Dont like the clickyness, also a bit too stiff for my liking
I dont hate it, it does the job! but it's far from the best ever Dpad I've used.
I dont hate it, it does the job! but it's far from the best ever Dpad I've used.
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The newest Xbox controller has one of the best D-Pads I've had the pleasure of using
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Huh? I've just changed my batteries for the second time since the XSX launch.
My Xbox One d-pad is stiff af so you need a tough thumb to use it :/
Really want to try it. Usually use a Saturn pad for fighters but I've been playing Mortal Kombat 11 lately and that actually requires having a right stick in some modes so I've been forced to use the Xbox One pad which is ok for MK but far from ideal. By looks alone the new one seems like it would be better.
Always preferred a good disc pad, it's just hardly anyone but Sega made a good one, nice it sounds like MS may have got it right this time.
Always preferred a good disc pad, it's just hardly anyone but Sega made a good one, nice it sounds like MS may have got it right this time.
There's a USB-C port on the controller. Plug in a cable and you can use it as a wired controller.
I don't believe there's a strictly wired version
Cool, maybe it's finally time to retire my 360 gamepad for PC :)
It's the best clicky dpad to date. Other than noise I have no complaints. I'm still partial to membrane dpads like the snes and ds4. Shame the DualSense is a step down for dpad.
Sounds like you've barely played your xsx. Enloops need to be swapped and charged weekly with regular use.
Sounds like you've barely played your xsx. Enloops need to be swapped and charged weekly with regular use.
This is one of those things where I feel completely out of touch because I really don't like the new dpad. In fact I'd say it's the worst dpad any major console has had since the 360. Vastly preferred the One's dpad, new one is too loud, stiff and the disc design just doesn't feel right.
It reminds me so much of the Vita, but in a more preferable form factor (I like the whole pad above the housing) so yeah, it's wonderful.
I actually don't like this, it's way too loud esp in the middle of the night
It is quite satisfying, however it could be just a tad more quiet. With that being said, it doesn't bother me that much. Feels responsive, and trustworthy.
Yeah, as far as modern stock controllers go, it's pretty much unbeatable. I wonder if there are any good teardown videos of this controller that go into detail about the changes between the Xbox Series X|S controller d-pad and the Xbox One controller d-pad. And yeah, I love the Robot White version of the controller. I purchased an Xbox Series X but ended up purchasing the Robot White controller separately because 1) it was $39.99 at the time, and 2) I missed how my white Xbox One controller (which I traded in with my Xbox One X) looked with the Chatpad attached.
This needs more attention. As someone who plays with other people around the Series X controller, especially the d-pad, is obnoxiously loud.
2-3 feet? You could hear the d-pad if it was being used in the next room over.
Is charging weekly bad?
Im using Energizer Silvers (left my Eneloops in the US) and I charge about once every 5 days or so.
For me thats actually a good life.
How many hours do people play daily and/or expect battery life in a controller to last?
My burner phone doesnt last as long as my Xbox controller.
Hi, I found bluetooth to be a bit hit and miss with regards to reconnecting when you turned it back on - didn't often seem to do it automatically. That's pretty anecdotal though, I admit!
The xbox usb adapter has worked flawlessly for me though (I have the smaller 2nd gen one).
No, like you I charge every 5 days or at least once a week it seems. The other user claimed to have only needed to charge twice since launch which is fairytale battery length for this controller.
I find the D-pad too noisy for my liking. Otherwise feels okay.
Since launch or since he got the controller.....2 weeks ago? Haha.
Cuz yeah, I know the factory Duracell's last longer than my rechargeables but not months and months long.
Yeah, it looks pretty good. Haven't tried it myself but all the praise has me wanting to get it once either Genshin Impact on iOS add controller support (for the love of fuck please....) Or I finally give in and dip my toes in PC gaming.
I love it, but it's clear the area behind it has nothing in it and I'm tempted to open the controller and put a dampener there to reduce the noise. The controller is my new go-to for puzzle games like Lumines and Tetris Effect. Only the Vita had a dpad this good.