Xbox Elite Wireless Controller – White Special Edition

I bought this remote at the end of July. I play Fortnite primarily.I must say, the first few weeks i contemplated returning the remote, my skill dropped significantly, my fingers were getting sore or tight. But I kept on, I had hope for the remote.After a full 2 months of using the remote, I have definitely improved in my skill over-all.Fortnite is great because you can modify your button layout completely in that game.The elite controller, using the 4 paddles in the back is just great.Now, you aren't really adding any 'new' buttons with this remote, but it allows you to move current buttons to the paddles.So the average person, puts both thumbs on the remote (thumb stick), with this Elite controller, I could literally play an entire game without taking my thumbs off the thumb sticks.Another great part is that these paddles and sticks can be easily removed and updated with new ones if they become worn out.

I love this controller, its sleek and comfortable. the rubberized diamond grips are in a world of their own, and to have the additional buttons are a plus, though I only really use the upper 2. Outside of the rubber grips the best thing about this controller is the interchangeable thumb sticks, I love using the extended thumbstick for the right stick for aiming precision and even the rounded top on the left for a more aggressive movement. all around a great product though the price is extremely high, and to those who don't want to spend the money on this controller should consider the sport white or sport red edition controller because they come with the diamond rubberized grip which I say is an absolute awesome addition to the xbox controller!

Only had a couple of days to play with it so this will mostly be about the new functionality compared to the original controller.Very much like the overall feel of the controller. I have heard of some Q/C issues but I think they hammered those out. All the buttons *feel* very responsive and give positive clicks when used. I am an especially big fan of the alternate, circular D-Pad because it gives a very solid feel and easier (to me) activation than a normal D-Pad. The 4 extra paddles fit snugly and dont come out easily unless you are trying to change them out. The metal parts are a definite bonus. None of the parts feel cheap.It may take some time to know what you want to map the new 4 options to, the app for mapping the controller is mostly intuitive. I have not fully delved into this, but I think with time it will become more intuitive. Having an option to pull a paddle and run while still maintaining good joystick feel is very nice, from early use. Note that some games will not register a trigger pull if you activate the cutoff. This can be nice for shooters where the left trigger needs a full pull but will respond to a half pull on the fire function. Some games, like Witcher 3, will not recognize the shorter travel distance.The overall fit and finish is great, it does feel premium to the standard generation controller, with which I was already impressed. I have used it with a headset as well and the sound quality was what I would expect out of Dolby Atmos.The overall package of a carrying case with additional slots for parts seems well thought out. We will see how many months before I stop putting it in the case every night.I cant speak to longevity. I have heard of some issues with the controller breaking down but I don't see this happening any faster than a standard model. I have heard the rubberized grips will start to wear, but they seem fine to me.Overall at a $100 markup to a standard controller, it is going to be up to the buyer to decide if this all is worth it. If you are content with the standard controller and dont feel the need for premium, probably stick with that. If you want some extra frills, I would say it is worth the markup. And really, over years of use, is $100 that crazy? Some people spend that on a single meal with a date, and since your girlfriend doesnt exist, you can just buy one fewer Waifu this month.That's a yes from me, dog.

Love the look of the white elite controller. This particular controller was very used. I was already reserved about spending 180$ for an Xbox controller. This one being used I absolutely refuse to pay the depicted price for the current condition. The controller is serviceable and no functional problems to not from my short assessment.

The Elite controller Gen 1 is great. It has a wonderful feel and precise control.Why only 4 stars? They dont last. The should buttons break at the flex point and while 3rd party replacement parts are available, it is a huge PITA to replace the shoulders.I have no interest in the gen 2 because of the built in battery. This gen 1 still allows you to use AA batteries (which come in rechargeable format) so you can swap in less than 15 seconds and get back to play.Its an expensive controller, but the feel does make it worth it even if you need to replace them annually.