shanafan
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I wouldn't hold your breath on a Xbox One slim, not any time soon at least.
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Xbox Elite Controller |OT| That's a paddlin'
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I wouldn't hold your breath on a Xbox One slim, not any time soon at least.
shiftymorgan
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Anyone that lives in the UK looking for elite controllers try Game in Manchester. Yesterday they had a fair few in .
Don't count on it, especially with how Microsoft doesn't have the lead. It took them almost 5 years to come with the Slim last gen, and that was more to move away from the launch platform and RRoD as well as to bring in WiFi. The Xbox One is a solid workhorse so far, much quieter and runs cooler. Would be smarter to keep the same size profile, come out with greater hdd sizes and newer cooler paint schemes. This gen won't go on as long either, so who knows.
It's crazy to me, a local EBGames told me not to expect any Elite controllers in Stock until at least Christmas. That's just such a missed opportunity to catch all the Halo 5, Black Ops 3 and Battlefront buyers.
shanafan
Member
Has anyone been able to update the Xbox Accessories app? I haven't been able to since Friday, and I can't update my button schemes because the system wants the updated version. I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling, but that hasn't helped.
I checked my network connection, and the report I get back is that my connection is fine, but there is a problem with Xbox Live.
EDIT: Guess it's a wide issue right now. http://forums.xbox.com/xbox_support/xbox_one_support/f/4677/p/2069020/5472291.aspx
I checked my network connection, and the report I get back is that my connection is fine, but there is a problem with Xbox Live.
EDIT: Guess it's a wide issue right now. http://forums.xbox.com/xbox_support/xbox_one_support/f/4677/p/2069020/5472291.aspx
secretanchitman
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I was gifted an Xbone yesterday and now I want this controller. Dammit I should have bought it a few weeks ago - now I have to wait until Spring 2016 via Amazon!
CreateNowSleepLater
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Aren't the internals basically the same as a stock controller? Doesnt make sense why there is a back order unless they are fixing some things.
They also need to make the new parts, and add whatever memory chip to the PCB that's used to store the controller config. It's never as easy as you think to build these things.
I will never be able to go back to a regular controller. On BO3 i have the paddles set for jump, crouch/slide, melee and reload. Analogue sticks set to smooth and my right trigger to only be able to push in half way and I feel like I am unstoppable. The first day or so I was shocking though as I had to think about what paddles to press.
It really is. I map boost to left lower paddle and melee to right lower paddle. There's no way I could do without them now.
Jonesy7707
Member
Yep, I'm right there with ya....this controller is freaking amazing and I'm glad I went straight to 4 paddles instead of 2 even though it wasn't pretty in the beginning with me pressing paddles all over the place.
My worst enemy in BO3 right now is the BS lag. When it's good I'm killing it but the next round it feels like I'm playing on dial-up from the 90's.
I just ordered a CronusMAX Plus so I can use this on my PS4 as well.
bodine1231
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Got my Elite bundle last night and played through the first mission in Halo 5. The controller feels nice and the paddles are really helpful. Im still not used to them yet (using only 2 of them) but after extended use I can see it being hard to go back to the DS4 for PS4 gaming.
User 479360
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Good points
I just don't want to buy a new console and spend hundreds of dollars, then see them announce a better model I want more or a Slim within a year or so. I get buyer's remorse easily.
Ended up pulling the trigger on the Elite console, taking advantage of GameStop's deal.
Overall, I think it was totally worth it. This controller is amazing, and having a matte xb1 with a 1TB hybrid drive is a great bonus. The build quality is outstanding, and I couldn't be more pleased.
Most likely doing as others have said, and ordering a cronus max for my PS4 as well. It's just too great to not.
Overall, I think it was totally worth it. This controller is amazing, and having a matte xb1 with a 1TB hybrid drive is a great bonus. The build quality is outstanding, and I couldn't be more pleased.
Most likely doing as others have said, and ordering a cronus max for my PS4 as well. It's just too great to not.
That will be a placeholder date or one they are easily comfortable stating, not necessarily the first possible date. It's a completely new segment and the controller exceeded everyone's expectations- even at that price. Not surprised demand is so high but it was terra incognita for the segment.
shanafan
Member
App was updated. All good now.
Well, i already have mine =)
What i really want is replacement parts. I'd really want a standard length convex thumbstick and maybe some different shaped paddles to test out.
CreateNowSleepLater
Member
Frank, anything planned to have a proper Halo themed Elite or would it be more custom dpad type of thing?
Man... All the local stores here saying don't expect it till at least Christmas, if not later. Such a missed opportunity. Every single person I know who has Halo 5 or Black Ops 3 or the upcoming Battlefront wants this controller or already has it. And it's almost $200 CAD here with tax. Such a niche item and yet something we all want. If I were you, if they have started production, can you try and see if you could somehow get the Locke/Chief color schemes available for the Elite as well. I'd even pay more than the Elite controller cost if that's possible.
Anyone see this beauty yet?
that kinda scares me
secretanchitman
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I really hope so. I'm playing Halo 5 with the standard controller and it's fine for recon controls but the Elite controller would make it way easier to do certain things.
Plus, I need that dpad. The Wii U Pro Controller and DS4 have amazing dpads so I would like my Xbone to have the same thing.
User 479360
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Anyone see this beauty yet?
Yikes
I don't know how people can do that to expensive stuff. I guess it likely won't hurt it, but still.
SatansReverence
Hipster Princess
Still no good for me :|
Anyone see this beauty yet?
It's an abomination! KILL IT!!
nekkid
It doesn't matter who we are, what matters is our plan.
Anyone see this beauty yet?
Fuck this. Someone turn off the Internet.
Enordash
Member
I also flipped the smaller paddles upside down but I'm using them in the top left and bottom right positions since my hands sit a little differently on each side due to the asymmetrical sticks. The rear paddles are worlds better than the Scuf controller I had. They also don't take a lot of force to push. I always felt that I had to squeeze too hard with the Scuf which goofed up my aim anyway.
In Halo, I mapped the two paddles to thrust and jump (using the default control scheme) since that allows me to keep my fingers on the sticks at all times during firefights. It has been wonderful so far. I also set the stick sensitivity curve to 'smooth' and I swear it has helped, but I haven't tested much so far. Has anyone fooled around with the sensitivity curves (especially in Halo)?
I have mine set to Aggressive. Soooooo good. That setting works great in BLOPS3 for me too.
Move over Mad Catz, we got a real winner over here.Anyone see this beauty yet?
VincentMatts
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So i heard they wont be readily available till summer 2016.....is this true?
Enordash
Member
I've seen them available on Amazon and Best Buy that had shipping at the beginning of December. I was lucky enough to snag one at the grand opening of a Microsoft Store. If you are persistent, you'll find one!
Enordash
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I can't see you having any trouble selling that thing especially if you don't jack up the price by 100% like some are doing on eBay.
nooooo. i'm sure Microsoft is ramping up production as we speak.
Anyone see this beauty yet?
But .... but... does it work? And does it work "well"?
Onikaan
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Hey guys. Need an assist. Just got my controller. Lovely piece of kit. Trouble is, I keep on hitting paddles when I don't want to. I'm using only the bottom paddles, the smaller ones. Any tips for holding or making them more... Clicky? I feel they're super sensitive.
Any tips appreciated, thanks.
Any tips appreciated, thanks.
Enordash
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Which finger are you using to hit them? I have mine set so I can grip the controller with my ring and little finger then hover on the paddles with my middle fingers. Like I said above, I flipped the small paddles upside down and offset them so they rest with my hands better. They are incredibly sensitive (which I personally like), but with this setup, I haven't had many accidental presses.
Onikaan
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if you don't have anything essential mapped to them i'd take those specific ones off. Most people can't use more than 2.
Ideally, you'd want jump on one paddle on one side, and another essential thing on the other (grenade, reload, dash/thrust or something like that) .
You don't need to be using 4 pedals. And don't map something that isn't really needed that you might hit a lot.