The local Gamestop I live at is running a nice sale on controllers and is selling a brand new Elite controller for $99.00 and I am thinking about getting one.
I probably would not take advantage of the padals on the back, but I am more interested in the weight, the rubber grips, and the different sized joysticks.
What I am wondering is does the elite controller give you any real advantage in multiplayer games? Thanks!
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> The local Gamestop I live at is running a nice sale on controllers and is selling a brand new Elite controller for $99.00 and I am thinking about getting one.
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> I probably would not take advantage of the padals on the back, but I am more interested in the weight, the rubber grips, and the different sized joysticks.
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> What I am wondering is does the elite controller give you any real advantage in multiplayer games? Thanks!
Well it can give you an advantage near the top end of skill it would be a huge advantage maybe around 5 % or soo. But if your not going to use the paddles then I’m not sure how much of an edge would really give you. It is a very comfortable controller and the customizable thumbsticks are nice but those are minor things.
Why don’t you want to use the paddles ? Do you play claw? Also what button layout do you use ?
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Seems like somewhat of a waste if you don’t take advantage of the paddles, but it does have a lot of customizable things like button layouts and stuff so that would be worth investing in.
I love the elite controller. The paddles on the back are great to have and I like the convex joysticks vs the concave ones. If I saw one for $100 and didn’t have one I would buy it. Unless you are the tough on controllers type, the type that will throw a controller or something. 
I love my elite controller. I use all 4 paddles set to simply ABXY. I do use the extended sticks, mostly because it feels more comfortable due to the height. No do feel better aiming. Not sure if due to the comfort factor or physically helps aiming.
The weight feels WAY better. Default xb1(ps4 as well) controllers feel so light and like I may break it. I do a lot of intense physical training, especially for my hands and HAVE broken one before accidentally. This feels like I can throw it against the wall and break the wall (don’ actually do that)
Overall I do personally feel I can play a BIT better. But objectively I feel it’ because it is far more comfortable, and I use the paddles so can always have my thumb on the sticks.
Worth every penny!
I’ve gone stretches of time where I used an Elite controller, followed by stretches of time where I used a regular Xbox One controller with Hell-jumper as my button layout. I’ve got to say that I think the Elite is worth every penny. The Elite controller definitely has its advantages, and after you get past the minimal learning curve of having paddles where there used to be nothing you’ll most likely see an increase in comfort. This increase in comfort will probably lead to you doing better in the game all together. The paddles and the weight of the controller are the biggest pluses in my opinion, sure the variety in thumbstick height is cool and can add to the comfort factor, but the paddles are really where it shines. Not having to take your thumbs off the sticks to press buttons you’d previously have to sacrifice aim or movement for is priceless in my opinion (assuming you don’t play claw that is).
If we’re talking about getting an Elite controller for $50 off MSRP (at least where I live), I’d definitely go for it. The only issue I have noticed with the Elite controller is despite it’s weight and interesting choice of material, they can be very fragile (one of my Elite controllers got busted by getting knocked off my desk by my cat). I think it’s a good investment in the end though, go for it.
They are built better, they feel better in your hands and they can give you an edge based on customizable sticks and button mapping. I myself do not use the paddles as my hands seriously keep hitting them accidently causing me to do unwanted actions in the game. They will give a slight edge overall. The only thing I have heard negatively before I bought mine was that the bumpers are fragile but I have yet to run that problem.
I love the Elite for the advantage using the paddles. $99.00 is a steal, jump on that. I have herd that some people have had the bumpers break on them. For me the rubber grips were not glued down sufficiently, so they will have to be glued down again. I paid $279.00 Canadian for mine, and I don’t think that should have happened.
Yeah, but I mainly use the paddles for things that are connected to my triggers and bumpers
I would say it’s worth it. I don’t use the paddles on mine anymore but just having a controller with some weight makes it worthwhile. As someone said earlier the base controllers are too light and feel as though they can break so easily.
Oh and the trigger locks are a nice touch
I agree, love my Elite, and you are missing half the value by not using paddles. I use two, with jump on one and melee on the other, having easy and comfortable access those extra buttons is a real advantage, and the other customisation options on top of this, including mapping functions and tweaking everything through the accessories app make it well worth while.
However, although on the whole, the quality is good, there are some flaws, as people have mentioned already;
-The bumper buttons are prone to breaking.
The way the bumpers are able to flex in and out as you press them is via a thin piece of plastic that extends from one bumper to the other and attaches to the controller casing. The problem being that over time the plastic becomes fatigued at the point where it flexes each time you use the bumper and eventually breaks, and then the bumper is no longer fixed in place and often moves out of position as it is used, making the bumpers almost useless, and can even fall right out.
This is an issue shared by all the newer controllers I’ve bought, not just the Elite.
The most annoying thing about this problem is that in earlier Xbox One controllers, the bumpers had an actual pivot which was simply a hole with a pin running through it, and a small spring to holding it up. It was much more robust, and the bumpers on my original controller have outlived several others. Presumably this was changed purely as a cost saving in manufacture, which although irritating, is forgivable for regular controllers.
But continuing to use the flimsier, cheaper, and more fragile pivot in the Elite controller, when they cannot have been unaware that it is an issue, is incredibly disappointing.
I am on my second Elite controller now, on the first, both bumpers have broken, on the second only the right has broken so far (more frequent use than the left), but I expect the left to break as well at some point.
-The thumbstick/s, (for me only the left one) develop noticeable drift quite quickly.
I have rarely had major issues with drift in standard controllers in the past. I have replaced several standard controllers due to having worn notches into the casing surrounding the thumbsticks, while rarely encountering noticeable drift.
My both of my Elite controllers noticeably drift upwards on the left stick after much less use than my standard controllers survived.
This can be countered while playing using the inner dead zone setting, but this only applies to player movement.
In menus, and most annoyingly, in Forge-ball mode, the dead zones apparently do not apply.
-Last is the rubberised grips, that, although fantastic to use, do come un-stuck.
This happened with my first Elite, and is just beginning to happen with my second one. I’m waiting for them to unstick just a little further, and will then be using a few small dabs of super glue to fix them back in place.
The Elite controller’s features and the way it functions is fantastic, and I wouldn’t want to go back to a standard controller.
However, these small but ultimately major problems with the quality of construction of the Elite controllers is such a disappointment, especially considering the high price tag.
> 2724945845976881;1:
> The local Gamestop I live at is running a nice sale on controllers and is selling a brand new Elite controller for $99.00 and I am thinking about getting one.
>
> I probably would not take advantage of the padals on the back, but I am more interested in the weight, the rubber grips, and the different sized joysticks.
>
> What I am wondering is does the elite controller give you any real advantage in multiplayer games? Thanks!
As it was explained to me once before when I asked this same question. It will not make a bad player good, but will make a good player better. There are a lot of advantages, such as the paddles (I only use two) these paddles prevent me from moving my thumbs off the sticks and improved my aim drastically. You will also get to fully utilise the trigger stops on the controller too, which also gives an edge when firing weapons as you are putting in half the time to fire your weapon. You have access to new kinds of thumbsticks and D-Pads, I use the “precision” thumbsticks. Lastly you have the option of switching between two fully customised controller settings. I highly recommend getting the controller while it’s on special as you will only improve. The paddles will take some time to get used to but ultimately worth it! My solid KDA in H5 went from -0.9 to 2.3 in no time. Went from playing at a Gold 6 level to ONYX as well.
> 2724945845976881;1:
> The local Gamestop I live at is running a nice sale on controllers and is selling a brand new Elite controller for $99.00 and I am thinking about getting one.
>
> I probably would not take advantage of the padals on the back, but I am more interested in the weight, the rubber grips, and the different sized joysticks.
>
> What I am wondering is does the elite controller give you any real advantage in multiplayer games? Thanks!
If you ain’t gonna use the paddles then you might as well stick with a regular controller. The paddles are what makes the difference. And be ready to fix your bumpers when they broke.
Hey i have an elite controller and i dont use the paddles. It was a waist of money. The bumpers will break and the grips will come off. If you don’t use the paddles its just a waist of money. It is not quality its just the metal sticks and the battery make it heavy. I have taken it apart to fix it before there is nothing special inside. Its just an old controller with some extra button. Get a one s controller feels good in hands and if you really want the thumb sticks you could get them for 20 buckson ebay and install them yourself. but you really do not need them. Do not buy this overpriced junk.
Edited…sorry didn’t realize this was a necro and I already commented.
> 2724945845976881;1:
> The local Gamestop I live at is running a nice sale on controllers and is selling a brand new Elite controller for $99.00 and I am thinking about getting one.
>
> I probably would not take advantage of the padals on the back, but I am more interested in the weight, the rubber grips, and the different sized joysticks.
>
> What I am wondering is does the elite controller give you any real advantage in multiplayer games? Thanks!
yeah, I would say the elite gives you a pretty good up playing Halo 5 if you use the paddles on the back. At first, it feels weird using them but as you get more comfortable with it you’ll play better. also $99 sure beats paying $150 to $165 for a it back then. Just always keep the receipt with you or take a picture of it. Because these controllers thumbers go out but Mircosoft will replace it for free if you ship to them or if a microsoft store is near to use they’ll give you a new one or used thats been fixed. But when i go they’ve always given me one new off the shelves. Heck i had a black elite but the new one they gave me was the new White.
I just got an elite controller a few days ago and I’m loving it. Mine cost $200 and I think it’s well worth it. If we’re talking about the same model, I say go for it. I switched my right joystick to the taller one and only use one paddle on the bottom right side as another “B” button for reloading, picking up weapons, etc. I play on the Bumper Jumper button layout so the paddle makes it to where I don’t ever have to take my thumb off the joystick that I use to aim.
> 2724945845976881;1:
> The local Gamestop I live at is running a nice sale on controllers and is selling a brand new Elite controller for $99.00 and I am thinking about getting one.
>
> I probably would not take advantage of the padals on the back, but I am more interested in the weight, the rubber grips, and the different sized joysticks.
>
> What I am wondering is does the elite controller give you any real advantage in multiplayer games? Thanks!
I prefer the standard Controller because the Elite is more compless
I bought one used for $40 fixed it up. And It has made a huge improvement to my gameplay style. Being able to do things while looking around. Or shooting while resing a teammate. Even if you don’t use all the buttons. One or two can make a difference.
While this seems to be a good deal for $99 I think the elite controller is garbage due to it cheap design (which seems to be the case for all Xbox One controller).
I had 3 elite controller and they all fell apart after about 4 months (warranty is 90 days - go figure).
Standard Xbox One controllers don’t last more than a year for me (they all start walking forward or looking up on their own).
Funny thing that my 360 controllers all lasted 5+ years (and then I just donated the older 360s so the controller might have lasted even longer).
What I do like about the elite controller is the increased weight - the standard controller for the XBO is just too light.
Maybe that is just me getting used to the weight of the 360 controller which is similar to that of the elite controller.