The Xbox One controllers are poorly built

The elite controller is definetly a rip off. its made out of plastic just like the original controller. probably only costs $20 or $30 to make. I guess they have to make some money for operating expenses for xbox.

 

^ Well yeah but it's super nice for someone that doesn't like the DS4. I have XB1 controllers on my xb1/360, ps3/4 with the help of the cronusmax. I think the XB1 controller design is easily the best design since consoles existed. The Elite shares my Xb1
and Ps4, the Halo shares the 360/Ps3. I've only had problems on the Day Once controller, it was poorly built and insides were quite visible, I fixed it myself and now this one is never used.

 

I went to the midnight launch for Xbox 1 in NZ. Have the day 1 edition console with Kinect, and my day 1 controller is still working fine.

In NZ, the RRP for the Xbox 1 Elite controller Microsoft charges NZ$199..... for a plastic controller. Sure it'll have some good features.

I know it'll be cheaper in Australia.

 

^It's $199 from two different retailers here in Aus and I still think it's worth the money. You definitely come across as someone who has not experienced the difference.

ebgames.com.au/xbox-one-162735-Xbox-Elite-Wireless-Controller-Xbox-One

www.jbhifi.com.au/.../926338

 

Yeah it's pretty amazing and I did hesitate to buy one,,, until my other said "Just buy it". $199 Aus and worth it in my opinion.

 

Smiles you have a knack for making bold statements about topics you lack first hand knowledge of.

 

I think it's hit and miss. Personally, I haven't had any issues with any of my controllers. However my Advanced Warfare one has a squeaky trigger but I don't use that one much anymore. As for the Elite controller, I've had no experience with it. I just can't
justify the price tag.

 

I got my Elite as part of the console bundle. If I had to replace it I wouldn't hesitate to drop the £125 required. It's probably moderately overpriced but it's a long way from being a "rip off"

 

Only problem I have had with my X1 controller is the D pad.

Right out of the box, I updated it, and began using Edge and Youtube and noticed that 1 click down on the D pad often moved the navigation down 3 or more spaces.

It does the same with games as well, which makes using the D pad annoying. So I hooked up the New spare X1 controller I had bought the day I bought the console. (black friday 2015) And it's D pad does it as well.

Wasn't the D Pad redesigned this generation? I'm sure it was, but if this is what some would call 'a quality redesign.' Then someone in the design team should have gotten fired.

Thankfully, I don't use the D pad much.

 

Had to come back to this thread to say that my elite controller is now on it's way for a warranty return. Issue cropped up literally a day before warranty expired. (3 months) The B button is sticking down intermittently. (Again, mature gamer, no drops, no
food, light use, etc.)

 

Ive had three of the these controllers and every one has broken within a couple months