Robhimself
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It doesn't have gyro!?
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Xbox Elite 2 controller is having widespread issues
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BusierDonkey
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If you ever do get old and senile like me, and become interested in old people hobbies (tinkering with absolutely fucking everything you own) a half-decent soldering kit is only $20 on Amazon.
It's priced accordingly for the market it sits in. I'd never argue it's a good bargain, or try to tell anyone they should find it a good value as value is in the eye of the beholder, but it shares only a few parts with the regular controller, and it does offer more features than most "Pro" style controllers at the price point. Considering to cost of building molds and re-engineering the entire controller for a much more limited market, the price isn't too outrageous. Limited run products always come at a premium. It's not always as simple as breaking down the individual costs of the materials.
I do think the paddles should be worked into the standard controller for Scarlett though. Ditch the case/charger swap-able sticks and other small upgrades but get the paddles (or even just some decent rear face buttons) included in the base controller. Once you get used to them they are hard to live without.
xrnzaaas
Member
the same DS4 that has low quality analogue sticks covers, battery issues after a few years and drifting issues in v2 controllers?
Codes 208
Member
With the existence of the xbox one s, elite v1 and switch pro controller. The DS4 isnt even second best.
Tygeezy
Member
It has a gyroscope so it beats all of those by default in my opinion.
nemiroff
Gold Member
The complaints started with the sticky buttons which is a temporary problem for the majority as I understand it. From my own experience, the "A" button on my Ev2 was sticky for the first couple of days, probably some kind of overshoot material or sticky residue somewhere around the button, but it's not at all an issue now after having played a few hours of games. I'm primarily a PC gamer and would take the controller back to the store in a heartbeat, I have no stock in MS, but until I see statistics I suspect this is a storm in a teacup with piranhas in it. The controller really feels like a premium product, and the optional stick tension adjustment alone has been a game-changer for me at least. I'm sorry for those that have real issues though.
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Spukc
always chasing the next thrill
it would.
but since the battery life is about 39 minutes it fails
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jakinov
Member
Defects are expected it's just about how many are defected and how many were sold. When you use forums especially tech support ones; you are mostly going to find the people that have problems posting about their problems. People are more likely to post that they have a problem than they are that they didn't have a problem. I don't know the common defect rate for controllers or physical input devices are or if controllers are supposed to have smaller rates in general but look at motherboards for example, the best return rate under warranty (RMA) is about 1.89%; meaning out of a possible million sold approximately 18,900 have been returned through warranty. How big of a problem it really is; we'll wait and see. The author of the article referenced even says it's unclear how big of a problem it actually is.
Also, getting a defected controller day 1 isn't a huge issue unless you bought it from a small retailer who won't let you replace it for free. But most major retails will replace it at no extra charge.
Also, getting a defected controller day 1 isn't a huge issue unless you bought it from a small retailer who won't let you replace it for free. But most major retails will replace it at no extra charge.
Come On Tars
Member
I got an elite 1 and the qc issues sucked. Swapped out twice they all had something goofy going on. Ended up using a standard controller.
HeisenbergFX4
Gold Member
Seems they dont work with Ipad Pros either.
Codes 208
Member
Most modern games dont generally support gyro so thats hardly a factor imo (also the switch pro controller does have gyro)
what i care about is comfort and battery, whilst comfort is debatable between symmetrical and asymmetrical, the battery is factually shit. And the analog quality is subpar.
JLB
Banned
Oh, this was a joke thread. Thanks for letting me know.
ArthriticZombie
Member
I bought the first Elite controller when it first launched and have never had a problem with it. Don't know if I want to roll the dice and purchase one of the new ones. Heck, my OG still works great so I don't need one. Probably just jinxed myself though.
ArthriticZombie
Member
I've gone through 5 Xbox One consoles and still have my launch PS4. My Xbox One X started going wonky after 6 months too. Don't even ask me how many 360's I went through. Wish I had your luck.
Dr.brain64
Member
I have an elite ctrl and I still think ps4 ctrl is better built and just better overall...
II_JumPeR_I
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Not sure if serious
Catphish
Member
I bought one on release day, and have been really putting it through its paces between Rocket League and CoD MW. No problems as yet, love the quality, and the hair-trigger locks for semi-autos are pure 
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I bought the two-year warranty, so the total cost was almost the cost of a fucking console but, as of now, no regerts.
.I bought the two-year warranty, so the total cost was almost the cost of a fucking console but, as of now, no regerts.
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Isa
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My god, you're a genius. Brb gonna try it.I bought one on release day, and have been really putting it through its paces between Rocket League and CoD MW. No problems as yet, love the quality, and the hair-trigger locks for semi-autos are pure
I bought the two-year warranty, so the total cost was almost the cost of a fucking console but, as of now, no regerts.
Just wanted to add in my two-cents. I love my V2 Elite. Its awesome, comfortable, looks great and has a long battery charge. I still have my V1 which I also love and keep. I agree it sucks for those with a defective controller but since its so soon after release getting a replacement should be feasible. Oh yeah and the response time between using the new V2 versus my oldies is slight but noticeable, when bringing up the dash or turning it on.
Nikana
Go Go Neo Rangers!
I'd love to hear the details on this.
JLB
Banned
I have like 8 xbox one controllers, and only had issues with one.
Statistically speaking, they are solid.
DunDunDunpachi
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Isa
Member
I played a couple of quick matches and it was a pretty big difference haha! Its kind of crazy that it works so well. Also managed to rank up the gun a few times too lol.
EverydayBeast
thinks Halo Infinite is a new graphical benchmark
I think Microsoft is desperate if they think Xbox Elite 2 is their home run.
EverydayBeast
thinks Halo Infinite is a new graphical benchmark
I think Microsoft is desperate if they think Xbox Elite 2 is their home run.
JLB
Banned
I've had issues both with Nintendo and with Sony controllers this gen. Maybe I need to get an X1 controller with one of those converter USB things.
I have a switch and although its working fine, the whole console feels incredible cheap.
DS4 as previous sony joysticks are too unreliable as well. A friend of mine that has ps4 -and by no means its a hardcode gamer, barely uses it- had many issues with it, specially with the rubber of the sticks cracking.
Anyways, i have both a MBP and a surgace book 2 and the quality of those devices compared to gaming gadgets is unbelievable.
Not that im asking for magnesium/alum, but at least premium plastic.
DunDunDunpachi
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GamingKaiju
Member
I was tempted to pick up the elite 2 but held off until due QC issues with gen 1 controllers, after burning through 2 gen 1 elites with drifting issues.
I figured that I was pushing down to hard on the sticks and was crushing the modules underneath, so I swapped out the concave sticks with the convex instead and it has served me well thus far, the rubber grips have swollen and have peeled a little but it still works
I figured that I was pushing down to hard on the sticks and was crushing the modules underneath, so I swapped out the concave sticks with the convex instead and it has served me well thus far, the rubber grips have swollen and have peeled a little but it still works
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TeamGhobad
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more complex more issues. i hope its for a minority of owners.
quickwhips
Member
Not everyone is having problems but im glad i waited. Day one always gets fucked but i appreciate everyone who bought day one.
Nikana
Go Go Neo Rangers!
This is second gen tech. So...
LittleBusters
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Windows Central is a horrible site that never loads on my PC, can someone summarize the problems it's having?
Dlacy13g
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Not worth the hassle? You paid good money... I mean if its "not worth the hassle" then its apparently not a big deal so why even post...if it's not an issue to you then it's not really an issue apparently.
IDappa
Member
The first two problems wouldn’t be the controllers fault but firmware from said hardware not supporting the controller no?,
Third problem is you couldn’t read it came with a charging pad for the controller. Don’t see how any of the problems you have experienced are the controllers fault.
Later Alligator
Member
i can only assume he has stumps for hands and is therefore unable to grip a controller
wasn't there a lawsuit over how shitty the rubber on the dualshock 4s are?
the most recent ds4 i've bought has been fine. but the first couple of years that they were out had terrible build quality
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Bryank75
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Microsofts statement on the situation;
'At Microsoft, we put all of our products through rigorous quality assurance testing. However, like any hardware, there is the possibility that a small percentage of devices may experience issues. We are aware that a small number of users may be experiencing issues with the Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 and are actively investigating with our engineering teams. We encourage any customers who experience issues with their hardware to contact Xbox Support. '
'At Microsoft, we put all of our products through rigorous quality assurance testing. However, like any hardware, there is the possibility that a small percentage of devices may experience issues. We are aware that a small number of users may be experiencing issues with the Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 and are actively investigating with our engineering teams. We encourage any customers who experience issues with their hardware to contact Xbox Support. '
Xbox Elite 2 controller is having widespread issues
https://www.windowscentral.com/xbox-elite-controller-series-2-buyers-report-widespread-issues I knew this was gonna happen. Come on man why is this so hard? Exactly why I said I would wait a few months. Seems it didnt even take 1 month.
Already a thread about this issue.
Nikana
Go Go Neo Rangers!
Terrible click bait video first of all.
But already a thread.
www.neogaf.com
But already a thread.
Xbox Elite 2 controller is having widespread issues
https://www.windowscentral.com/xbox-elite-controller-series-2-buyers-report-widespread-issues I knew this was gonna happen. Come on man why is this so hard? Exactly why I said I would wait a few months. Seems it didnt even take 1 month.
Bryank75
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Damn it!Terrible click bait video first of all.
But already a thread.
Xbox Elite 2 controller is having widespread issues
https://www.windowscentral.com/xbox-elite-controller-series-2-buyers-report-widespread-issues I knew this was gonna happen. Come on man why is this so hard? Exactly why I said I would wait a few months. Seems it didnt even take 1 month.
Spukc
always chasing the next thrill
It's a controller i wrote about not your mother.
Grow some skin
StreetsofBeige
Gold Member
$180. Add in tax and you're practically at $200 (in Ontario you'd be at $200). In fact, it's $230 in Canada, so add in tax and you're at around $260.
No thanks.
I'll stick with the stock controller that comes with the system.
No thanks.
I'll stick with the stock controller that comes with the system.
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IbizaPocholo
NeoGAFs Kent Brockman
I have it from day 1 and use it every day on the xbox and pc with no problems.
Spukc
always chasing the next thrill
I wish i could use it on multiple consoles just as easy as you say
IbizaPocholo
NeoGAFs Kent Brockman
On xbox i use it wireless and on pc wired just i did when i used the elite 1.
longdi
Banned
Quick someone message Phil the good guy spencer!
I mainly use it on PC.