Qwerty Killer
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I had that problem and it got worse to where the stick just rattled up and down. Getting my replacement controller from Microsoft next week. Take care of it if you are in the 90 day window!
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Xbox Elite Controller |OT| That's a paddlin'
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I had that problem and it got worse to where the stick just rattled up and down. Getting my replacement controller from Microsoft next week. Take care of it if you are in the 90 day window!
Remove the battery and you should find the serial number.
SliChillax
Member
Does the trigger rumble thing work on PC? I'm assuming if yes it should also work on the standard Xbone controller.
Dee Dah Dave
Member
Does PC have any cool features yet like key mapping and stuff?
I haven't used mine in ages.
I haven't used mine in ages.
You using the Xbox Accessories windows app? Edit: nevermind, it maps only other buttons from the controller
For the record, Microsoft said they would fix this and never did. The jerks.
Oh for fucks sake MS, you had one job.
is that domed stick default height? that's what i really want. can someone confirm? it says "1 mid-tall domed stick" but in the picture it looks standard =(
Where's the Scuf accessories? what the hell. Why are these taking forever?
Fleshfeast
Member
I returned my Elite to Walmart today, 5 days from the 90 day mark. It had slight stick drift on the right stick. It was only noticeable in GTA V, but for $150 I don't want it going bad, especially this soon.
So now that these things are a little more available, where's the best place to buy one, based on exchange policy? I was hoping to buy somewhere that I could get an extended warranty and just walk in and exchange, but Gamestop and Walmart are my only options for that around here. Gamestop will let me exchange for 30 days and not cover it after that, and Walmart will only let me exchange it in store for 90 days. Even if I buy a 2 year care plan, that's operated by a different company and I'd have to mail it in. I need something that will cover it for 2+ years, and preferably ship fast and not make me pay shipping. im' willing to pay a little extra for the coverage.
BTW I'm missing the Elite already. My lunar white controller just feels lighter and cheaper, and I miss the paddles and long right stick.
So now that these things are a little more available, where's the best place to buy one, based on exchange policy? I was hoping to buy somewhere that I could get an extended warranty and just walk in and exchange, but Gamestop and Walmart are my only options for that around here. Gamestop will let me exchange for 30 days and not cover it after that, and Walmart will only let me exchange it in store for 90 days. Even if I buy a 2 year care plan, that's operated by a different company and I'd have to mail it in. I need something that will cover it for 2+ years, and preferably ship fast and not make me pay shipping. im' willing to pay a little extra for the coverage.
BTW I'm missing the Elite already. My lunar white controller just feels lighter and cheaper, and I miss the paddles and long right stick.
Chalupa Batman
Member
You can get a three-year SquareTrade warranty for $20.99, which is what I did (call them and sign up over the phone, otherwise it's $29.99) or a two-year Best Buy warranty for $19.99.
Fleshfeast
Member
Best Buy's $19.99 2 year plan looks pretty damn good. I wish there was one close to me so I could just walk in and exchange, but it looks like they pay shipping both ways on mail-in repairs/exchanges.
Chalupa Batman
Member
The SquareTrade warranty is obviously better because it provides an extra year for basically the same price, but both are the same in that shipping is always free both ways and after two claims, the third ends the company's obligations to you after they pay you the full value of the item. You have to buy the Best Buy warranty within 14 days of purchase and the SquareTrade warranty within 30 days of purchase.
Fleshfeast
Member
Are there any restrictions on where I buy the controler if I'm going to use SquareTrade? Or anything I should know before I do?
SerTapTap
Member
Anyone else had to uninstall update KB3140743 since getting using this thing? I'm guessing it might just be the Xbox One controller driver or the xbox accessories app, but it's the only change I've made since I got a new awful problem: extreme, inoperable lag with beeping every time the mouse (slooowly) moves.
Found some posts saying it's Xbox driver related and saying to remove that update, wondering if that's a known issue or WTF.
I was wondering about this too. The toggle switch would be perfect for a "PC" setting
Found some posts saying it's Xbox driver related and saying to remove that update, wondering if that's a known issue or WTF.
I was wondering about this too. The toggle switch would be perfect for a "PC" setting
OldSkoolFool
Member
Looking at dropping some cash on this.
Can anyone confirm if you can map a paddle to say 'A' but still have the 'A' button as 'A' as well.
Thinking of gears where I could use the paddle to roadie but use the 'A' button for cover, roll etc.
Also anyone have any trouble with the left stick? Eg clicking when rotating? I heard the switches for the thumbsticks are the same as the og controller.
Can anyone confirm if you can map a paddle to say 'A' but still have the 'A' button as 'A' as well.
Thinking of gears where I could use the paddle to roadie but use the 'A' button for cover, roll etc.
Also anyone have any trouble with the left stick? Eg clicking when rotating? I heard the switches for the thumbsticks are the same as the og controller.
Samurai G0SU
Member
Yup the paddles act as extensions of whatever button you assign there. So both would work with the same function.
OldSkoolFool
Member
Nice one. Thanks for the quick reply.
Any issues with the thumbsticks? My 4th controller has shot its bolt after several epoxy applications!
Edit. Thanks as well samurai.
OldSkoolFool
Member
Yeah. That sounds like a plan. Was thinking about assigning two paddles to left and right thumbstick clicks.
Will use an old controller for FIFA though as that what wrecks my left thumbsticks!!
I find that using all 4 paddles is crazy difficult so if you wanted to do L3 R3 and A you might have a big of an adjustment period. I ended up getting a second set of paddles so I can run 4 short paddles and that helped out a lot but the short+long paddles feel real awkward. YMMV though
The drift issue is a hardware problem. No software update will fix it.
OldSkoolFool
Member
Yeah. Thought about this and think I would only use two paddles. With gears i'd probably leave r3 as is as I rarely use zoomable weapons and map 'A' to one of the paddles instead.
Out of interest, what do people prefer? Run on the left paddle or the right?
Enter The 36 Chambers
Member
For Gears specifically, I have the left upper paddle assigned to take cover and the right paddle to roadie run.
I use the alternative control scheme to separate cover and run to two different buttons then assign them to the paddles.
It takes some adjusting after 10 years if playing regularly but it's much more intuitive and im seeing massive improvements to my wall bouncing and overall multiplayer performance.
Samurai G0SU
Member
Do you think MS will provide profile updates for the controller?
Fleshfeast
Member
Gears has been a struggle for me. Assigning cover and roadie run to paddles seems like a no-brainer, but what's messing me up is the stick controls. When you're in roadie run, you can't turn with the right stick. My thumb is still there, because I don't need to press A anymore, but there's no option to keep the stick from changing based on your current actions.
Also, I got my new Elite today. I'm so glad to have it again, going back to my lunar white controller didn't feel right. Also it's nice that the edited profiles I had were still in my Xbox's accessories app, so all I had to do is move the 2 I wanted onto the controller.
Berzerkiymc
Neo Member
Has anyone tried this for Killer Instinct on PC?
Pondering getting it, if I could customize my controls, like use the paddles for RB or LB.
how worthwhile would anyone who owns this controller say it will be for KI, SFV etc on PC?
Pondering getting it, if I could customize my controls, like use the paddles for RB or LB.
how worthwhile would anyone who owns this controller say it will be for KI, SFV etc on PC?
SerTapTap
Member
Does the whole PC lag and your mouse moves really slow with a beep sound made every second or so? If so, uninstall update KB3140743. If you just need to turn off the controller, just hold the Xbox button on the controller for a few seconds, it should turn off.
I'm no fighting game player so I can't comment too much, but the weird disk d pad really does work nicely for fighting game inputs. I played a few rounds of Skullgirls but didn't give it further testing because I really barely play fighting games anyway.
I think they're the same joysticks as a regular controller, so your odds aren't any better with this controller.
Except you'really out 3x as much money when you have to buy a new one.
TomcatTheLion
Member
For some reason the Xbox Accessories app isn't detecting my controller. I don't necessarily remap that often or at all but it's strange that after updating the controller earlier this morning (hadn't connected it in a while) it just continues to show "Connect a controller to get started". Has this happened to anyone else before? This is via USB and wirelessly by the way.
Fujinn
Member
Wow, that sucks, i don't know what to do then...
I really want a good controller, but both xbone controller and ds4 seem to have build quality problems.. :/
OldSkoolFool
Member
OldSkoolFool
Member
Yeah. Really disappointed they went with the cheap thumbstick modules as those grey clips on the left hand side of the module always fail causing the clicking when rotating the stick.
Just stock up on cheap epoxy and you should be good although it will invalidate your warranty.
In my experience anyway.
Chalupa Batman
Member
Nope, none. If it's not from one of the retailers in the list, you can put Other. You can even get insurance from an eBay/used purchase, but I would recommend a used controller. You can call them to confirm any questions (and should call to get the cheap price I got). You need to upload a receipt but that's it. I took a picture with my phone and it was approved in about an hour.
Stick drift does happen. It's virtually impossible for any controller using these parts (ps4/x1) to not have stick drift at some point, especially if you're very forceful with your movements (like me)
the best thing to do is to put warranty on this controller. i did mine through best buy when i bought it. it's $20 and covers you for two years.
User 479360
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Good thing they haven't announced new colours yet, because I'd be broke.
ManUnkindH
Member
Is there any way I can use it for my PS4 also? I only found information about a product called Cronusmax Plus, but have no idea where to buy one. I live in Europe.
Also, do any of you use it for the PS4 with that adapter?
Also, do any of you use it for the PS4 with that adapter?
Duxxy3
Member
Well I caved and bought a new elite. Still miffed that in 6 months mine became unusable due to stick drift. I've only had one other xbox controller do this to me in 10 years, so of course my 150 dollar controller did it.
Stick drift is just a fact of life with the analog module they use. All sticks will start to drift over a long enough time line.