The notorious Xbox Elite controller bumpers can and do fail, but there's a real easy fix.

Xbox Elite Controller Series 2 gamepads are notoriously issue-prone, particularly with the bumpers. Thankfully, fixing them is easy, cheap, and takes like 5 minutes.

Learn how to remap Xbox One Controller buttons, sticks, bumpers, etc, according to your preferences on Xbox One and Windows PC. You can choose to update the controller as well.

Microsoft is also providing downloadable step-by-step repair guides and YouTube tutorial videos to help you complete a DIY fix on your controller.

Microsoft recently launched an Xbox repair and replacements store on its website. You can purchase replacement cases, buttons, and other parts to extend the life of your Xbox Elite Wireless ...

The situation has now changed: Microsoft now sells repair kits for Xbox controllers, which means you can fix your broken controller at home. Which Xbox controller parts does Microsoft sell?

Microsoft sells the standard controller, which it released in 2020 alongside the Xbox Series S and X, for between $50 and $80 depending on the version and whether there's a sale happening.