Outrun
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People are already using SCUFs and Cinches....
But I understand where you coming from
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XB1 Elite Controller ($150)
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People are already using SCUFs and Cinches....
But I understand where you coming from
Sounds great. Will Microsoft be supporting all of the additional features in Windows 10? I'm mostly curious about control remapping and headphone jack support but I can't find confirmation one way or another.
There will be a Windows 10 app that handles button remapping like the Xbox One app.
The Xbox One controller, using the dongle, will support PC audio and PC microphone. There will be controller remapping on both PC and Xbox One.
The dongle also allows for 8 controllers to be connected at once.
I guess long convex ones wouldn't be that practical.
PC Gamer did say in their hands on though that you can't currently map more buttons than the regular controller
http://www.pcgamer.com/i-tried-microsofts-150-new-controller-and-i-liked-it/
Though I doubt that limitation will hold up on PC, through the official drivers or otherwise
Dreathlock
Member
Do you think sony is going to do something similar?
ElzarTheBam
Member
Fuck yes
CollectedDust
Member
I'm fully sold on this
If its successful I don't see why they wouldn't entertain the idea.
Baron Aloha
A Shining Example
$150 is really steep IMO. The only way I would even consider it is if they let you map more than the standard buttons (at least on PC). If you could have all of the standard xbox one buttons plus additional functions for the paddles then I'd seriously, seriously consider getting one. It needs more than what it is currently offering to really be worth all that extra money (don't care about swapping stuff and using the paddles JUST as a substitute for the face buttons), speaking personally. The additional buttons though would certainly do it for me. I sure hope they change their minds on that before launch.
I got some hands on time with it. Honestly, were it not for the different shape/texture of the sticks, it would be easy to forget you're not using a the standard controller. The look and feel of the sticks, buttons and triggers is not much different. I was not using the dpad though, so can't comment on that.
At $150, it just isn't for me.
At $150, it just isn't for me.
Shpeshal Nick
aka Collingwood
I can't tell if this is a serious question or not.
VlaudTheImpaler
tl;dr
Didn't they replace the grip with new diamond textured material? It's just weird that you say that because I've heard from others that it was very noticeable to them. That and the weight are said to be the first things noticed as far as feel. Also, how did the paddles and hair triggers feel?
I don't know how you couldn't tell the difference between smooth plastic and steel.... Or the entire diamond grip on the controllers grips.
Yes they clarified it. The new wireless adapter will only work with Windows 10. If you hook the controller up with a USB cable you can also use it on older versions of Windows.
More importantly, the app for remapping is only on Windows 10 and Xbox (the profiles are stored on the controller though, so I suppose you just need access to a win10 or xbox to set it up)
The controller itself is listed as Windows 7+
MrGreencastle
Member
I think the remapping app will be Windows 10 only. It might work in a limited mode with the default Xbox One driver on previous Windows releases - maybe. Windows 10 being free though, makes me think that they aren't going to spend much time trying to make it work for 7, 8, 8.1, etc.
entremet
Member
No. MS has a history in the accessories biz.
Wait, the Elite controller comes with a new adapter?
oneils
Member
Thanks. I might get this. But that price. It's listed for 180 on Amazon Canada. Add 13% sales tax and now it's a 200 dollar controller. Crazy.
Sword Familiar
178% of NeoGAF posters don't understand statistics
$150? Yeah, no.
MadScientist
Banned
I hope MS will sell sticks separately. For 150/$ it would be a shame if you have to buy a new controller just because you lost your sticks or the old ones suffered from attrition.
I'm sure they will since they've also said they will be partnering with companies to offer more options
Majima Everywhere System
Member
I thought I would stop thinking about this thing when they announced $150, yet here I am. I wish they would toss in the dongle.
Wuss!
LordOfChaos
Member
Tested posted a hands on an hour ago, no extra information over the others, but if you're just looking for more places to ogle this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPenGIJHYG4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPenGIJHYG4
they should at least toss the play and charge kit.
I'm a wuss too. Looks great, but I can't justify dropping the $ equivalent of 2-3 new games for a controller.
it comes with a carrying case and all the stock options they showed at e3
Specifically:
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller
Carrying case
Set of 4 paddles
Set of 6 thumbsticks: standard (2), tall (2), and domed (2)
Set of 2 D-pads: faceted and standard
USB cable
AA batteries
Quick Setup Guide and Product Manual
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller
What?
rokkerkory
Member
lol... it must be a Monday, what am I reading here.
The Albatross
Member
I can confirm that this controller is, indeed, not Polish.
AllIsOneIsNone
Banned
Probably been discussed ad nauseam, but what do you guys think the chances are that this thing will go on sale as early as Black Friday, only a month or so after release? Not really sure how that works. I would happily spend say 120 on this puppy, but 150 is just a little much for me....although I'll probably do it anyway.
Jesus.
Jesus.
I'd still have to buy the wireless PC adapter. MS got me to pay $175 for a controller. Good job.
