Whiles calling MS shit, remember they are providing you with a premium device. It's not for everyone. I bought 2 with warranty. And I barely use them. Because they are premium. I use my kick around controller for hard core sweat matches. But for competition with the fellaz I'll bring my elites. Their beautiful. Makes for great conversation while knowing you have the edge on the others. Great vid though. No drifting with that mouse for sure lol
Bought the 3 year warranty from the Microsoft store (when they were a thing). First elite 2 had right bumper failure within a year. MS replaced it under that extended warranty. Now replacement has same issue five months in. Time to try the wolverine ultimate because I do need the added buttons on the bottom for Destiny 2 PvP.
I've went through three elite ones and three elite 2 and I've had my fusion pro for almost a year and not one single problem. I've had the razors too none of them compare to fusion and for the price.
The analog of the elite 2 are very inaccurate, the spring weighed down by the base with the magnet does not have a linear stroke and has a slow return compared to the basic controllers, then the analog with adjustable voltage certainly has a design defect because the analog moves a couple of millimeters and the spring does not register the movement, I installed a normal thumbstick of the Microsoft base controller on my elite series 2 and I must say that the situation and improved,nice review You are the only one who tells the truth, greetings from Italy ..
Always value your insight, vCuda. I have had the Series 1, Series 2, and, thanks to you, have tried the Razer Ultimate as well. As you state in your reviews, each has their positives and negatives. Keep up the 💯 work!
It’s a real shame these controllers have issues because if they didn’t they would be really amazing, when they add them to design lab I’m hoping they have the option to add electromagnetic sticks
First video im watching of yours. Does the fusion pro actually have paddles? Need to check it out. I know I've seen one of the fusions that dosen't. It looks kinda like its a little bit of a different shape or something different about it too. Haven't looked to closely yet though. I subbed man. I enjoyed the video.
I've been looking at controller videos all day and I got to say you have the best videos that fit my persona, not too many UA-cam people say fuck and all the crazy shit you do. In my opinion it makes the videos 1000 times funnier and better, keep up the good content
Man thank you so much for this video I was deciding on going with the elite series 2 but I broke down and got the wolverine ultimate because of your other videos and I can say that I'm happy with it very pleased in fact so thank you
How many hours do you have on this? I see some reviews that say "This is great a year in, I have no problems, I must have at least 200 hours on this" and some that say "This thing is straight trash. It broke after 2 months, that's only 700 hours of gameplay for me."
Not exactly sure with this one. But all the reliability reports, and issues I talk about are true unfortunately. The series 2 isn't all that reliable in The grand scheme of things. Its likely to last between 6-12 months of use for your average player accroding to my research. But there's another hot spot, and its the 2-5 month mark. People mostly report failures in this time frame, and on the other side of the spectrum, closer to a year. It all depends on playstyle, but either way, it isn't built to last
I think what I really like about this controller is the entire package. - I could switch out the left thumbstick to the domed tip, which is nice for my left thumb that has a scar on its pad from a work injury, I've had problems with comfort on other controllers and it helped me figure out I should get domed caps for my dualshock - I can multipair amd switch connection profiles between my pc, ipad, and phone - It introduced me to all these advanced features I wasn't aware of before - the carrying case with the usb charging oass through is mega convenient It's like a god tier babies first high end controller. Hope it doesn't die I guess?
I watch so many reviewers on UA-cam and you are no cap one of the best bro i love to see people with talent like you keep doing what your doing and i promise I’ll come back to this channel one day and you will have 1m subs and a Lamborghini
Already have one >.< *sweats nervously! I bought it 4 months ago for my PC but barely used it, recently been using it a lot though after grabbing "Control" video game for free on Epic store. It feels amazing in the hand very comfortable and Bluetooth works great, but started already noticing button A not registering occasionally. It's barrable at this point but if it gets worse then FUCK!
Let's go deeper: warranty game, get a best buy warranty in store on any controller you buy, set a reminder 2 months before it runs out and take it back to BB tell them it's getting double press in the buttons, RB is wearing out, sticks are loose and drifting ask them if you can keep the paddles and spare sticks, Microsoft let me with my S1, then you re-up the warranty on the replacement, make sure you ask them to do this and to give you a receipt showing you didn't steal the replacement in case you need to use the MS warranty. Just in case y'all didn't know when you use a warranty, that is it, with MS a warranty is only for a new purchase controller, not for a replacement. With BB they can let you re-up the warranty for a fee on replacement BUT everybody knows S2 is a trash fire and MS wont even let you buy an extended warranty from them anymore so ask BB explicitly ahead of time what sort of warranty you can buy for an S2 and if you can re-up the warranty on replacement, get that shit in writing either by asking their online support and screenshotting it or ask them to write the re-up/extension fee on your receipt when you check out if you have to. The game: Lie. Tell them that shit is fucking up even if it isn't and time it just before the warranty expires. We are trying to make the value match the cost that means you need to get at least 3 years of functional controller to bring this thing to the average annual cost of controllers which is probably that $80-120 range. Order of warranty operations, PREVISO: TAKE PICTURES OF EVERYTHING, RECEIPTS, SERIAL NUMBERS CHATS WITH MS AND SUPPORT AND REGISTER YOUR PRODUCTS. Double check with the help desk counter nerd at your BB that this listed below wont void the BB warranty (ON THE PHONE, A DAY BEFORE, MAYBE DOUBLE CHECK WITH AN ONLINE AFFILIATE FOR SCREENSHOTS) when buying the controller get a 2-3 year comprehensive no questions asked warranty, $20-40, re-upping it for a whole new warranty period or a year should cost a smaller re-up fee, $8-25, not a full warranty cost. If you get a defective controller out of the box you have between 10 and 90 days depending what it says on your receipt to march right back and do a refund; repeat this step until you don't get a defective controller out of the box, you are not fulfilling the warranty, you are getting both the controller and warranty refunded, then buying a new controller and warranty with your refund, hopefully that doesn't happen to you though. If you have a failure in the controller use the free 1 year MS warranty first, BB isn't about checking serial numbers most of the time but you should be asking them what their current policy is. MS will charge you shipping of about $8 and compare serial numbers on the box, warranty, and controller, with the pics you sent them of all 3. if $8-10 is what it costs to re-up your BB warranty just go to BB because they will pass it to you off the shelf on the day of, if they have stock, always ask for a receipt from BB for your new controller and warranty extension. MS will almost certainly let you keep everything but the electronics, they might even let you keep the charger whereas BB will want it back in the OG packaging, save the OG packaging and keep a good filing system for all the pictures of serial numbers on the packaging and the controllers. you need the pictures to do a MS return, they don't fix that bitch, they take the board out send it for a refurbish or recycle and throw away all the moving parts and the shell the second they get your elite and check you handled the return properly they approve sending you a new in box replacement or what may technically be a refurbed board in an all new housing with all new moving parts. Recommendations: Do an MS return at least once so long as it doesn't void the BB warranty so you can have duplicate parts, the faux knurling on the sticks will wear down in about 18-20 months, I recommend doing this as the first return to get duplicate paddles that you can customize, Customize your metal parts, you can sand the finish off the d-pads and paddles and make them into brushed steel very easily which has better grip, also static shock, if you play with an ionizer in your room or a fan directly on your controller. I have taken a coping saw to my S1 paddles to cut them into shapes I prefer allowing 1 finger to use both buttons simultaneously with a small ergonomic movement at the final knuckle. files.catbox.moe/z5gmb2.png that's an old guide I made for ingrates on reddit on where to cut with a coping saw, small cheap ass hand saw, I used regular sandpaper to smooth the cuts. Referring to the guide my current config puts a #3 over a #2 on the left(the cut edge on top like shown in the diagram) and sometimes I will roll that way on the right or just use a #3 or a #4 on the right. Remember parts are mirrored so you can only have so many shapes, I would just make the stub(#2) and seax(#3) shapes after experimenting, but if you want to try the hatchet(#4) you can convert it to a stub later, but there is no turning an axe(#1) into a seax(#3) or vice versa. If you don't already own a coping saw or similar tool scuff's metal paddles for the S2 look good and capable of doing about the same job as my custom set-up for $20(price of a coping saw) If you already own an elite S2, when you use the warranty pay attention to the process, you might be able to pull a switcheroo with walmart so you have a new receipt on file to use the warranty again. Final notes: Best buy will eventually run out of stock for good, so hopefully you can save an MS warranty for some point after BB has no stock to replace your controller with, they might give you an S3 whenever that happens or store credit or MS might but if you time things cautiously you should be able to eek out 2-3 years from today even if MS announces an S3 at E3, which I'm hoping for but not betting on.
I will never buy a elite controller again after my first one. My RB button broke on that thing. I ended up learning how to fix it myself since I spent so much money on it. Honestly your better off just buying a regular Xbox controller with a replacement plan. Thanks for your video. Your the reason I purchased my Razor Ultimate Edition controller from Amazon.
The amount of input lag with this controller compared to other controllers is crazy. I have an two Aim controllers and two Xbox Elite Series 2 controllers. By far the AIM controller is better for FPS games.
Dang homie you sold me on this controller but then you brought up the issue with poor build quality and the price soured it. Also I was really contemplating getting the Razer Wolverine TE but it came out late 2017 and I'm worried Razer will release something newer after I buy it( miss me with that V2 ). What do you think?
I went from series 1 to 2 during summer this year, and I immediately had a problem with the d-pad being slightly rough textured, now though I don't notice it and I'm thankful for it, it feels a slight bit better to use and helps with any oils/sweat on me fingers. That's just my opinion and experience with it. Also, I've had zero problems with it outside of some weird stuff with how it works with the Xbox one that I've had since it came out, it's a problem with my Xbox being almost 10 years old
Hi colleague ;) I don't remember if I asked you before, have you tried the Thrustmaster Eswap X pro? I'm really loving him so much, I'd be curious to hear what you think ;)
Hey man! I haven't bought it yet, but I do plan on getting it later this year. I personally wanna shoot for the Astro C40 first. It was here before the thrustmaster, and I think a comparison video would be perfect!
@@vCuda Great! I had made that comparison but with Thrustmaster for PS4;) ua-cam.com/video/FqQ69pcPptw/v-deo.html This for Xbox is an evolution that fills the shortcomings of the first and refines some other things. Hope to see your review soon! Ps I really like Astro C40, for Playstation 4 it's the only controller I've kept!
I went through 4 Elite Series 2 in 2020. EVERYONE SINGLE ONE HAD FAULTY RIGHT AND LEFT BUMPERS. I said screw it and went and got the Astro C40. Best gaming decision I ever made
If you really want an Xbox series 2 buy from Costco. By the time I got issues months later I was still able to return and get a new one. Also I am looking at the wolverine ultimate myself. Is it worth buying the wolverine? Would it be comparable or better?
Algorithm doing work bud, just found you and your video. Having said that, my v1 elite got stick drift terribly. V2 no issues so far. Dome tip on left stick actually feels more responsive.
My shit broke 2 days after the warranty died. Left stick just fucking stopped clicking bro. Now the whole controller fucked cause I tried taking It apart and the wires inside detached... I was already on PC at that point but I'm selling both my old ass Xbox and Elite Series 2 😂
I have a m80 Astro mixamp that’s plugs into a expansion port on the bottom of the Xbox controller what pro controller do u recommend that has an expansion port for my m80 mixamp
This guy is tripping the d pad and paddles r not slippery at all, the only way is if your eating greasy food, and the D Pad doesn't detach if you press it to hard.
Wrong again, greasy foods make literally anything slippery, snd the dpad %1000 detaches if you press it too hard. Why do you elite owners get pressed about everything? Like LITERALLY everything thats negative about the controller lol
If you get it through best buy with the GS protection they replace it same day no questions asked, and its for 2 years so if it breaka in a year go grab a new one.
There isn’t a pro controller on the market that will last over a year unless you have old man hands, personally need this controller because the stick tension appreciate the honestly and won’t get my hopes up it’ll do the trick
my lil bro wont believe me when i say he is not a casual player and should get the razer wolverine, cuh i could hear his normal controller from upstairs when im down stairs with a closed door XD
Razer Wolverine is sick. I hate that it’s wired. Or FORCED wired. But still. It’s sick. Love it. Wanna grab a second. Not sure if I should get a backup Wolverine or Elite.
I'm happy to pay whatever but I've had 3 elites and 2 fusion Pro and had issues with the sticks on all of them. What should I buy next? Should I try the razor ?
Yeah the warranty is not valid after it out of date and they won't tell you it's out of date. I sent mine in for the 5th time (for braking) and they told me they could do a swap for an old but the new warrenty will only be 3 months for $100, I said no and told them to send the old one back to me. That was 3 weeks ago and they have yet to send it back
Bahahaha awesome review man but the dome stick stops me bruising my left thumb joint and I use a power a round cap on the xbox one stick so it is wider and slightly taller works amazing on bfv 😅 also buy the controller through eb games in Australia and get the extended 2 year warrantly for $60 no problem now :)
I think the people complaining about rear trigger failure are full of s*** they have been hall effect sensors since the elite series 1... no way those fail.
Hi vcuda I asked u a little while ago if the elite 2 was worth it and sadly no it isn’t after having it for 2 months now I’ve just got left stick drift but I still love this controller and I am thinking of getting the wolverine ultimate
So i have the elite series 2 right so ive had it for a whole year i bought it on amazon so about 5 to 6 months later i started having joystick drift i was like aw man i guess i have to up my deadzone in my games then about another 4 months later i have my deadzones all the way to the max and it still moves without me touching it and i dont have a warranty so that makes it worse tbf i hard taken apart the controller because the lt was lb wasnt working and i had to fix it myself im never buying an elite controller again rather by razer wolverine
bought the wolverine TE and after an hour i could tell its not for me. the thumbstiuck clicks are too stiff along with the barely clickable back buttons. i prefer the elite (1) and any of the powerA controllers with back buttons. i havent tried the fusion pro or the elite series 2 yet tho. so hopefully this video helps me decide between fusion pro and elite series 2
Tbh man, the elite and the fusion aren't it. Their both really unreliable, and powera needs to do sooooooo much with all of their contriller before I can say their definitively better. I mean, the fusion pro literally has design flaws lol. Although I'd probably end up recommending the fusion over the elite at the end of the day. Thst being said, if you're a hard-core player of any caliber, you're going to wear down the series 2 in under a year, snd the fusion paddle design flaw is gonna end up screwing you over within 1-2 One more thing, i dont know where you got the idea that the TE sticks are hard to press lol. Their essentially the same as the fusion pro, which aren't that difficult either. Idk, it might be due to a difference in usage or something
@@vCuda i just got the TE a couple days ago. i play alot of fps games and i use the stick clicks ALOT. the TE sticks are very hard to press and were the biggest drawbacks for me. i just printed my amazon return label last night. maybe i got a lemon cuz the down dpad, right dpad, and A were all stiuff to press as welll. its a new controller from amazon lol so the QC on this one controller was bad. i did like the triggers, sticks, and the dpad buttons that did feel right. so i guess ima have to wait for a elite series 3 lol or get the fusion pro.
the ABXY buttons are something you'll kinda have to break in with that controller, but they are still pretty stiff regardless. Idk, it could just be a personal difference. We all see, and feel these controllers in a different light, and I'm sorry to hear your disappointment in the TE. It is a very odd controller. However, the Series 3 isn't gonna do you much better, and probably wont be out for a while lol. Don't put your faith in Microsoft, that's what they want! Lol
Late to this video but I have owned either 3 or 4 series 2 controllers now, all have broken in some way or another, my last one other than the one I just got which is fine, the bumpers wouldn't work I could press it like 10 times and still not work and also paddles wouldn't register
I bought the controller almost 1 year post release and it has been as reliable as ever PS: I am a sweaty mofo lmao. But i don't absolutely grip to death the thing lol
vucda: people who play on a wireless controllers aren’t sweaty try hards and i agree my mother bought me a elite for my birthday and I’m worried it will break if i actually try in any video game i play fortnite and when i edit and move my stick i am very aggressive with it but the tiggers are awesome the aim with it is actually insane and yeah the paddles and the feel are comfortable besides that microsoft FIXS YOUR FUCKING CONTROLLERS
I've tried the Fusion Pro and the Wolverine.....Don't like either of them !! But I do like the Elite Series 2, had it for a while now, I'm not a casual player (I was gaming before you were born) I use the controller a lot and I've never had a problem with it.....I did with the Series 1 but not the 2nd one, this one's great imo !! Everything that you said was bad.....Wasn't to me.....So it basically goes back to the same old thing.....Each to their own !! If we all liked the same shit then the world would be a very boring place.....When it comes to controllers, they're a very personal thing, what works for you might not for someone else and vice-versa, the only thing you should do is try them for yourself and make-up your own mind.....Find out which one works and feels best for YOU.....No-one can tell you what's good for you, except YOU !!
If you're looking for the elite experience for about 1/2 the cost, go for it. Just be sure to grab a warranty if you're buying it from a place like best buy
It could have been the best controller EVER if it would last at least 2 years, because wow,,after 3 days of use, got drift, second controller, after a month got drift, third, A button got stuck and got drift, fourth, out of the box, DRIFT, i ended up returning it and spent like $100 buying new warranties.
Probably gonna go with the Wolverine, I have my Astro M80 Mixamp that I love. And if I went with the fusion pro or the wolverine TE; then I couldn’t use it cause it has only a 3.5mm... :( so
I LOVE the elite series 2, how it charges, the case, the magnetic features, the paddles BUTTTTTTTT!!!!!! I’ve had 2 of them brake on me in less then a year starting with stick drift and then just stop working… other then that I love it but will not buy another till they fix that, like he said^^^ if you’re okay some cod and you go hard it’s a wait it will brake in 3-6 months
And here I am buying a used controller off of Amazon warehouse, registered the serial number and got absolutely surprised to see that it has warranty until end of April 2024! Don't know how this is possible but when it comes to the Controller alone I can definitely say for me that it is by far the best controller I've ever used. All the software and hardware adjustments I can make are stupidly insane and I apparently use all of them. Especially the shift mode for different trigger sensitivities is a masterpiece.
So what do yall suggest for the best controller (Xbox) I got a keyboard and mouse but I'm on a tv and I can't sit too close and monitors are expensive af so I want to get a pro controller but idk which controller I should get...
@@vCuda I’ve had a series 2 elite before and no issues what so ever might of been a good batch as I don’t doubt your reviews please don’t think I do never had a scuff before but those paddle look well out of place to me is it possible to get used to those they don’t look like it to me
I wouldn't mind if up you doubted my reviews man, we all have differing opinions! I mean I am quite negative about the most popular controllers out there, I wouldn't blame you 😂 but yeah, I personally am not a fan of those types of paddle designs. They're super far back and just look unwelcoming to new/casual players
i think everone has different hands sizes and certain favorite fingers you can say, i guess its just onthe person who is comfty with whatever control they have,aslong as it works
Love your vids man. ES2 is the best feeling IMO. Durability I would give it 0. Stick drift and 50% of paddles no longer functional. Wish it lasted however I can’t get a new one or invest in something so unreliable. Apparently I need Elon musk to make me a controller since they all break/have issues
Grate video i will have to watch more of your videos and sub you seam cool and telling people bad and good things about products not just laying is always nice to see. i play on pc i just hate remapping every pissing key on every game just so i can play because im left handed so i use controller. my one elite 2 lives in its case when im not using it. my last 1 i had since there came out and it only just started getting stick drift im using it nearly everyday 24hr some days. the 1 i have now i got 3 years warranty i have not dealt with microsoft support at all soooo i guess ill see how there are in the uk when this 1 starts to play up. i just really like the paddles other than in gta if im using rb for handbrake and rt to drive i tend to hit the bottom right paddle by mistake and go flying out of the car but i guess i can fix that by remapping the handbrake button. atm im happy with the LB and RB my elite 1 LB snapped and i have not had that happen on elite 2 yet to be fare the only problem i did have on elite 2 was left stick drift but then i do hold that stick really hard wile playing Dead By Daylight to the point where 1 time the stick went flying because for some reason i had the big 1 there and it slipped off. I have not used other brands i was looking at scuff but i watch idn 10 videos or so of people complaining about there controller braking with in months of buying it. i do have a friend that was getting a battle beaver i will have to ask him if he got it or not and see how long that last he mostly played warzone so thats a good hard challenge for any controller.
Wolverines ain't trash, and I won't accept that unless you're speaking from experience lol. But tbh, this is probably the best you can do in terms of wireless controllers. There aren't many out there that are worth anyone's time
@@mauithesamoan2904 wired controllers are more reliable, cheaper, and usually better built tbh man. Although the series 2 feels pretty good, especially for the small "wireless pro controller" market that exist out there. You won't be able to find one until they restock, and I'm not sure when this is
God Tier review. Gotta say when you said "if you want to continue eating Microsoft's shit" I nearly died...
Whiles calling MS shit, remember they are providing you with a premium device. It's not for everyone. I bought 2 with warranty. And I barely use them. Because they are premium. I use my kick around controller for hard core sweat matches. But for competition with the fellaz I'll bring my elites. Their beautiful. Makes for great conversation while knowing you have the edge on the others. Great vid though. No drifting with that mouse for sure lol
Look at the views already, I have a feeling this vids gonna blow up!
Same
29k lol haha
It’s low 😂
Bought the 3 year warranty from the Microsoft store (when they were a thing). First elite 2 had right bumper failure within a year. MS replaced it under that extended warranty. Now replacement has same issue five months in. Time to try the wolverine ultimate because I do need the added buttons on the bottom for Destiny 2 PvP.
I’m still using the fusion pro I heard bad reviews about the elite so I never bought it
Same
Your right bumper break yet?
@@Sayzo. no the controller still in good condition
@@Sayzo. not even close had it for around a year feels like new
I've went through three elite ones and three elite 2 and I've had my fusion pro for almost a year and not one single problem. I've had the razors too none of them compare to fusion and for the price.
The analog of the elite 2 are very inaccurate, the spring weighed down by the base with the magnet does not have a linear stroke and has a slow return compared to the basic controllers, then the analog with adjustable voltage certainly has a design defect because the analog moves a couple of millimeters and the spring does not register the movement, I installed a normal thumbstick of the Microsoft base controller on my elite series 2 and I must say that the situation and improved,nice review You are the only one who tells the truth, greetings from Italy ..
Always value your insight, vCuda. I have had the Series 1, Series 2, and, thanks to you, have tried the Razer Ultimate as well. As you state in your reviews, each has their positives and negatives. Keep up the 💯 work!
Thank you so much man! And I'm glad you enjoy the controllers
Fr bro i bought the razer and fusion pro. Power A has the best support hands down. They sent me a brand new one for problems with the cable very happy
Love your honesty and how your never biased
Brooo, I love your energy lol found your page looking up kontrol freaks, didn’t know I’d find a gem 💎
It’s a real shame these controllers have issues because if they didn’t they would be really amazing, when they add them to design lab I’m hoping they have the option to add electromagnetic sticks
facts
I'm glad a watched this before following through with buying it
Was told a new version of the elite series 2 was shipping to GameStop soon. Heard anything about this?
First video im watching of yours. Does the fusion pro actually have paddles? Need to check it out. I know I've seen one of the fusions that dosen't. It looks kinda like its a little bit of a different shape or something different about it too. Haven't looked to closely yet though. I subbed man. I enjoyed the video.
Thanks man! Yes the fusion does have paddles, but it has brother and sister controllers. They aren't fusions, but they look very similar
I've been looking at controller videos all day and I got to say you have the best videos that fit my persona, not too many UA-cam people say fuck and all the crazy shit you do. In my opinion it makes the videos 1000 times funnier and better, keep up the good content
IS MY MOUSE GONNA GET STICK DRIFT? IS MY MOUSE GONNA GET STICKDRIFT?! I DON'T THINK SO! Holy shit im in tears. Good video man
Thanks for convincing me to buy a pro controller, I don’t want Carpal Tunnel lol
I forgot to add I'm loving the model cars around your desk its legit especially the general Lee dead center
Man thank you so much for this video I was deciding on going with the elite series 2 but I broke down and got the wolverine ultimate because of your other videos and I can say that I'm happy with it very pleased in fact so thank you
Glad I could help you out
@@vCuda and you did thanks again
How many hours do you have on this? I see some reviews that say "This is great a year in, I have no problems, I must have at least 200 hours on this" and some that say "This thing is straight trash. It broke after 2 months, that's only 700 hours of gameplay for me."
Not exactly sure with this one. But all the reliability reports, and issues I talk about are true unfortunately. The series 2 isn't all that reliable in The grand scheme of things. Its likely to last between 6-12 months of use for your average player accroding to my research. But there's another hot spot, and its the 2-5 month mark. People mostly report failures in this time frame, and on the other side of the spectrum, closer to a year. It all depends on playstyle, but either way, it isn't built to last
I think what I really like about this controller is the entire package.
- I could switch out the left thumbstick to the domed tip, which is nice for my left thumb that has a scar on its pad from a work injury, I've had problems with comfort on other controllers and it helped me figure out I should get domed caps for my dualshock
- I can multipair amd switch connection profiles between my pc, ipad, and phone
- It introduced me to all these advanced features I wasn't aware of before
- the carrying case with the usb charging oass through is mega convenient
It's like a god tier babies first high end controller. Hope it doesn't die I guess?
I've owned over 3 Elite series Controllers and on every single one of them, the A button didn't work.
I watch so many reviewers on UA-cam and you are no cap one of the best bro i love to see people with talent like you keep doing what your doing and i promise I’ll come back to this channel one day and you will have 1m subs and a Lamborghini
Already have one >.< *sweats nervously! I bought it 4 months ago for my PC but barely used it, recently been using it a lot though after grabbing "Control" video game for free on Epic store. It feels amazing in the hand very comfortable and Bluetooth works great, but started already noticing button A not registering occasionally. It's barrable at this point but if it gets worse then FUCK!
okay i’m worried to get mine tomorrow thankfully I have insurance on it but sill
Let's go deeper: warranty game, get a best buy warranty in store on any controller you buy, set a reminder 2 months before it runs out and take it back to BB tell them it's getting double press in the buttons, RB is wearing out, sticks are loose and drifting ask them if you can keep the paddles and spare sticks, Microsoft let me with my S1, then you re-up the warranty on the replacement, make sure you ask them to do this and to give you a receipt showing you didn't steal the replacement in case you need to use the MS warranty.
Just in case y'all didn't know when you use a warranty, that is it, with MS a warranty is only for a new purchase controller, not for a replacement. With BB they can let you re-up the warranty for a fee on replacement BUT everybody knows S2 is a trash fire and MS wont even let you buy an extended warranty from them anymore so ask BB explicitly ahead of time what sort of warranty you can buy for an S2 and if you can re-up the warranty on replacement, get that shit in writing either by asking their online support and screenshotting it or ask them to write the re-up/extension fee on your receipt when you check out if you have to.
The game: Lie. Tell them that shit is fucking up even if it isn't and time it just before the warranty expires.
We are trying to make the value match the cost that means you need to get at least 3 years of functional controller to bring this thing to the average annual cost of controllers which is probably that $80-120 range.
Order of warranty operations, PREVISO: TAKE PICTURES OF EVERYTHING, RECEIPTS, SERIAL NUMBERS CHATS WITH MS AND SUPPORT AND REGISTER YOUR PRODUCTS. Double check with the help desk counter nerd at your BB that this listed below wont void the BB warranty (ON THE PHONE, A DAY BEFORE, MAYBE DOUBLE CHECK WITH AN ONLINE AFFILIATE FOR SCREENSHOTS) when buying the controller get a 2-3 year comprehensive no questions asked warranty, $20-40, re-upping it for a whole new warranty period or a year should cost a smaller re-up fee, $8-25, not a full warranty cost. If you get a defective controller out of the box you have between 10 and 90 days depending what it says on your receipt to march right back and do a refund; repeat this step until you don't get a defective controller out of the box, you are not fulfilling the warranty, you are getting both the controller and warranty refunded, then buying a new controller and warranty with your refund, hopefully that doesn't happen to you though. If you have a failure in the controller use the free 1 year MS warranty first, BB isn't about checking serial numbers most of the time but you should be asking them what their current policy is. MS will charge you shipping of about $8 and compare serial numbers on the box, warranty, and controller, with the pics you sent them of all 3. if $8-10 is what it costs to re-up your BB warranty just go to BB because they will pass it to you off the shelf on the day of, if they have stock, always ask for a receipt from BB for your new controller and warranty extension. MS will almost certainly let you keep everything but the electronics, they might even let you keep the charger whereas BB will want it back in the OG packaging, save the OG packaging and keep a good filing system for all the pictures of serial numbers on the packaging and the controllers. you need the pictures to do a MS return, they don't fix that bitch, they take the board out send it for a refurbish or recycle and throw away all the moving parts and the shell the second they get your elite and check you handled the return properly they approve sending you a new in box replacement or what may technically be a refurbed board in an all new housing with all new moving parts.
Recommendations:
Do an MS return at least once so long as it doesn't void the BB warranty so you can have duplicate parts, the faux knurling on the sticks will wear down in about 18-20 months, I recommend doing this as the first return to get duplicate paddles that you can customize,
Customize your metal parts, you can sand the finish off the d-pads and paddles and make them into brushed steel very easily which has better grip, also static shock, if you play with an ionizer in your room or a fan directly on your controller. I have taken a coping saw to my S1 paddles to cut them into shapes I prefer allowing 1 finger to use both buttons simultaneously with a small ergonomic movement at the final knuckle. files.catbox.moe/z5gmb2.png that's an old guide I made for ingrates on reddit on where to cut with a coping saw, small cheap ass hand saw, I used regular sandpaper to smooth the cuts. Referring to the guide my current config puts a #3 over a #2 on the left(the cut edge on top like shown in the diagram) and sometimes I will roll that way on the right or just use a #3 or a #4 on the right. Remember parts are mirrored so you can only have so many shapes, I would just make the stub(#2) and seax(#3) shapes after experimenting, but if you want to try the hatchet(#4) you can convert it to a stub later, but there is no turning an axe(#1) into a seax(#3) or vice versa. If you don't already own a coping saw or similar tool scuff's metal paddles for the S2 look good and capable of doing about the same job as my custom set-up for $20(price of a coping saw)
If you already own an elite S2, when you use the warranty pay attention to the process, you might be able to pull a switcheroo with walmart so you have a new receipt on file to use the warranty again.
Final notes: Best buy will eventually run out of stock for good, so hopefully you can save an MS warranty for some point after BB has no stock to replace your controller with, they might give you an S3 whenever that happens or store credit or MS might but if you time things cautiously you should be able to eek out 2-3 years from today even if MS announces an S3 at E3, which I'm hoping for but not betting on.
Bro just found this gem of a channel 😂🔥🔥
Can I ask, have you made if haven't what are your elite 2 fortnite settings
Most honest reviewer of anything on UA-cam. Everyone else is “this product is great! Click the links below to buy it so I get click revenue!”
I will never buy a elite controller again after my first one. My RB button broke on that thing. I ended up learning how to fix it myself since I spent so much money on it. Honestly your better off just buying a regular Xbox controller with a replacement plan. Thanks for your video. Your the reason I purchased my Razor Ultimate Edition controller from Amazon.
Your one of the only UA-camrs who has said this controller is not the best.
The amount of input lag with this controller compared to other controllers is crazy. I have an two Aim controllers and two Xbox Elite Series 2 controllers. By far the AIM controller is better for FPS games.
Dang homie you sold me on this controller but then you brought up the issue with poor build quality and the price soured it. Also I was really contemplating getting the Razer Wolverine TE but it came out late 2017 and I'm worried Razer will release something newer after I buy it( miss me with that V2 ). What do you think?
Id go with the TE man. Razer ain't gonna release a new Xbox Controller soon lpl
Out of box my eliet series 2 right thumb stick is choppy and feels like it's rubbing across a pice of sandpaper
I went from series 1 to 2 during summer this year, and I immediately had a problem with the d-pad being slightly rough textured, now though I don't notice it and I'm thankful for it, it feels a slight bit better to use and helps with any oils/sweat on me fingers. That's just my opinion and experience with it.
Also, I've had zero problems with it outside of some weird stuff with how it works with the Xbox one that I've had since it came out, it's a problem with my Xbox being almost 10 years old
Microsoft should swipe you up for elite 3 controller
Hi colleague ;) I don't remember if I asked you before, have you tried the Thrustmaster Eswap X pro? I'm really loving him so much, I'd be curious to hear what you think ;)
Hey man! I haven't bought it yet, but I do plan on getting it later this year. I personally wanna shoot for the Astro C40 first. It was here before the thrustmaster, and I think a comparison video would be perfect!
@@vCuda Great! I had made that comparison but with Thrustmaster for PS4;) ua-cam.com/video/FqQ69pcPptw/v-deo.html This for Xbox is an evolution that fills the shortcomings of the first and refines some other things. Hope to see your review soon! Ps I really like Astro C40, for Playstation 4 it's the only controller I've kept!
I went through 4 Elite Series 2 in 2020. EVERYONE SINGLE ONE HAD FAULTY RIGHT AND LEFT BUMPERS. I said screw it and went and got the Astro C40. Best gaming decision I ever made
If you really want an Xbox series 2 buy from Costco. By the time I got issues months later I was still able to return and get a new one. Also I am looking at the wolverine ultimate myself. Is it worth buying the wolverine? Would it be comparable or better?
Algorithm doing work bud, just found you and your video.
Having said that, my v1 elite got stick drift terribly. V2 no issues so far.
Dome tip on left stick actually feels more responsive.
Ion know homey closing in in a year..and my shit still works like a dream..🤷🏾♂️
My shit broke 2 days after the warranty died. Left stick just fucking stopped clicking bro. Now the whole controller fucked cause I tried taking It apart and the wires inside detached... I was already on PC at that point but I'm selling both my old ass Xbox and Elite Series 2 😂
i like this guy the internet should have more people that don't give a shit about peoples feelings
i've been through a scuf controller and 2 elites now ima going to give battle beaver a try
I am watching every one of your videos. this is actually quality. funny, accurate, just generally entertaining. you’ve copped my sub hard as fuck.
Thanks man!
Whats the very best controller currently without considering price?
I have a m80 Astro mixamp that’s plugs into a expansion port on the bottom of the Xbox controller what pro controller do u recommend that has an expansion port for my m80 mixamp
Only ones I know of are the elites unfortunately
This guy is tripping the d pad and paddles r not slippery at all, the only way is if your eating greasy food, and the D Pad doesn't detach if you press it to hard.
Wrong again, greasy foods make literally anything slippery, snd the dpad %1000 detaches if you press it too hard. Why do you elite owners get pressed about everything? Like LITERALLY everything thats negative about the controller lol
If you get it through best buy with the GS protection they replace it same day no questions asked, and its for 2 years so if it breaka in a year go grab a new one.
My Right Bumper started reading double presses a month and a week into owning it.
Xbox controller bumpers are notoriously unreliable on pretty much all modern models. Its severely disappointing
Awesome review, I really enjoyed it! 😊
You're cool man, keep it up 😎
There isn’t a pro controller on the market that will last over a year unless you have old man hands, personally need this controller because the stick tension appreciate the honestly and won’t get my hopes up it’ll do the trick
my lil bro wont believe me when i say he is not a casual player and should get the razer wolverine, cuh i could hear his normal controller from upstairs when im down stairs with a closed door XD
Razer Wolverine is sick. I hate that it’s wired. Or FORCED wired. But still. It’s sick. Love it. Wanna grab a second. Not sure if I should get a backup Wolverine or Elite.
I'm happy to pay whatever but I've had 3 elites and 2 fusion Pro and had issues with the sticks on all of them. What should I buy next? Should I try the razor ?
Razer makes some of the more reliable controllers available today
I’ve gone through 4 giving up know, going to the razor now through your recommendation
hey vcuda what is the best Ram to go with I want at least 16 gbs and 3200 mhz
Well, most brands will do you fine man. I personally use corsairs DDR4. same specs as you too, 16gb 3200mhz
@@vCuda thanks
Yeah the warranty is not valid after it out of date and they won't tell you it's out of date. I sent mine in for the 5th time (for braking) and they told me they could do a swap for an old but the new warrenty will only be 3 months for $100, I said no and told them to send the old one back to me. That was 3 weeks ago and they have yet to send it back
So unfortunate to hear man
What do I buy instead
Still Can't believe Vcudas stache is gone...R.I.P
Bahahaha awesome review man but the dome stick stops me bruising my left thumb joint and I use a power a round cap on the xbox one stick so it is wider and slightly taller works amazing on bfv 😅 also buy the controller through eb games in Australia and get the extended 2 year warrantly for $60 no problem now :)
Is it better than a powerA funsion pro 2
what do you think about normal controllers
Normal xbox controllers are super hit or miss. Some will work for years, some only weeks
@@vCuda ok
2:42, that’s a very specific comparison, but still true non the less.
Yo vcuda be looking kinda buff
I love my elite 2 but I'm on my 3rd since launch. I had the white elite and never had a issue with it
I think the people complaining about rear trigger failure are full of s*** they have been hall effect sensors since the elite series 1... no way those fail.
Hi vcuda I asked u a little while ago if the elite 2 was worth it and sadly no it isn’t after having it for 2 months now I’ve just got left stick drift but I still love this controller and I am thinking of getting the wolverine ultimate
Im sorry to hear it man
So i have the elite series 2 right so ive had it for a whole year i bought it on amazon so about 5 to 6 months later i started having joystick drift i was like aw man i guess i have to up my deadzone in my games then about another 4 months later i have my deadzones all the way to the max and it still moves without me touching it and i dont have a warranty so that makes it worse tbf i hard taken apart the controller because the lt was lb wasnt working and i had to fix it myself im never buying an elite controller again rather by razer wolverine
bought the wolverine TE and after an hour i could tell its not for me. the thumbstiuck clicks are too stiff along with the barely clickable back buttons. i prefer the elite (1) and any of the powerA controllers with back buttons. i havent tried the fusion pro or the elite series 2 yet tho. so hopefully this video helps me decide between fusion pro and elite series 2
Tbh man, the elite and the fusion aren't it. Their both really unreliable, and powera needs to do sooooooo much with all of their contriller before I can say their definitively better. I mean, the fusion pro literally has design flaws lol. Although I'd probably end up recommending the fusion over the elite at the end of the day. Thst being said, if you're a hard-core player of any caliber, you're going to wear down the series 2 in under a year, snd the fusion paddle design flaw is gonna end up screwing you over within 1-2
One more thing, i dont know where you got the idea that the TE sticks are hard to press lol. Their essentially the same as the fusion pro, which aren't that difficult either. Idk, it might be due to a difference in usage or something
@@vCuda i just got the TE a couple days ago. i play alot of fps games and i use the stick clicks ALOT. the TE sticks are very hard to press and were the biggest drawbacks for me. i just printed my amazon return label last night. maybe i got a lemon cuz the down dpad, right dpad, and A were all stiuff to press as welll. its a new controller from amazon lol so the QC on this one controller was bad. i did like the triggers, sticks, and the dpad buttons that did feel right. so i guess ima have to wait for a elite series 3 lol or get the fusion pro.
the ABXY buttons are something you'll kinda have to break in with that controller, but they are still pretty stiff regardless. Idk, it could just be a personal difference. We all see, and feel these controllers in a different light, and I'm sorry to hear your disappointment in the TE. It is a very odd controller. However, the Series 3 isn't gonna do you much better, and probably wont be out for a while lol. Don't put your faith in Microsoft, that's what they want! Lol
@@vCuda im starting to learn mouse n key so i can wait lol
Late to this video but I have owned either 3 or 4 series 2 controllers now, all have broken in some way or another, my last one other than the one I just got which is fine, the bumpers wouldn't work I could press it like 10 times and still not work and also paddles wouldn't register
I was able to return the xbox elite series 2 for another one
So the controller is pretty good until it's worn out. I think I'll buy at gamestop for 140 with a one year replacement plan for 21 bucks.
What gamestop you go to i paid 190 with tax plus 50 for a one year warranty
I bought the controller almost 1 year post release and it has been as reliable as ever
PS: I am a sweaty mofo lmao. But i don't absolutely grip to death the thing lol
This vcuda guy gotta be huge 😏
vucda: people who play on a wireless controllers aren’t sweaty try hards and i agree my mother bought me a elite for my birthday and I’m worried it will break if i actually try in any video game i play fortnite and when i edit and move my stick i am very aggressive with it but the tiggers are awesome the aim with it is actually insane and yeah the paddles and the feel are comfortable besides that microsoft FIXS YOUR FUCKING CONTROLLERS
Never was I more offended in his videos then when I heard him dissing modern Eminem. Just proves how brutally honest he is
I've tried the Fusion Pro and the Wolverine.....Don't like either of them !!
But I do like the Elite Series 2, had it for a while now, I'm not a casual player (I was gaming before you were born) I use the controller a lot and I've never had a problem with it.....I did with the Series 1 but not the 2nd one, this one's great imo !!
Everything that you said was bad.....Wasn't to me.....So it basically goes back to the same old thing.....Each to their own !!
If we all liked the same shit then the world would be a very boring place.....When it comes to controllers, they're a very personal thing, what works for you might not for someone else and vice-versa, the only thing you should do is try them for yourself and make-up your own mind.....Find out which one works and feels best for YOU.....No-one can tell you what's good for you, except YOU !!
been thinking about buying the powera controller, should I? vouch?
If you're looking for the elite experience for about 1/2 the cost, go for it. Just be sure to grab a warranty if you're buying it from a place like best buy
It could have been the best controller EVER if it would last at least 2 years, because wow,,after 3 days of use, got drift, second controller, after a month got drift, third, A button got stuck and got drift, fourth, out of the box, DRIFT, i ended up returning it and spent like $100 buying new warranties.
I feel like lots of pro controllers are hit and miss.
Can you please REVIEW the Bionk Vulkan controller
uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh i dont know the song but ive been here long enough not to leave
I still don’t know
Probably gonna go with the Wolverine, I have my Astro M80 Mixamp that I love. And if I went with the fusion pro or the wolverine TE; then I couldn’t use it cause it has only a 3.5mm... :( so
The wolverine also only has a 3.5mm headphone jack my man
I use this for single player chilling and loving it
Noice review. If you make another vid it could be on the power a fusion pro(ps4 version) it’s about 120 sooo good price.
Its eu only unfortunately
@@vCuda oooooof. I thought you could get it on Amazon. Because a us UA-cam said that’s how they got it but maybe not.
i've had mine 7 months and lb are rb dont work, controller drift, rt and lt dont work a lot of the time
God DAMN Microsoft gave you allllll the smoke
Is there gunna be a elite s 3
probably no time soon
Im late as usual.... love the vid tho!!
You're all good my man! I'm just glad you enjoyed
Great vid, my guy; keep it up!
P.S: not to be picky but its pronounced like ninja but with a g and a 4 replacing the A. Put simply said like Ginger.
My mistake my man, it'll be corrected in my next video! I'm sorry, I missed this comment when it was first posted
@@vCuda Not a problem, thanks for responding.
I LOVE the elite series 2, how it charges, the case, the magnetic features, the paddles BUTTTTTTTT!!!!!! I’ve had 2 of them brake on me in less then a year starting with stick drift and then just stop working… other then that I love it but will not buy another till they fix that, like he said^^^ if you’re okay some cod and you go hard it’s a wait it will brake in 3-6 months
And here I am buying a used controller off of Amazon warehouse, registered the serial number and got absolutely surprised to see that it has warranty until end of April 2024! Don't know how this is possible but when it comes to the Controller alone I can definitely say for me that it is by far the best controller I've ever used. All the software and hardware adjustments I can make are stupidly insane and I apparently use all of them. Especially the shift mode for different trigger sensitivities is a masterpiece.
So what do yall suggest for the best controller (Xbox) I got a keyboard and mouse but I'm on a tv and I can't sit too close and monitors are expensive af so I want to get a pro controller but idk which controller I should get...
base series x controller is the best controller tbh but if you want back buttons then razer Wolverine ultimate is your best bet.
There are some good budget monitors out there that are the same price as a pro controller.
@@thoughtportal123 can u give some examples?
Great video
Thanks!
Whats good cuda im excited to order my wolverine!!!
Ayyyyyyeeee!
Had three fusions in the last 4 months stick drift issues starting to add up lol 😂
Shit man, that's rough! Have yoi considered trying another controller? I know switching might cause temporary issues, but it may be worth it
@@vCuda I’ve had a series 2 elite before and no issues what so ever might of been a good batch as I don’t doubt your reviews please don’t think I do never had a scuff before but those paddle look well out of place to me is it possible to get used to those they don’t look like it to me
I wouldn't mind if up you doubted my reviews man, we all have differing opinions! I mean I am quite negative about the most popular controllers out there, I wouldn't blame you 😂 but yeah, I personally am not a fan of those types of paddle designs. They're super far back and just look unwelcoming to new/casual players
i think everone has different hands sizes and certain favorite fingers you can say, i guess its just onthe person who is comfty with whatever control they have,aslong as it works
Its that last part that I'm worried about lol
Love your vids man. ES2 is the best feeling IMO. Durability I would give it 0. Stick drift and 50% of paddles no longer functional. Wish it lasted however I can’t get a new one or invest in something so unreliable. Apparently I need Elon musk to make me a controller since they all break/have issues
You should review the new Gen console controllers.
I'll get around to it eventually. I just don't really find them interesting enough to mix with pro controller content right now
@@vCuda yh
Is that spongebob music I hear in the back...? Legit.
Grate video i will have to watch more of your videos and sub you seam cool and telling people bad and good things about products not just laying is always nice to see.
i play on pc i just hate remapping every pissing key on every game just so i can play because im left handed so i use controller.
my one elite 2 lives in its case when im not using it.
my last 1 i had since there came out and it only just started getting stick drift im using it nearly everyday 24hr some days.
the 1 i have now i got 3 years warranty i have not dealt with microsoft support at all soooo i guess ill see how there are in the uk when this 1 starts to play up.
i just really like the paddles other than in gta if im using rb for handbrake and rt to drive i tend to hit the bottom right paddle by mistake and go flying out of the car but i guess i can fix that by remapping the handbrake button.
atm im happy with the LB and RB my elite 1 LB snapped and i have not had that happen on elite 2 yet to be fare the only problem i did have on elite 2 was left stick drift but then i do hold that stick really hard wile playing Dead By Daylight to the point where 1 time the stick went flying because for some reason i had the big 1 there and it slipped off.
I have not used other brands i was looking at scuff but i watch idn 10 videos or so of people complaining about there controller braking with in months of buying it.
i do have a friend that was getting a battle beaver i will have to ask him if he got it or not and see how long that last he mostly played warzone so thats a good hard challenge for any controller.
You should try the battle beaver, although it takes awhile to come in.
I wore mine out in under 2 months playing fortnite
Thanks was gonna buy it. But now im not. Whats is the best wireless controller wolverine is trash....
Wolverines ain't trash, and I won't accept that unless you're speaking from experience lol. But tbh, this is probably the best you can do in terms of wireless controllers. There aren't many out there that are worth anyone's time
@@vCuda but the wolverine is trash the same as any wired controller useless lol but wireless idk about this controller cause its sold out everywhere
@@mauithesamoan2904 wired controllers are more reliable, cheaper, and usually better built tbh man. Although the series 2 feels pretty good, especially for the small "wireless pro controller" market that exist out there. You won't be able to find one until they restock, and I'm not sure when this is