The Elite Series 2 connects wirelessly via Xbox's wireless frequency or Bluetooth on PC and mobile. It can also be hardwired with the included USB-C cable. As for the features you won't find on a regular Xbox Wireless Controller, the Elite Series 2 can store three customizable control profiles, is equipped with trigger locks with three stopping points, and has swappable sticks with adjustable tension, D-pads, and back paddles. It also has textured grips and is made with better materials. The difference in quality is immediately noticeable.

Here's what you get with the Elite Series 2:

• 6 swappable analog sticks - standard pair, "classic" (smaller) pair, one wide dome, one tall.
• 4 removable back paddles
• 2 D-pads - the one shown above and a standard cross design
• Charging dock
• Braided USB-C cable
• Thumbstick tension adjustment tool
• Hardshell carrying case with dedicated slots for all components

Delivery Estimates: As of December 20, Best Buy and Target are the only major retailers offering delivery by Christmas. Both retailers list the delivery date as December 24 on our end, but this will vary based on your location. That said, you can order online from Best Buy or Walmart for in-store pickup today.

Just keep in mind that prices are slightly different depending on where you shop. Amazon is the only retailer matching Best Buy's $120 Doorbuster deal. The Elite Series 2 is $124 at Walmart and $125 at Target.

The difference between the Core and the standard model is that the Core only comes with the controller. It's the same premium controller with textured grips, trigger locks, and the ability to swap components. It doesn't include the four back paddles, four extra sticks, second D-pad, adjustment tool, charging dock, or carrying case.

If you decide you want extra components down the line, there are plenty of third-party accessories for cheap. Our recommendation for back paddles is Scuf's Elite Series 2 Paddles for $20--though they are often on sale for $15. You can even find full accessory kits that are actually pretty good for as low as $18.

Delivery Estimates: The only retailers offering delivery before Christmas (as of December 20) are Best Buy and Target. If your local Walmart or Best Buy has the controller in stock, you can order online for in-store pickup today. Online orders shipped to your doorstep won't arrive until after Christmas from Amazon and Walmart.

The Elite Series 2 Core Controller in red is available for under $100 at three major retailers, but all of them have slightly different prices. Best Buy has the lowest price at $95, while Target and Walmart have the controller for $96 and $98, respectively. Amazon is sold out of this model. The red Elite Series 2 Core has a $140 MSRP, so you're saving a maximum of $45.

Delivery Estimates: As of December 20, Best Buy and Target are offering delivery before Christmas, while Walmart's deal won't arrive in time. That said, you can order the controller online at Best Buy or Walmart and pick it up at your local store.

The blue Elite Series 2 Core Controller is $98 at Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and Target. Just like the red model, the blue carries a $140 retail price, so it's a "better" deal than the white edition.

Delivery Estimates: As of December 20, Best Buy and Target state the controller will arrive before Christmas. You can also order online at Walmart or Best Buy and pick it up at your local store today.