Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core vs Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded Wireless Controller
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (#1, best overall) vs Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded Wireless Controller (#2, best premium): in our Pro Gaming Controllers scoring the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core totals 9.1/10 and the Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded Wireless Controller 9/10.
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Side by side
| Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core | Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded Wireless Controller | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $159 | $199 |
| Platform | Xbox, PC | PS5, PS4, PC |
| Connectivity | Wireless/Wired/Bluetooth | 2.4GHz Wireless / USB-C Wired |
| Back Paddles | 0 (sold separately) | — |
| Battery Life | 40 hours | 20 hours |
| Weight | 345g | 265g |
| Back Buttons | — | 4 mappable |
| Stick Type | — | Hall Effect |
| Trigger Type | — | 5-stop Hall Effect Clutch |
How they differ in real use
Built from our pro controllers scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core and the Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded Wireless Controller made our Top 5 Pro Gaming Controllers, at #1 (best overall) and #2 (best premium). Microsoft's official pro controller sets the standard with adjustable tension thumbsticks, hair trigger locks, and 40-hour battery. The build quality and feel are unmatched. Hall Effect thumbsticks and triggers eliminate drift forever. 11 swappable modular components with fightpad configuration and 5-stop clutch triggers. The most customizable PS5 pro controller.
We score pro gaming controllers on Build Quality (30%), Customization (25%), Responsiveness (25%), Compatibility (10%) and Value (10%). On that basis the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core totals 9.1 out of 10 and the Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded Wireless Controller 9. The widest gap is Customization, where the Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded Wireless Controller scores 10 against 8 for the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core — paddles, triggers, sticks. Build Quality also separates them: 10 for the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core versus 9 for the Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded Wireless Controller.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Platform — Xbox, PC on the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core versus PS5, PS4, PC on the Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded Wireless Controller; Connectivity — Wireless/Wired/Bluetooth on the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core versus 2.4GHz Wireless / USB-C Wired on the Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded Wireless Controller; Battery Life — 40 hours on the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core versus 20 hours on the Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded Wireless Controller; Weight — 345g on the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core versus 265g on the Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded Wireless Controller.
Pricing as of February 1, 2026: $159 for the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core and $199 for the Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded Wireless Controller, a $40 difference in the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core's favor. Owners praise the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core for adjustable tension thumbsticks and hair trigger locks; the most common complaint is no back paddles in Core version. Owners praise the Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded Wireless Controller for hall Effect thumbsticks and triggers (no drift) and 11 swappable modular components including fightpad; the most common complaint is expensive at $210.
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core
- Adjustable tension thumbsticks
- Hair trigger locks
- 40-hour battery life
- Official Xbox accessory
- No back paddles in Core version
- Expensive even for Core
- Stick drift reported over time
Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded Wireless Controller
- Hall Effect thumbsticks and triggers (no drift)
- 11 swappable modular components including fightpad
- 5-stop clutch triggers with hair-trigger mode
- 20-hour wireless battery life with USB-C charging
- Expensive at $210
- PS5/PS4/PC only — no Xbox support
- Overwhelming number of customization options
Which should you buy?
The Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core is the better fit for xbox and PC gamers and those wanting premium feel — it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Build Quality and Compatibility. The Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded Wireless Controller is the better fit for competitive PS5 players and fighting game enthusiasts, and the stronger choice if Customization matters more to you than the overall score. Since the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core is both the higher scorer and $40 cheaper, the Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded Wireless Controller only makes sense for competitive PS5 players. The Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core is a poor fit for playStation players; the Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded Wireless Controller is a poor fit for xbox players.
Choose the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core if
- Xbox and PC gamers
- Those wanting premium feel
- Shooter enthusiasts
Skip it if
- PlayStation players
- Those needing paddles included
Choose the Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded Wireless Controller if
- Competitive PS5 players
- Fighting game enthusiasts
- Those wanting zero stick drift
Skip it if
- Xbox players
- Budget shoppers
Common questions
Is the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core better than the Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded Wireless Controller?
In our Pro Gaming Controllers ranking the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core scores higher overall, 9.1 to 9, with the biggest advantage in Customization. The Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded Wireless Controller is stronger on Customization, so it is the better pick if that matters most to you.
How much more does the Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded Wireless Controller cost than the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core?
$40 more as of February 1, 2026: $199 for the Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded Wireless Controller against $159 for the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core. Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure.
What is the main difference between the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core and the Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded Wireless Controller?
The headline spec difference is Platform: Xbox, PC on the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core versus PS5, PS4, PC on the Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded Wireless Controller. In use, the gap that matters most is Customization (8 vs 10 in our scoring): paddles, triggers, sticks.