Elite controller falling apart

Discus and support Elite controller falling apart in XBoX on Consoles to solve the problem; I have an Xbox elite controller from around launch time about 4 months after owning it the rubber grips started to bubble. I contacted support and they... Discussion in 'XBoX on Consoles' started by Randizzle8225, Apr 3, 2018.

  1. Elite controller falling apart


    I have an Xbox elite controller from around launch time about 4 months after owning it the rubber grips started to bubble. I contacted support and they told me they could do nothing for me because I was out of warranty. Fast forward a year later and one
    of my joysticks started acting funny getting loose and doing the wander I've heard so many complain about. I called back again and still no help I'm out of warranty and Xbox no help. despite the fact I bought their elite system brand new for 500.00 and spent
    countless on their games and Xbox gold membership. Now we reach present day i'm reading online that somewhere around the start or Mid of 2017 they extended the elite controller warranty. It's now march of 2018 and I call back yet again wondering why I hadn't
    received notification of this extension. I was then told they still could do nothing for me and when asked to speak to a supervisor i was met with ever excuse not to let me. This is horrible all I want to do is play my games with my elite controller and not
    have it falling apart in my hands if anyone out there from the world of Microsoft or Xbox reads this please help me this issue has been going on a long time this isn't how you treat good customers.

    :)
     
    Randizzle8225, Apr 3, 2018
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  2. deanfluence
    deanfluence Guest
    Xbox Elite Controller Falling Apart

    Hi there.

    I purchased the Xbox Elite controller a few of years back, a year or so ago my controller broke. Xbox replaced it promptly and it was resolved quickly.

    The first replacement lasted six months, maybe less. Then it was replaced. Now, maybe just over six months since receiving my SECOND replacement, the grip on both sides is falling off. Completely warped and is getting worse day by day. If this was a standard
    controller, sure, but this is an Elite controller, designed for the more 'hardcore' console gamers, and it's simply falling apart.

    I have reached out on Twitter to try and resolve this matter, but have had no luck.

    I feel like two replacements dying so quickly is not a coincidence, and it makes me wonder if the replacement controllers that are sent out are refurbished controllers that are sent in under warranty. Feeling extremely underwhelmed about all of this, and
    would love for this to be resolved.

    Thanks in advance.

    D
     
    deanfluence, Apr 3, 2018
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  3. Controller falling apart

    I had this issue as well i just sent my controller off this saturday, when i tracked my package the fullfillment center recieved it today. When i called to set up the repair i got a free code for a 1 year xbox live. So i am waiting on my replacement to ship
    back to me.
     
    TysonHildebrandt, Apr 3, 2018
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  4. GrabMyWrist Win User

    What hardware would you like on the Xbox next?

    An elite controller that doesn't fall apart.
  5. shadwell17 Win User

    Xbox elite controller

    They are great controllers but they shouldn't fall apart like they do. I was hopefull that the new verion 2 elite controllers would be better but I have heard they have problems as well.
  6. Zero420override Win User

    xbox one elite controller

    I have not had any issues with my elite controller. My other 4 regular controllers are a different subject. They last 2 months to 3 months and just start to fall apart
  7. MelGibsonsElbow Win User

    Controller

    I am probably not the best person to answer this because I avidly and vehemently advocate for the elite controller but i barely use the elite to its full potential.

    I dont use the paddles, I dont switch the thumb sticks and I dont program the buttons or any of that. The reason I love the elite controller over the ordinary controllers is the weight and the feel. Just feels so much nicer in hand. Just wish they didnt fall
    apart as easily as they do. (rubber backing coming apart)
  8. Dynamic Sausage Win User

    Controller falling apart

    I have heard that support are happily replacing controllers that suffer build quality issues but you have to send yours off first, essentially leaving you with no Xbox for about a week unless you have a second controller. I can vouch that the newer controllers
    are a lot better, as have others in the past so it may be worth doing. Your call at the end of it.
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