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[TheKremlinBossMan]

I nabbed the controller also it looks amazing.

 

[calistan]

Apparently not all controller have transparent triggers. Don't know if its regional thing.

Mine had better have the transparent triggers, it’s the only reason I ordered it! Estimated delivery tomorrow… (UK)

 

[Kvally]

Mine had better have the transparent triggers, it’s the only reason I ordered it! Estimated delivery tomorrow… (UK)

Mine better have transparent triggers too. Otherwise it's false advertising. I ordered mine directly from the Microsoft Store.

Directly from their store:

 

[calistan]

Mine better have transparent triggers too. Otherwise it's false advertising. I ordered mine directly from the Microsoft Store.

Directly from their store:

That’s the picture that sold me on it too. I already have four perfectly good Xbox Series controllers, but none of them have transparent triggers.

 

[Robochobo]

Just got mine. Boy is it pretty as hell. The colors contrast really well with the basic white. Even the inside of the battery cover is themed. Now begins the long wait for the constellation edition. Hopefully I'm not traveling for business when it arrives.

FYI the triggers are in fact transparent. Ordered from the MS store itself.

 

[Kvally]

That’s the picture that sold me on it too. I already have four perfectly good Xbox Series controllers, but none of them have transparent triggers.

I am deflated now, I was just notified that mine went from "out for delivery" to "delivery Thursday June 15.

 

[SCB3]

Hopefully still have some available on Payday, I love the look of it, reminds me of the Titanfall Xbox One controller that I still use

 

[FoxMcChief]

I’m fighting the urge to pick one up at Target. Fighting really hard.

 

[Diseased Yak]

Got mine in today, I didn't even realize these things have transparent triggers. I love it!

 

[Rockondevil]

Why the fuck is it still micro usb?

With your controller issues and having micro USB I have come to the conclusion you're using a 3rd party controller.

The Series consoles have had USB-C since they released.

And further to that I've only ever had one controller per console from he OG Xbox. All I've ever had to replace was the thumbtacks due to wearing out the rubber.

 

[Isa]

My controller just arrived and as others have mentioned it is indeed quite nice.

 

[Kvally]

Maybe I'm unlucky, but every new gen xbox controller I have either drifts (modern controllers in general) or the usb port breaks. Why the fuck is it still micro usb?

I just wish they worked better for me. I really like the ergonomics of xbox controllers.

You are indeed unlucky....

 

[calistan]

Even the inside of the battery cover is themed.

Nice! I have one with a Phil-themed battery cover.

 

[Robochobo]

Nice! I have one with a Phil-themed battery cover.

I've very rarely bought controllers other than Gears 5 and obviously Starfield editions, but I regret letting this one slip through my fingers.

 

[FoxMcChief]

Nice! I have one with a Phil-themed battery cover.

I love the feel of this controller. The front plate feels different than normal Xbox controllers.

 

[adamsapple]

Got my controller. It's such a nice looking piece of kit.

Also, the triggers are transparent. Can confirm.

My phone doesn't have the highest quality camera so bare with the potato pics.

 

[Sgt.Asher]

With your controller issues and having micro USB I have come to the conclusion you're using a 3rd party controller.

The Series consoles have had USB-C since they released.

And further to that I've only ever had one controller per console from he OG Xbox. All I've ever had to replace was the thumbtacks due to wearing out the rubber.

I didn't know they updated them that much for the series, they looked the same. and no it wasn't third-party, they were xbox one controllers.
I didn't want to buy anymore after three crapped out on me.

 

[calistan]

I love the feel of this controller. The front plate feels different than normal Xbox controllers.

It's a strangely luxurious plastic. Smooth and opulent. I like it too.

I've also got a Scuf one that has a kind of semi-soft finish to the top, almost silky. The battery cover on that is magnetic!

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

Nice! I have one with a Phil-themed battery cover.

My favorite Xbox non pro style controller, I grabbed 4 of them when I saw them in the store.

 

[Eotheod]

So it came back in stock at EB Games but not JB Hi-fi in Australia. Got the sister to grab it but the store she went to on the coast had none in stock, so they are just sending an online order. Double win is the sis decided that would be my bday present so perfect for me

Plus the finance can't be mad I bought another XS controller, as she isn't a fan of the textured grips.

 

[DenchDeckard]

Got my controller and headset from Microsoft.

My controller packaging was damaged bit in transit. Torn and dinted in rhe corner but oh well. The thing is gorgeous. Not opened the headset yet lol.

 

[reinking]

I received both today. Headset makes a cool little sound when powering it on. Both look nice.

 

[Astray]

Controller genuinely looks amazing. Might have to pick up one of my own..

Huge shame there's no Starfield-themed console, especially given that they made one for the Mandalorian (that one was amazing too tbh)!

 

[RGB'D]

Just got mine from Amazon (controller). I needed an updated PC controller and couldn't resist. This thing is beautiful

 

[digoutyoursoul]

My favorite Xbox non pro style controller, I grabbed 4 of them when I saw them in the store.

I wish Xbox would use more green for the lights on their power buttons on controllers/consoles like 360.

 

[Bernardougf]

Nice controller

 

[SF Kosmo]

Got mine in mail and it's so cool. Best looking controller since the Cyberpunk one.

 

[SportsFan581]

One of the best looking custom controllers they've done from the pictures.

Does it have the rubber grips or just the standard plastic?

 

[reinking]

One of the best looking custom controllers they've done from the pictures.

Does it have the rubber grips or just the standard plastic?

Rubber.

 

[SportsFan581]

Rubber.

It is a really nice controller. I want it, but then the cheap ass bastard in me says I already have a spare series controller and an X1 pad.

 

[adamsapple]

The only thing that could have made this controller any better is if it had back triggers.

 

[Buggy Loop]

Goddamn you guys, you hyped me up to buy one up..

 

[genesisblock]

So, it's not based on the Elite design? Damn, I want those back triggers and profiles.

 

[Vyse]

Just the controller today. It’s so cool!

 

[MidGenRefresh]

The only thing that could have made this controller any better is if it had back triggers.

Seriously, at least 2 back paddles should be an industry standard now.

 

[Pallas]

Mine came today but I haven’t had the chance to open the package, I really hope the triggers are translucent. I got mine from Best Buy online here in the US.

 

[DenchDeckard]

This is up there with the best controllers theyve designed..holy poop its amazing!

 

[Panajev2001a]

Microsoft’s new Starfield Xbox controller and headset are available now

The collectors edition even includes a physical watch

www.theverge.com

This week the base controllers are at a steep discount, but goodness gracious this is one of the sexiest controllers I have ever laid my eyes on and so so well made for Starfield haha well… (plus I want not to lose a chance to say how good the DPad is now… face buttons could be better though, but ).

 

[Wizz-Art]

Just ordered this one, despite having the Xbox 20 years and Forza Horizon 5 ones but knew I would regret not getting it once they're sold out everywhere.

 

[Ozriel]

Huge shame there's no Starfield-themed console, especially given that they made one for the Mandalorian (that one was amazing too tbh)!

I have no idea what they were thinking not making a special edition Starfield console/bundle

 

[DenchDeckard]

I have no idea what they were thinking not making a special edition Starfield console/bundle

It will be announced in a month or so I think.

 

[calistan]

Welcome to the family (of wholly unnecessary purchases). The triggers are indeed transparent. Custom controllers (and the abilty to order them direct from the console) are such a cool idea.

 

[SmokedMeat]

Fucking fomo’s getting to me.

I’ve been wanting a Bluetooth controller, to use on PC and other devices, and this is the best looking controller I’ve ever seen.

 

[Astray]

I have no idea what they were thinking not making a special edition Starfield console/bundle

Right? It feels like such a no-brainer to do it imo.

Meanwhile we get some sweepstakes-only Porsche edition that no one asked for.

 

[sw0mp_d0nk3y]

Since the Series S is the preferred console to play Starfield on, all they need to do is release a couple of stickers to make it match the controller and headset.

 

[scarlet0pimp]

Right? It feels like such a no-brainer to do it imo.

Meanwhile we get some sweepstakes-only Porsche edition that no one asked for.

I bet stock issues are reducing the capacity for special edition consoles. Though having seen the reaction to the game and the peripherals I wouldn't be surprised if they came up with some sort of limited edition console too. Even if its just a white series s with 1Tb drive and the controller bundled.

 

[Astray]

I bet stock issues are reducing the capacity for special edition consoles. Though having seen the reaction to the game and the peripherals I wouldn't be surprised if they came up with some sort of limited edition console too. Even if its just a white series s with 1Tb drive and the controller bundled.

I don't buy the Xbox stock issues thing at all.

What's the bottleneck here exactly? The chip shortage is largely over, you would hear stories about component vendors scrambling to make inventory etc like we heard with TSMC's struggle to deliver Nvidia and AMD orders during the COVID+Cryptocraze period.

My educated guess as to what's probably happening is that either they've tethered Series X and S chip manufacturing in some way, or that they have a lot of unsold Series S stock at retailers and the latter group are waiting for the stock to move before ordering anymore.

 

[Kvally]

I don't buy the Xbox stock issues thing at all.

What's the bottleneck here exactly? The chip shortage is largely over, you would hear stories about component vendors scrambling to make inventory etc like we heard with TSMC's struggle to deliver Nvidia and AMD orders during the COVID+Cryptocraze period.

My educated guess as to what's probably happening is that either they've tethered Series X and S chip manufacturing in some way, or that they have a lot of unsold Series S stock at retailers and the latter group are waiting for the stock to move before ordering anymore.

No way they are holding back on Series X inventory. They want as many people in their ecosystem as humanly possible.

 

[Astray]

No way they are holding back on Series X inventory. They want as many people in their ecosystem as humanly possible.

It's possible that they faced some sort of shortage in some places in the world during the COVID chip-shortage, everyone did to some extent.

But the idea that 2 years on they're still facing stock issues is just completely meritless, they would have been shouting from the rooftops about how they can't keep up with demand etc, Microsoft never misses a photo-op moment, ever.

 

[digoutyoursoul]

Just bought the headset