You can either charge it via the USB Type-C cable, or via the handy dock situated inside the lovely carry case it ships with.
The Elite Series 2 also includes a built-in rechargeable battery where the original Elite still used the AA batteries that Microsoft's pads have always fallen back on. The Xbox Series X controller is superior to the Elite Series 2 in one crucial way By Dave James published 9 February 21 The cheaper Microsoft controller can quick-switch between PC and console. Three configs can be stored locally on controller and device has new adjustable tension thumbsticks. For more Black Friday PC gaming deals. New revised controller variation Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 includes Bluetooth connectivity, USB-C support, and a rechargable battery that lasts for up to 40 hours per charge.
The new sticks feel more accurate and responsive and the triggers are outstanding, with three different levels of depth to them, from full analogue to almost microswitch. Plug a cable into your Xbox controller and PC. There is a weight to the Xbox Elite Series 2 controller that you just don't find with other pads, and rather than that making it feel cumbersome it just feels like reassuringly solid build quality. Xbox Series X, Xbox Elite Series 2 and Xbox Adaptive controllers require a USB-C cable, whereas the older Xbox One pad uses a Micro-USB cable. The standard Xbox controller has a great design, but the original Elite and this upgraded Series 2 version, took that and pushed it even further. Okay, the Xbox Elite Series 2, now with $40 off, is mostly designed for the ol' console player, but it's still the finest example of joypaddery that you can plumb into your gaming PC. It will work right now (as long as your USB over IP works ofc), it supports all the Elite 2 features (remapping, profiles.), which shadow’s emulated 360 controller likely never will, and on top of that the Xbox Wireless protocol is faster and more reliable than bluetooth. reWASD doesn't block BT anyhow, and pick up every active connected device in the system (supported by reWASD). There is no active Elite v2 connected (the gamepad is powered). Now, disconnect the controller and check if the controller is connected wirelessly. The best PC controller is now cheaper this Black Friday than its ever been before. Do yourself a favor, use a Xbox Wireless Adapter and forward the USB. Microsoft Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 - Gamepad - wireless - Bluetooth - for PC, Microsoft Xbox One USD 164.99 (2.6) 2. Open joy.cpl and check the controller connection.