You should be able to but you might have to call them. Any time I've bought something from MS directly that had a warranty available they always gave me 30-90 days to pick up the warranty after purchase.
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 |OT| Everything Else is Child's Play
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Thanks I'm at work so can't really look into it now but sounds like it'll do what I want it for.
Keep in mind that it's not free software. Seems to be like 36 dollars (on sale now for 12ish?), but hopefully it'll be something that'll get you what you're looking for.
Yeah, I figure I'll try that tonight.
Yeah, I started second-guessing whether or not the cable was supposed to have a place in the case, too, but then I started wondering why the netting pouch exists at all, and what, if anything, is supposed to go in there.
The charging dock in the case doesn't hold it's own charge, right?
Brook Converter Update
I got in contact with Brook directly about the Elite Version 2. They said a patch for the Elite 2 is coming soon but didn't give an ETA.
I got in contact with Brook directly about the Elite Version 2. They said a patch for the Elite 2 is coming soon but didn't give an ETA.
That's good to know. Thanks for sharing.
edit: (I wasn't being sarcastic when I typed that, I swear lol)
I have never bought a premium controller like this, and man if this Elite 2 isn't just incredible. It just feels better in my hands, and I already have it customized to the loosest tension on the left thumbstick and Xbox 360 tightest tension on the right thumbstick and so forth. This thing feels totally worth it to me even at $180, great piece of hardware design for sure.
I don't believe the little dock holds a charge, no.
And yeah, I'm really not sure what should go in there... Maybe some USB dongles or something? lol
Is there anywhere that you can find really good setups for specific games? I'm not good at that kind of thing but it would be nice to have an optimized version of a Halo, Gears, Fortnite setting or something like that. I know everyone is different but it would be cool to have something like that to reference when making your own button layouts.
I think it's always best to fit it to how you play, but if you go to the xbox accessories app, there are "community profiles" you can check out. (not many though, a few for Halo 5, one for Gears Ultimate and a couple for Warfame)
Yes, that's how I'm using it.Does the elite controller work with this Xbox Wireless Adapter?
Oh thank god I'm worried I might have to buy new smaller version Xbox wireless adapter. Thank you.
Interesting.
So enabling the hair trigger locks actually doesn't automatically adjust the triggers' pull zones. It's just that when it detects the trigger hitting "the wall" at the end of the pull, it automatically treats that as a "full pull." Anything up to that will still register as a "partial pull" in relation to how far you pull it at default settings.
So you might want to adjust them manually. In The Outer Worlds, it wouldn't shoot unless I "hit the far end," for example.
I think it's a fine solution, I guess.
I think I prefer the older, larger paddles so I'll probably switch those on once I've gotten a little test-play time in.
So enabling the hair trigger locks actually doesn't automatically adjust the triggers' pull zones. It's just that when it detects the trigger hitting "the wall" at the end of the pull, it automatically treats that as a "full pull." Anything up to that will still register as a "partial pull" in relation to how far you pull it at default settings.
So you might want to adjust them manually. In The Outer Worlds, it wouldn't shoot unless I "hit the far end," for example.
I think it's a fine solution, I guess.
I think I prefer the older, larger paddles so I'll probably switch those on once I've gotten a little test-play time in.
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i remember ebay used to sell the handles for the elite controller which is the grips essentially.
I'm itching to buy this thing, but I cancelled my order and am holding off to see what the next Xbox controllers look like. The Elite is just amazing and this version seems to improve on it in virtually every way, but I don't want to buy one and see the standard Nextbox controller have some nifty feature that isn't on this.
What are our other options ?? I too declined the 40$ replace program.
Can we buy a warranty through Microsoft if we bought at Best Buy?
So here's the comparison I know you've all been waiting for. The boxes!
"As you can see, the new controller box has the controller slightly off center picture as opposed to a straight-on shot like the old ones. I wonder how this affects performance and durability."
I hadn't even opened up the box yet to take this picture. I've been waiting for it to be delivered all day and held off on playing with it for a few minutes for this stupid as fuck "joke," lol.
I played a bit of Destiny 2 with it and... I really like it! I don't care for how small the paddles are now, but that's probably because I'm so accustomed to the old ones. I think it might be bettter for people who had trouble with accidentally pressing them or maybe people new to paddles though, so I'm not poo-pooing them or anything.
One thing that annoys me, but I can't really blame the controller (it's not the controller's fault):
So I like to put these stick topper things on my analog sticks regardless of what controller I'm using. Elite, regular XB1, DS4...
It took me a while to get used to them, but it's another thing where now I've just played with them on so much that I used them immediately on my new controller.
I used them on my old elites too...
Thing is, with the new elite, they'll like rub the side of the controller when fully pressing a direction. It's not a huge deal, and again, I don't blame the controller since they work perfectly fine without them. I just don't really understand why it's doing it now when it didn't with the old elites (the sticks are exactly the same length). The only other controller I've had this happen was the 8bitdo SN30Pro+ controller.
Reason I'm so insistent on using them, is because the tops of the sticks are rubber, and they will eventually rub off after a lot of use. It happened with my original elite's thumbstick, and even though it took over 2 years of "constant use" (I wouldn't call it "heavy use" either. I have a really light grip), it'll still happen. Luckily, you can buy OEM replacement sticks from Microsoft support.
Yeah, I still have it! I can't just throw it away after we've been through so much!
For now I'm just using the left stick uncovered (which... it doesn't do it with the right stick either and that's weird), but I'll have to get a backup set when I can.
Other than that (what I assume will be a "non-issue" for most) I love this new controller. I love the palm rubber grips, and I love the new profile selector with essentially double the profiles than the first elite.I love the blacked out dpads, and... I'm not sure if I love the clicky guide button yet.
After we've played with the new elite for a while, I think the shift functionality is going to end up being a really great boon for us with the new elite. Just a hunch.
"As you can see, the new controller box has the controller slightly off center picture as opposed to a straight-on shot like the old ones. I wonder how this affects performance and durability."
I hadn't even opened up the box yet to take this picture. I've been waiting for it to be delivered all day and held off on playing with it for a few minutes for this stupid as fuck "joke," lol.
I played a bit of Destiny 2 with it and... I really like it! I don't care for how small the paddles are now, but that's probably because I'm so accustomed to the old ones. I think it might be bettter for people who had trouble with accidentally pressing them or maybe people new to paddles though, so I'm not poo-pooing them or anything.
One thing that annoys me, but I can't really blame the controller (it's not the controller's fault):
So I like to put these stick topper things on my analog sticks regardless of what controller I'm using. Elite, regular XB1, DS4...
It took me a while to get used to them, but it's another thing where now I've just played with them on so much that I used them immediately on my new controller.
I used them on my old elites too...
Reason I'm so insistent on using them, is because the tops of the sticks are rubber, and they will eventually rub off after a lot of use. It happened with my original elite's thumbstick, and even though it took over 2 years of "constant use" (I wouldn't call it "heavy use" either. I have a really light grip), it'll still happen. Luckily, you can buy OEM replacement sticks from Microsoft support.
Yeah, I still have it! I can't just throw it away after we've been through so much!
Other than that (what I assume will be a "non-issue" for most) I love this new controller. I love the palm rubber grips, and I love the new profile selector with essentially double the profiles than the first elite.I love the blacked out dpads, and... I'm not sure if I love the clicky guide button yet.
After we've played with the new elite for a while, I think the shift functionality is going to end up being a really great boon for us with the new elite. Just a hunch.
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I posted my config earlier in the thread:
- Any of the shortest sticks for left stick
- Loosest stick tension on left stick
- Tallest stick on right stick
- Tightest stick tension on right stick
- Hair triggers set to shortest setting
- Top right paddle mapped to A for jump
- Bottom right paddle mapped to B for crouch
- Top left paddle mapped to Y for switch weapon
- Bottom left paddle mapped to X for reload
- Play with high sensitivity in game settings
Works great for me!
Good stuff.
I set the config to my OG elite and although I haven't used it yet I can tell it'll need fine tuning. The customization of the sticks and third trigger stop need further exploration. I'm just annoyed I can't jump in. Brook needs to hurry up with this damn update.
My controller arrived early! Yay!
Is anyone having issues with updating the controller? The xbox accessories app is asking me to connect the controller to a USB, but I already have it connected. Do I need to disable Bluetooth?
Is anyone having issues with updating the controller? The xbox accessories app is asking me to connect the controller to a USB, but I already have it connected. Do I need to disable Bluetooth?
It's from a loose source (reddit), it looks like if you bought from somewhere other than the MS Store you can purchase the warranty from the Microsoft store as long as you bring in the receipt and is with 40 days since purchase.
Also, if you register your controller on Microsoft's website, you get an extended manufacture warranty instead of 90 days. The length varies by country.
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Hard to say. It's a niche product but that also means MS may not manufacture a ton of them. I know the OG Elite was often difficult to find.
Personally I don't think FOMO is a reason to spend this much money on a controller. If you're not completely sold on it yet it's probably best to wait.
I was going to mention this in my last post, but forgot. Thought it's weird the date it supposedly ends for me. I registered to see if I could get a warranty from the website after I registered it, but couldn't figure out anything.
Here you go - extended warranty option for $20 US / 3 yearsI was going to mention this in my last post, but forgot. Thought it's weird the date it supposedly ends for me. I registered to see if I could get a warranty from the website after I registered it, but couldn't figure out anything.
I registered and it says me warranty still expires 1/31/2020. Im in the US. Apparently US doesnt get warranty extension from registering.
If you can I highly suggest buying this controller from Costco, not only is it $20 less but they accept damned near anything as a return.
They're noticeably smaller, so I put the larger old ones on it and still find it takes just a tiny bit more effort to get them to click. I think it'll be better if you had issues with accidental misfires before.
There is clear resistance to them being clicked. Not too big resistance to make pull too heavy, but enough for you to need intent clicking one to click it.
My controller arrived on Sunday. Played with it a little bit and it really feels great, although I'll have to get used to how heavy it is (I was using the regular Xbox controller before). I updated the firmware but I haven't tried any configuration with the accessories software.
I'll start The Outer Worlds soon on PC and plan to play it with the Elite and experiment with different configurations to find the optimal one.
I'll start The Outer Worlds soon on PC and plan to play it with the Elite and experiment with different configurations to find the optimal one.
I'm playing via bluetooth on my pc and it works great, except every few minutes, it seems to lose connection for a second or two, the game stutters, and then it comes back. Seen in both Fallout 4 on Steam and The Outer Worlds on PC Game Pass. Anyone experience anything similar?
Has anyone bought this from the UK with a warranty? I heard if you bought through Argos they cover you up to 3 years but its sold out there.
I went through two elite 1 controllers, due to bad stick drift and grips peeling. I'd feel better with some sort of cover this time around, despite the claims that the build quality is much better on the v2.
I went through two elite 1 controllers, due to bad stick drift and grips peeling. I'd feel better with some sort of cover this time around, despite the claims that the build quality is much better on the v2.
So do you have full customizable options when using this with PC? Do the paddles snd stuff work with Destiny on Steam and other games just as well on xbox?
Any modifications to the stick sensitivity/curve within the Accessories app?
Says it works great, then goes on to explain how bad its working, lol.
Costco's great return policy doesn't include "electronics" so your mileage may vary.
Has anyone gone through with any in depth vids of what each adjustment to the controller as far as triggers, tension, dead zone etc would mean in game?
Kind of curious on what I'm missing out on by only adjusting the paddle configurations.
Kind of curious on what I'm missing out on by only adjusting the paddle configurations.
Oh it's not about the policy, just whining enough when you bring it in. Sam's Club is even easier but I don't know if they're selling it.
