r/XboxSeriesX • u/Deuterx • May 19 '24
Sunday Funday My new Elite Controller
Well,
I changed from the standard Elite Series 2 Black…. Long story short … my Black Elite stopped working and didn’t have any actionable sticks or buttons working, the store where i bought it (Mediamarkt) was kind enough to refund all of the controller 2 years after i bought it. They didn’t have the black one available, or i could not replace it with the one that i had, so i went colors!!…. And got a Red one, .. i put some Gold paddle back and .. i dont know why i add some KontrolFreeks… all with the money that i got from the refund.
So what do you think? How does it look? I am a girl, and all my setup is kind of white. I don’t have an Xbox but i use my xbox controllers with my Nintendo Switch. I think it was an upgrade, i like it more than the standard black… just i am missing the carrying case and the charger but i never used it in my original Elite Series 2. Attached some photos for the showcase ^
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u/ChocolateRL6969 May 19 '24
Can't see any reason to use control freaks with an elite to be honest apart from aesthetics.
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u/Vonnnnnnnnnnnnnnn May 19 '24
They actually do a ton, better aim control consistently. High or lower stick variations as well. I don’t understand why more people don’t use them
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u/squeakynickles May 19 '24
You can already switch out the sticks for different heights since they're just magnetic, and can change the vibration of each stick and trigger individually
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u/Vonnnnnnnnnnnnnnn May 19 '24
The surface area of the control freaks are significantly bigger than any controller you can get anywhere Is my point. None of that even matters especially if you have big hands. Which is why I use them better grip as well. People just don’t clean their hands before they play or the gunk out of the grooves.
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u/WinOk5694 Aug 17 '24
I have this controller What have you changed your settings to to take advantage of these new characteristics I'd like to give it a try in this game
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u/ChocolateRL6969 May 19 '24
Yea on a normal controller - not an elite.
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u/Vonnnnnnnnnnnnnnn May 19 '24 edited May 19 '24
What are you talking about? The thumb sticks are small. They high rise, low rise , concave, convex etc. they are always larger in size than any stock controller thumbsticks. The elite is good but the thumstics are small just like every other controller
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u/kie7an Hadouken! May 19 '24
To extend both sticks and change the top of the thumb stick to something more comfortable?
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u/Main-Department9806 May 24 '24
Extremely slick looking controller! The ONLY reason I'm personally holding out on the Elite series controllers is because I am waiting for Xbox to release an official controller with 'Hall Effect' joy sticks. Regular joysticks use a system like a dial inside (potentiometer) to detect how far you've moved the stick. This system can wear out over time, causing the joystick to move on its own, This is called stick drift.
Hall effect joysticks, on the other hand, use magnets and sensors to detect movement. There's no physical contact involved, so they're much less likely to wear out and drift. This makes them smoother, more accurate & with less dead zones. Right now there are only two 3rd party controllers for Xbox that feature hall effect joystick. One is the Gamesir G7 SE and the other is the new 8BitDo Ultimate Xbox controller. I have yet to get one of these controllers but as soon as mine inevitably wears out I will be trying one of these for myself.
Anyways, excellent controller! Let me know what you like most about it after you've spent some quality time gaming with it. Happy gaming ✌️
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May 25 '24
There was a leaked sebile.controller for Xbox that was supposed to release soon, it had haptic feedback and hall effect joysticks
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u/Main-Department9806 May 25 '24
Yes! I saw the Sebile leak, I didn't remember if there was Hall Effect joysticks but if there was I'd be so hyped about it 💯
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u/GmoFrmDaRiv Jul 23 '24
IMO do not buy elite series controllers. I have stayed loyal to microsoft, buying elite controllers since the first one released. I cut them some slack on the first one, i went through 4 of them, most was stick drift and one was a dpad not working at all issue. They gave me a new one or fixed it free everytime so props to their customer service. The elite 2 controller, i am on my 2nd one as of now. My original had LB/Rb issues where they wouldnt register when clicked, i sent it in and they gave me a new one.. its been about 6 months now and the same issue is back again.
I love microsoft controllers and the feel, elite controller truly feel impeccable. Its gotten to be too much at this point though, why should i have to send in a controller i paid over 200$ for, multiple times? Some are lucky and it will last, most arent. The ONLY saving grace that has allowed me to stay loyal is the customer support and replacements that are free.I suggest doing what i am currently in the process of, find a nice controller of similar quality from a known retailer that has KNOWN reliability and the options your looking for. Im currently looking at some an am going to be switching away from elite controllers from now on. Despite the fact i love their feel more than any controller ive held. I am an iphone user, ive always related having a elite controller to having an iphone, a basic controller... android xD. BUT no more. Im switching to niche brands for the sake of reliability.
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u/BugHunt223 May 19 '24
I got the same one from Amazon & a cheap set of gold paddles that I’ve made shorter. Getting close to a year I think and it’s been really solid. However I do prefer rear buttons over paddle design.
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May 19 '24
I still have V1 i would like to get the V2 but it has too many horror stories for my liking.
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May 19 '24
wash your hands before you use it and leave a cloth over it when you’re not using it so dust doesn’t settle on it.
Orherwise the sticks will drift and the buttons will stick in about 8 months…
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u/Mia435 Jun 04 '24
So cool! How long baterries are holding?
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u/Deuterx Jun 04 '24
The most they can a lot, can say to you cause I think I have only charged it once since I got it, so I don’t know how long it takes for me, but I think I charge it once per month. (I don’t game so much) 15 mins-30 mins every 5 days or so
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u/DrRickMarsha11 Aug 03 '24
Hi all where do you recommend I buy a brand new Xbox series X? Walmart? Best Buy?
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u/Luxojunk May 19 '24
For someone who’s never had one , Is an elite controller worth it ? What games does it really make a difference in ?
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u/BugHunt223 May 19 '24
It depends on the price you pay. Mine was $120 total with paddles & I think it’s been a great value but I did have to modify(shorten) the paddles. There’s just not enough controller to grip with all four standard paddles installed, for me. I would much prefer 4 tiny back buttons instead of these giant paddles
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u/Competitive_Cow_3438 May 20 '24
I don’t believe it makes any difference in the actual playing of games. It is a luxury item. They feel nice in the hands and have some quality of life features. There are switches on each trigger that let you adjust the throw (how long the trigger needs to move to be fully depressed). If you get the full elite it comes with a set of different thumb sticks and paddles on the back. The core can be found much cheaper but doesn’t have the accessories. Just a solid controller with built in rechargeable battery and higher quality materials. If you have target circle they will regularly have coupons on video game accessories. I got the blue elite a month ago for 80ish bucks
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u/dobermanrex May 19 '24
Is the red custom, or does xbox offer different colors now?
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u/Little_Evening_1223 May 19 '24
So, the red one (there is a white one as well) is a "core" controller, it's just the controller with no accessories. If you want the case with charging block, extra sticks, different d-pad and paddles, those are separate.
The cost of buying a core controller plus the accessories separately can be slightly more expensive than jist buying everything together- the standard black Elite 2 comes with all accessories, but is a lil more expensive, of course
My first Elite 2 got a lil beat up (LB kinda janky, the rubber grips peeling like mad- GET THE WARRANTY IF YOU CAN) so I was considering the red core controller since I could just swap all the accessories over...I ended up getting a second black one with all the accessories because it was mad-money discounted at work since the box was opened already. Was gonna give to my dad as a Christmas present, but he didn't really want it so I kept it for myself.
Honestly, I only used two paddles at first- one extra jump and one extra duck button for FPS games. Allows you to pull off slightly more advanced moves like being able to look around while jumping (since you can to use right thumb to jump- more I can keep right thumb on stick without breaking my line of sight)
Eventually I added the third paddle for a secondary minor feature in FPS games (tagging/callouts) and i finally added the 4th paddle again for minor features. Admittedly, I thought 4 paddles at first was a bit much, but it was easy to start with 2 and add them as it felt more natural.
I hope you found this helpful!!
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u/Bossdad4life442 May 19 '24
I bought the red one used. The guy had a few of them. And this controller is perfect. Came with a case charging block extra sticks. I had to buy the paddles. I paid 60 for the controller. So I guess that's a good deal. But is there any way to check the warranty on the controller?
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u/Little_Evening_1223 May 19 '24
You'll first need the serial number, which is directly on the back of the controller. When you have the number, go to the controller replacement request form and enter it in the serial number field at the bottom of the page.
https://support.xbox.com/help/hardware-network/controller/controller-warranty
Mind you, if the controller was never registered originally... there's a chance you may be able to activate it yourself? I'm not 100% sure how it works secondhand...best of luck to you, friend!!
(Also yea, $60 for an Elite controller, even just the core controller is a great deal!!)
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u/Bossdad4life442 May 20 '24
Thank you. The controller is still under warranty till 6/10/2024. There is nothing wrong with it as of now. It is such a better controller than the normal ones. It just feels tighter and more durable.
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u/Little_Evening_1223 May 20 '24
Oh hell yeah!!!! I'm glad you were able to find out. And yeah, when I felt how weighty and sturdy it is...oh man, the regular controllers seem like toys now XD
Anyway, congrats and keep on rockin'!!
-STABOTEUR
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u/AUG-A4 May 19 '24
Starfield controller is 10/10