How to preorder the Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller
Here's where you can secure yourself the latest iteration of Xbox's Elite Controller revealed at E3 2019.
During Xbox’s press conference at E3 2019, they unveiled the Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller. This new piece of hardware builds on the design and innovates upon the functionality of the original Elite Controller. Some of the details given really show off how this controller takes things to the next level. For example, on a full charge, the Elite Series 2 Controller can last for up to 40 hours. Players can also create preset button settings for different games. You can get your hands on it when the controller hits shelves later this year on November 4.
Where to preorder the Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller
The controller is available for preorder now on Amazon for $179.99 USD. If you’re a member of Amazon prime, you can snag the controller for free shipping. If not, consider signing up for a free 30 day trial to reap the benefit of free shipping. The item is already tagged as an Amazon best seller, so be aware of the possibility that it may sell out if quantities get low. If you’re not a fan of the empire that is Amazon, you can also order the Elite Series 2 controller directly from Xbox themselves here. Xbox’s website promises free shipping and “hassle-free returns” when you order from the Microsoft Store. The website also lists some of the defining improvements with the new controller, such as adjustable-tension thumbsticks and wrap-around rubberized grip.
Will you be purchasing the new Xbox Elite Controller series 2? If so, will you be ordering it immediately or waiting to see if you can get in another color or for a better deal? Let us know your thoughts in the chatty. For more on Xbox’s E3 2019 press conference, you can read our recap article here. Visit Shacknews’ E3 2019 hub for the latest news coming out of the conference.
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replyDonovan Erskine posted a new article, How to preorder the Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller
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Am I crazy to think this means that it'll work on the next Xbox? Assuming so that would mean no new buttons/etc on the next controller. Thats a lot of money to drop on a controller for a system on its way out. There's still the pc of course but it seems like an odd time to release this.
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Good point, quite possibly. Gimmick shit added to the standard controller by Sony or Nintendo like a touch pad, light bar, gyros, pressure sensitive buttons and microphone/speaker never really took off so maybe Microsoft decided to just stick to what works, possibly with a few comfort tweaks.
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I wonder if it's feasible to 3D print a pack that holds replacement batteries.
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Looks terrible for fighting games.
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Are you not familiar with the Elite? There are multiple options for the d-pad, stick height, button/paddle mappings and the new version lets you change the stick tension as well. The first version is slick if a bit fragile for the price. I'd be happy if they made the stick collars available without all the other stuff though.
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Other than 360 moves I don't think use of sticks on the pad are that prevalent. I will take your word on the dpads being an improvement. The original xbox controllers are generally considered awful.
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That's really not true any more.
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I've hardly ever seen competitors using a pad on tournament streams and I personally hate pulling off combos with a pad. I'm no fighting game veteran, and I'll defer if you are, but it I can't see what else they could have done here to make a pad passable for all games including fighters, or why they even need to given the prevalence of sticks for fighting games.
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Yeah, there's more pad players now than ever, it's generally the younger guys who grew up playing these modern fighters on consoles it seems.
In SFV, the Capcom Cup 2016 and 2017 champs used gamepads. Winner of Evo last year was a also pad user (ProblemX). I'm sure there's a lot more minor and major winners using a pad, but those are the big standouts. I see them all the time on streams in all games, but arcade sticks are still the majority for sure.
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I switched to pad after using stick for 15 years. My wife couldn't stand the stick and button noises in our small apartment at the time, and I found the sounds irritating as well. I know there are silent buttons now but they are still noticeable imo.
Haven't looked back. I love my Fighting Commander and the PS4 pad is great - I use it for 4 button fighters.
At Dreamhack last year I noticed way more pad players than stick fwiw.
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I think Asia still has a very large proponents of stick because they still have strong arcade culture. The misconception for stick advantage has been eroded everywhere else though.
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Is the dpad version different and better than the original pad?
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What's the "new BT connectivity?" Did previous Xbox controllers use some other wireless protocol?
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