I don't think his printed autograph is the reason why people are buying the controller .
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20th anniversary Xbox controller has a message from Phil Spencer on the inside of the battery cap
- Thread starter stormfire
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i guess? its just been nice plugging everything else in and not thinking about it
time to go find some eneloops
These sold out ages ago and the signature stuff only came out a few days ago. So literally nobody bought the controller for the signature because they couldn't have known it would be there.
That's exactly what it is. It's Phil (as head of Xbox) both thanking those who have supported Xbox, and supported their accessibility push in the industry. That's all it is.
If this is what turns you off from getting the controller, you probably weren't going to get it in the first place. Also IDK if they're even selling them anymore.
I just need to point out how funny this reads. It looks like you're saying you won't buy the controller because it has Phil's sig on the inside of a battery cover? Not because the design sucks. Not due to the colors. Just Phil's signature. Lmaoo!
If so, lol. I'm just messing around tho XD
But the sig is bigger than the quote tho 😂
I would have liked it more if the written text said, "the Xbox team" but in Phil's handwriting or something. Too much "me" in that sig; not enough "us".
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I'm actually surprised there is a 7 page thread about a small quote on the inside of a battery cover.
Its such a minor thing to get upset about. "Xbox eating crackers" moment for some posters here.
Its such a minor thing to get upset about. "Xbox eating crackers" moment for some posters here.
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I think this thread and the controller somewhat exemplifies what the problem is with xbox executives and their core fans. 1: lack of self critique / self-glorification. 2: Not understanding /accepting the opinion of another (or part of general gaming fans) even if they are valid.
I'm mostly just surprised at the fact that it has replaceable batteries? Is that standard on Xbox controllers or is it specific to some models?
It looks so old school -- I haven't had to buy or replace a battery since the Xbox 360 and the Wii.
It looks so old school -- I haven't had to buy or replace a battery since the Xbox 360 and the Wii.
I doubt Ryan or Bowser would because they haven't built a brand, but you're kidding yourself if you think people wouldn't have gone apeshit to get a signed controller from Satoru Iwata (who was also a corporate executive for most of the years people knew him)
I actually do like the colours and a little acknowledgement of the anniversary. I don't like any quotes or messages on my devices. If Sony released a controller commemorating some anniversary and it said some slogan of theirs on the back I would have a similar reaction.
I don't understand what's wrong with my original post. If people like it that's great but it's not for me.
It's normal on the controllers apart from the Elites. Personally I much prefer being able to use rechargeable batteries but you can buy the play and charge kit if it really bothers you.
Why are you acting like xbox fans are a group of troubled children lmao wtf
At first, I was the same way. Until I got my first xbawks controller on my PC. You can choose what batteries you want. Rechargeable or not. And it works in some ways better because some chargeable batteries come with a 2 pak (double AAs) and you can charge one while playing on another in the charging dock. It's very useful. But yea, out of the box, you are getting regular AAs haha
How do we know it wasn't someone on the design teams idea? 🤔
You think Era *isn't* going to talk about executives inserting their signature unprompted onto a *collector's item*?
I very much doubt that. But who knows, maybe. I'm sure we'll never find out.
Thankfully, yes. You'll have to pry my Eneloops from my cold, dead hands before giving me a controller with a built-in charge pack.
Oh my god lmao
Well done to Phil for getting into a place of goodwill among fans where this could even be considered.
Imagine having your copy of Call Duty signed by Bobby Kotick.
Imagine having your copy of Call Duty signed by Bobby Kotick.
Nah. It exemplifies the new sort of subtle platform warring that's become more prevalent now that the 'xbox has no games' mantra is outdated.
A pro-accessibility quote shouldn't be controversial on Resetera of all places. But it's a 7 page thread, with people coming up with wilder takes as we go on.
Haven't seen any backlash anywhere else. And the vast majority of the folks complaining aren't buying the controllers. So...
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OK, we're not going to keep doing this. I think I can speak for everyone when I say I am tired of platform warriors going into silly threads and acting like fools.
It's a nice message about accessibility in gaming--a message to a community that has been generally underserved by publishers, developers, and console manufacturers--that's literally hidden on the inside of the battery cover of the controller. It's literally nothing to get riled up about.
Anyone coming in to do platform warring, no matter how subtle, after this point is going to get banned. I'll be keeping an eye on this thread myself and I have no interest in small bans at this point. This also goes for anyone thinking they can use the report system to keep their warring going.
It's a nice message about accessibility in gaming--a message to a community that has been generally underserved by publishers, developers, and console manufacturers--that's literally hidden on the inside of the battery cover of the controller. It's literally nothing to get riled up about.
Anyone coming in to do platform warring, no matter how subtle, after this point is going to get banned. I'll be keeping an eye on this thread myself and I have no interest in small bans at this point. This also goes for anyone thinking they can use the report system to keep their warring going.
Xbox explained that the majority of Xbox consumers preferred batteries in their surveys and research. That's why batteries are still a thing.
Being heated over a the back of a battery cover lol
Must be a pretty boring Sunday for most of you eh?
Must be a pretty boring Sunday for most of you eh?
Don't care what anyone here says. It's a nice touch. Suit or not. Just like I thought it was a nice touch to get that card with a "thanks for purchasing a PS5" when I got my PS5 from Sony Direct last year.
