Do controllers really drop in price? Honestly wouldn't be surprised if X360 and PS3 controllers still cost as much as they used to 8 years ago in Finland
But yeah, drop it under 100 euros and I'll bite
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XB1 Elite Controller ($150)
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Do controllers really drop in price? Honestly wouldn't be surprised if X360 and PS3 controllers still cost as much as they used to 8 years ago in Finland
But yeah, drop it under 100 euros and I'll bite
My reaction to selling a $150 controller is something Eric Cartman would say, likely involving spheroids of some sort, and perhaps a kind of inverted blowing action.
Even at $60 I find controllers these days to be far overpriced, and the only reason I even have the 360 "improved" d-pad controller was that Target once had a sale on one (in a really ugly camo deco, but IDGAF) bringing it down to somewhere in the $30's.
Even at $60 I find controllers these days to be far overpriced, and the only reason I even have the 360 "improved" d-pad controller was that Target once had a sale on one (in a really ugly camo deco, but IDGAF) bringing it down to somewhere in the $30's.
andromeduck
Member
Jesus Christ $150 is just blowing it
I'd have considered a xbo this or next xmas with this at like $80 or $100 but $150 is ridiculous.
I'd have considered a xbo this or next xmas with this at like $80 or $100 but $150 is ridiculous.
Korean Jesus
Banned
They really do need to drop it down to $100. But then again, that would drive their competitions out of business.
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
I believe in paying the proper amount for quality gear, so if the controller is that good and made up with enough quality materials to justify $150, I have no problem paying that.
I would have to try it out first hand before I buy, though. I don't think anyone should get that upset over the price. It's not like they're not going to stop making the regular controller anymore, which is already a very good controller.
I would have to try it out first hand before I buy, though. I don't think anyone should get that upset over the price. It's not like they're not going to stop making the regular controller anymore, which is already a very good controller.
The Sum of Zero
Member
Well they still haven't announced what's in that Halo 5 $250 edition so... Maybe?
No way they package a $150 controller in that bundle.
Fall.
nekkid
It doesn't matter who we are, what matters is our plan.
Yeah. Sure.
I mean, that would be pretty rad.
It would be awesome, but no way it happens.
So far we know it's coming with a statue and that's about it. There's no season pass because all the maps are free unless they do some significant campaign DLC. The statue would have to be something absolutely incredible to justify that price.
I agree with you though, I don't think it'll happen.
Falchion
Member
That statue had better have functioning Forerunner technology to be worth almost $200.
Shpeshal Nick
aka Collingwood
Need a hard date on this. I've decided I'm 100% buying it. It looks too fucking good. Guaranteed you'll be able to get spare parts for it too should the existing ones break or wear. So it's theoretically a controller that could last forever.
Oh shit, you are talking about the $250 Halo game edition! I thought you guys were talking about a Halo 5 plus console bundle for $250 that we may see this holiday season. Haha
Jeebus. I didn't get to watch the conferences live and the only thing my friends talked about on break at work from E3 was the new XBOne controller lol. I don't think they knew the price, insane.
I don't see the problem with the current one which was introduced as a hardcore awesome elite controller to begin with. I guess this is the natural progression from last-gens "new & improved controller available this fall" we got at basically every E3 from MS. Must be hella profitable.
I don't see the problem with the current one which was introduced as a hardcore awesome elite controller to begin with. I guess this is the natural progression from last-gens "new & improved controller available this fall" we got at basically every E3 from MS. Must be hella profitable.
Some of you should look up what Scuf controllers cost...
https://scufgaming.com/store/scuf-one/ - some of them start at $159...it's not hard to get the shipped price to over $200.
$150 isn't a bad price for this at all.
https://scufgaming.com/store/scuf-one/ - some of them start at $159...it's not hard to get the shipped price to over $200.
$150 isn't a bad price for this at all.
BleedOrange
Banned
I feel like this thread has to be pretty evenly split between PC gamers and Console Only gamers.
Haha yea, the $250 box whose contents have yet to be revealed. I'm surprised we didn't see the Halo 5 console today though.
They are overpriced themselves. Who on neogaf actually owns one? 5 people?
SEGAvangelist
Member
The people interested in this controller likely prefer AA batteries. I sure do.
And thats good.
I don´t want to hear the sentence "Wait I am hooking my 150 $ Elite Controller up to a cable to continue playing"
Shpeshal Nick
aka Collingwood
Strange it wasn't revealed today. I tweeted Josh about it.
Bjoern the Smexy
Member
$150 for a controller?
Does it have a built-in Kinect? Because then that price would be okay.
How it is now though it isn't. It isn't at all!
A controller is not worth 2-3 games. Except when it comes with them.
Does it have a built-in Kinect? Because then that price would be okay.
How it is now though it isn't. It isn't at all!
A controller is not worth 2-3 games. Except when it comes with them.
and how many have Scuf actually sold. Market for $150 controllers is incredibly niche.
The Sum of Zero
Member
Eneloops, bruh.
SmoothRunningGun
Member
Excited until I saw the price. I could almost buy 2 games and a normal controller.
+1000
Love me eneloops. BEtter than energizer crap, come precharged & hold solid charge.
I'd maybe bite down the line if it were no more than $90
So don't buy it? There's a market for it...if it's not you, why not find another thread instead of shitting up this one?
They've been comfortable with pricing their controllers that high because they know their target market will find value in such a premium device. Obviously Microsoft has the same in mind and even more obvious is that you aren't part of their target market.
$150, geez. I remember when you could buy four controllers for less than this. I'm sure the materials and components are all top-notch(they better be at that price), but that's a lot to ask for a general gamepad.
If this controller had the GC form factor and pillow triggers, I might buy it if it dropped to $100.
SolarMystic
Banned
Thats a good thing. Nobody should have to plug this in while playing because it died.
Buying a $12 recharge station that comes with recharchable AA batteries is so much more convenient.
TheOhrenberger.
Banned
I never understand why people complain about the AA batteries. Would you seriously rather an internal battery that will eventually die? I don't want to replace a controller when that happens (especially one this expensive), I'd rather just buy two pairs of rechargeable AAs and swap them out. There is really nothing convenient about the built in battery, and there is a play and charge kit for those who want it.
I suppose. Rechargeable batteries are pretty cheap now.