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expiredCnC_Citizen posted Nov 14, 2021 08:06 AM
expiredCnC_Citizen posted Nov 14, 2021 08:06 AM

Microsoft Store: Xbox Elite Controller Series 2 - $126

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Hey guys, so this takes a few steps but I promise it will be worth it.

GameStop is having a sale on $20 Xbox gift cards ($18) that can be redeemed at the Microsoft Store:

https://www.gamestop.com/gift-cards/gaming-gift-cards/products/xbox-gift-card-20/532020.html​ [gamestop.com]

Once that has been processed, you can redeem the gift cards at the microsoft store; fastest way of doing this is going to the redeem microsoft website:
https://redeem.microsoft.com/​ [microsoft.com]

Once the credit has been redeemed, you can add the controller to cart, shipping included. https://www.xbox.com/en-us/access...r-series-2

This is a good alternative to those of you that stocked up on gamestop credit.
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Hey guys, so this takes a few steps but I promise it will be worth it.

GameStop is having a sale on $20 Xbox gift cards ($18) that can be redeemed at the Microsoft Store:

https://www.gamestop.com/gift-cards/gaming-gift-cards/products/xbox-gift-card-20/532020.html​ [gamestop.com]

Once that has been processed, you can redeem the gift cards at the microsoft store; fastest way of doing this is going to the redeem microsoft website:
https://redeem.microsoft.com/​ [microsoft.com]

Once the credit has been redeemed, you can add the controller to cart, shipping included. https://www.xbox.com/en-us/access...r-series-2

This is a good alternative to those of you that stocked up on gamestop credit.

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Nov 14, 2021 08:18 AM
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Spaceman6969Nov 14, 2021 08:18 AM
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Don't forget to redeem $5 XB gift card via reward certificate from GS if you're a pro member and hasn't used it yet.
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Nov 14, 2021 01:28 PM
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haloguyNov 14, 2021 01:28 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank haloguy

This controller is a piece of shit and WILL break. I have bought three controllers and two of them have broken. I just bought the third. The previous two I was able to return with my credit cards extended warranty benefits. I would not recommend buying this with a gift card at the Microsoft store. You will need to return it in the future
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Nov 14, 2021 01:32 PM
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wantonsoupNov 14, 2021 01:32 PM
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Quote from haloguy :
This controller is a piece of shit and WILL break. I have bought three controllers and two of them have broken. I just bought the third. The previous two I was able to return with my credit cards extended warranty benefits. I would not recommend buying this with a gift card at the Microsoft store. You will need to return it in the future
The newer version 2?
Nov 14, 2021 01:37 PM
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haloguyNov 14, 2021 01:37 PM
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Quote from wantonsoup :
The newer version 2?
Yes. The first I sent in a warranty claim within 1 year & shipped it back to MS. It broke again within 2 weeks. The right bumper and left bumper both broke. After I received it, two paddle buttons stopped working

The second lost bumper and paddle buttons as well.
Nov 14, 2021 01:46 PM
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wantonsoupNov 14, 2021 01:46 PM
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Quote from haloguy :
Yes. The first I sent in a warranty claim within 1 year & shipped it back to MS. It broke again within 2 weeks. The right bumper and left bumper both broke. After I received it, two paddle buttons stopped working

The second lost bumper and paddle buttons as well.
I'm sorry you had this experience but it's not typical and you shouldn't assume that your anecdotal advice is actually valuable for others when it's a device that's sold so many units. Look at online reviews, there's no trend of it being more unreliable than any other controller that I'm seeing
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Nov 14, 2021 01:48 PM
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milkysunshineNov 14, 2021 01:48 PM
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I've had mine for 8 months and use it for hours daily. I mean, 6 or so hours. I've yet to have an issue. Battery life is amazing. Considering ordering a second at this price for the series x as I use mine only on my pc.
Nov 14, 2021 01:48 PM
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haloguyNov 14, 2021 01:48 PM
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Quote from wantonsoup :
I'm sorry you had this experience but it's not typical and you shouldn't assume that your anecdotal advice is actually valuable for others when it's a device that's sold so many units. Look at online reviews, there's no trend of it being more unreliable than any other controller that I'm seeing
Do whatever you want

Just know this is a huge issue with the controller, so much so that they had to increase the warranty of the controller. https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/...s-warranty

Go onto reddit or other socials and you will find many posts from people who say their controller broke. Even old sd threads. I said my piece and not gonna convince you any more, it's your money not mine.
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Nov 14, 2021 02:36 PM
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KMR45Nov 14, 2021 02:36 PM
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Quote from haloguy :
Do whatever you want

Just know this is a huge issue with the controller, so much so that they had to increase the warranty of the controller. https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/...s-warranty

Go onto reddit or other socials and you will find many posts from people who say their controller broke. Even old sd threads. I said my piece and not gonna convince you any more, it's your money not mine.
That's the thing about the internet; there's a place for everyone. Even 1000 people complaining of issues doesn't account for the millions who have no issues. You should always take reviews with a grain of salt as you're far more likely to review a bad experience than a good one.
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Nov 14, 2021 02:42 PM
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freiteezNov 14, 2021 02:42 PM
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Previous poster must not take care of their controller. I won an Elite Series 2 from Taco Bell a month before it came out and mine works perfectly still. Best controller I've ever used.
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Nov 14, 2021 03:29 PM
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anonalexNov 14, 2021 03:29 PM
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I'm torn on this controller. It's literally my favorite controller in every respect other than the fact that it's actual function as a controller is kind of just okay. If this was a $60-80 I might not feel so disappointed, but it's just a big let down for the initial $170 or whatever and being marketed as "pro".

Feel? Amazing
Features? Great
Reliability? Terrible ime

I bought one of these at launch and I'm pretty sure I've exchanged it 7 times and the only reason I have my current one is they stopped letting me exchange it. I'd have to count the number of controller cases to verify. The buttons are just flaky and don't respond well with no coherent consistency from unit to unit. Sometimes it's the A button or Y button. Sometimes it's a shoulder bumper. Sometimes it'll register 2 in rapid succession and others it won't register anything at all.

I can use game pad input testers to verify that even if I'm just holding my thumb on the button having the issue, it will just periodically stop registering that I'm holding it.

This is all plugged in via USB on a pc and I've updated the firmware. Sometimes the issue is immediately apparent, and sometimes it pops up over a period of time.

Others say they don't experience it, and maybe they don't, but my suspicion is that either they just aren't playing a game that is fast enough to notice, or don't play at a level where it's relevant.

My favorite game is Rocket League for example, and input actions are rapid and need to be both precise and consistent. This is the only controller where I will randomly not have the jump go off, or sporadically executes two jumps in an inhumanly short period. My DS4 controllers don't have an issue, my regular Xbox one controllers don't either.

But I still use this one because the hand feel is really my favorite. Maybe someone will educate me on a feature of this controller that I just don't know about and will fix my button issues.

Anyway, if you're not trying to compete at the top 0.01% level of a very fast paced game, then I definitely recommend this controller. Maybe it's just me as well. Who knows. Just my 2 cents.
Nov 14, 2021 03:36 PM
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TIM.MAENov 14, 2021 03:36 PM
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Quote from SpaceMan6969 :
Don't forget to redeem $5 XB gift card via reward certificate from GS if you're a pro member and hasn't used it yet.
I signed up for the pro membership a month ago. Is that reward certificate only in store? I havent had any luck redeeming for xbox gift cards with it online :/
Nov 14, 2021 04:20 PM
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shazandjodieNov 14, 2021 04:20 PM
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Quote from haloguy :
This controller is a piece of shit and WILL break. I have bought three controllers and two of them have broken. I just bought the third. The previous two I was able to return with my credit cards extended warranty benefits. I would not recommend buying this with a gift card at the Microsoft store. You will need to return it in the future
I second that thought.. mine started with drift and started rattling. POS!
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Nov 14, 2021 04:22 PM
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CnC_CitizenNov 14, 2021 04:22 PM
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Quote from TIM.MAE :
I signed up for the pro membership a month ago. Is that reward certificate only in store? I havent had any luck redeeming for xbox gift cards with it online :/
Yeah in store only. But you can go in and ask for an Xbox gift card of the same value
Nov 14, 2021 04:38 PM
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hyperfire21Nov 14, 2021 04:38 PM
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I've noticed some people use controllers much more rough than other users. So depending on the game and controller use, I'd say everyone will have different experiences with how long these will last.

I've had mine for almost 2 years and it still works the same.

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Nov 14, 2021 04:48 PM
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got-beerbatteredNov 14, 2021 04:48 PM
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When this one is shit in terms of QC and worth 2+ regular controllers...
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