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Xbox One Elite Controller for $119.99 on Amazon
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Salty Rice
Member
Still overpriced. For 80 i might cave in.
neohwa
Junior Member
It's been reported that it stopped working in just a few months though. So it better comes with a lifetime warranty for being so expensive.
having recently bought a fighting game why would someone want a $120 arcade stick
Preference you ding dong
sixteen-bit
Member
Is there a prime discount on top of that?
neohwa
Junior Member
is the elite controller really that much different though?
arcade stick is a completely different controller than the regular ones.
Storm Raider
Banned
User 479360
Banned
Ooof...$169.96 (sale price) on Amazon.ca.
blue_phazon
Member
Paddles give you an inherent advantage in a lot of games if you don't claw.
That's why I'm ordering one.
kingwingin
Member
thats the regular price tho
SilentRacoon
Member
Yes it is, It is better than a regular one in every single way, so yes the premium pricing is worth every single penny over a standard one.
Sucks that some people have had bad luck with the thing, still no evidence of a widespread issue, and if we're taking personal experiences as evidence, mine is 1 year old and still going strong even after numerous falls of consideration.
Enter the Dragon Punch
Banned
$120 for a used one fulfilled by Amazon Warehouse, though.
Going to buy that if/when my Lunar White sells on BST.
Zeyphersan
Banned
I'm willing to pay the full price when the Bluetooth revision comes out
And if that revision works with the Steam link
And if that revision works with the Steam link
Shadowhaxor
Member
I had issues with my left analog stick not being responsive and was so loose that shake the controller and listen to it rock. MS replaced it within a week. Other than that, it's been rock solid.
MrBenchmark
Member
It really is well built its just the RB and LB they WILL break it very thin plastic. Be cool if someone could 3D print parts from metal to replace the plastic.
You think that's high?
The f
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Thats 282.change with Tax in ON.
thats like 300 for a controller.
FanarnarBoi
Member
And I foolishly thought it was on sale in Canada as well. I've been using a DS4 for PC gaming for a few months, and the rubber on the sticks is wearing out. Now, I adore the DS4, moreso than the Xbox One controller. Would it be worth it to splurge on the Elite or just buy another DS4?
If you want to save money, buy this
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/For-PS4-XBOX-ONE-360-Analog-Controller-Thumb-Stick-Grip-Thumbstick-Cover-Cap-/272204711664?hash=item3f60aa46f0:g:T9kAAOSwsN9XB28p
I have these on all my PS4 controllers. Just do your self a favor and put a small piece of transparent tape on the stick and the grip cover, it will protect your thumbstick even further.
User 479360
Banned
I know. I want it, but that's fucking ridiculous. (Even if $200 USD is $257 CAD right now, that's still too much for a controller.)
I thought $189.99 was the normal price. My bad.
terencecah
Member
Isn't any different from the regular Xbox one controller in terms of size?
What do you use the paddles for?
I bought the second batch last year and it's still fine.
Damn, is that just an elite controller with a Gears colour scheme?
The normal Elite controller is great otherwise, got mine when it was $149.99 before the dollar tanked.
For the same reason people get luxury additions on vehicles when all they do is drive from point A to B etc. The Elite is the best controller made in the world. Utterly destroys anything else out there.
If you spend most of your free time gaming, especially playing shooters or racing games, it is a no brainer to get this. I somewhat regret my purchase due to original price ($170+tax in Canada) and because I don't play as much. But it is a phenomenal controller and what was supposed to be a niche product no one wanted they ended up making 1 million controllers of.
Souless_PJ
Banned
Anyone know if the Bluetooth function of the S controller will allow you to connect Bluetooth headphones for audio?
In a thread earlier a dude bought back to back PS4's that broke within a month. Shit happens. LIke I said, mine hasn't changed a bit since i took it out of the box.
Absolutely. you can hit every button on the controller without your thumbs ever leaving your sticks, it's ridiculously better for many games. And that's even without mentioning stuff like the extra sticks, and best thumbpad on a controller, and multiple remaps that can be saved.
The elite controller has different setting tweaks to adjust in the Accessories app. Also Paddles.
SRTtoZ
Member
I bought a 10 pack of Analog sticks and just replace them when needed. Its easier than you think.
It's supposedly super limited and has Rod Fergusson's finger print on it lol.
ChosenPredator
Banned
i think its a qoutah where one person has to say that in all of the threads, strange though.
SlaughterX
Banned
Still more than I'm willing to pay. Waiting for someone to accidently mark it down to $60 thinking it's a regular controller.
Chittagong
Gold Member
Can't really add anything to this, utterly glorious controller indeed
robertlebrone
Member
Great price. I'm gonna roll the dice and pick this up.
Warablo
Member
The size is the same but it weighs a lot heavier. It depends on the game, for The Witcher for example I actually use A/ X on left and B/Y on the right. That way I can sprint, attack, and jump while staying in control of the camera.. While BF 4 I have A/Gadget 1 on left, B/Gadget 2 on right. Some games I only use a select number of paddles like R6, NHL, and The Division.
I've always felt this should be price'd around $100 mark. The controller is great. You just need to ease your way into using it into different games. I do worry about it breaking because most controllers nowadays do (plus its expensive). I should have bought it from Best Buy with a warranty or something.
Doubtful, but, anyone know?
Enter the Dragon Punch
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Yes, wirelessly or wired. It shows up as an audio device. Just make sure to plug your headphones into it before turning the controller on.
Risible
Member
You do realize you're part of the problem, right?
I could just as easily say "Every thread it's the same old shit, people come in with their one data point anecdotal evidence of 'Well mine works perfectly' and claim there are no problems based on that."
As someone who is interested in the controller for use on my PC, I've read enough about them to realize that certain parts (mainly the bumpers and the control sticks) are prone to failure.
Maybe it's not a high failure rate, but it's enough for concern for a $150 product with a 90 day warranty.
Might wanna climb down off that high horse, hoss.
Hopefully not Windows 10 exclusive.
I tried both scenarios on Windows 7 and do not hear audio nor see an additional audio device pop up.
AwayFromInfinityx
Member
If you don't have one, PICK THIS UP.
The elite controller just feels excellent in my hand compared to the standard/ps4 controllers.
The elite controller just feels excellent in my hand compared to the standard/ps4 controllers.
tearsintherain
Member
I have had two for almost a year now, no problems at all. One used a lot on PC, one used less often on an xbox one.
RowdyReverb
Member
Any word on how long the sale will last?
Outrun
Member
It is.
I swear that the same tired arguments are being repeated over and over again.
It is a premium product, whose price is comparable to similar products like Scuf.
It is not for everyone. If you want it, it is there. If you don't, then kindly move along.
Everytime the Elite is brought up, the thread devolves into its worth.... Everything to discount the general greatness of this product. It is not perfect, but some are prattling on as if this controller will break as soon as 6 months comes up on the dot.
jadedm17
Member
Great controller, but the faults are there; I go mine from an Elite console bundle a few weeks ago and it works fine but from a cosmetic standpoint the bumpers are off, with there being a decent gap on the left bumper and trigger the right doesn't have. I love it otherwise but there are production issues.