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[StreetsofBeige]

In terms of functionality, maybe this shape is actually good???

But in terms of appearance it looks like dog shit. Like some weird gadget you get from Aliexpress for $9.99.

 

[Tobimacoss]

Its the pair button/switch thats already on Xbox Controllers right now, we just have visual indicator now.

Where are the visual indicators? Not on the leaked elite 3 pics. Maybe the logo has LCD?

 

[Tobimacoss]

In terms of functionality, maybe this shape is actually good???

But in terms of appearance it looks like dog shit. Like some weird gadget you get from Aliexpress for $9.99.

Third party controllers like 8bitdo have cheap $29.99 controllers. But MS has to be the ones to do cheap controllers with Direct to Cloud functionality.

This will likely be $29.99 to $34.99. All future regular or Elite controllers will have Cloud functionality built in.

 

[Topher]

Its the pair button/switch thats already on Xbox Controllers right now, we just have visual indicator now.

Ah....good. I was thinking it was a Copilot type button on a controller just for cloud. Just extends existing functionality so that's good.

 

[Black_Stride]

Where are the visual indicators? Not on the leaked elite 3 pics. Maybe the logo has LCD?

Next to the pair button/switch as in the picture.


In case you dont know where the pair button/switch is:

 

[GoldenEye98]

Fuck, I just bought a basic ass Xbox controller to use with Geforce Now of all things....and now they are coming out with controllers with cloud functionality.

That being said I use Ethernet connection with the Xbox controller wired to the PC. I am skeptical the latency of this feature is better than that....

 

[Tobimacoss]

Next to the pair button/switch as in the picture.


In case you dont know where the pair button/switch is:

So the Elite 3 will have an LCD indicator on the North side of the controller? We don't have a leaked pic of that side do we?

 

[Black_Stride]

So the Elite 3 will have an LCD indicator on the North side of the controller? We don't have a leaked pic of that side do we?

Why would it need an LCD when two small LEDs will get the job done?
Light the left LED and its in Cloud mode, light the right LED and its in Local mode.

Weve had document leaks about this controller for a while, pretty sure Microsoft hasnt completely cleaned the internet of them.
I thought most of this was common knowledge?

 

[Tobimacoss]

Why would it need an LCD when two small LEDs will get the job done?
Light the left LED and its in Cloud mode, light the right LED and its in Local mode.

Weve had document leaks about this controller for a while, pretty sure Microsoft hasnt completely cleaned the internet of them.
I thought most of this was common knowledge?

Yea, that's what I meant, something that lights up, not expecting an entire LCD screen.

 

[Black_Stride]

Yea, that's what I meant, something that lights up, not expecting an entire LCD screen.

LCD and LED are not interchangeable acronyms.


No one says the Xbox Nexus is an LCD or that it has LCD underneath.
So I was very confused.

 

[Tobimacoss]

LCD and LED are not interchangeable acronyms.


No one says the Xbox Nexus is an LCD or that it has LCD underneath.
So I was very confused.

Yea, LCD TVs or LED TVs have kinda gotten me used to using those terms interchangeably. But yes, LED visual indicator can be done without any LCD screen.

Although, I do kinda remember an MS patent that showed an entire LCD screen.

Similar to the Nacon controller.

Xbox Controller REVOLUTION X Unlimited

Discover the new REVOLUTION X UNLIMITED Black Nacon controller compatible with Xbox and PC. Free delivery for purchases over €20

www.nacongaming.com

Asus Raikiri Pro also has a 1.3" OLED screen used for visual indicators.

Asus announces new Xbox controller with a built-in OLED screen

You can put custom wallpapers and animations on the display

www.theverge.com

 

[Tobimacoss]

Fuck, I just bought a basic ass Xbox controller to use with Geforce Now of all things....and now they are coming out with controllers with cloud functionality.

That being said I use Ethernet connection with the Xbox controller wired to the PC. I am skeptical the latency of this feature is better than that....

That Direct to Cloud wouldn't be usable with Nvidia GFN datacenters anyways.
It is meant for Xbox Cloud Gaming, the controller connects directly to Azure datacenters with xCloud server blades. Nvidia would have to create their own Cloud controller for their own datacenters, like Google did for Stadia and Amazon does for Luna. But Nvidia doesn't need it, they already have powerful hardware and Nvidia Reflex tech that provides the lowest latency in Cloud.

Wired will always provide best latency.

Wired = 0.25 MS or Less

Xbox Wireless Protocol = 3 MS

Bluetooth 5.2 = 12 MS roughly, Bluetooth used to be worse

Direct to Cloud reduces latency by bypassing the middle devices, connecting directly to Cloud via WiFi, it cuts down on overall latency from the datacenter, roughly by 12-18 MS.

Nvidia should release an updated Shield TV pro alongside a Cloud controller of their own.

 

[EverydayBeast]

Microsoft is starting to prioritize cloud gaming, the controller design is a break from the "elite" fps heavy controllers these days.