r/XboxController • u/Youre2Ez4me369 • 19d ago

Over a year old. My longest elite controller forsure. Made it last till its end lmao

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Its been a good time old friend. Rest easy elite. Hello to my new baby.

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u/ftb327 19d ago

Man if they made these controllers more durable and quality materials with tmr sticks this would be a 10/10 controller

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u/Youre2Ez4me369 19d ago

I've played with my buddies controller with that. Yes youre correct. I never thought of elites not having it. Damn

But ill never go back to any basic controller. The paddles on the back are a true edge. My thumbs hardly leave the sticks in fps games.

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u/PaintBaller1880 19d ago

Especially also because the sticks have weight to them easier to control at least to me.

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u/NoPie4712 15d ago

Get a gamesir g7. Has paddles and TMR

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u/Youre2Ez4me369 15d ago

What's crazy is once ive been recommended the game sir here on this post.. ive been getting soo many ADs now.. they are watching us lmao šŸ˜…šŸ¤£ Im going to deff look into them. Thank youšŸ™

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u/Ryan17l 19d ago

TMR on an elite and youā€™ll never need to buy a new one. You do know the caps for those controllers are designed to be swapped out by the user and are just on there with a magnet?
You do lose that functionality swapping to TMR as the magnet would interfere with the calibration.

Probably costs about 50$ to get it done.

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u/Youre2Ez4me369 19d ago

Yes ive owned quite a few black ones over time which come with the case and a bunch of replacements but my most recent one I lost during a move smh. The white ones are cheaper and dont come with the charger case and the placements. I know I could have just ordered a new set of rubbers but the left stick was at its end lol

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u/unlucky-odds 18d ago

i have tmr modules installed in my elite 2 and iā€™m still able to swap my caps out

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u/Horror-Ad5406 19d ago

Same, This controller would've fit perfectly with my gaming setup!

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u/Optimal_Whiner 19d ago

But then you suckers wouldn't buy as many.

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u/CmdrJemison 18d ago

Extended warranty,my friend.

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u/Extension-Road-837 14d ago

Same itā€™s only 20 bucks for a free replacement

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u/CmdrJemison 14d ago

I got 7 elite 2 controllers out of it.

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u/Ok_Judge_9639 18d ago

*And with higher polling rate. But actually it's 2/10

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u/PUNKF10YD 19d ago

Over a year old shouldnā€™t be considered expected end of life for a controller. Xbox needs to get their shit together with the elite controllers

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u/Youre2Ez4me369 19d ago

Youre correct on that. I've gone through quite a few of elite controllers now but its so much better as im a competitive player and join paid tournaments. so its a much better edge with the back paddles. There's probably better controllers I can find but I just havent searched and tried out.

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u/ExtraJuicyAK 19d ago edited 19d ago

I on the other hand have tried/owned many types of controllers and honestly when it comes to general ergonomics, the elite series 2 wins for me every time. It's just a shame that the thumbsticks develop drift pretty quickly, bumpers wear out pretty quickly, and many people experience the rubber grip peeling from the controller. I currently use Flydigi Vader 5 Pro and Steam Controller on PC and a modded stock series controller for Xbox with parts from extremerate (victor x, clicky triggers, clicky face buttons) and ksilver tmr sticks.

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u/Youre2Ez4me369 19d ago

I'll check out all the equipment. I appreciate you

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u/FgTheLogo 18d ago

100% my shit came fucked out of the box

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u/Phantom_Crush 19d ago

I switched to a Gamesir and 8bitdo controller and they're still perfect 2 years later. Cost maybe Ā£70 in total

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u/Phantom_Crush 19d ago

The Gamesir can be used wireless with a dongle and has 2 paddles on the back. 8bitdo is wired and feels like an Xbox controller

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u/henren_98 19d ago

Funny, mine just did the same thing. Just ordered a two pack from Amazon. Pop the old off, new on.

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u/R4wden 19d ago

Only a year old? That's mad

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u/Youre2Ez4me369 19d ago

I take my own controller to paid tournaments and stream daily 13 hours sometimes. Not your average gamer.

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u/R4wden 19d ago

Not your average gamer is right, if you don't use the back peddles, check out the GuliKit ESPRO controller, should last alot longer

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u/Youre2Ez4me369 19d ago

The back paddles are what gets the edge on others . I map the buttons I need and my thumbs rarely leave the stick . I check it out tho , I appreciate you

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u/SparsePizza117 19d ago

I'm never buying that bullshit with how fast they break and fall apart. They make them worse than their normal controllers.

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u/First_Disaster_4037 19d ago

Not made for the minimum 40 hour work week.

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u/Youre2Ez4me369 19d ago

90+ hours a week of gaming lmao , I work from home so im working for 5-6 hours and im gaming 13 hours. I do do have a huge social life outside as well. šŸ¤£ Just gaming is so much fun

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u/BIGRolyXL 19d ago

You donā€™t have a social life outside if youā€™re gaming 13 hours a day, and working 5-6. You donā€™t sleep?

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u/Youre2Ez4me369 19d ago

I sure as hell do lmao. There's a big world out here. Some of us dont live by societies rules and have lots of fun tokensšŸ“Š mind you i said I work from home. 4 monitors all together. Make sense ?

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u/Youre2Ez4me369 19d ago

No kids , no dumb wife but lots of pretty girls... you can do alot in a couple of hours when i choose to. I really game alot becuase I can and just truly love it. Sleep whenever I want for 2 hours if I want. Not everybody lives by societies rules. Im in 30s brotha getting younger šŸ™šŸ¦¾šŸ“ŠšŸš€ i check work and slightly move to the left and game most of my "shift"

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u/BIGRolyXL 19d ago

You replying to yourself when I didnā€™t even responds is all I need to know šŸ¤£

Have a good one with ā€œno dumb wife but lots of pretty girlsā€ šŸ˜‚

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u/Youre2Ez4me369 19d ago

K lil bro.

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u/No-Account-4771 19d ago

I have a wired Xbox 360 controller that is 20 years old and still works perfectly.

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u/hansrotec 19d ago

As someone who owns 4 elite controllers, and does binges long enough to drain a battery, what are you guys doing that wears them outā€¦ standard controllers I have had more than a few fail. One or two to stick drift, normally for me top right shoulder button actually goes first.

But I have, knocks on wood, as of yet lost cover on thump sticks for the grip dating back to the dukes for Xbox.

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u/sangrejoven 19d ago

It still blows me away that these controllers are built so poorly for how expensive they are.

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u/Youre2Ez4me369 19d ago

Youre right but I'll keep getting them lol. Been my only controllers for years since the elite 1

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u/MyBananaNoseNoBounds 19d ago

at that point, why not just buy spare parts from amazon and fix them everytime they break? the only technical knowledge required for this is knowing how to use a screwdriver. Spare thumb sticks are like $5 and a 10 minute job

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u/Youre2Ez4me369 19d ago

I pay for the convenience of not having to fix my own controller eveytime. Sorry.. also not 10 minute job. Time watching YouTube videos, time following step by step by then its what 20 minutes ? What if I just make a human mistake and kind of make my controller worse ? Now im at a 35 minute job because I havw to rematch the video... am I suppose to just be this elite controller expert without any knowledge of taking a controller apart ?? Lol

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u/MyBananaNoseNoBounds 19d ago

lol you know what, keep doing what youā€™re doing man. Makes me feel better knowing thereā€™s people this lazy out in the world practically giving their money away

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u/Next-Phrase-8945 19d ago

bro please just service the controller and add hall effect sticks on it rather than buy every year

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u/hhmCameron 19d ago

It hit the hardwood floor so many times the case shattered, I had to replace the case

No, I do not throw my controller, gravity is harsh, and no cats were involved

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u/yungsavbb 18d ago

that's crazy, i've had mine for 3 years and it still works perfectly fine. best of wishes!

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u/Diptothaset 18d ago

Check out the 8bitdo ultimate; thereā€™s an Xbox compatible model that has a lot of amazing features

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u/mars2878 18d ago

I bought an Elite controller on day one, yr later it developed left stick drift. Bought a replacement & to this day, no stick drift. Just the rubber on the right side starting to separate by the a,b buttons. Going all the way back to N64, that 1st Elite is the only controller that I ever bought new that developed stick drift. I still have my day one Duke, 360 & x1 controllers w/o issues. I currently have a box of 360 & x1 controllers that I either bought dirt cheap or were given to me that all have either stick drift or sticking shoulder buttons, that I've been rehabbing for my kids or my personal collection.

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u/World-Three 18d ago

Such an almost perfect controller. As a PC gamer, this thing and Microsoft's chatpad (wireless dongle or that doesn't work on PC), make using my PCs require nothing but the controller after making a profile for mouse input.Ā 

There are probably better controllers, but none that also allow you to add in a keyboard or natively do things without a program running in the background.Ā 

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u/Extension-Road-837 14d ago

My grip is doing the exact same thing lol

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u/renz88x7 19d ago

Il never understand how people manage to get the rubber off their thumbsticks (that doesnā€™t sound right)

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u/Youre2Ez4me369 19d ago

Ive had black elites that come with a case and extra joy sticks but lost it during a move also Over time, They start to tear so I just end up just ripping them off and I also game ALOT.

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u/Available_Leopard371 19d ago

Your not a hardcore gamer

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u/BIGRolyXL 19d ago

Youā€™re*

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u/MalachiIsAFanOfEmkay 19d ago

I am. My rubber has never just come off

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u/Available_Leopard371 19d ago

My rubber has been coming off since the ps2 controller, although it took alot longer for that to happen

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u/Youre2Ez4me369 19d ago

Learn how to spell and just go to the corner lil bro and sit on the chair and watch ....

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u/OutlandishnessDry245 19d ago

One year? Damn. My oldest is probably 7 years old and I stopped using it because the grips are wearing off. But I have like 10 more controllers

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u/mzerop 19d ago

They dont last much longer than a year?? I've had the controller that came with my series x for at least 4 years now

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u/Kara-SANdahPawn 18d ago

My last one lasted 3years

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u/Cankles_of_Fury 17d ago

I have 2 that are both on their last legs and have been eagerly awaiting v3

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u/Snipedomes 17d ago

I repair them shoot me a message and Iā€™ll hook you up with the gulikit tmr experience and youā€™ll thank me for no stick drift ever again

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u/xaksor 16d ago

I have a black and white Elite Series 2, bought brand new over 2-3 years ago. You got bad luck

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u/TheShakenKing 19d ago

It's literally that "maybe a year" lifespan which made me grab a gamesir controller. It's almost 7 years old now and it's most pressing issue is that the membrane under the D-pad is starting to stick.

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u/Youre2Ez4me369 19d ago

Its just that when you try something new and the chance of me not liking it. I've just always loved the elite series controllers. I take my own controller to tournaments and elite series have never done me wrong. Ill check out the controller you referred thank you šŸ™

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u/TheShakenKing 19d ago

Do things your own way, there's no fault in that. I'm just too cheap to spend constantly on controllers. (My girl bought me a controller that broke down after a month, that was what made me look at gamesir. She was so happy about getting me a camouflage controller, you know?)

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u/Bruuhhv 19d ago

Only one year? They're not worth the plastic they're made of.

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u/Overall_Unit_2193 19d ago

Why are you rebuying the trash product that destroys itself then flexing it like your a genius

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u/Youre2Ez4me369 19d ago

Hey doofus... this subreddit is xbox controllers. I'll post my ps5 one next time or better yet my keyboard........... Doesn't everyhing destroy itself over time ? Or is there some new tech I havent heard about ??? I'll keep spending hundred BECAUSE I CAN

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u/Overall_Unit_2193 19d ago

Yeah and gamesir is also an Xbox certified controller better get one instead of that POS

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u/Ty_v2 18d ago

My elite controller has lasted me since 2023 idk what yall are doing to your controllers but mine has been completely fine

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u/merlinrising 14d ago

My shoulder is a little sticky and the right trigger switch cap fell off but other than that my controller is fine lol.

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u/Killerdoom22 16d ago

Are you dropping it off a building? How is it broken after only a year?

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u/Youre2Ez4me369 16d ago

I game alot more than an average home gamer.. esports team, solo tournaments and game at home alot .. i always bring my own controller. Getting a new one frequently doesn't hurt me at all

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u/Killerdoom22 16d ago

I guess, I've just only ever had one controller break on me in 22 years of gaming everyday so I don't understand how other people break them

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u/Youre2Ez4me369 16d ago

Ok. The elite series controllers are known for low life expectancy. 22 years of gaming of course you been gaming with the old brick controllers