Seen this on reddit
lol, I know that pain. When I was a kid my puppy wrecked my playstation
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Xbox Elite Controller |OT| That's a paddlin'
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lol, I know that pain. When I was a kid my puppy wrecked my playstation
mattiewheels
And then the LORD David Bowie saith to his Son, Jonny Depp: 'Go, and spread my image amongst the cosmos. For every living thing is in anguish and only the LIGHT shall give them reprieve.'
After a few months messing around with it, the "polygonal" dpad is really one of my favorite dpads ever. I was so skeptical of it when announced, it just looked like pure gimmickry...but the ease of control and the way it rocks into different degrees in a clicky way makes it feel like some weird hybrid of an analog stick and a traditional dpad that works brilliantly. It's just a dream to control in most games, especially after switching it out with the actual dpad piece and feeling how much stiffer the controls feel with that one.
Yep, it's great! I think MS should make a revision of their standard One controller with this same kind of D-Pad.
So can anyone tell me how I edit the sensitivity of the triggers so when I have the "hairline trigger" setting activated I can still hold the trigger down as if it's all the way down?
Ie... Holding the trigger down to power up a plasma pistol in Halo, it doesn't power up with default trigger settings...
Ie... Holding the trigger down to power up a plasma pistol in Halo, it doesn't power up with default trigger settings...
Fleshfeast
Member
If you're using the trigger stops, set your triggers to a 0-75 range instead of the default 0-100. Then when you've got it pulled as far as the trigger stop allows, it will register as a full trigger pull. Change 75 to a lower number for a more responsive trigger. Or just set it to 0-1 and barely pulling the trigger will register a full trigger pull, which may feel more responsive for shooters.
So before I could ship my controller because left bumper was sticking, I decided to test it out again by playing Dark Souls (heavy bumper usage), and the problem is gone... so it fixed itself somehow, and I haven't had any issues for a week+. So not sure what happened, but the sticking was real.
I usually play with very clean hands so dunno.
I usually play with very clean hands so dunno.
O.DOGG
Member
My 360 controller started acting up - appears to be a cable problem - and I'm now considering the Elite as a replacement. I can't seem to find a straight answer so I'll ask you guys who have it:
Does this controller work on Windows 8.1 with no problems - wirelessly with the dongle?
I understand the app is Windows 10 only but it's only for remapping the buttons, correct? Can I do without it?
I got a new job just recently with a better pay so I may treat myself to one of these if I know it'll work on my machine.
Does this controller work on Windows 8.1 with no problems - wirelessly with the dongle?
I understand the app is Windows 10 only but it's only for remapping the buttons, correct? Can I do without it?
I got a new job just recently with a better pay so I may treat myself to one of these if I know it'll work on my machine.
Warablo
Member
Anyone have any advice for the stick deadzones/sensitivity?
When I first got the controller I could tell my aim was off. So I fiddle around with it and found that aggressive with a lower axis works best to emulate the default Xb1 controller. Then a week later I tried default pre-set again and couldn't tell a difference, but then I did notice that I wasn't winning faceoffs as much in Nhl on default. So I figured the deadzone/aim must still be off from the default Xb1 controller.
When I first got the controller I could tell my aim was off. So I fiddle around with it and found that aggressive with a lower axis works best to emulate the default Xb1 controller. Then a week later I tried default pre-set again and couldn't tell a difference, but then I did notice that I wasn't winning faceoffs as much in Nhl on default. So I figured the deadzone/aim must still be off from the default Xb1 controller.
User 479360
Banned
Has anyone got any experience with returning these to MS? (i'm in the UK)
My left bumper keeps coming out of its socket and it's really annoying, and the trigger "grinds" a little bit too when pressed.
How long does it take MS to generally turn them around with a replacement?
My left bumper keeps coming out of its socket and it's really annoying, and the trigger "grinds" a little bit too when pressed.
How long does it take MS to generally turn them around with a replacement?
Chalupa Batman
Member
It was about 8 days from the time I shipped it until I got it back. Got there in 3, shipped back to me 2 days later, and got back to me in 3.
Ecto311
Member
Any ideas on the new controllers or peripherals coming out for e3? I am really wanting another one of these since the one I had but had to return due to money issues at the time. I keep hearing about new hardware or controllers from MS coming around e3 but seen no leaks or rumors.
Thanks mate.
Do they replace it with a brand new one or a refurb?
I'll be a bit disappointed if I get a refurb unit considering it's still in warranty.
I really need to send in mine too... dammit, but it is soo good!
However since Day One the lower left paddle is missing the "pressing point", this "click" sound is missing so you constantly have the feeling that you press it when you touch it. That is why I only use two paddles.
And for some weeks now the B button is a bit sticky, I do not know where that comes from.
However since Day One the lower left paddle is missing the "pressing point", this "click" sound is missing so you constantly have the feeling that you press it when you touch it. That is why I only use two paddles.
And for some weeks now the B button is a bit sticky, I do not know where that comes from.
OneLessIcon
Member
I got my Elite from Best Buy and had to exchange it twice. The first time was because one of the triggers would stick/grind mid press and it bugged me. The replacement had good triggers but then I discovered the non-clicking paddle you are describing, which was frankly worse than the grinding trigger (you are right, it felt like I was clicking constantly when I wasn't). Replaced that one (each replacement they had to reorder online because they didn't have any in stock) and it had the exact same problem as the 2nd one with the non-clicking paddle. At that point I didn't want to keep sending it back so I cut a very small piece of masking tape with an xacto knife and placed it on the little green button under the paddle. It is definitely better and the click is satisfying and useable now, but unfortunately there is still some up & down wiggle to the paddle that isn't present in the others. I actually just didn't use it for a couple of months because the whole experience soured me after being so excited to finally get an elite. I've just started using it again in the last couple of weeks and while I wish the elite were actually a little more elite, I'm enjoying it just fine. I'm just OCD enough that one day I'll likely pick up a second one when they are in-stock an I can more easily make exchanges if needed. Hopefully by then their manufacturing kinks will be worked out.
So I returned my Xbox Elite controller to MS. They have sent out a replacement, but there's no tracking details and they say it can take 28 days?!? 28 days?
That's ridiculous. Should I have a moan at their customer services, they told me it would all be turned around in 10 days. Why would they not put tracking on it? Is this just standard?
That's ridiculous. Should I have a moan at their customer services, they told me it would all be turned around in 10 days. Why would they not put tracking on it? Is this just standard?
same issue with me. Its always plugged in now because a random disconecct playing rocket league is a bad time. It tends to happen when I play with my hands below my desk. You? I don't really have any other wireless devices near it. I am also on the older xbox controller drivers since the new one had that mouse glitch.
SkinnerSw33t
Member
I haven't RMA'd an Elite, but I did a Day One, and it took more than a month.
They did give me a tracking number three days after I shipped mine, but the number wasn't any good, MS couldn't tell me why, and then one day it just showed up like magic.
Usb 2 by any chance? I had recurring disconnection issues with my controller until I changed to usb 3. It would last 10-30mins tops before being disconnected before the change, regardless of how close I was to the dongle. Now with it connected via usb 3 I can be on the other side of the house in a different room and the controller works just fine for hours.
It's absolutely rubbish. Tried contacting MS support for a tracking number, but they can't provide one and tell me I need to wait the full 28days for delivery of my replaced Elite controller. If it was a standard controller then fine, but a £120 controller? With a 28 days shipping? It's pathetic.
Should have just bought it from Argos and replaced it there.
Pre-ordered the Gears 4 one announced at E3
Been planning on picking one up for a while now but thought i'd wait for E3 in expectation of some kind of LTD edition
As a gears fan I was secretly hoping it would be this and it looks glorious! slightly worried about these build quality issues i'm hearing though, i'll confess
Been planning on picking one up for a while now but thought i'd wait for E3 in expectation of some kind of LTD edition
As a gears fan I was secretly hoping it would be this and it looks glorious! slightly worried about these build quality issues i'm hearing though, i'll confess
Dr. Black Jack
Member
Grabbed an X1 Elite bundle from GameStop since it's cheap right now, so I'll finally be able to use this goddamn sexy beast of a controller.
Has anyone used the Chronusmax+ with it for PS4 play? Worth it?
Has anyone used the Chronusmax+ with it for PS4 play? Worth it?
ThanksVision
Member
I'm running my elite controller wirelessly to my PC via the wireless adapter. Is there anyway to get game audio through the controller's 3.5mm jack in this scenario? Sorry if this has been answered many times over.
Shpeshal Nick
aka Collingwood
Should I assume the Gears 4 Elite doesn't have Bluetooth?
If you have the money I'd say yes. The paddles are a gamechanger. The build quality is crazy good too. Best controller I've ever used.
kingwingin
Member
it doesnt, i asked one of the guys in charge on twitter
Family Fry
Member
All I have seen is it comes with a dlc pack (unique multiplayer emblem and 3 gear packs), custom red USB cable and a gears branded case. Nothing about Bluetooth.
Was hoping it would have been one of the new pads in elite and I would have upgraded.
a Master Ninja
Member
I wonder if there will be an Elite controller revision in the near future.
Can you remap (or more specifically assign specific actions) to buttons in any game? Or does it need a dev provided profile for this controller?
Also, There are games where devs don't have certain functions available on certain controller defaults, but does this allow me to map a button to one of the features from another default in game action? Or just what is available in current default controller set up or other button action?
Also, There are games where devs don't have certain functions available on certain controller defaults, but does this allow me to map a button to one of the features from another default in game action? Or just what is available in current default controller set up or other button action?
You create your own profiles and you can save 2 at a time to the controller.
You can only remap buttons not assign buttons to new functions.
RealityCheque
Banned
Is it still the case that the paddles can't be remapped to keyboard strokes when playing on PC?
Really want to get an elite but it feels like if I can't do the remaps then it's kind of a redundant purchase and I should just stick with my vanilla controllers.
Really want to get an elite but it feels like if I can't do the remaps then it's kind of a redundant purchase and I should just stick with my vanilla controllers.
Shpeshal Nick
aka Collingwood
Damn
Me too. Would have replace my standard Elite instantly. Silly decision.
Use the send-in service with http://battlebeavercustoms.com/
They have an option to basically increase the resistance to match the 360 controller. Recommended.
RealityCheque
Banned
This is what's stopping me from buying one. It's fairly redundant for PC gaming without it.
There's a workaround for it on PC even if it's slightly convoluted thanks to UWP. Google ElitePaddles.
I should really start working on my modified branch again to allow non-hard coded key mappings but UWPs restrictive approach makes this an absolute bitch on so many levels.
RealityCheque
Banned
ElitePaddles looks pretty useable, even if it is a bit hacky. I might reconsider this now.
UWP, making our lives better everyday!!
Thanks, I'll check it out!!