Now in white and coming at a more affordable price point, the new Xbox Elite Series 2 Core controller is more of the same for reliability.
It’s not cheap but it does make the best controller of the current generation even better.
Now that’s some high praise. I’d say it’s definitely better than the Xbox Elite controller. That thing is has horrible build quality.
Yeah, people are loving this thing.
I'm thinking PC gamers will be all over this if there's an official patch or some clever folks can work it out. It sounds lovely.
Agreed. I purchased a new Elite Series 2 controller a while back and within the first week the right bumper started squeaking and the A button would randomly stop registering. Ridiculous for a premium controller. Ended up returning it.
As a PC gamer first, I would only use it if it was wireless for PC. I think it has to be wired to use it on a PC
@sonic, if I assume an edge connects the same way as a regular DualSense, you can connect via Bluetooth wirelessly. But if you have PC games that support the cool DualSense features, they don't seem to work unless you hard wire. Also some games need a utility like DS4windows to recognize the controller. All that and you still won't have a native PC utility to change configs like the Elite has. Unless PS does more to support PC gamers, I wouldn't think it would be worth it. If you like the PS layout, a DS4 with back paddle attachment and DS4windows isn't a bad setup
@crazyCoconuts
Steam natively supports DS4 and Dualsense along with configs. No need for DS4W.
@MrLogic That is only for games that implement SteamInput. A lot of PC games use DirectInput/XInput, especially if they are releasing on other stores - SteamInput doesn't work outside of Steam.
@crazyCoconuts
I'd also like to toss another option out there, if one doesn't mind paying, called reWASD. The basic version of it costs $7, but the amount of customization in that thing is incredible. I'd been aware of it for a while, but finally took the plunge recently and am loving it.
Dang thing is so flexible I've even been able to set up a wireless PS3 Nav Controller & mouse combo for analog movement & mouse precision for FPS games! If you have controllers Steam doesn't natively support, or you want even MORE control, I'd suggest anyone vaguely interested at least download the trial :-)
I'm going to need it to cost a little less, but I'm definitely getting one at some stage.
The only problem is the regular DualSense is already so good, this is not giving me enough extra to justify the price.
If I played more multiplayer on my ps5 I'd get it for the back paddles. I think they make a difference because you don't have to move your thumb off the stick.
The amount of customization with profiles & such also seems so great that, even though I also primarily play single player games, I'd also be interested in upgrading if it were at least in $150 range or under. At $200, though, it is a bit of a tough sell personally. Hopefully we get some decent sales not too far down the line.
Yeah to an extent, i think had got a wonky one. Mines since the beginning was super sensitive to the left and now I have stick drift.
Not for that price. For that price, I can buy several games. A regular Sony PS5 DS would suffice for me.
Same. i bought my galactic purple DualSense on sale and I'll do the same for the DualSense Edge. Black Friday, perhaps...
It’s cool, but I hate customization. Just give me the best controller with improvements. Battery improvement would be one option imo
I get maybe not caring for customization, or not personally seeing the value in it, but why do you hate it? Not saying you don't have a reason, just not sure I have heard anyone be so against options before lol.
It’s weird man. When creating my character in let’s say, Elden Ring… I just pick default. Same with Madden, WWE, NBA, Mass Effect, etc. I don’t want to spend time making my character a certain way, or customize controls, I just want to play.
I really enjoy having the developer make it the same across the board. Possibly a shared experience. Or maybe I was criticized when I was younger? I remember people complaining how I had the controls inverted. Idk, but I much prefer for it to be the same across the board.
Microsoft's new custom Elite Series 2 gamepad seems to solve most of the high-end controller's hardware issues.
Didn't this controller just come out a month ago? Lol. Controllers don't break that quickly (even Elite controllers).
How much abuse does he inflicted on previous controllers😱
My controllers last the whole generation or till my nephews decides to play with them and loose on CoD😢
but does it still do the loud ckick noises everytime you press a button? or move the stick? haha
From Xbox Wire: "With the launch of the original Xbox Elite controller in 2015, we wanted to give gamers a new way to play at their full potential. We developed a premium gaming controller that offered unparalleled levels of customization to allow you to play with a specific setup that works best for you.
Today we are excited to build on that legacy with the announcement of the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 – Core in white. It’s designed to meet the core needs of today’s competitive gamers, putting exceptional performance, customization, and durability where it matters most — in your hands. We are giving fans more choice than ever before with two Elite controllers to meet your needs."
Black is also more expensive. You have the option of buying the white one with all the same components as the black one.
Woah, for a minute there I thought that was the Xbox DualSense Elite.
@Orchard
The Black one (that is more expensive) Comes with all the interchangeable components. The White Core one doesn't.
On a side note, it also says that the Elite Series controllers are coming to the design lab this holiday. could be cool, but will also add to the already expensive price I'm sure.
Welcome to the future of controllers with 40 hours rechargeable battery 😱
Color me impressed 👍🏿 👍🏿
The black one does look better but maybe I'm saying that because I already own one with my PC lol
I like the idea of being able to buy a customizable and more premium controller without having to buy the back paddles etc.
I always use the back pedals. It’s the main reason that I purchased the controller(s)
I tried to like them, but they are in the way of your grip on the controller, so you accidentally hit them ALL the time!
To me it doesnt make sense that at that price point it doesnt include the paddles (which can be removed anyway), its the biggest distinguishing factor between a normal and a “pro controller”
Selling everything else as a separate package seems fine to me
Oh my, people spend over $100 on a gaming controller and choose *not* to use the paddles?
I'm shocked. They're the best thing ever to me. Even the two rear buttons on the 8BitDo Pro 2.
Yeah, I have an Elite and I never use the back paddles. It just doesn't feel natural to me and it's not something I was able to get used to.
Not saying they are bad, I get why some people like them - but for me, I could've saved $50 on my controller since the paddles just sit in the case.
I use the Elite because it feels better to play, the weight of the sticks, being able to tweak configs etc. Best feeling controller on the market.
Oh it is great. I've got the tension turned up on the sticks but in my case, paddles were the biggest change and quickest to get used to.
The A button on mine feels like it's ever so slightly misaligned, requiring a harder press on the left side versus directly on top. So basically when aiming and jumping. Missed a couple jumps on Halo 5, started using the paddles after - hard to go back.
My right bumper either misses or double fires about a third of the time. Hopefully these new units are more tightly built.
I wonder if they finally fixed STICK DRIFT? I know it happens to all controllers these days, but if your paying a premium price for a controller you want it to last and the sticks are really a very important part of a controller and used for everything. This is what put me off buying the old elite controller as I heard it got bad stick drift.
If you open a controller, get the stick out from the component, spray contact cleaner on its parts from the sides and top. Then move the stick for every direction for 1min. In most cases this fixes it, I have fixed loads of them and the ones that were fixed, haven't heard them since being broken again and it was a year ago.
They all use the same parts, and the parts have a limited lifetime, they should just make them easily replaceable.
I hope that Microsoft would address these quality/build issues since consumers are paying more for what is marketed as a "premium" product. And I hope that Sony doesn't have these same issues when they launch the DualSense Edge.
Just stick with the controller the console comes with.
Xbox broke you're heart over a controller ? I thought it would have been lack of AAA games and the waiting game for 10 years 🤭🤫
I have my OG elite. It’s my main controller even if all the grips fell off.
Yeah ive been rolling around the idea of getting the 2. But then i remember that i had to replace the elite 1 twice when the grips fell off. Thankfully amazon took care of me on both of those instances. Anyway i just don’t understand why they, one, cant fix the issues with the internals, and two, dont offer a version without the terrible rubber grips.