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Feature Wishlist for Xbox Elite Controller 2

Jason Stettner of Gamerheadquarters writes; "The Xbox Elite Controller was a big step up for the way gamers on the platform were able to interact with their games, with the second iteration apparently arriving in 2018 here's a wishlist. "

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joshljr2266d ago

Just need bluetooth, I'd love to be able to use my elite wirelessly with my laptop.

Kumakai2266d ago

Considering the new base controller revs feature Bluetooth now I’d say your odds are pretty good. The OG elite controller was designed before the new base controller spec so I’m sure the new one will carry over the revs in addition to anything new that it brings.

lxeasy2265d ago

I want to be able to use it with my wireless Headset

Gridknac2266d ago

Really the only thing I would like to see change is the stiffness of the control sticks springs. A little more resistance against the sticks I think would give the smoothness a boost. Outside of that, MS needs better support for its win10 app to adjust mapping. They need to take a look a re-wasd and incorporate some of its features into their app. I mean I gave $150 for the controller, I should not have to invest another $10-$15 for a proper app for remapping. (I only use my elite for pc gaming)

Razzer2266d ago

I didn’t know about re-wasd. I’ll have to check that out. But you are right....this should be native functionality

Razzer2266d ago

The ability to map the paddles to keyboard keys or macros. Add that and Bluetooth and poof....best controller ever made is even better

RDOUBLE2265d ago

Anybody know the release date of this thing?

littletad2265d ago

It hasn't even been officially announced yet, just based on rumors so far and a listing.

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The Xbox Elite Series 2 is the best controller around and is cheaper than ever.

With a $40 saving you can still pick up the Xbox Wireless Adapter with it and it'll still cost less than full price.

FlavorLav01885d ago

My right bumper broker on my Xbox elite controller after only a year. Also, dualsense controller says hello.

porkChop885d ago

They're talking from a PC gaming perspective.

Rhythmattic885d ago (Edited 885d ago )

You mean MS Perspective? Doesn't Dulasense work say with Steam "PC' Games? Albeit , not every game supports its features, like the features this doesn't have either?

porkChop885d ago (Edited 885d ago )

No, not from MS' perspective. The Dualsense's unique features only work with 6 games on PC. One of those doesn't support the haptics. Even then, the controller only works with a beta driver from Steam. You can't configure the controller unless you're in Big Picture mode. It doesn't have proper support on PC because Sony doesn't offer any drivers.

It's not a bad controller at all. But on PC it's just a standard controller for 99.99% of games. But unlike other controllers it's just far too limited on PC for it to really be the "best" PC controller. I'm not saying the Elite is, either. But at least with the Elite you just connect it and it works. No fiddling with anything, just play the game.

Teflon02884d ago

Pork, you know the only reason Sony controls don't have better support is because MS doesn't want it to. PS4 controls had drivers from the jump, but MS wants to block DS use on MS titles even if they natively support it like cuphead and PSO2 which when using the steam version and turning off the steam control features and letting it run raw it picks up and runs proper.

That's pretty garbage. But even so over time more PC games will have the features.

porkChop884d ago

Windows is an open platform. Sony can release proper XInput drivers any time they want. They choose not to. That has nothing to do with MS.

iplay1up2884d ago

Also, competitive gaming. Dualsense is to make games more Immersive which is awesome, The elite is more for competitive gaming.

Rhythmattic884d ago (Edited 884d ago )

" doesn't have proper support on PC because Sony doesn't offer any drivers. "
Just like MS Games don't properly support Linux? MS could do games without DX, you know, this open standards and platforms you speak of, but I guess, what you say is true....
Its all about taking the PC tag.

porkChop884d ago

Linux and driver support aren't the same thing. And I said open platform, not open standard. Again, not the same thing. But sure, go off on how MS supporting an OS like 1% of gamers use is the same as a simple driver.

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Jin_Sakai885d ago

My DualSense had stick drift. I’d say no controller is without issues.

ColtPSSX885d ago

I don’t understand how you guys play games. I have never had a stick drift ever. PS2, Xbox, PS3, 360, PS4, xone, PS5, Xbox series, switch, wii.
Not once, and I go hard when I play also.

Jin_Sakai885d ago

“I don’t understand how you guys play games. I have never had a stick drift ever.“

Honestly the DualSense is the first controller I’ve ever had stick drift on. I’ve even had multiple Switch consoles with no drift.

FlavorLav01885d ago

True, but also Dual sense isn’t an “elite” controller sold at near $200 either

ColtPSSX885d ago

I have 2 dual sense and still pretty good. Must be bad luck.

Orbilator885d ago (Edited 885d ago )

Same here stick drift is a mystery to me.

Elite series 2 is a great co troller but it's a lot of cash, can't believe there isn't better joypads on PC that are better than the elite?. So many to chose I'm sure it's just preference over features

AuraAbjure885d ago

@ Colt, I left my contorller upside down with a jacket on top for a couple days. Hello stick drift.

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SPEAKxTHExTRUTH884d ago

Sorry but the Dualsense is nothing compared to the elite controller 2. My Dualsense dies every single day after a few hours of play.

iplay1up2884d ago

Dualsense isn't going to give you a competitive edge. The Elite is designed for competitive gaming, and not immersion.

SyntheticForm884d ago

Two of my DualSense controllers have drifted and I've already bought a third.

Not shitting on the DualSense - I love it - but I'm kinda chaffed over the high potential for this controller to become drift-afflicted so quickly.

343_Guilty_Spark883d ago

Dual sense is a great casual controller and adds a layer of immersion not seen in other controllers... . But for shooters and more competitive games tried and true is a little better.

FlavorLav01883d ago

Still subjective I think given the price comparison

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porkChop885d ago

That's still about $175-$180 CAD. I'm sure it's a really great controller but I can't justify spending that much on it.

Jin_Sakai885d ago (Edited 885d ago )

Agreed. I just couldn’t justify spending that much on a controller no matter how great it is.

ABizzel1885d ago

They're $120 at a local store here, and 25% off that price making them $90 for the holiday here.

porkChop885d ago

That's actually not a bad price.

alb1899885d ago (Edited 885d ago )

I bought one and is worth it men. It is so customizeble. And you can evecharge it inside the box plus the battery last like forever. And how it feels....I mean, if play videogames is your thing you gave to invest in a good control and a nice monitor or tv....and headphones.

porkChop884d ago

I believe it's great. But in Canada it retails for over $200. Even with a decent sale it's just too much money for me. It costs more than most high end mechanical keyboards, and I don't even buy those because of how expensive they are. I only have one of those keyboards because my brother switched to a different one and let me use it.

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Amplitude884d ago (Edited 884d ago )

The fact that it's that price and DOESN'T have the most basic of features like gyro is what drives me absolutely insane. I'd love a good pro XBox style controller with gyro and a touch pad i can use as a mouse.
Still constantly looking. PS5 controller works but Bluetooth is wonky at times so i just use the XBox controller for everything and then switch to the PS5 controller for shooters so i can enable gyro to emulate a mouse when i hold L2 in Steam controller config. Would love the Elite in order to use the back paddles as separate buttons in PC games which to my knowledge even the SCUF PS4 controller cant do in Steam

Just add gyro to this bs microsoft its 2021 lol

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Nephesh885d ago

My right bumper broke within a year

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