The Xbox One Elite controller promises a helpful gaming boost by adapting to the player's hand size and play style easier and more reliability in terms of combo execution through its newly surfaced D-Pad and precision control via its traditional D-Pad.
Is Microsoft's new toy living up to the expectations, and is it worth the money and wait? Let's see these reviews.
One tech reviewer from Engadget stated that henpreferred playing with Sony's PlayStation 4 because of the latter DualShock 4 controller. But since the Xbox One Elite controller arrived and he started using it, he never wanted to put it down.
Another tech critic from Shack News reported that the Xbox One Elite controller was one of the most comfortable controllers he has ever held. The report described the sticks moving smoothly and the buttons having a nice tactile response.
In terms of customization, Microsoft's new controller includes three sets of sticks — the standard, a similar version only the height is increased and the dome-shaped ones. In addition, it has a hard carrying case and a microSD USB cord so you can connect it to your Xbox or PC.
The Xbox One Elite controller package reportedly includes interchangeable paddles and Hair Trigger Locks, which reportedly helps the player fire faster in shooters and can be used as additional control over accelerator or breaks for racing games.
A reviewer from IGN shared that he played "Call of Duty: Ghost" using the Xbox One Elite controller, and compared with the normal Xbox One controller, it felt a more precise. He added that when he picked up the Xbox One Elite controller, he was impressed.
That said, it seems that Microsoft is staying true to its promise in delivering quality gaming experience.
The Xbox 360 was a huge success, and it has been two years since Microsoft released the Xbox One console. That's considerably a long time, according to critics, but with Xbox One Elite controller's current performance — so far — it's safe to say that it was worth the wait.
The Xbox One Elite controller has a lot of pros, but it is not one without cons and the most noticeable is the cost. The new controller is valued at $149.99, which is definitely not cheap.
Some critics say that the Elite is not for everyone, and that it was built to cater really hard-core gamers to enhance a job performance. There are parts of the controller that are not commonly used by casual Xbox One players.
Whether the Xbox One Elite controller is worth the price depends on the individual's needs. If you're the type of person who takes gaming seriously, then might as well invest in this controller; otherwise, you could just get the standard ones at a cheaper expense.
