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CAGiversary!
I'm not sold on this yet but i'll keep my eye on it
That's awesome! I would love to see some Halo or GoW or KI themed parts available for sale separately.Forza-branded Elite Controller:
http://www.theverge.com/2015/6/16/8793885/forza-6-xbox-one-elite-controller-e3-2015
This, I guess people don't realize this would cost $200+ if you customized this same controller on Scuf. At $150, you are getting the "mass" production discount. Although a niche market to begin with, these are not "mass" produced. If you are waiting on a $100 price point it will only happen if the controller is a failure.people complaining about the price are the people that were never seriously interested in scuff controllers to begin with. People that see the awesomeness of this are the people who either have/had a scuff or really wanted one but dont b/c of the asine price tag. PO one of these and looking forward to comparisons to scuff.
The same people complaining about these controllers are probably the same people that say, "why spend $xx.xx on a steering wheel when a controller does the same thing for a lower price?"
Thank you!This is a completely optional accessory for a very specific audience. I think it's at least cool that it exists. I'm sure there will be deals on it eventually.
Agreed. Well said. I'm glad it exists and I wait for a sale or some sort of promotion.Thank you!
Spot-on analysis; short, to the point, and correct on all fronts.
C'mon, guys. If you don't like something, don't buy it. But there is most certainly a market for this, and most of us are tired of third-party controllers trying to be top quality but failing miserably.
I won't be buying this for $150.00. But this is CheapAssGamer - someone will find a link a few weeks/months after launch for 1/3 or 1/2 off...and I'll have Best Buy / Amazon cred....and I will find a way to budget for an accessory that genuinely sounds unique and well-built.
I'm happy this exists.
What, we can't comment on things we don't buy?Thank you!
Spot-on analysis; short, to the point, and correct on all fronts.
C'mon, guys. If you don't like something, don't buy it. But there is most certainly a market for this, and most of us are tired of third-party controllers trying to be top quality but failing miserably.
I won't be buying this for $150.00. But this is CheapAssGamer - someone will find a link a few weeks/months after launch for 1/3 or 1/2 off...and I'll have Best Buy / Amazon cred....and I will find a way to budget for an accessory that genuinely sounds unique and well-built.
I'm happy this exists.
Haven't controller modders essentially been custom building controllers just like this and selling them at similar price points on eBay? I tried this controller out at E3 and it's clearly not intended for casual players. It exists for the folks that see value in saving a split second on a trigger pull. They have to put this at a high price because it's such a niche product.I just cannot justify paying 150 for this ( a controller) I for sure dont want Micro$oft thinking its Okay either
The sticks on the Elite Controller are of a much higher quality.I'm generally "tough" on the sticks and tend to wear them out...would this be a decent idea for me if they easily allow you to replace/swap them out over the standard controller?
There is some E3 footage somewhere out there of the MS folks hands on with the controller and they said that because of the higher quality parts the thing is pretty heavy.The sticks on the Elite Controller are of a much higher quality.
I personally am interested in buying this controller. The price isn't a big deal for me, as others have said this is pretty comparable to a lot of similar third-party controllers like this. I may wait for a price drop though just due to the timing of this coming out in the Fall when I will be picking up several games and have no real need for this controller and just simply want one to have a much higher quality controller to use on my Xbox One (I also only have two controllers currently).
That being said I don't see this thing selling all that well at $150 and I feel like this will easily $100 shortly after it's released. Not nearly the same thing, but look at the PSTV and how quickly its price has been slashed in half due to poor sales.
So it appears. Amazon said pre-orders prior to 1PM on the 9th aren't going to be available on release day, so it sounds like there's some limited numbers for release day.Sold out at BBY?
I think with analog sensitivity you can adjust when they actually start to register; at least with the pictures I saw.I likely would not have dropped $150 straight up for it, but I was able to use a 10% off coupon at Bestbuy and had $70 in reward certs to cash out. I had to put in around $68 after that to pre-order it.
It's coming Tuesday, and I am probably more excited than I should be about it. Also have a wireless PC adapter coming, but that will be a few more days.
I've been an avid FPSfreek user on the right analog stick for years now - I struggled aiming with analogs when I started playing on the 360 after years of mouse/keyboard use, and the FPSfreeks helped me big time. Having the option of a longer analog while keeping the excellent default knurled cap will be even better.
The paddles should also be pretty spiffy once I get used to them. I am hoping that I'll be able to program more than face buttons to them on the PC at some point. There are a few PC games that I've tried to set up on a controller and I run out of inputs to use. Using them as a shift or ctrl modifier would be excellent as well.
Things like adjusting analog sensitivity - eh. Most games allow that in the options already. Guess I'll have to test the hair-trigger switches to see if I like that or not.
Controller feel is pretty important to me. I ignored my PS3 for most of last gen due to my extreme dislike of the DS3 contoller compared to the 360 pad. The DS4 improved enough this gen that there isn't a huge preference one way or the other for me, but If I fall in love with this controller, I could see it influencing my choice of system when buying multip-platform titles in the future.
End of DecemberWonder what is up with the stock of this. Everywhere I called only got preordered ones in and stores like Walmart and Fry's and stuff said they were still waiting on theirs that they had not come in yet. No word from Xbox on Twitter or anything about a shortage... anyone know when the next wave may become available?
(I was going to preorder mine a while back but crap came up with a previous deal that kind of screwed this one for the time being)
I know I wanted it to coincide with Halo so I could just adapt to the controller while learning the game but now I am screwed : /End of December
but seriously..I have no clue. Cant believe how good it's going to be for Halo....
Do you have a microsoft store near you? I know some people have just went to the store and found one.I know I wanted it to coincide with Halo so I could just adapt to the controller while learning the game but now I am screwed : /
Never would have thought they would be THIS limited. Ugh.
There is one like 25 minutes away and honestly I am upset that I didn't even think that. I am new to the area here and I have just felt like Indiana has nothing compared to Chicago so I just assumed there wasn't one. But yeah 25 minutes is not bad, especially since I drove around about halfway there already this afternoon checking stores. Thanks for the heads up, I will call and check their stock first thing in the morning!Do you have a microsoft store near you? I know some people have just went to the store and found one.
Hey, you had your chance.And it's now showing as only available on Amazon from 3rd party sellers at 2x the price:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00ZDNNRB8/ref=dp_olp_new_mbc?ie=UTF8&condition=new
Assholes.
I wasn't touching a $150 controller until some reviews hit the web. I can wait it out.Hey, you had your chance.![]()
I'm trying to get one of these, I want the charging stand anyway. Doesn't seem like stores have it in stock either though, but MS said they would be releasing more before the holidays. Really kicking myself for waiting so long to pre-order this, I just didn't think they would sell out at midnight on Halo 5 launch night, but turns out they only received pre-orders.There's this option:
http://www.gamestop.com/xbox-one/accessories/xbox-one-elite-wireless-controller-with-xbox-one-elite-charging-stand/126572
Xbox One Elite Controller plus charger for $190.
I would think we should see some in a month's time, if not by the end of the year. Selling too well like this should only kick MS to make more of them to cut the resellers out of the market, if nothing else.I'm trying to get one of these, I want the charging stand anyway. Doesn't seem like stores have it in stock either though, but MS said they would be releasing more before the holidays. Really kicking myself for waiting so long to pre-order this, I just didn't think they would sell out at midnight on Halo 5 launch night, but turns out they only received pre-orders.
No point in the stand tbh...get some Eneloop rechargeables for $12-15 (4 AA's + Charger). You wont want to leave the controller out to collect dust while charging anyways. I plan to keep my $150 controller always in the case unless in use lol.No luck on the Microsoft store here either, darn. They had no idea when another shipment would come in either (not that I really expected them too anyway).
I am tempted to get the Controller/Stand from Gamestop since my rechargeable pack is pooping out anyway but even that wouldn't get here for a couple weeks at least. Poop.
I like being able to just plug directly into the console when my batteries poop out on me mid game though. I know I still could with the batteries but it of course isnt charging then. Since I have one Xbox upstairs and one in the basement I am lazy hahah.No point in the stand tbh...get some Eneloop rechargeables for $12-15 (4 AA's + Charger). You wont want to leave the controller out to collect dust while charging anyways. I plan to keep my $150 controller always in the case unless in use lol.
This is my same issue. I could order that controller/stand pack, I'd prefer to buy both from Best Buy to reap the RZ points. I also don't want to wait!No luck on the Microsoft store here either, darn. They had no idea when another shipment would come in either (not that I really expected them too anyway).
I am tempted to get the Controller/Stand from Gamestop since my rechargeable pack is pooping out anyway but even that wouldn't get here for a couple weeks at least. Poop.