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[baphomet]

Wait, they're selling like maybe $5 worth of sticks and paddles for $60 separately?

 

[eastcoastkody]

i dont get it. isn't the regular elite not much more than this when its on sale? who is this for other than ppl that already have a busted controller?

 

[jorgejjvr]

No back paddles or back buttons? Thats the main draw here with these controller, that and taller sticks

 

[Rambone]

It's hard to get excited over 'Xbox' controllers in general when they are lagging so far behind PS5 controller features.

 

[64bitmodels]

I use a Pro controller for all my Switch games. Just like in Splatoon 2 I use stick aiming and it's 100% better than the wonky gyro controls.

Aight bro whatever you say. Maybe one day you can get a decent k/d with that shitass stick aiming.

 

[R6Rider]

I use a Pro controller for all my Switch games. Just like in Splatoon 2 I use stick aiming and it's 100% better than the wonky gyro controls.

Gyro is only wonky if you're not used to it. Most of the top Splatoon players use it.

It's also fantastic to use for GT7.

 

[Larxia]

Is it still the same sticks that will have drift after a few months, and which also do this annoying spring click noise when they come back to the center? If so then meh.

 

[prinz_valium]

Biggest news is Elite Series 2 Core coming to design labs

 

[vaibhavpisal]

Gyro is only wonky if you're not used to it. Most of the top Splatoon players use it.

It's also fantastic to use for GT7.

Doesn't it take input if you move even a little?

 

[GymWolf]

I tried gyro in a few games and always thought it was the spawn of the devil...

 

[jaysius]

Before worrying about how long is my paddle, you should look at your bipolar syndrome my dude.

Spoiler

No, I was stating that you can buy the paddles cheaper than the $60USD for that stupid fun bag accessory kit. In one post, in the other post I was giving a genuine reaction to how fucked up they are.

I'm still torn on this, this is an amazing deal, but the paddles are fucking pieces of cheap metal that you yourself can buy on any site.

This is a great deal for me. ALSO Elite 2's are coming to the design lab this holiday, so that's huge for me.

 

[64bitmodels]

Doesn't it take input if you move even a little?

Yeah but it's not an issue unless you have Parkinsons or something

 

[R6Rider]

Doesn't it take input if you move even a little?

Gyro controls have sensitivity just like analogs. In GT7 I believe there are multiple settings for it. I used it a bit before getting a wheel.

 

[GymWolf]

No, I was stating that you can buy the paddles cheaper than the $60USD for that stupid fun bag accessory kit. In one post, in the other post I was giving a genuine reaction to how fucked up they are.

I'm still torn on this, this is an amazing deal, but the paddles are fucking pieces of cheap metal that you yourself can buy on any site.

This is a great deal for me. ALSO Elite 2's are coming to the design lab this holiday, so that's huge for me.

I was joking dude, the occasion was too good

 

[Arenafighter]

Does it still have paddles?

You can buy it for 15 bucks from Amazon when you need some

 

[FingerBang]

Good, now Sony has a reason to price the Dualsense Edge lower

...otherwise people are going to use the Xbox Elite controller on their PS5?

Sony has no competition on the high end. There is no equivalent PS5 controller, they can price it however they feel like.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

...otherwise people are going to use the Xbox Elite controller on their PS5?

Sony has no competition on the high end. There is no equivalent PS5 controller, they can price it however they feel like.

There is Scuf and Hex Gaming that both make PS5 Pro style controllers but both are priced pretty high

 

[SmokedMeat]

Isn’t the build quality of these junk? Or have they gotten better?

 

[Poppyseed]

I use a Pro controller for all my Switch games. Just like in Splatoon 2 I use stick aiming and it's 100% better than the wonky gyro controls.

Agreed. Gyro is rubbish. There’s a reason basically no games use it. Awful, awful, awful.

 

[sankt-Antonio]

Good, now Sony has a reason to price the Dualsense Edge lower

No? The core has no pro features I fear

 

[Rat Rage]

You have to be an elite idiot to spend 130 bucks on a controller.

 

[.Pennywise]

It's awful, bring less stuff and still too pricey for what it offers

 

[STARSBarry]

ROFL

"For added peace of mind, Elite Series 2 controllers come with Microsoft's 1-year limited warranty"

for most countries that's the bare minimum legal requirement advertised here as a feature...

 

[Black_Stride]

All these controllers and still losing the console war.

 

[Esppiral]

For whatever reason I thought this was about a cheaper series S, man that Xbox naming is so confusing

 

[Black_Stride]

There is Scuf and Hex Gaming that both make PS5 Pro style controllers but both are priced pretty high

None of those work for PS5 games.

 

[Brigandier]

I had a few of the original elite controller and for the price it was shit, I had creaky and spongy face buttons and I found the paddles came off too easy, for the price it was garbage.

 

[onnextflix5]

No back buttons, built in battery is now pro feature now wtf

 

[Lone Wolf]

No, I was stating that you can buy the paddles cheaper than the $60USD for that stupid fun bag accessory kit. In one post, in the other post I was giving a genuine reaction to how fucked up they are.

I'm still torn on this, this is an amazing deal, but the paddles are fucking pieces of cheap metal that you yourself can buy on any site.

This is a great deal for me. ALSO Elite 2's are coming to the design lab this holiday, so that's huge for me.

They will probably make some good money on design lab Elites. They should put the Series S in design lab as well.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

None of those work for PS5 games.

The PS5 controllers from those companies dont work for PS5 games?

 

[Lone Wolf]

ROFL

"For added peace of mind, Elite Series 2 controllers come with Microsoft's 1-year limited warranty"

for most countries that's the bare minimum legal requirement advertised here as a feature...

Corporations own the USA, so we get fucked here.

 

[prinz_valium]

Wait, they're selling like maybe $5 worth of sticks and paddles for $60 separately?

Case, docking station.
That stuff is worth probably $15

But the controller itself is only worth $45 or so and they're selling it for $130

 

[jaysius]

There is Scuf and Hex Gaming that both make PS5 Pro style controllers but both are priced pretty high

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The way they've integrated those paddles in fucking sexy.

But yea SCUF has an awful name, even worse than Razer... but god damn those are sexy paddles.

 

[Black_Stride]

The PS5 controllers from those companies dont work for PS5 games?

Sorry out of date info.
Scuf got the rights to make DualSense compliant PS5 controllers.
I was misremembering when companys couldnt use the full feature set and were emulating DualShock 4s.

Disregard.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

http://[URL]https://scufgaming.com/playstation5

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The way they've integrated those paddles in fucking sexy.

But yea SCUF has an awful name, even worse than Razer... but god damn those are sexy paddles.

Those paddles do look nice and much better than how HexGaming has done theirs, looks much cheaper

 

[Dontkidyourselfjimmy]

Don't buy at launch if you value your sanity. I've had 3 broken elite 2's and the current one is almost unusable. RB doesn't work at all A button barely works and B button works around 70/80% of the time. Worst controller quality control ever.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

Don't buy at launch if you value your sanity. I've had 3 broken elite 2's and the current one is almost unusable. RB doesn't work at all A button barely works and B button works around 70/80% of the time. Worst controller quality control ever.

Have had issues with mine as well

At least we don't have to buy the whole package to replace them now

 

[FingerBang]

There is Scuf and Hex Gaming that both make PS5 Pro style controllers but both are priced pretty high

Aren't those really bad?

 

[Black_Stride]

The PS5 controllers from those companies dont work for PS5 games?

I should mention to followup on my own post.
They arent actually third party controllers, to get around the Sony copyright, companies are modding stock DualSense controllers.

 

[jaysius]

Don't buy at launch if you value your sanity. I've had 3 broken elite 2's and the current one is almost unusable. RB doesn't work at all A button barely works and B button works around 70/80% of the time. Worst controller quality control ever.

They claim to have "listened to gamers" and they've supposedly "reengineered" the controller to get all those bugs out.

 

[jaysius]

I should mention to followup on my own post.
They arent actually third party controllers, to get around the Sony copyright, companies are modding stock DualSense controllers.

Guy in that thumbnail.

It's retarded that they gate keep their controllers wireless connections like that.

Xbox does the same shitty thing which is why most "pro" controllers for Xbox are wired.

 

[Jebron]

I don't get it... it's the same as the Elite Series 2, but without all the accessories that make the controller worth buying? Why would I buy a controller that has back paddle functionality or analog stick swapping, but doesn't come with the paddles or analog sticks?

 

[rapid32.5]

For those who tested. How clicky is the d-pad on the elite controllers. Is it PS5 noiseless or just like regular XSS/X ?

 

[DarkMage619]

I don't get it... it's the same as the Elite Series 2, but without all the accessories that make the controller worth buying? Why would I buy a controller that has back paddle functionality or analog stick swapping, but doesn't come with the paddles or analog sticks?

I like the increased stick tension and the textured grip on the handles. I don't use the back paddles so I've taken them off. The price has been lowered accordingly for the removal of items not everyone wanted or used. More options are good for customers and not every product has to appeal to you personally.

 

[Tripolygon]

I don't get it... it's the same as the Elite Series 2, but without all the accessories that make the controller worth buying? Why would I buy a controller that has back paddle functionality or analog stick swapping, but doesn't come with the paddles or analog sticks?

It has more features, and you can add the accessory that you need by just buying 3rd party part for less?

 

[remember_spinal]

There is Scuf and Hex Gaming that both make PS5 Pro style controllers but both are priced pretty high

And pretty shitty quality from what i hear

 

[Jebron]

I like the increased stick tension and the textured grip on the handles. I don't use the back paddles so I've taken them off. The price has been lowered accordingly for the removal of items not everyone wanted or used. More options are good for customers and not every product has to appeal to you personally.

So rubber grips and stick tension is worth $60 extra to you?

 

[Dontkidyourselfjimmy]

They claim to have "listened to gamers" and they've supposedly "reengineered" the controller to get all those bugs out.

Pretty sure they said the same when they launched the elite 2

 

[JackMcGunns]

Corporations own the USA, so we get fucked here.

True, but if no company in the US is required, then they're offering it as a piece of mind indeed. That actually says LESS of the other companies that are forced to.

 

[adamsapple]

Good, now Sony has a reason to price the Dualsense Edge lower

Good luck with that.