Xbox One Elite Controller thread

wotzgoingon

Obviously to go along with the white One X.

JoyPad

Really? They needed a codename for this?!

WarpAsylum

JoyPad wrote:

Really? They needed a codename for this?!

Exactly.

Weak AF

ShadowHearth

Is it wrong, that I really want it?

I love white controllers. Really sick of generic black stuff.
I already asked misses for elite controller as xmas present. Was hoping for new v2, but if thats what we getting, then feck it, ill take it. I just hope they at least fixed things that were wrong with first one.

jayo26

Has anyone used a decent rubber skin on their controller? I'm trying to keep the rubber grips on mine as long as I can and anything else I can repair myself of it goes wrong.

WarpAsylum

ShadowHearth wrote:

Is it wrong, that I really want it?

Hell no! It's a lovely looking controller and the Elite is the best on the market!

...but it really didn't need a big reveal.

CatInABox

WarpAsylum wrote: »

Hell no! It's a lovely looking controller and the Elite is the best on the market!

...but it really didn't need a big reveal.

In fairness, Microsoft didn't hype it at all, they just announced it with no preamble at all. It's journalists that hyped every one up, mainly because gamers require little or nothing to get hype up over. "Oh, a codename? Must be something AMAZING!!!"

I include myself in that, by the way, I got (a little) hyped and was disappointed. If I just ignored it, then a white Elite would have been grand.

WarpAsylum

CatInABox wrote:

In fairness, Microsoft didn't hype it at all, they just announced it with no preamble at all. It's journalists that hyped every one up, mainly because gamers require little or nothing to get hype up over. "Oh, a codename? Must be something AMAZING!!!"

I include myself in that, by the way, I got (a little) hyped and was disappointed. If I just ignored it, then a white Elite would have been grand.

You're dead right, in fairness.

amadablam

jayo26 wrote: »

Has anyone used a decent rubber skin on their controller? I'm trying to keep the rubber grips on mine as long as I can and anything else I can repair myself of it goes wrong.

Forget skins and go with a set of scuff panels for the rubber grips. Not cheap but you also get 6 thumbsticks in the kit for €29.99

CatInABox

amadablam wrote: »

Forget skins and go with a set of scuff panels for the rubber grips. Not cheap but you also get 6 thumbsticks in the kit for €29.99

Yes, that's what I'm looking at as well, just need to convince myself. It'll be easier now that I'm sure the Elite V2 is ages away.

These ones.

Problem I see with them is that they only replace the other grip, so if the inner rubber grip is peeling, then this won't do much.

FAILSAFE 00

I am surprised that they haven't just worked on the issue. It couldn't be that difficult to solve. It's most likely the adhesive that is the issue with the grips.

If the white Elite had at least solved the grip issue I'd buy it.

TitianGerm

My grips were perfect until I left the controller on the windowsill during the really warm weather. Came back and the grip on the right had come off

Hococop

Hi all I know it's been asked loads in this thread just looking for help on my controller, the lb button is starting to go and was wondering if anyone got a good replacement kit for it on Amazon or in an Irish store?, i also probably need the special screwdriver for it as well,

Thanks

jayo26

TitianGerm wrote: »

My grips were perfect until I left the controller on the windowsill during the really warm weather. Came back and the grip on the right had come off

My problem is ****ing sweaty palms haha gets very intense

TitianGerm

jayo26 wrote: »

My problem is ****ing sweaty palms haha gets very intense

Put a pair of woolly gloves on :pac:

WarpAsylum

jayo26 wrote: »

My problem is ****ing sweaty palms haha gets very intense

Yeah, I'm blaming the final 10 in PUBG for my grips coming off :pac:

JoyPad

FAILSAFE 00 wrote: »

I am surprised that they haven't just worked on the issue. It couldn't be that difficult to solve. It's most likely the adhesive that is the issue with the grips.

Based on what happened to mine, I'd say it's not the adhesive. The latex (or whatever the material is) has expanded because of the heat. The adhesive has simply failed, and you couldn't replace it, as the expanded rubber would no longer fit correctly on the body of the controller.

I've had no issue with the replacement, which I covered with a cheap silicone skin.

jayo26

Yeah I ordered a cheap skin off eBay. I wouldn't mind paying extra for the new grips but they are pointless because the inside grip can't be changed.

Liamalone

Hococop wrote: »

Hi all I know it's been asked loads in this thread just looking for help on my controller, the lb button is starting to go and was wondering if anyone got a good replacement kit for it on Amazon or in an Irish store?, i also probably need the special screwdriver for it as well,

Thanks

I replaced a few on my standard controller, easy enough done, plenty of YouTube videos. The LB and RB buttons come in one single piece, available on Amazon or Ebay - just be wary of where the seller is based on both sites as many are in Asia and you'll be waiting weeks for it. A torx 8 screwdriver is required.

Edit: replaced one on an elite also, bought the part from this dude https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Xbox-one-Elite-Controller-Lb-Rb-Bumper-Button-and-guide-button-surround/272543944240?hash=item3f74e28e30:g:8mgAAOSwLEtYkziO

marcbrophy

Can you get replacement analogue stick embedded components on these?

When I try and spin my analogue stick (the left one), I get a stickiness in some parts of the rotation.

I've probably had it 2 years at this stage, but rarely use it due to that!
Would like to get some use out of the damn thing, it cost so much :P

Andrew76

marcbrophy wrote: »

Can you get replacement analogue stick embedded components on these?

When I try and spin my analogue stick (the left one), I get a stickiness in some parts of the rotation.

I've probably had it 2 years at this stage, but rarely use it due to that!
Would like to get some use out of the damn thing, it cost so much :P

Not sure about replacements but have you tried opening it up and seeing if it needs a clean? The video below is about replacing the shoulder buttons but shows how to take the thing apart, fairly straight forward once you have the T8 screwdriver.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MR6TuCnV0k8

marcbrophy

Andrew76 wrote: »

Not sure about replacements but have you tried opening it up and seeing if it needs a clean? The video below is about replacing the shoulder buttons but shows how to take the thing apart, fairly straight forward once you have the T8 screwdriver.

[\YOUTUBE]MR6TuCnV0k8[/YOUTUBE]

Yeah, good point. If I can get the thing open, I could probably try clean or fix the issue, without too much hassle.

Would I get a T8 in a local shop, or do I need to buy online?

WarpAsylum

marcbrophy wrote: »

Would I get a T8 in a local shop, or do I need to buy online?

Think you wouldn't get a single one locally, I could be wrong, but you'll get sets alright.

https://www.halfords.ie/workshop-tools/tools/hand-tools/halfords-advanced-precision-torx-screwdriver-set

https://www.halfords.ie/workshop-tools/tools/hand-tools/halfords-advanced-precision-torx-screwdriver-set

There's plenty of single ones online though.

amadablam

marcbrophy wrote: »

Yeah, good point. If I can get the thing open, I could probably try clean or fix the issue, without too much hassle.

Would I get a T8 in a local shop, or do I need to buy online?

You will get a mixed pack of Stanley torx heads in home base for 8-10 euro or something like that.

marcbrophy

Thanks guys!

I'd have normally ended up in Maplin for these type things, if I was too impatient to buy online.

My mind went blank when I tried to think of places like Maplin

amadablam

marcbrophy wrote: »

Thanks guys!

I'd have normally ended up in Maplin for these type things, if I was too impatient to buy online.

My mind went blank when I tried to think of places like Maplin

This is what you are looking for lad, or similar . It's quite a small pack


https://www.homebase.co.uk/fatmax-10pc-mixed-torx-25mm-sta60200-xj_p315423

WarpAsylum

I didn't realise I posted the same link twice. I was meant to post two different ones. Here's the other

https://www.woodies.ie/tactix-torx-key-long-9-piece-tamper-proof-1114459

Look at this, the lads just dyin to help you out! :pac:

marcbrophy

I've always said there's a great bunch of lads in the Xbox forums

CatInABox

Pretty sure that some of the torx screws in the controller are actually security torx, and need a special security torx screw driver.

jayo26

CatInABox wrote: »

Pretty sure that some of the torx screws in the controller are actually security torx, and need a special security torx screw driver.

Yeah your dead right a normal t8 torx don't fit them it has a little security piece coming up the middle so you need a hollow t8 torx bit.

New white Elite controller out:

https://www.thurrott.com/xbox/169042/microsoft-announces-new-xbox-one-elite-controller-in-white

pm1977x

jayo26 wrote: »

Yeah your dead right a normal t8 torx don't fit them it has a little security piece coming up the middle so you need a hollow t8 torx bit.

Inspired by this thread, I set about fixing my own RB problem on the Elite.


I have a standard T8 and used a Crv-1??? (any small, flat-head precision screwdriver would do) to destroy the 'security' bit sticking up. T8 worked fine then in all 5 screws I needed to get at once I went at the security bit first with the flat head.


Have superglued the bit that had broken off so fingers crossed it will hold. :pac:

jayo26

Ordered two of these covers from China 3 weeks ago was only 3 euro for the pair.

Fuzzy Logic

jayo26 wrote: »

Ordered two of these covers from China 3 weeks ago was only 3 euro for the pair.

Have you a link for it? I have my replacement Elite but haven't taken it out of the box yet

jayo26

Fuzzy Logic wrote: »

Have you a link for it? I have my replacement Elite but haven't taken it out of the box yet

EBay mate price is just over 2 euro on it now but still cheap enough.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/352245842105

alank90

does the nvidia shield controller work on xbox? thanks:)

ShadowHearth

So my misses ordered my xmas present last night. White elite controller! Now the part that sucks: I wont get in until xmas morning.

Lashes28

Clueless Mam alert..

OK so I've the Xbox one X got for my 13year old for Xmas and he had been mentioning the elite controllers.

Is this what ye lads are talking about? Why is it so cheap? Is there a new one coming out?
I'm not sure I'll ever understand the difference between the regular one but if I just get the right one,ill be doing well 😂
Thanks in adavance

TitianGerm

Lashes28 wrote: »

Clueless Mam alert..

OK so I've the Xbox one X got for my 13year old for Xmas and he had been mentioning the elite controllers.

Is this what ye lads are talking about? Why is it so cheap? Is there a new one coming out?
I'm not sure I'll ever understand the difference between the regular one but if I just get the right one,ill be doing well 😂
Thanks in adavance

The black one is the original but there's a white one out now.

Only difference is colour and the new one will have Bluetooth.

The white one is €140 in Argos but keep an eye on it because they tend to run offers every now and then where you get a game free/or for a little extra when buying the controller.

http://checkargos.com/product/8654018

CatInABox

TitianGerm wrote: »

Only difference is colour and the new one will have Bluetooth.

Actually, the only difference is colour, the new one doesn't have bluetooth either, which seems crazy. I think that they overproduced the originals innards and are now trying to clear stock before the roll out an update.

upinthesky

Anyone own the stealth addition? Whats the difference between it and the normal elite, would it be worth buying as an upgrade, a bit pricey at 209 euro..

https://www.currys.ie/ieen/computing-accessories/computer-accessories/game-controllers-and-joysticks/microsoft-xbox-elite-wireless-controller-stealth-edition-10178221-pdt.html

amadablam

Lashes28 wrote: »

Clueless Mam alert..

OK so I've the Xbox one X got for my 13year old for Xmas and he had been mentioning the elite controllers.

Is this what ye lads are talking about? Why is it so cheap? Is there a new one coming out?
I'm not sure I'll ever understand the difference between the regular one but if I just get the right one,ill be doing well ��
Thanks in adavance

On behalf of many of the younger Boardsies.......... Im just throwing this out there......................... Have you any interest in adopting a few more? Preferably before Christmas?

All are well behaved, most of the time and will save you a fortune with their bargain hunting skills!

CatInABox

upinthesky wrote: »

Anyone own the stealth addition? Whats the difference between it and the normal elite, would it be worth buying as an upgrade, a bit pricey at 209 euro..

https://www.currys.ie/ieen/computing-accessories/computer-accessories/game-controllers-and-joysticks/microsoft-xbox-elite-wireless-controller-stealth-edition-10178221-pdt.html

It's an aftermarket modification from this crowd here. All the differences are cosmetic. Wouldn't be interested myself, most of their work looks pretty poor to me.

j14

upinthesky wrote: »

Anyone own the stealth addition? Whats the difference between it and the normal elite, would it be worth buying as an upgrade, a bit pricey at 209 euro..

https://www.currys.ie/ieen/computing-accessories/computer-accessories/game-controllers-and-joysticks/microsoft-xbox-elite-wireless-controller-stealth-edition-10178221-pdt.html

It's only €160 on amazon.co.uk

j14

upinthesky wrote: »

Anyone own the stealth addition? Whats the difference between it and the normal elite, would it be worth buying as an upgrade, a bit pricey at 209 euro..

https://www.currys.ie/ieen/computing-accessories/computer-accessories/game-controllers-and-joysticks/microsoft-xbox-elite-wireless-controller-stealth-edition-10178221-pdt.html

It's only €160 on amazon.co.uk

evolving_doors

Black Elite for 120 from currys. Is that a bargain?

https://www.currys.ie/ieen/computing-accessories/computer-accessories/game-controllers-and-joysticks/microsoft-xbox-elite-wireless-controller-black-10141162-pdt.html

Hococop

Question lads, have the elite controller the last 2 years, the lb is wonky on it, ordered a new lb rb piece to replace, changed it but still the same, I'm assuming it's a circuit issue, I know I've probably voided the repair off Microsoft, just wondering if there is anywhere that would fix it?

DARK-KNIGHT

Hococop wrote: »

Question lads, have the elite controller the last 2 years, the lb is wonky on it, ordered a new lb rb piece to replace, changed it but still the same, I'm assuming it's a circuit issue, I know I've probably voided the repair off Microsoft, just wondering if there is anywhere that would fix it?

Trax maybe?

There is nothing those whores won't do for money 😂

ShadowHearth

Well, I finally managed to spend some time with my new white elite and its great so far. Took some time to adjust, but it was worth it.

The paddles are very very handy. Got my r1 and l1 mapped to two bigger ones and removed the other two. Needed some time to adjust, but now they make my life a lot easier in Crossout. I can easily retreat and pepper others at the same time, without finger gymnastics.
Not a fan of those grips. I dont thing they are even needed and I did noticed my hands sweat a lot more with this controller. You can actually feel how temperature is higher on grips compared with normal controllers. I did got that cover, but while its new, I will use controller without it.
It is on the heavy side and its noticeable. I am still old school when heavier electronics ment quality, but I am not sure I want my controller heavier. Maybe just a personal thing.

Over all. I love it.

wotzgoingon

I'm like you I only use the two larger back paddles and removed the other two. I don't like the feel of the rubber on the black version I have but you get used to it. It is a bit heavier than the standard controller but that doesn't bother me at all.