controller is budget-priced alternative to the standard Elite Series 2 and released last fall. It's worth noting that the Core controller doesn't include any of the attachments the standard Elite Series 2 comes with, but those can be purchased separately if you want to upgrade it further with additional customization.

Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Controller

$85.17 (was $140)

See at Walmart

Unless you opt to also buy those attachment, you won't get back paddles, four extra analog sticks to swap, a swappable D-pad, or the carrying case. Instead, the Core controller simply features the premium build of the Elite Series 2 controller--nicer sticks, trigger locks, an eight-way metal D-pad, and tactile handle grips.

If you decide you want the back paddles and other accessories, you can always purchase them separately. Best Buy is selling the Complete Component Pack for $60.

Alternatively, you can pick and choose which swappable parts you want and buy them from third-party companies. For instance, you can get a nice set of back paddles for around $10 We've tested these third-party paddles and they feel good and work well. Third-party controller manufacturer Scuf also has a really nice set of Elite Series 2 back paddles for $15 (down from $20).