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Will Sony create a "Elite" controller next gen for the PS5?
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But is it £160 worth it though? Surely the best way is to enable mouse and keyboard on consoles?
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People like myself being gamers who predominantly play FPS games willing to fork over $150 for a quality product. We aren't exactly a niche market, we are probably the biggest market on consoles today.
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I hope not, or if they do at least make it actually worth its price tag. As someone who loved the elite, I'm sorry but its absolute trash. In the first few runs of production the shoulder bumpers arm was incredibly breakable and I had to have them replaced about 5 times. Then when that was finally fixed, after many years with it the rubber on the back is removing itself from the controller. Even the standard One controller is built better than this. The price and material choices in areas are frankly insulting.
I mean I guess so. But console "feel" like an even playing field compared to the world of 144hz monitors and macro keys.
The new elites? The old ones had a bad rep. for falling apart and overall poor quality control.
I doubt it
Even an Elite version of the next Dualshock will still be a Dualshock, the Xbox controller will remain superior for FPS's no matter what.
Even an Elite version of the next Dualshock will still be a Dualshock, the Xbox controller will remain superior for FPS's no matter what.
They offer multiple actually. Astro's 1 is especially cool. But limited to just a few markets unfortunately.
Considering that I've generally been satisfied with Sony controllers since PS2 days, I hope so. But I can also see the rationale of letting 3rd parties handle it and just get the licensing fees.
How easy is it to go between the adapter for PS4 and your Xbox One (or for me PC with the Xbox wireless controller USB adapter)?
I thought about getting a Brooks adapter, but I'm not bothered enough by the DS4 to do it if means having to resynch every time I jump between platforms. That and I play a lot of games where the touch pad button is used a lot for opening maps and menus.
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you press a button on your Xbox and your controller and you're re-connected
Brooks are easy to use. Just need to update the FWs in case Sony patches them out from time to time. I was using Elite 1 on PS4 for a bit after I gave up on Scufs.
I don't see the logic here? Of course the DS4 is the highest selling accessory, the PS4 is the highest selling console. Doesn't mean they can't have a controller with more features and better build quality. The DS4 isn't a well built piece.
I would contend that the userbase is the bigger market, and for the most part are happy with the status quo.
In any case, the question is will Sony make an elite version of the controller, and I don't think they will. Given the hardware details there is already concerns about the launch price of PS5, there's also PSVR 2 in development, and we saw the impact of a price differential can make this gen. R&D for a premium controller is probably not the highest priority.
This is my strat. I have a bunch of Brooks adaptors. Got a 360 to PS4 one as well so I can still use my 360 TE fight stick. They're really great.
I hope so. I'd really like a native wireless controller with paddles or back buttons that didn't have an extra $50 tacked on just because it was third party.
The idea of an Elite controller is that it would be in addition to a regular one.
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This could be some bull, but I remember reading on here that MS blew $100m+ in R&D for the Elite controller?
Depends if Sony think there's a big market out there warranting that kind of investment.
Depends if Sony think there's a big market out there warranting that kind of investment.
The Astro c40 is more of a Elite equivalent.Authors Note:. Please show restraint from posting your lack of interest in a drive by posting manner. Just because you won't use it doesn't mean the Option wouldn't be appreciated by others or the suggestion is "weird" or "odd"
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Today I would like to talk about optional future controller hardware for the Playstation 5. When the Xbox Elite Controller (Version 1) released in 2015, I had high hopes that Sony would follow suit with their own iteration of this controller.
As the years passed, this never came to be. People instead opted to buy Brook Adapters and plug their Xbox Controllers into their PS4's to get by and enjoy their games.
Currently, the closest thing we have to a Elite Controller on the PS4 is the Scuff Vantage 2, officially licensed by Sony. We are already at 2 because the Vantage 1 was bad.
End of the day, I guess it's ok, but I want a Sony made controller, much like the Xbox Elite, I want the minds at Sony to come up with a idea for a controller that is for the enthusiast.
Paddles, Switch between profiles, the ability to swap out Thumb Sticks, hell borrow as many ideas as possible from Xbox, but just throw us FPS fans a bone and I'll throw you some money on day 1.
So the question is not really "Should they" because that answer is absolutely,
The question is WILL THEY, and if not, why do you think they won't?
My Xbox Elite controller needs a sibling, and that sibling would be a DS5 Pro Controller
TLDR - Will Sony create and come out with a Controller for enthusiasts next gen?
I hope we get a official Elite controller from Sony that is more durable as we been through way to many.
They just need to create a controller that doesn't die from games that use the stick buttons to run.
As long as the sticks are still symmetrical or can be switched around they can make an official one and I'll probably buy it.
The Astro C40 is interesting but I can't justify buying it now without knowing if/how it will work with the PS5.
The Astro C40 is interesting but I can't justify buying it now without knowing if/how it will work with the PS5.
I wish they would but I doubt it. Sony doesn't seem to care about providing options. I would buy an Astro C40 TR if I knew it would work on PS5, but unlike Microsoft, Sony hasn't said anything about accessories working next gen (aside from PSVR) and you never know with them so I won't take the gamble.
What a ridiculous post.
Both from my experience. I have a day one Elite 1 still working great (although I'm aware some people have had issues) and also have the Elite 2 which appears to be even better built (but obviously too new to say for sure).
I also have the Razer Wolverine Tournament Edition controller, which had the right trigger go "mushy" within a month of use and one of the top shift buttons has a loose spring. The mechanical face buttons feel good, but I don't really prefer them to the regular buttons on the Elite. The Elite paddles are also much easier to use, and easy to remove if you don't want them.
No. There's been really nothing to suggest Sony has any interest in going down the road of developing an expensive premium controller, and probably feel the market is being served just fine by third parties.
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Yeah this too, which is why I went with ps5 for discussions sake. I wouldn't buy one now if it wasn't forward compatible.
All the elite controllers have the DualShock in the Xbox style. I just want an elite controller with the sticks in the right place.
yes i have this, i found it too klunky and awkward. I'm sure if you get used to it, it can be fine, but i found myself constantly pressing one of the paddles when I didn't want to
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Go play Xbox then. Nobody cares if Sony doesn't offer your "Astro C40 TR" whatsafuckit.
Dork.
Astro C40 can be either. Has fully changeable button and stick placement. But they only sell in NA I think, so the super expensive controller is going to be even more expensive for the rest of the world.
No, they won't. The DualShock controllers are tried & true, and IIRC are usually the highest selling accessory. Seems majority of people like it well enough. They don't see the benefit in the R&D and then trying to sell the controller & the high MSRP it would require.
Yeah I am surprised more people don't talk about them. I constantly hear bullshit about not wanting to get a PS4 because of the controller. Well with one 40 dollar adapter you don't need to compromise
I would rather they make the best controller they can from the start and not try to charge me for extras later. If they work on a new, better controller, pack it in with the consoles at the start.
That's nice but not everyone wants to be forced to buy a $150 controller. Now if they want to make back paddles/buttons standard, I'm all for that sure. Put that on the $60/$70 version.
really? didn't know that about the old elite. Mine is still fine and work strong with a 3rd party adapter so I can use it on ps4 lol
The elites have sold me on paddles
Sont usually copies succesful moves made by other companies and the Elite controller is kept in high regard.
So, I'd go with "yes".
So, I'd go with "yes".
I really hope they do. The DS4 is practically a disposable device. All three of my DS4's have issues. One has drifting left analog stick that constantly pushes right. Completely unusable. I only use this to bind my CronusMAX to my PS4 so I can use my old Logitech G27 steering wheel in GTS. Second DS4 has an R2 button that never registers full press. Ok in some games like shooters, but other games unusable. And third DS4 now has a left analog stick twitch to the left where playing a game, all of a sudden a random spike of left input registers. Barely usable.