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Best Buy’s Trio of Exclusive Limited Edition Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Controllers Are on Sale Today
Best Buy is offering a temporary discount on three limited-edition Xbox Elite Series 2 Core controllers, which are otherwise exclusive to the retailer. The controllers, preconfigured through Microsoft's Design Lab customisation service, are reduced from $149.99 to $129.99 this week, representing a saving of around 14%. This is notable because they use shell colourways currently unavailable through Design Lab itself, meaning buyers cannot replicate the designs by customising a controller directly.
The three variants come in red-and-blue, red-and-white, and green-and-red colour schemes, all priced identically at $129.99. The Elite Series 2 Core is functionally identical to the previous-generation $200 Elite controller, featuring adjustable-tension thumbsticks, rubberised grips and shorter hair-trigger locks, but it omits the extra paddles, thumbsticks, D-pad and travel case included with the pricier original, which can instead be bought separately as a $59.99 component pack.
In short
- Best Buy discounts three exclusive Xbox Elite Series 2 Core controllers to $129.99
- Colourways are unique to Best Buy and can't be recreated in Design Lab
- Core model matches Elite features but lacks extra accessories, sold separately
Explained simply
Xbox Elite controllers are premium gaming controllers designed for players who want advanced features like adjustable thumbsticks and improved grip surfaces. They cost significantly more than standard controllers. The Elite Series 2 Core is a mid-range option that provides these enhanced features without the highest price.
Best Buy is currently selling three limited-edition versions of the Elite Series 2 Core with exclusive colour combinations that cannot be found elsewhere. The controllers are normally priced at $149.99 but are this week reduced to $129.99. These specific colour schemes were created through Microsoft's customisation system but are not available as standard ordering options.
The Core version omits certain extras that come with the full-priced Elite model, such as additional thumbsticks, rear paddle buttons and a protective case. These components can be purchased separately if customers need them. The Core provides the main performance benefits of an Elite controller at a lower overall cost.