Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller (Astral Purple)

GoldenLiberty

Nov 18, 2023 11:24 AM

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Quote from cg006

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Add the Wallmart 3 year warranty and dont worry about it.

***THIS 100%***
Make sure you always get a 2 or 3yr warranty with this

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razer145

Nov 18, 2023 11:30 AM

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razer145Nov 18, 2023 11:30 AM

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A number of those controllers are on sale through Amazon - The Stellar Shift color is on sale for $39.99: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product...X0DER&th=1

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interbronze

Nov 18, 2023 11:34 AM

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interbronzeNov 18, 2023 11:34 AM

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Thank you. I checked Target, too. The blue one was $44.99, and I had a $10 off. We need a spare for the house.

JodouKast

Nov 18, 2023 11:57 AM

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JodouKastNov 18, 2023 11:57 AM

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Just got a PM at Target with red card, thanks OP!

DinksGonnaDoink

Nov 18, 2023 12:18 PM

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Quote from SD1RAGER

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Personally have never had one develop stick drift but I do not game as much as I used to and take good care of my stuff.

These develop drift through normal use. Taking care of them is irrelevant, lol.

Last edited by BlueMitten332 November 18, 2023 at 09:40 AM.

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sumthin_gud

Nov 18, 2023 1:33 PM

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sumthin_gudNov 18, 2023 1:33 PM

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Quote from toolio20

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How's the longevity with these?
The old 360 version was built like a tank but I've heard the "new" version has some durability issues...

I've been using by series x controller since release and have used the crap out of it. Other than the sticks wearing out, it works perfectly.

I don't think the xbox controllers have even close to the same failure rate as joy cons or the dual shock or w.e. they call it these days.

However, I've heard absolutely terrible things about the elite controller.. Best to buy a warranty with that one, or from Costco.

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pauladams11

Nov 18, 2023 2:10 PM

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Quote from BlueMitten332

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These develop drift through normal use. Taking care of them irrelevant, lol.

Would I be better off getting the last-gen (XB One) controller instead?

bullieblack

Nov 18, 2023 2:22 PM

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bullieblackNov 18, 2023 2:22 PM

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Never had an issue with any xbox remote. Wash your hands before using and stop blaming Microsoft for not taking care of your shi#.

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Frips

Nov 18, 2023 2:53 PM

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FripsNov 18, 2023 2:53 PM

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Selecting the other colors on Amazon shows that the following controllers are also on sale for the same price:

Shock Blue
Electric Volt
Stormcloud Vapor
Deep Pink
Pulse Red
Stellar Shift ($39.99 USD / $43% off)

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OhD

Nov 18, 2023 3:26 PM

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OhDNov 18, 2023 3:26 PM

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Quote from GoldenLiberty

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***THIS 100%***
Make sure you always get a 2 or 3yr warranty with this

Have you ever filed the warranty claim for stick drift or any other issues with controllers? Wondering if it really is easy and timely. Thank you

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J1336

Nov 18, 2023 4:28 PM

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J1336Nov 18, 2023 4:28 PM

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Quote from OhD

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Have you ever filed the warranty claim for stick drift or any other issues with controllers? Wondering if it really is easy and timely. Thank you

I got same question. I break these every 9-12 months. A 3 yr coverage for mechanical failures would be nice if they do t try to weasel out

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Minger

Nov 18, 2023 4:29 PM

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MingerNov 18, 2023 4:29 PM

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Quote from J1336

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I got same question. I break these every 9-12 months. A 3 yr coverage for mechanical failures would be nice if they do t try to weasel out

Remember your credit card probably adds 1 year of warranty, if not 2 (ie citi premier with +2 years)

cg006

Nov 18, 2023 4:52 PM

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cg006Nov 18, 2023 4:52 PM

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Quote from GoldenLiberty

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***THIS 100%***
Make sure you always get a 2 or 3yr warranty with this

I see so many comments complaining about drift etc.... the 3 year warranty is so cheap its a no brainer. I advise all my friends only buy controllers form wallmart or amazon and add the 3 year.

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DogAndPony

Nov 18, 2023 4:56 PM

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Quote from BlueMitten332

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These develop drift through normal use. Taking care of them irrelevant, lol.

so do switch and ps5 controllers, and they have much worse drift. What's your point?

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SpacedPimp

Nov 18, 2023 5:42 PM

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SpacedPimpNov 18, 2023 5:42 PM

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Quote from BlueMitten332

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These develop drift through normal use. Taking care of them is irrelevant, lol.

Not true in my experience tbh.. The controller I got 3+ years ago is still holding up and I play 8-10 hours a week. On the other hand, my clumsy friend needs a new one every 6 months and he plays way less lol

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