You can now pre-order the Xbox Elite Wireless Series 2 Core controller

Microsoft's new Xbox Elite Series 2 Core controller pre-orders are now live, which means you can already get your name down for the next generation Xbox Series X controller. The $129.99 / £114.99 gamepad will be released on September 21, but we're seeing pre-orders available at Amazon and Microsoft right now. 

The Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (seriously, that's the full name) comes in $50 / £45 cheaper than the fully fledged Elite Series 2 controller. What are you sacrificing to pick up that cheaper gamepad? Not much. 

That depends on how you look at it. The new Elite Series 2 Core offers the same customization opportunities as the main flagship. However, you won't find any of the additional paddles, thumbsticks, or directional pad accessories in the box here. Instead, this is a controller for anyone after a high-end gamepad, and who may tinker with some of the settings further down the line. 

All of that is accompanied by a new white aesthetic, keeping the main body crisp but maintaining the black rubberized grips along each leg.

You'll find both US and UK Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core pre-order options just below, but we're also rounding up more of the best Xbox One controllers further down the page. 

Pre-order the Xbox Elite Wireless Series 2 Core

US - Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core | $129.99 at Amazon
Amazon is offering Xbox Elite Series 2 Core controller pre-orders ready for the September 21 release date. Delivery times will depend on your location, but Prime members can certainly benefit from speedy shipping. 

Also available at Microsoft

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UK - Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core | £114.99 at Microsoft
You can pre-order the Xbox Elite Wireless Series 2 Core from Microsoft in the UK right now. We're not seeing listings live at any other retailers at the time of writing, but will certainly keep you updated once we sniff one out.

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