Recently bought a second elite 2 controller, confused
The last one I bought ( on the right) the right stick and Y button started breaking, but what's really confusing me is the new one I bought is SIGNIFICANTLY lighter? Has there been any changes in them recently?
Return that expensive paper weight and buy either the 8bitdo ultimate 2 or the gamesir g7 pro. Both are better in just about every way and half the price.
I’ve had 2 elite 2s, and Microsoft is getting out done by 3rs party companies.
BigReddets on
Personally I dont have a clue if anything has changed, but with how much of a gamble these controllers seem to be it really wouldn’t surprise me if your new controller was missing something.
M1Punk on
I keep reading that the Elite controllers are more fragile than the standard ones. Picked up the Wolverine Pro V3 myself and it’s amazing. No stick drift to worry about either.
Vinder1988 on
I couldn’t tell you, but to go along with what everyone says about them being a crapshoot. I’ve had to take mine a part to fix the bumpers. They’ve been good since. Had to remove some little plastic pieces and spray with a little wd40. That was over a year ago now. Been good since. I’ve had mine for a bit over 2 years.
phantomofthesiren on
I’ve gone through 8 Elite controllers, thanks to the warranty, and can tell you they aren’t worth it. Stick drift happens usually in 3-6 months and had bumper issues as well. For the price, a rip off. I switched to the Gamesir G7 Pro Wireless and had zero issues with it. High quality controller, no stick drift, and for much cheaper than an Elite controller.
Eliteslayer1775 on
I don’t know how people break these so easily. It’s takes years for mine to have issues and I’m definitely not gentle with them
Away_Article4005 on
Had my Elite Series 2 for almost two years and it’s a great controller.
Even with a silicone shell the top left grip is starting to peel but it’s an easy fix. Otherwise it’s held up with heavy use across Series X and PC gaming.
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I’m going to give you some life advice.
Return that expensive paper weight and buy either the 8bitdo ultimate 2 or the gamesir g7 pro. Both are better in just about every way and half the price.
I’ve had 2 elite 2s, and Microsoft is getting out done by 3rs party companies.
Personally I dont have a clue if anything has changed, but with how much of a gamble these controllers seem to be it really wouldn’t surprise me if your new controller was missing something.
I keep reading that the Elite controllers are more fragile than the standard ones. Picked up the Wolverine Pro V3 myself and it’s amazing. No stick drift to worry about either.
I couldn’t tell you, but to go along with what everyone says about them being a crapshoot. I’ve had to take mine a part to fix the bumpers. They’ve been good since. Had to remove some little plastic pieces and spray with a little wd40. That was over a year ago now. Been good since. I’ve had mine for a bit over 2 years.
I’ve gone through 8 Elite controllers, thanks to the warranty, and can tell you they aren’t worth it. Stick drift happens usually in 3-6 months and had bumper issues as well. For the price, a rip off. I switched to the Gamesir G7 Pro Wireless and had zero issues with it. High quality controller, no stick drift, and for much cheaper than an Elite controller.
I don’t know how people break these so easily. It’s takes years for mine to have issues and I’m definitely not gentle with them
Had my Elite Series 2 for almost two years and it’s a great controller.
Even with a silicone shell the top left grip is starting to peel but it’s an easy fix. Otherwise it’s held up with heavy use across Series X and PC gaming.