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jbug617

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https://www.theverge.com/2018/8/29/...ite-controller-white-edition-features-pricing

Microsoft's new white Xbox Elite controller goes on sale at Microsoft Stores and GameStop (and other retailers worldwide) on October 16th priced at $149.99.

This is the code name Washburn that Warren was talking about

Interesting info about the Elite V2
Rumors have suggested Microsoft cancelled its Xbox Elite V2 controller that leaked earlier this year. It appears the follow-up is at least delayed, as new stock of the original started appearing in recent weeks and now this white version all but confirms we won't see a second-generation any time soon. Hopefully Microsoft has addressed the problems of the grip sections wearing down over time with this white version, and we'll find out later this year when it's available to Xbox players.
 
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Bluetooth support for wireless connections to Windows 10 PCs, but it's the same design and features



edit

now tom is saying it doesnt have blutooth?

verge article needs to be corrected


I wonder if this means they're not doing an Elite v2...
I think, if anything, this confirms Elite V2 is for next gen. so see it announced with scarlet in 2020?
 
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Ultima_5

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Oh nice. Blue tooth. Also still seems to use AA which is excellent!!

Mine still works and I️ have the usb dongle so no reason to upgrade though
 

AlexFlame116

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So it's just a white variant and it still uses batteries. Oh well. Guess I'll keep hoping for a V2 then.
 

Jawmuncher

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As soon as this white controller popped up. I figured something was up. Since I've been seeing a lot of recent stock for the old black elite. Which wouldn't really be a thing if it was getting a new version.
They likely pushed the new elite controller to coincide with their next system which makes sense to me.
 

LiK

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As soon as this white controller popped up. I figured something was up. Since I've been seeing a lot of recent stock for the old black elite. Which wouldn't really be a thing if it was getting a new version.
They likely pushed the new elite controller to coincide with their next system which makes sense to me.

Yea, pretty much.
 

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Damn that's a nice looking controller. No bluetooth is such a hassle though since I don't have a dongle. Really torn on buying or not.
 

tomwarren

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Sorry for hyping, I thought it had Bluetooth and USB-C but it's just a white version of the Elite :(
 

Khrol

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Oct 28, 2017
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I game on Xbox heavily and still don't get the appeal of this controller. For someone not in the loop, what makes this worth the price? Are the customizable parts that much better than the standard hardware on the basic Xbox controller?
 

Zappy

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I game on Xbox heavily and still don't get the appeal of this controller. For someone not in the loop, what makes this worth the price? Are the customizable parts that much better than the standard hardware on the basic Xbox controller?

Paddles, trigger stops, customisable d-pad. Its absolutely amazing. The greatest controller ever made without a shadow of a doubt.
 

ghostcrew

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I wish I hadn't spent £55 on a 500 Million DualShock and had put that towards this instead! Sexy.
 

R3create

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Looks really nice. Ill get one if theres any word on if the rubber grips are better quality (atleast not falling apart from the controller

EDIT: oh the X is also available in white. Welp..just bought the black console.
 

FuturaBold

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How the tension on the sticks w the current model? I have tendinitis and I'm looking for something easier on my thumbs!
 

thepenguin55

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Just bought a Best Buy Geek Squad refurbished Elite controller which should be arriving today. I'm pretty excited about it as I've been eyeing the Elite controller for awhile. Having said that, I may need to pick this white one up at some point. Kudos to MS for getting me to purchase the most controllers I've purchased for a console since the GameCube.
 
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How the tension on the sticks w the current model? I have tendinitis and I'm looking for something easier on my thumbs!
The one i have has abnormally easy to move joysticks. Looser than the Xbox One standard controller, which is already way looser than the PS4 controller. If that helps. It may have to do with the stick being made of metal, appose to plastic.