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[b0uncyfr0]

I bet this is just marketing for the W4 controller

 

[RoboFu]

its the 10th anniversary to everyone asking why.

 

[Darsxx82]

Honestly, I'm a little disappointed they didn't try their hand at making a special edition Indiana Jones controller. That could have had a lot of potential for fun designs.

As a superfan, I would buy a special Indiana Jones controller even if it was ugly

 

[hououinkyouma00]

Those actually look really good. Much better then the Doom controllers.

Now if we can get Sony to do more then slap some stickers on the trackpad.

 

[poppabk]

Looks amazing.

Xbox has been largely knocking it out of the park when it comes to controllers this gen.

Controller skins. The actual controllers would be ok except for the shitty drifting sticks.

 

[FoxMcChief]

Fuck. I'm old.

 

[Hideous Snake]

Yeah I'm getting this. Happy 10th anniversary!

 

[Topher]

Before any more "what year is this" gifs, it's to celebrate the game's 10th anniversary.

Ah....got it

Spoiler

 

[j0hnnix]

 

[ReBurn]

I don't hate it

 

[BlackTron]

As a superfan, I would buy a special Indiana Jones controller even if it was ugly

You only have to wait ten years.

 

[Astray]

Controller skins. The actual controllers would be ok except for the shitty drifting sticks.

I personally never had issues with the sticks, but the noisy face buttons are what annoys me the most about the Xbox controllers.

Otherwise its insanely comfy in the hands, can play for hours and not really feel it.

 

[Alan Wake]

Looks amazing.

Xbox has been largely knocking it out of the park when it comes to controllers this gen.

But I have had so many issues with their controllers lately. Drifting, sticks getting stuck etc.

 

[Gudji]

 

[Trunx81]

Can you get them in Canada?

 

[PlayStaytion]

 

[ValiantInstance]

If I wasn't about to shell out 600 quid for a Switch 2 and games/accessories then I would've bought it. Surprised it sold out so fast though.

 

[Cyborg]

Why would you spend your money on xbox (hardware)?

 

[Zathalus]

Why would you spend your money on xbox (hardware)?

Because it works on PC. Although even there it's mostly for the looks, as you can get far better controllers for PC for half the price.

 

[LordBritish]

lol, scalpers

 

[Cakeboxer]

As a superfan, I would buy a special Indiana Jones controller even if it was ugly

Honestly, I'm a little disappointed they didn't try their hand at making a special edition Indiana Jones controller. That could have had a lot of potential for fun designs.

There was one, but not sure if it was buyable or just winnable:

 

[DonJimbo]

Isnt it too late for
A Witcher 4 would be better

 

[Merkades]

Looks nice, but I don't even use my current elite series 2 controller. I quite prefer the dual sense, so it is a backup that cost too much.

 

[adamsapple]

Isnt it too late for
A Witcher 4 would be better

Witcher 4 ain't coming out any time soon, lol.

 

[Dorago]

They need to make branded peripherals for games that enough people actually like.

Pathetic they need to use a ten year old game to do it.

There other options were COD, GTA V, RDR2, Fortnite, and Minecraft.

Why DON'T they have overpriced controllers for all of those games out?

 

[Bitstream]

There was one, but not sure if it was buyable or just winnable:

Damn, that looks pretty awesome, and I'd definitely grab one at a reasonable price!

 

[cinnamonandgravy]

 

[Nydius]

There was one, but not sure if it was buyable or just winnable:

Unfortunately, it was just a contest, and it was for a 1-of-1 completely custom Series X. Plus the only way to enter was to go to one of their events in person.

 

[No BBC=Anger]

I personally never had issues with the sticks, but the noisy face buttons are what annoys me the most about the Xbox controllers.

Otherwise its insanely comfy in the hands, can play for hours and not really feel it.

It's comfy and I do enjoy the weight of the controller. Feels solid. I guess I'm easily pleased but it's up there with the best imo.

Also like the GCN and PS2 controllers.

 

[poodaddy]

Controller skins. The actual controllers would be ok except for the shitty drifting sticks.

Ive had two out of more than twenty Xbox controllers bought in the last twenty years get stick drift. That's annoying as shit when it happens, but I also get it on my PlayStation and Ninty controllers, it's just part of the journey these days unfortunately. What's way more fuckin annoying is that the Starfield special edition controller I got, as well as the Xbox Scorpio controller I've got and one more limited edition controller all have weird issues in one way or another. The Starfield one's Dpad is fucked up somehow; works fine for a game like Starfield, but on fighting games it fucks up diagonal inputs extremely badly. The other controllers have triggers that stick. They all sit in my game room, they're hardly ever played with as I don't go in there much these days to be honest, and the room is kept clean and noones allowed in there with food, so it's not a me thing. I also play very gently, I don't get mad at games and take it out on controllers like a child who can't control their emotions. Just kind of an annoyance with my Xbox controllers there. For the most part I prefer them over the other controllers I have, but they do tend to end up with odd issues. Oh, and the buttons stick now too for some reason, just for sitting still in a clean room for months at a time not being used. The Switch and PS controllers in the same room don't seem to be suffering the same issues, but then again they are used far, far less, so take that for what it's worth.

 

[MoreJRPG]

They need to make branded peripherals for games that enough people actually like.

Pathetic they need to use a ten year old game to do it.

There other options were COD, GTA V, RDR2, Fortnite, and Minecraft.

Why DON'T they have overpriced controllers for all of those games out?

The elite controller sold out in minutes and is now getting scalped for like $400 on eBay....what are you even talking about?

 

[Mattyp]

Why would you spend your money on xbox (hardware)?

Why wouldn't they? Let's hear this take

 

[Mortisfacio]

Because it works on PC. Although even there it's mostly for the looks, as you can get far better controllers for PC for half the price.

What are the better controllers? I've looked at the 8bitdo controllers and never ended up getting a Steam controller. I've always used Xbox for my PC as although my console was a PlayStation, I've hated the DualShock controllers.

 

[IFireflyl]

I am over the Xbox controllers. They were my favorite controllers since the Xbox 360, but their quality is bad. They physically feel fine, but they have too many connection issues, and so many people have their bumpers break internally. On top of that, they can't get a functional Xbox Accessories app on PC to save their lives. I have a half-dozen Xbox Series controllers that cannot have the firmware updated no matter what I try. My 20th Anniversary edition controller just had the right bumper stop working, and I am tired of giving them money. I bought the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 which should be delivered tomorrow. I don't see myself going back to the Xbox controllers unless 8BitDo controller quality is as bad (or worse) than Microsoft.

 

[MikeM]

Just arrived