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[trixx]

150 for the controller ahhaahahahhaha

 

[Dennis]

Elite gamer here. This looks like the controller for me.

People who laugh at the price are probably not elite anyway.

 

[hurricanes]

If you can't tell the different between an iPad and a controller then there is not hope for you.

Ehh... ipad is extremely overpriced if you look at the hardware alone... Or are you some Apple fanboy?

 

[diablos991]

man, this thread has killed my enthusiasm for console pvp.

This has been happening since last gen. Ignorance is bliss I guess.

 

[watership]

150 for the controller ahhaahahahhaha

This is how much specialized controllers cost. And this one is modular.

 

[magnumpy]

$5 of plastic for $150

am I missing something?

 

[A_Gorilla]

Ehh... ipad is extremely overpriced if you look at the hardware alone... Or are you some Apple fanboy?

I hate Apple with a passion, but its an Apple to Oranges comparison

Elite gamer here. This looks like the controller for me.

People who laugh at the price are probably not elite anyway.

 

[Raonak]

Cool controller, but that price is insane.

 

[diablos991]

$5 of plastic for $150

am I missing something?

This can't be a serious post.
Did you even read what the product is or read the post from an MS employee in this thread?

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

Elite gamer here. This looks like the controller for me.

People who laugh at the price are probably not elite anyway.

You aren't truly Elite unless you owned a Neo Geo and at least 20 games.

 

[QaaQer]

Why? Its like fighting games and the diff between using a controller and using a fight stick. One is better, but if you're good enough it won't really matter 90% of the time.

I need to know the playing field is level or I don't feel like playing. It is just how I'm wired.

 

[trixx]

This is how much specialized controllers cost. And this one is modular.

honestly had no idea. literally spat out my water when i seen the price. Thought it would be $79.99 or something

at least there's regular controllers for the regular gamers

 

[Roberto Duran]

Is this a joke? This must be a joke thread.

 

[Three]

When was the last time platform holders have lowered the cost of their controllers, that you can recall?

I got a PS4 pad for £35,an XB1 pad for £40
Also

http://camelcamelcamel.com/DualShoc...ion-Black-4/product/B00BGA9X9W?context=browse

I don't think you realise. Controllers drop in price. Amazon had this $150 controler for $90 when it went up. Want to bet it will be that price sooner or later?

 

[RiccochetJ]

$5 of plastic for $150

am I missing something?

Nothing that will stop you from shit posting.

 

[QaaQer]

This has been happening since last gen. Ignorance is bliss I guess.

was bliss.

 

[berval]

No more worn out joystick! It's worth it for that reason alone. I hate it when the sticks wear out and movement is no longer smooth.

*just an image I found on google, but this is what I'm talking about.

 

[Raticus79]

Any word on whether the bottom four paddles can be mapped to their own inputs on PC, or if they're limited to being remapped to other inputs on the controller?

(I had this problem with the Razer Sabertooth and wound up returning it - Windows just saw it as a standard 360 controller, so there wasn't a way to give those bottom inputs their own functions)

 

[Moon_frogger]

This thing is going to fall apart after a few weeks of use.

 

[BleedOrange]

I got a PS4 pad for £35,
Also

http://camelcamelcamel.com/DualShoc...ion-Black-4/product/B00BGA9X9W?context=browse

I don't think you realise. Controllers drop in price. Amazon had this $150 controler for $90 when it went up. Want to bet it will be that price sooner or later?

I don't think you can call an Amazon Sale a lowering of the MSRP

 

[Krejlooc]

You aren't truly Elite unless you owned a Neo Geo and at least 20 games.

I am truly elite according to a great piece of shit

 

[AxelFoley]

This controller looks gangsta as fuck.

 

[biritaz]

Whoa! That's 500 Brazilian Real, nice!

 

[Three]

I don't think you can call an Amazon Sale a lowering of the MSRP

That's not a sale mate. That is the price drop. Look at the bloody graph.

 

[Caja 117]

I need to know the playing field is level or I don't feel like playing. It is just how I'm wired.

it wont be leveled regardless unless you play on the same LAN, use the same TV, and same headsets and brand new controllers.

 

[diablos991]

Any word on whether the bottom four paddles can be mapped to their own inputs on PC, or if they're limited to being remapped to other inputs on the controller?

(I had this problem with the Razer Sabertooth and wound up returning it - Windows just saw it as a standard 360 controller, so there wasn't a way to give those bottom inputs their own functions)

Having the bumper mappable to separate keys would be crazy awesome. One bumper would be dedicated to voicechat for me.

 

[SmokedMeat]

I remember Mad Catz doing something similar last gen, but it didn't seem to do much. Love the paddles though!

 

[GloveSlap]

As a long time halo bumper jumper user,I want this very badly. That price is a tough pill to swallow though. I'm willing to pay a nice premium over the normal controller, but $100 or even $120 would sting a lot less.

I will most likely still get it though. I can justify it by the durability and the fact that I can use it on pc if I ever decide to build a good one

 

[Flavius]

This thing is going to fall apart after a few weeks of use.

Are you QA?

Do your job, man!

 

[btrboyev]

What are those paddles for, are they extra buttons?

Paddle shifting

 

[BleedOrange]

That's not a sale mate. That is the price drop. Look at the bloody graph.

Whoa, congrats on Amazon for negotiating that price! At newegg it's $75! Outrageous! Grumble grumble grumble!

 

[TheCochese]

I'll wait until sub-Benjamin. It's really cool, but I can be patient.

 

[magnumpy]

This can't be a serious post.
Did you even read what the product is or read the post from an MS employee in this thread?

have I read lies from someone who's trying to sell me something? yeah that has happened before. it's usually followed by mocking laughter.

 

[RedAssedApe]

This should come with the console.

 

[Deleted member 8095]

have I read lies from someone who's trying to sell me something? yeah that has happened before. it's usually followed by mocking laughter.

E3 always brings out the absolute stupid on GAF. I don't even know why I bother coming here anymore.

 

[OverHeat]

You aren't truly Elite unless you owned a Neo Geo and at least 20 games.

...what if you didn't like fighting games

 

[Wallach]

That's not a sale mate. That is the price.

No, those are sales. That's why the current price is higher than the lowest recorded price. The MSRP on MS and Sony controllers have not once come down since the launch of their last platforms about a decade ago.

Will you be able to find one at some point on sale? Maybe so. But I wouldn't hold your breath waiting for a Microsoft price drop.

 

[Gruso]

Just awesome. I've been wishing for years that controllers would start making use of the underside - where most of your fingers sit idle. I modded one myself a few years back, and it was fantastic.

The pricing is unfortunate though, especially as an Australian There's definitely a fat 'premium tier tax' on it. I'll get one eventually.

 

[Gambit 1138]

So wait this is $150? and Gears of War Ultimate Edition is $60? Is Microsoft on drugs???

 

[kittens]

Yikes. I might buy one still, but it'll be after reviews and a sale.

 

[Kinsella]

Elite gamer here. This looks like the controller for me.

People who laugh at the price are probably not elite anyway.

The same people who probably also question why anyone would buy an iPad instead of a Kindle Fire, or a BMW over a Kia. If they get the build quality right, I'll buy two. If the build quality is as shitty as the current XB1 controller and DS4, they can keep it.

 

[Smurf Yetti]

No more worn out joystick! It's worth it for that reason alone. I hate it when the sticks wear out and movement is no longer smooth.

*just an image I found on google, but this is what I'm talking about.

I'm skeptical about this.

I've repaired my Xbox 360 controllers numerous times and the external joystick isn't what goes bad. It is the piece that it connects to which is soldered onto the board.

Having an additional joystick wouldn't fix the underlying problem...

 

[Grassy]

Cool, so like $200 AUD then. Even I'll say no to that, and I spend money like it's going out of fashion..

 

[Aceofspades]

150 for a mere controller?! Incoming Morpheous for $700

 

[MightyHedgehog]

Having an additional joystick wouldn't fix the underlying problem...

Yeah, wear on the potentiometer/switch housing is a problem for all analog controllers that most commonly results in drift. I wonder if the quality or design of the one in this controller is any different than the standard ones used in stock controllers.

 

[MrCaliaztec]

My Titanfall Xbone controller is my PC controller of choice... This will be mine! Sorry Steam controller no longer interested....

 

[cool_dude]

Buying at least two, $150 each not bad

 

[Curry-Hakase]

$5 of plastic for $150

am I missing something?

Yes, you're missing something.

 

[Jo Shishido's Cheeks]

Needs AA batteries in 2015.
Costs $150.













Ok.

 

[PanicFreak]

Dayum! I want! I really, really want!