Xbox elite controller worth it?

goldy6660 · 7 Oct 2020 at 22:32

My 360 controller I sometimes use on pc has stopped syncing and therefore I need to upgrade... Is the Xbox one elite controller worth the cash over the standard controller?

Thoughts are no so far mainly as the cost is ridiculous.

mattyfez · 8 Oct 2020 at 09:26

Cost, no blutooth support.

Standard controller is a nice upgrade from 360, the elite, whilst having a few bells and whistles, I can't see being worth it.

goldy6660 · 8 Oct 2020 at 09:41

mattyfez said:
Cost, no blutooth support.

Standard controller is a nice upgrade from 360, the elite, whilst having a few bells and whistles, I can't see being worth it.

Sorry do you mean that the standard one has BT and the elite doesn't? Thanks for your input.

mattyfez · 8 Oct 2020 at 09:48

goldy6660 said:
Sorry do you mean that the standard one has BT and the elite doesn't? Thanks for your input.

The newer revision of the standard one does yes.
https://images.idgesg.net/images/article/2019/07/xbox-bluetooth-comparison-100802518-large.jpg

mattyfez · 8 Oct 2020 at 09:52

Actually, just realised, the 'elite 2' controoler does have BT i think, but the origeonal elite does not.

Radox-0 · 8 Oct 2020 at 11:13

As above the version two elite does have bluetooth and some revisions.

I have the Gen 1 Elite and a bunch of normal XB1X controllers. They are really nice controllers and feel much better in the hand with the additional texture and the clip on button is great. Additionally the triggers on the back do work well depending on the game you play. I will remap some keys to use those rather then normal mappings and it works great.

However they are all nice to haves more then anything and a normal Xbox 1 controller is just as great. I can see with the series X controller that some of the refinements are making there way down to the standard controller anyways (textured grip, Dpad etc).

Josh · 8 Oct 2020 at 11:17

Love my gen2, very nice to hold, bluetooth works a charm and the interchangable sticks coupled with the buttom mapping has been really good for some of the games I play.

Bluecube · 8 Oct 2020 at 11:21

The Elite controller is one of those things that you struggle to justify buying because of the price but when you do get one you struggle to understand how you survived without one! I love my original one as it feels just right in the hands. I paid about £100 for it though which I think was enough.

Demon · 9 Oct 2020 at 14:30

Yep, I got one as a Christmas pressie and love it, very well made (it's a v1) and I hate going back to a normal controller now.

CFC-420 · 23 Oct 2020 at 11:24

They are worth every penny IMO. Great controllers, I will be getting series 2 BF hopefully.

They feel premium unlike the Nacon ones for PS, like holding a loaf of bread.

Arcane · 23 Oct 2020 at 13:25

Hated it, sold it on the MM within a week of buying it, too big for my hands and the extra paddles just got in the way.

malachi · 23 Oct 2020 at 15:32

I have both v1 and v2 elite controllers. Not really worth it unless you use all the extras.

The latest Xbox One controller will suit you fine.

Matt72033 · 25 Oct 2020 at 07:19

I’ve always wanted one but never quite been able to justify it in my head.

They do look lovely though!

The_Arbiter · 25 Oct 2020 at 07:56

I read a lot about quality control issues with them, so never bothered. £100 i'd like it to last 10yrs minimum. The 360 one is the best feeling for me. The Xb1 triggers and bumpers are strangely positioned and feel less robust.

I also bought joy2key to remap. I now have iirc, 32 buttons on the controller. I've only use 24 right now though.