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[RukusProvider]

It uses the new bumpers.

Hopefully people will get a chance to pick one up. It's heavy and the fit-and-finish is amazing. The sticks are stainless steel. There is a delrin bushing in each thumbstick cavity that is silky-smooth and should basically never wear out. There are two profiles that remember your settings and follow you to different consoles.

This is not a minor cosmetic special-edition. Watch the videos with the dev team. We worked closely with a bunch of pro gamers to really refine every aspect. We don't expect it to sell in huge volumes. For us, this was about building the best most premium controller we could make, and the price came out that. When you feel it in person, I think you'll see where that $150 went.

What's the warranty on the controller?

 

[BleedOrange]

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller

Looks amazing IMO.

This shot looks incredible. Cannot wait to get my hands on this thing.

 

[BeforeU]

Going to get this for Halo. OH MY.

Those metal pads, case. wow. People really surprised why its cost 150$? If its too high just wait for the sale price.

 

[Snorlocs]

It uses the new bumpers.

Hopefully people will get a chance to pick one up. It's heavy and the fit-and-finish is amazing. The sticks are stainless steel. There is a delrin bushing in each thumbstick cavity that is silky-smooth and should basically never wear out. There are two profiles that remember your settings and follow you to different consoles.

This is not a minor cosmetic special-edition. Watch the videos with the dev team. We worked closely with a bunch of pro gamers to really refine every aspect. We don't expect it to sell in huge volumes. For us, this was about building the best most premium controller we could make, and the price came out that. When you feel it in person, I think you'll see where that $150 went.

I hear what you are saying and it's all probably true but I still can't afford one . If I can I will *probably* buy one though.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

No I know what it means and I'm using it correctly.

Ultimately consumers dictate if it's overpriced and if this thread is an example, it is.

 

[A_Gorilla]

No I know what it means and I'm using it correctly.

Keep telling yourself that.

 

[blackflag]

this is awesome. id totally buy it if i played any fps on XboxOne.

 

[Shin-Ra]

For that price you'd better be able to replace all the springs and stems that wear down.

 

[shoryukens]

150$ though...

 

[LastChance2Frag]

Controller looks great, not sure on price but thought other custom "pro" controllers are $200 min.

 

[Kouriozan]

Probably 150€ too, my god...

 

[krypt0nian]

$150??!?!?! HAHAHAHAHAH


Then that OneOneSeven meltdown? Priceless

 

[Wallach]

It uses the new bumpers.

Yeah, alright then. I'll snag one for PC to go alongside the Steam controller. Thanks for the info.

 

[Solid Samus]

Controller looks great, not sure on price but thought other custom "pro" controllers are $200 min.

They're less than that but I'll view this as a fair price if the build quality is solid and it's backed by a solid warranty and solid support.

 

[Daffy Duck]

Stupid phone and double posts.

 

[genjiZERO]

I'd be embarrassed to pay that much for a joystick.

 

[H3rTz DoNuT]

I need it, I want, I'll have it, day efen one!!! $150 isn't actually a bad price, I thought it's gonna be around $200.

 

[BleedOrange]

Ultimately consumers dictate if it's overpriced and if this thread is an example, it is.

There's also a ton of people showing carefully constructed 'concern' in every console exclusive thread. And I see a good number of people in this very thread interested in getting one. Do we not count?

 

[hurricanes]

Lol at people screaming too expensive before they see the actual thing.

 

[SmokyDave]

It uses the new bumpers.

Hopefully people will get a chance to pick one up. It's heavy and the fit-and-finish is amazing. The sticks are stainless steel. There is a delrin bushing in each thumbstick cavity that is silky-smooth and should basically never wear out. There are two profiles that remember your settings and follow you to different consoles.

This is not a minor cosmetic special-edition. Watch the videos with the dev team. We worked closely with a bunch of pro gamers to really refine every aspect. We don't expect it to sell in huge volumes. For us, this was about building the best most premium controller we could make, and the price came out that. When you feel it in person, I think you'll see where that $150 went.

What's the craic with the wireless dongle? Will it be available by the time this pad hits? Any plans to bundle the adapters with either or both pads?

Either way the engineers deserve some biscuits. Nice work.

 

[Prine]

Take my money god dammit, someone post a Amazon link for the love of God!

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

Then the majority saying its overpriced aren't the target Audience, there's a big market for this stuff. Especially in CoD.

That's fair and true.

I just think they should have found a way to bring the price down slightly because you can see the reactions.

 

[Caja 117]

Ultimately consumers dictate if it's overpriced and if this thread is an example, it is.

Whaaaaaaaaat? this product is overpriced based on what most of the poster here think ?

 

[komorebi]

For that price you'd better be able to replace all the springs and stems that wear down.

Exactly. Wait for the inevitable stick drift, buttons sticking, or gods know what else and then that price tag will smack you in the face.

 

[BabyFaceKillah]

Ultimately consumers dictate if it's overpriced and if this thread is an example, it is.

and if it sells to the crowd it was made for then what??

 

[Crayon]

Ultimately consumers dictate if it's overpriced and if this thread is an example, it is.

No. This thread is just a reacting to an unprecedented situation: a real premium optional controller from a console manufacturer. It's new and scary. I think the price isn't terrible. Looking at the kit, I'd say 100 would be to low.

 

[A_Gorilla]

I would like to nominate One One Seven's post to be added to GAF Shit Posts.

 

[Cels]

It uses the new bumpers.

Hopefully people will get a chance to pick one up. It's heavy and the fit-and-finish is amazing. The sticks are stainless steel. There is a delrin bushing in each thumbstick cavity that is silky-smooth and should basically never wear out. There are two profiles that remember your settings and follow you to different consoles.

This is not a minor cosmetic special-edition. Watch the videos with the dev team. We worked closely with a bunch of pro gamers to really refine every aspect. We don't expect it to sell in huge volumes. For us, this was about building the best most premium controller we could make, and the price came out that. When you feel it in person, I think you'll see where that $150 went.

I am seriously tempted by this, and I don't even have an XB1. I want to try it out though.

 

[robb_w7]

$150...............................

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

And still uses batteries..............

 

[Ray Wonder]

$150.

Seems like a good deal to me.

 

[Doug Heffernan]

This thing looks incredible.
I'll hopefully pick one up when it gets discounted to $100.

 

[A_Gorilla]

I'd be embarrassed to pay that much for a joystick.

Same here. And yet I'd gladly pay that same amount for a Fight Stick.

Life's funny that way.

 

[Stop It]

At times like this, it really is a reflection of the Neogaf user base.

Either this site is full of children with no income, people living at the poverty line, or those who will never earn more than the minimum wage.

The amount of people crying over a $150 is eye opening.

Guess what? This isn't a requirement. It's apparently a premium product and somewhat of a premium price.

And if by some chance, a $150 is enough to make you question your life and how this purchase might put you out on the street, you're in the wrong hobby and this elite controller isn't for you.

I really hope this is a joke post.

Heck, I even bought a SCUF Hybrid, so before you say "Omg another noob who can't afford it therefore isn't a gamer or something" you can hold your horses.

Alas the SCUF decided it would stick on a B press and thus had to be returned. It also shown me these "Premium" controllers really, really aren't worth the extra in my honest view. Sure, it er, felt better, ish, but the main point of the controller, the button presses and sticks, felt no better than the bog standard MS controller.

Now, considering the Xbox One gamepad is pretty good already, the only reason for getting these pads is for the interchangable stuff, which if you like the default isn't worth it. It's a matter of taste, but is way outside the purchase range for the majority of people. That isn't a bad thing and you seriously cannot go in and use such hyperbole because of this.

Edit: he's gone

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

Whaaaaaaaaat? this product is overpriced based on what most of the poster here think ?

Look at the Xbox One and what happened.

 

[Prine]

That's fair and true.

I just think they should have found a way to bring the price down slightly because you can see the reactions.

Lol, based on what? 20/30 replies? What world do you live in?

Look at the Xbox One and what happened.

This is nothing like that, also the standard controller which is amazing and perfectly suitable for gaming. This is a premium controller, but your enjoyment of a game will not be diminished if you don't use it. Completely different from x1 where media outlets , users and non gamers were outraged.

 

[Three]

There's also a ton of people showing carefully constructed 'concern' in every console exclusive thread. And I see a good number of people in this very thread interested in getting one. Do we not count?

sure but it's you who is calling everyone else "objectively wrong" not them.

 

[Cday]

The convex sticks can't possibly be any worse than the default sticks. It's overpriced just like any other controller. They charge what they feel they can get away with. Not what it's worth.

 

[H3rTz DoNuT]

Ultimately consumers dictate if it's overpriced and if this thread is an example, it is.

Nah, I don't see people crying over iPod/iPhone prices or other tablets and cell phones for that matter. It's clearly not for everyone but for those that can afford it it's a very nice controller.

 

[SmokyDave]

$150...............................

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

You should've spent more on your keyboard, your 'H' and 'A' keys are fucked.

 

[diablos991]

$150...............................

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

And still uses batteries..............

Juniors are on a roll in this thread.

I will get this day 1. I really wish more companies would take the quality hardware approach with these things. Hopefully this controller feels as premium as it looks and sounds.

 

[Justinh]

It's heavy

Weight is reliability. If it doesn't work, you can just hit him with it... slight language warning for link

I love that it's heavy. I'm kinda sick of the fact that controllers (some more than others, I'm looking at you Razer Onza) feel really cheap and light in the hands.

 

[BleedOrange]

Keep telling yourself that.

I will. There is no reason for this to be priced less. It's clearly made of better materials than the Steam Controller, and occupies the same niche. It's price seems fair and reasonable.

Are you similarly outraged at pricey keyboards?

 

[everyday math]

$150...I was interested. But not even close anymore. It's looks awesome. Just no way I can justify buying a controller for that much.

 

[Caja 117]

Look at the Xbox One and what happened.

Two totally different things, a lot of stuff happened to the Xbox one, it wasnt just the price. and Like Pernello said, this is not expected to be sold on mass volumes.

 

[Maximo]

Juniors are on a roll in this thread.

I will get this day 1. I really wish more companies would take the quality hardware approach with these things. Hopefully this controller feels as premium as it looks and sounds.

Always on the front lines, poor things.

 

[robb_w7]

Juniors are on a roll in this thread.

I will get this day 1. I really wish more companies would take the quality hardware approach with these things. Hopefully this controller feels as premium as it looks and sounds.

You seriously think $150 is acceptable for a controller?

 

[SmokyDave]

I will. There is no reason for this to be priced less. It's clearly made of better materials than the Steam Controller, and occupies the same niche. It's price seems fair and reasonable.

Are you similarly outraged at pricey keyboards?

I'm wondering if there's a bit of a schism here where PC gamers are used to a range of price points for equipment of varying quality, whereas console gamers are fixed in the 'one size fits all' mentality.

You seriously think $150 is acceptable for a controller?

Absolutely, yes. I also think £200 is acceptable for an arcade stick and £400 is acceptable for a wheel. £200 for a mouse and keyboard, £150-£200 for a flight stick.......

 

[friskykillface]

$150 0_o
welp

 

[OverHeat]

Day 1

 

[Orthogonal]

It looks good, but not $150 good.