Is the Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller Worth your Money? 💰 - Year 3 2023 UPDATE
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 มิ.ย. 2024
- 🎮🔥 Update time! In today's video, we're revisiting the Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller with a 2023 update. I've been using the Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller for over three years now! Is it still worth your hard-earned cash? I'll break down the pros and cons, and give you an honest opinion. Don't forget to check out our other videos on gaming gear and tips! I also talk about the updates to Xbox Design Lab, the Elite Series 2 Core Controller and more!
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very interesting. Im nervous about that bumper issue, i actually was excited to see the v2 controller had a thicker piece of plastic that connects the bumpers, it though it fixed the reliability issue on these. Also surprised that your rubber grip didnt fell off.
I've never had issues with those rubber grips on any controller over the years, but had a buddy who's had it happen to every single one, so not sure what the difference is, what's in my sweat or how hard I push or something.
The bumper connect is different so I can say they didn't try but for whatever reason it still has issues. Certainly something to consider but it is the best controller I've ever used.
Any recommendations on if the elite 2 or core is better? I’m switching over from my ps4 to an xbox x/s and am unsure of which to get. Also do you know if it’s better value to potentially get the series x/s with the 24 month ultimate game pass or the x/s that already comes with a elite controller?
The 24 months of gamepads would be better from a value perspective, and Game Pass Ultimate is stellar I have it myself.
I would get the full Elite 2 controller if you don't have one already so you get the full set of paddles and sticks to customize how you want.
That'd be what I recommend!
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Every eloquently explained man. This controller is way too complicated for me and my lil head! Really good video! Go Broncos!
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when the broncos beat the chiefs is when i will subscribe
Ah mannnn
Well hopefully that happens soon! Haha. Thanks for stopping by.
The problem is button degradation(bumpers, joystick, axyb). But sadly every high dollar controller deals with that. I still have no idea if I should get a new elite or a scuf/beaver.
Totally get that, the Elite Core controller is at least a nice way to get one that's cheaper if you still have working extra joysticks and paddles etc.
I had a buddy in high school that just chewed up regular 360 controllers in a matter of weeks or months and mine lasted years, sometimes it's just how hard you are on them which you can't totally control.....
I've owned one of these in the past, but the bumpers died on me after around 5 months of use. I treated the thing like my own child. I was never heavy-handed with it and always put it in the case after use. It really sucked since I saved for a few months to buy one. The controller felt great and had a premium weighty feel to it. I'd love to get one again, but since seeing so many comments on this video with similar experiences, I just can't bring myself to making such an expensive purchase again. Hopefully, any of you that get this don't have the same experience as myself. However, if you do, please get warranty coverage.
Totally agree, such a bummer it doesn't hold up better. If $ is a concern this probably isn't the route to go, but the warranty recommendation is 🔥🔥
Thanks for watching and adding to the conversation
Thanks for watching
Have you guys also read about the fact that lot of this can be solved with some contact spray? Or grab a fdiend with a solider and they fix it for ya for 2$ worth of parts..
And no I'm not defending microsoft. These controllers should NOT break after 5 months but also people shouldn't be crybabies ofer faulty button..
@@StrahinjaSekulic-nu3vd if its such an easy fix, you should tell this to Microsoft. Not the many customers that have bought the controller
@rayzer8271 It's easy to replace the button.. There is no such thing as an unbreakable button 🤡 Sure the Microsoft could've done a bit better job on parts quality, but the break is inevitable 🤷🏽♂️
I bought a xbox elite 2 controller for 60 bucks ... so far so good been having it for a month and it was use buy looks brand new
That's awesome! Great way to buy this controller if you can find one used in good condition
@Spartan117Echo foreal I was surprised to get it for so cheap and in perfect condition with all utilities definetly came up.... is it true that the elite series 3 should b coming out this year???
I absolutely love my controller but they definitely need to fix that bumper issue since thats a universal problem
100%
My r bumper button on my halo elite 2 also had issues.
Such a bummer!
im looking into getting an elite controller but i dont know if i should wait for something
I'd still highly recommend getting one, and they just announced a Red and Blue version of the Core controller, as well as new colors avaiaible in the design lab!
The product that I want to love, RB broke my ♥️ tho.
They need to make mechanical, microswitch bumper buttons with an actual reliable lifecycle 💫
335 days No Alcohol 🏅🏆
It so wild to me that they changed the design of the bumpers completely from the first Elite controller to this one, and yet they still break 🤣🤣.
It's such a great device, but to justify the price point it has to have a longer life before it breaks down.
I bought a core version 2 or 3 weeks ago
I took it out of the box only to see the left stick has this resistance to it when I press it to the left corner trying to run in the games
That's been bugging me ever since bcuz i only used the controller once or twice before that
Have you messed around at all with the tightening screw to see if it's just super tightened down? That might be an easy fix.
If not I'd definitely try and do an exchange or return at your retailer and swap it out for a new one that's working right!
Thanks for watching and stopping by to drop your experience for others to see as well.
@Spartan117Echo tried to change stick tension didn't seem to be working
I loosend the stick by grabbing the magnet part and rotated it counter clockwise it got better but again it's rotation and click is not as smooth as the right stick
Really like everything about this controller but this little thing bugged me off
@@BartMoss_Kollektive totally! It should work out of the box at least!
I’ve been playing kbm for 3 years now, and have gotten bored… just picked up a elite 2 and don’t know wether I’m getting full value for my money with this controller? I was comparing it to the dual sense edge, and the pros of the elite 2 are just better. And the elite 2 is more widely available in retail stores, while the $200 dual sense edge hasn’t even dropped retail yet.
nice thorough review
Thanks! I appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment. Glad your enjoying the controller!
Ah, I'm just gonna say gl in the near future ish where controller may start showing problems or major problems
Fingers crossed I don't have anything major!
I also have problems with the a button fairly new as well.
Dang I always hate hearing that. If it's within any return period I'd get it exchanged if you can!
Controller colour should be game addressible to represent f.e. health.
That would be awesome! 😎
this is a short lifespan controller in my experience. after a year and a half the rubberized grips started peeling off and exposing the lattice framework of thin flimsy plastic underneath. you cant even super glue the rubber grip back down bc theres nothing to glue it to that will hold. then the thin plastic underneath began to break apart slowly. after a little over 2 years, the controller was almost too broken to play with. it was more electrical tape than controller. i will never buy another controller with rubberized grips. otherwise i absolutely loved this controller. never got stick drift. i like the weight and how it feels in my hands. but the whole controller falling apart thing is a deal breaker
I get that! I had a friend who always had the issue with the rubber peeling, that one has never happened to me personally. Must vary person to person, not sure why.
It is such a bummer because there are so many good things about it, just wish it would hold up better!
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!
I've had mine for 2 years now and I'm a hard-core gamer. It works great only with a little drift but not bad at all and it can be fixed by deadzone settings in games
@@Hysetzz My Series 2 hasn't had any stick drift bur this was my experience with the Series 1 as well.
I have had my controller for about a year and half and the left bumper doesn’t work at all anymore. I just purchased a custom one because it was such a perfect controller. I agree though. They should last a little longer for sure
I replaced my shell front and back for less then $30 on Amazon very easy fix
I just picked up the elite 2 4 days ago i thought id get used to it ....but its just crap like i read, abyx buttons catch on the side of the case when you press them toward direction because like your going to press your buttons directly down perfectly ....analouge feels awful ... feel like when i press the trigger than its not been fully pressed down even feels that way on games...same with the lb .. feels like its to far back or isnt as tall
Can't say I've felt that issue with buttons like your saying, but personally I think the triggers feel better than a regular controller, do you have the trigger locks on?
But I'm sure others will appreciate the input, thanks for watching and commenting.
@@Spartan117Echo yeh I read it was a batch issue ... but I got the batch with the yellow line and the issue still was the same ...I think its personal preference gone on what pad you had before
@@Spartan117Echo no the trigger locks arnt on i don't know I had it and used it for about 70 hours and it just wasn't for me and I knew normally after about 20 hours if I can adjust or not
@@Spartan117Echo either way I couldn't pin point why the triggers felt weird and i couldn't pin point why the bumper felt weird but the button deffinitly grates and the analouge when you clicked it in held it and rotated it it grated also but the other was smooth
@@triggermesausage Dang I hate hearing that, especially since I seem to have been so lucky with mine. For the price you'd think quality control would be way better!
Can we customize it through PC?
Yep you'll just need the Xbox accessories app from the windows store, and when you connec the controller you can customize in that app same as on the Xbox. 👍
If you have this over a year and don't get issues you can't be using it much, especially the bumpers.
It's the best controller I've ever used but I've bought 2, both of which had to be repaired under warranty twice. The one I have now is broken again and is unusable.
From 2019 until about mid 2021 I used it basically daily and then moved down to about 2-3 times a week. A few hours a play session.
I must have small weak hands or something lol 😆
Sounds more like a personal playstyle issue i have had mine for over 2 years and i have put well over 400 hours in Diablo 4 alone and have yet to get stick drift or bumper issues.
Elite series 1 controller was in Fall2015
Honestly don't remember what I said at this point, but thanks for watching and adding to the conversation!
@@Spartan117Echo np
My halo elite 2 costed 260 not sure it was worth it
Was that the retail price I can't remember?
The price gouging on those by scalpers was awful too. I've been one to pick up a lot of the Halo themed controllers and headsets over the years so I'm sort of used to it I guess, but paying more to have it potentially break isn't the best either 🤪
Thanks for watching and stopping by!
Retail was 200 so got scalped
@@andydelgado1138 Ah yeah, that stinks. I couldn't bring myself to pay a scalped price once they were sold out. I wish they had a done a pre-order or something instead. That way anyone who really wanted one could get one at retail.
I hate deadzone in all games... please tell me...is elite controller worth buying for removing deadzone in all games..?
Absolutely, between the tightening of the sticks themselves and then the software where you can edit the deadzone sensitive you can definitely get ride of it. I'd hate to say 100% of the time, but probably damn close to that.
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@@Spartan117Echo actually I’m not sorry anymore great win against the chiefs
Built-to-break! 😡
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Man, I also wanted to design my controller but I decided not to, cause it was cheaper on some retailers here in Sweden. I paid 180 USD instead of 220 USD. The controller that I had designed looked so good! What would you do if you were me?!
That's so tough! Since I still have my controller and it is working I haven't gone ahead with building my own through Design Lab just yet, but if my current one breaks down any more I just might do it. If you already have one I don't think it's worth getting a second, but that's my thoughts.
Thanks for stopping by and watching!
@@Spartan117Echo No, I don't have any controller now. I'm a PC gamer.
I actually cancelled that order too. I don't know! This controller is what I want to have but it's just expensive! Maybe I wait a bit more!
Fair enough! It is pretty pricey so you do want to feel confident in the purchase.
That said it's hands down the best controller I've every owned, so definetly don't be shy if you're looking for a great controller, this is it.
@@Spartan117Echo Yes, I know it is the best controller! Thanks for sharing your honest thoughts!
@saman5986 You bet! Thanks again for watching and commetning, I really appreciate it. 😀
i dont get how the regular controller works for longer and doesnt break as fast as the elite one. ive had issues with some of my xbox one controllers but i could swap boards easily. but the fact that this is 3 times the price and lasts half as long......yeah that makes no sense to me. ive seen way too many negative reviews with the same issues for so many years to be willing to pay that amount. especially with so many of them coming right out the box with issues. i would say you got lucky and got one that worked for that long. at least with the standard controller i could just change the boards out for 15 bucks
Yeah I just don't get it either, wild how much these break and it just seems like random luck ifthey don't 🤷