So whose getting an xbox one elite controller?
So whose getting an xbox one elite controller?
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Robster

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1,443 posts

199 months

Thursday 24th September 2015
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Some reviews have said that it's better than a steering wheel for games like forza 6, and I don't have space for a steering wheel set up, but it does seem a lot of money! Thoughts?

Ekona

1,684 posts

224 months

Thursday 24th September 2015
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No chance it's better than a wheel. However, I suspect it's significantly better than any existing controller, regardless of format or age, for FPS games. That's where it'll really shine.

I don't play FPS games, but it does look awesome so I'll probably get one anyway! laugh

phil-sti

2,944 posts

201 months

Thursday 24th September 2015
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i may do but it will probably be an xmas present

p1stonhead

28,397 posts

189 months

Friday 25th September 2015
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No way it will be better than a wheel and pedals on a racing game. Forza 6 is just epic with my thrust master tx. A controller just can't compare to the fun you can have although due to it being a game, it may well be faster to use a pad.

Irrotational

1,580 posts

210 months

Friday 25th September 2015
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p1stonhead said:
No way it will be better than a wheel and pedals on a racing game. Forza 6 is just epic with my thrust master tx. A controller just can't compare to the fun you can have although due to it being a game, it may well be faster to use a pad.
I don't have a wheel but I would agree with this. A mate had one and the experience is so much better.

Essentially if you use a controller you're playing a game. If you use a wheel and pedals you're driving a car around a track.

That said the pad does look awesome. I would like one, particularly for the paddles on the back...but it is a lot of money. (Still good value compared to Scuf and others).

Robster

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1,443 posts

199 months

Monday 26th October 2015
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Right I'm taking the plunge tomorrow, anyone else?

John_S4x4

1,364 posts

279 months

Tuesday 27th October 2015
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Let us know what you think of the controller when you get it.

F1Gav

262 posts

239 months

Tuesday 27th October 2015
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Mine arrived yesterday, haven't tried it out yet but feels very good quality. Had a look at the new app and had a play around with the settings. Not going to mess too much yet though until I get used to it. There is a massive amount of customisation allowed though.

Bought this to replace my knackered old controller which suffered badly with stick creep.

haggishunter

1,315 posts

265 months

Tuesday 27th October 2015
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How much was it and where are you getting it?

I'm struggling to justify the cost.

pastrana72

1,740 posts

230 months

Tuesday 27th October 2015
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I think this controller looks pretty cool. I am keen to get one.

Went in to game to enquire this afternoon, was told it is released today but no stock, only 5 of its pre orders arrived in store, so awaiting more stock to fulfil their preorder's next week. I will wait to I see stock in store.

nigelpugh7

6,474 posts

212 months

Wednesday 28th October 2015
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Mine just arrived today.

Stunning thing of mega quality it is!

Almost Seems too nice to play with.,

Will be keen to see how the custom programming works!



nigelpugh7

6,474 posts

212 months

Thursday 29th October 2015
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Here's another pic.


nigelpugh7

6,474 posts

212 months

Thursday 29th October 2015
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And one of the case and box too.


pastrana72

1,740 posts

230 months

Saturday 14th November 2015
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Finally tracked down one of these elite controllers, amazing bit of kit.

These did seem to be sold out everywhere online except if you want to pay over the odds on Amazon or e - bay, however Argos started showing stock in local stores yesterday, so that is where I picked mine up.

If you looking to get one, check out Argos.

TonyTony

1,882 posts

180 months

Saturday 14th November 2015
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How have you set yours up?

I've only tried black ops with it.

I have the dome on the left, tall stick on the right. Both trigger locks on and just the 2 shorter paddles on the top slots.

Comfiest I've found it so far!

ajprice

31,898 posts

218 months

Tuesday 19th April 2016
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I've had one as a present and it is really nice quality, a Play & Charge battery would have been nice though instead of a couple of Duracells. Trying it in Forza 6, I haven't got a setup sorted for it yet. I tried using the paddles for clutch and gearshift, and it was fine for changing up, but my head, or my hands, couldn't do braking with the left trigger and changing down with the left paddles at the same time, so I might try change up with the paddles and change down with the face buttons. I'll be using this on the PC too, the Windows setup app is similar to the Xbox setup app.

DKS

1,835 posts

206 months

Tuesday 19th April 2016
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Without sounding narky, I can't understand people moaning about the lack of 'play and charge'. Having to charge the PS3 controller over the cable was stupid and annoying.

What's up with 4 rechargeable AA batteries? £12 from Sainsbury's, including the charger!

PH XKR

1,761 posts

124 months

Tuesday 19th April 2016
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Best thing I bought cost me £15 from Argos a few years back was a set of 2 venom controller packs, ones on charge, the other is in use - much better life than AA's

http://www.argos.co.uk/v1/static/Product/partNumbe...

8bit

5,388 posts

177 months

Wednesday 20th April 2016
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I've got an XB360 controller (wired) which I use for PC games but would like something with a couple more usable buttons. Is that basically what the Elite controller is? Anyone know if it can be used with a Windows 10 PC?

ETA: Holy st, £120 for a gamepad?!?

TonyTony

1,882 posts

180 months

Wednesday 20th April 2016
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8bit said:
I've got an XB360 controller (wired) which I use for PC games but would like something with a couple more usable buttons. Is that basically what the Elite controller is? Anyone know if it can be used with a Windows 10 PC?

ETA: Holy st, £120 for a gamepad?!?
Yea it is fully customisable. It has 4 paddles you can move around on the back, hair trigger locks, and 3 different set of thumbsticks.

On Xbox you can completely change the stick sensitivities and the trigger dead zones as well, I guess you can do that on Windows 10 as well.

As for the price, it is pretty steep but is better quality.

Mine came with the console but they don't even warranty the controller for the year with the console, I think the controller has 3 months warranty. mad

Edited by TonyTony on Wednesday 20th April 13:49