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dancrane212 · Oct 22, 2015

http://news.xbox.com/2015/10/xbox-e...le-soon?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

Since we announced the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller at E3 2015 last June, we’ve gotten a ton of overwhelmingly positive feedback from fans. In fact, there’s so much buzz and demand around the upcoming controller, that we’re expecting the availability to be pretty tight this holiday season. It hits shelves in the U.S. on Oct. 27, and eager Xbox fans have pre-ordered almost our entire initial shipment!

I suppose it really doesn't mean much without knowing how many controllers are actually in that first shipment but it seems the Elite is doing pretty well so far. Only a couple more days until I can get my hands on one.

Forearm Star · Oct 22, 2015

Damn and here I am thinking about grabbing a second one

Dio · Oct 22, 2015

Is that D-pad as awful as it looks? I mean, I know the Xbox controller has never had a good D-pad but still.

Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew · Oct 22, 2015

Forearm Star said:
Damn and here I am thinking about grabbing a second one

The keyword is "almost". Go get it!

Muzy72 · Oct 22, 2015

Dio said:
Is that D-pad as awful as it looks? I mean, I know the Xbox controller has never had a good D-pad but still.

Well it's modular isn't it? You can swap out the d-pad.

Not sure if any of them are actually good though lol.

dancrane212 · Oct 22, 2015

Dio said:
Is that D-pad as awful as it looks? I mean, I know the Xbox controller has never had a good D-pad but still.

You can put in a more traditional D-pad if you choose to.

Dio · Oct 22, 2015

Muzy72 said:
Well it's modular isn't it? You can swap out the d-pad.

Not sure if any of them are actually good though lol.

The basic construction of the Xbox D-pad has historically been a disc on top of a stick, and from what I can tell the Xbox One does that again. Does that construction change with this controller?

Xan Kriegor · Oct 22, 2015

Dio said:
Is that D-pad as awful as it looks? I mean, I know the Xbox controller has never had a good D-pad but still.

The D-Pad on the original Xbox Controller S was really good as far as I can remember.

Storm Raider · Oct 22, 2015

Can I use this on a Mac?

Forearm Star · Oct 22, 2015

Dio said:
Is that D-pad as awful as it looks? I mean, I know the Xbox controller has never had a good D-pad but still.

Funny that D-pad is initially what sold me. From the impressions thread some reviewers seem to be enjoying it.

shagg_187 said:
The keyword is "almost". Go get it!

but but..

Steverulez · Oct 22, 2015

I think this is going to be really big for them (as big as a $150 controller can be anyway), lots of $$$ coming their way

Dio · Oct 22, 2015

Xan Kriegor said:
The D-Pad on the original Xbox Controller S was really good as far as I can remember.

I have one, no it wasn't.

dancrane212 said:
You can put in a more traditional D-pad if you choose to.

That rubber underside makes me think it's constructed differently and more like the PS d-pad's board contact style, which would actually be a godsend. If it's indeed no longer a disc-on-a-stick I may actually want one of these.

The Flash · Oct 22, 2015

Dio said:
The basic construction of the Xbox D-pad has historically been a disc on top of a stick, and from what I can tell the Xbox One does that again. Does that construction change with this controller?

Nvm. I thought you were referring to the circle dpad that the Elite comes with.

ODDI · Oct 22, 2015

Xan Kriegor said:
The D-Pad on the original Xbox Controller S was really good as far as I can remember.

To be fair it wasn't that good for certain types of games especially for those who transitioned from a dual shock controller.

TheYanger · Oct 22, 2015

No idea about the elite specifically, but the Xbone Dpad on the normal controllers is excellent, so if it's the same mechanism as that it'll be fine.

Diknak · Oct 22, 2015

Amazon posted on their product page a while back that if you order now you aren't getting the first shipment. I ordered from Best Buy so hopefully I can get it on day one. I'm shocked as hell that it's selling so well since it has a high price point.

Dio · Oct 22, 2015

The Flash said:
?

Basically, the internal construction of every Xbox controller will show you that the D-pad is a disc on top of a stick-like piece of plastic rather than having a contact board like a PS pad.

KevinG · Oct 22, 2015

Diknak said:
Amazon posted on their product page a while back that if you order now you aren't getting the first shipment. I ordered from Best Buy so hopefully I can get it on day one. I'm shocked as hell that it's selling so well since it has a high price point.

Yeah, I ordered mine a few days after Amazon posted that statement, and I was hoping I would still get through, but it looks like they really did sell through their shipment.

Placed an order with GameStop.com a few days ago and they just charged my card, so it looks like they were probably allotted the biggest shipment.

AKJP · Oct 22, 2015

I pre-ordered mine from Amazon on 9/9, if I didn't get in on the first order of them, I'll just cancel and get from GameStop or somewhere else that has them in stock. Hopefully they aren't as rare to find as it seems to be.

JPS Kai · Oct 22, 2015

AKJP said:
I pre-ordered mine from Amazon on 9/9, if I didn't get in on the first order of them, I'll just cancel and get from GameStop or somewhere else that has them in stock. Hopefully they aren't as rare to find as it seems to be.

You might want to show up to the Halo 5 midnight launch if you're planning on getting one of these.

We had two preorders and won't be getting many more available units beyond that.

wachie · Oct 22, 2015

dancrane212 said:
it really doesn't mean much without knowing how many controllers are actually in that first shipment

Yes, yes true true

dancrane212 said:
but it seems the Elite is doing pretty well

Uhhhhhh.

Hatty · Oct 22, 2015

My best buy order still says delivering on the 27th
If that slips I may cancel it. I'm enjoying the steam controller more than I thought I would so I don't need this immediately

Stevey · Oct 22, 2015

Well amazon have been sold out in the UK for ages now.
Wonder how many they got?

dancrane212 · Oct 22, 2015

wachie said:
Yes, yes true true

Uhhhhhh.

Selling out of your first shipment and saying the item will possibly be hard to get this holiday due to demand are certainly things that point to a product that is doing decently well. Unless you know something I don't?

lighthouse777 · Oct 22, 2015

AKJP said:
I pre-ordered mine from Amazon on 9/9, if I didn't get in on the first order of them, I'll just cancel and get from GameStop or somewhere else that has them in stock. Hopefully they aren't as rare to find as it seems to be.

here is what it shows on amazon

Currently unavailable.
We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock.

gamestop is still good so is best buy, but I never trust best buy

killroy87 · Oct 22, 2015

No real reason to shit on this news. Even if the initial shipment is rather small (which I would assume it is, it's a super premium product), it's nice to see that there is a demand for it.

I don't begrudge them for being excited that the incredible expensive, non-essential peripheral is doing well.

Doug Heffernan · Oct 22, 2015

Great to see the controller doing so well.

I want one but the lunar white is gonna have to do until I can justify buying one of these.

The Albatross · Oct 22, 2015

Bummed I didn't pre-order a few months ago when Iw as going to. I decided to wait for my Amazon points to accrue, then found out you can't use Amazon points on a pre-order item which is pretty stupid.

jayvo · Oct 22, 2015

You can't even order it on Amazon right now. Glad I got my order in back in June.

The Flash · Oct 22, 2015

Be interesting to see how this does NPD wise. If it shows up there at least.

lighthouse777 · Oct 22, 2015

killroy87 said:
No real reason to shit on this news. Even if the initial shipment is rather small (which I would assume it is, it's a super premium product), it's nice to see that there is a demand for it.

I don't begrudge them for being excited that the incredible expensive, non-essential peripheral is doing well.

MLG Approves Xbox Elite Controller For All Tournaments

http://rectifygaming.com/mlg-approves-xbox-elite-controller-for-all-tournaments/
Recently, MLG have approved the Xbox Elite Controller for all their tournaments. The Xbox Elite Wireless Controller is approved for use by Major League Gaming for all competitive gaming activities and tournaments, said Adam Apicella, Executive Vice President at MLG. The customization options are great, showcasing the desired functionality required for pro level competition.

Dingles · Oct 22, 2015

I'm assuming there's nothing to make the sticks a bit less loose on this?

i.e. matching 360 stick friction vs looseness of the XB1 pad

edit: wrong thread - should have been impressions thread!

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