Xbox One s controller tension?

It is not normal to be different from each other, the pattern is the same for both sticks, I believe that will not change.

it will get better once you break it in, like a new pair of shoes lol.

Take it back and show the place you bought it the issue and see what they say.

Hi there, the play on each stick shouldn't be too different, if it's a new purchase perhaps ensure it isn't faulty. Good luck

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.