Xbox One Controller, Left Stick, No Tension

It took me a while to adjust, but now that I have, a regular Xbox controller doesn't feel right after spending a couple weeks with the Elite 2.

I'm using the middle thumb stick tension for both thumb sticks. For my right thumb stick I changed the settings from Default to Instant. I have the left thumb stick set to the middle tension as well with the settings at Smooth.

Have you changed the tension of the sticks?

I have the left stick tension thingy twisted all the way up (so the little thing inside the stick you twist is physically as high as possible)

and the right stick tension thingy twisted all the way down (so the little thing inside the stick you twist is physically as low as possible)

the right stick does exactly what you are describing from my understanding of it atleast.

All controllers should have the same stick tension.

Of all the ones you listed the Xbox 360 controller is the best quality by a landslide.

Sticks have higher tension and feel more accurate, the controller itself is at least 5x more durable and reliable.

Worst controller you listed would be the standard Xbox One controller. it's the least durable of all of them and lacks Bluetooth. Tension is also the lowest.

The Elite V1 is just a modified Xbox One controller so you get all the draw backs but amplified more by heavier sticks (aiming feels even less accurate thanks to that) Grips peel and like the launch X1 bumpers are known to break easily.

Xbox One S controller is better than the launch in pretty much every way. Higher stick tension, better durability and the addition of Bluetooth so you can use it wirelessly w/ your other devices.

Stick tensions:

Launch Xbox One: 60g

Xbox Elite V1: 60g

Xbox One S: 80g

Xbox 360: 110g

Personally I've had 2 Launch Xbox One controllers break (stick drift)

1 Elite V1 controller break (stick drift)

3 Hyperkin Duke controllers break (stick drift on all three, red one the triggers also malfunction and activate themselves)

Never lost an Xbox 360 controller and I was waaaaaaay too rough with them. I'm shocked that they're still alive. I pretty much baby all my X1 controllers and I've had bad luck.

It's unfortunate that we cant use Xbox 360 controllers on the Xbox One.

With that being the case your best bet money wise would be to go with an Xbox One S controller.

Personally though, I prefer the Hyperkin Duke in every way (incredibly comfortable, b&w buttons are way better than bumpers, sticks feel amazing, ABXY are nice and clicky unlike mushy X1 controllers.) but it's hard to justify $75 for a controller that lasts
3 months tops.

I think it's a combination of the sticks having new tension settings, and you comparing it to a well used and worn in controller. New controller sticks always feel weird when you're used to ones you've been using for a while.