Does Xbox 360 Elite Come with a Controller? No—Controller Sold Separately

No. The Xbox 360 Elite console box contains:

• Console (120 GB HDD)
• Power supply + cable
• HDMI cable
• Wireless headset (mono, earbud-style)
• Composite AV cable (some regions)
• Documentation

Controller sold separately. You need at least one Xbox 360 Wireless Controller (or wired) to play. The Elite's included headset plugs into the controller.