The arrival of PlayStation's equivalent controller has got us thinking that it's about time we started to hear about an 'Xbox Elite 3 Controller' from Microsoft. While we certainly have a feature list that we'd love to see implemented, we primarily want Xbox to focus on two main improvements.
The first one is pretty obvious, an Elite 3 should (and would, you'd think) be built around the Xbox Series X|S pad. After a couple of years we're now fully adjusted to any subtle differences the new controller offers — like a slightly slimmer build and the prominent share button — so we're more than ready for a DualSense Edge competitor that's properly 'next-gen'.
However, the second key focus has to be around properly fixing all of the issues we saw with the Elite 1 and 2 controllers. Yes, these are more complex devices than normal gamepads, and yes the DualSense Edge is yet to stand up to the test of time, but the simple fact is these things should be very reliable given the prices we're being charged for them.
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As someone who plays PlayStation 5 most nights, I've been thinking recently about how much of my time I spend with a DualSense controller in my hands. It's a special bit of kit and with adaptive triggers and haptic feedback, it's unlike any controller that came before it.
It’s a great controller. The only major issue is that the rubber grips will tear off eventually. But, you can get colored replacements from Extremerate. They come in multiple colors and are easy to install. Here’s a link to their site, if curious.
https://extremerate.com/
Same thing that happened to mine. I did buy the grips, but then later bought their controller shell the day they were available for purchase.
I would love to see first person shooters allow you to use the VR controllers as motion controllers. I just bought a gunstock for VR but how good would it be if you could use that in any first person or third person shooter?
Probably wouldn't work. It needs the headset for tracking. I can dream but, if you played it on the headset.
I have a giftcard and i want one as I have thumb issues sometimes so this will help a lot but I've been holding off for a discount. I can't believe it's not really had one yet since launch. Expected one on black Friday
It's a great controller but the battery life is absolutely terrible. 3 hours of gameplay and it's already low, it might as well be a wired controller 🤦♂️
A study shows that DualSense Edge users are playing games for over 30 hours, with more sessions and variety compared to the rest on the PS5.
When you spend $200 on a controller you tend to use it pretty often.
Also the people who buy expensive controllers will be ppl more passionate about the video game hobby.
I like the fact if you get stick drift, you can replace the joysticks
True, but you could literally buy 3 brand new DualSense controllers should you get stick drift for the price of the Edge controller.
But what if you get stick drift with those controllers in the future. You will have to pay $70 dollars for a replacement. The dualsense edge joysticks 🕹 only cost $19.99 to replace
Of course, those willing to pay a lot of money for a controller are those that are deeper in addiction and dependence.
People enjoy alcohol, drugs and a lot of stuff. But most people that buy an expensive controller are way beyond enjoying games and are truly addicted. When something become the thing you most spend time everyday after sleeping, that's an addiction.
You can say it's an escapism or something like it and it's true. But it's an addiction nonetheless. Like other addiction those who use it tend to deny they are dependent.
I guess the spatula and grill I bought are really just enablers to my grilling addiction...
You're full of wisdom.
I hardly play and when i do i usually use m&k but i have 2 elites ... You know some people won't break their bank for buying a "pro" controller which is more expensive... Also i am not addicted to work which is the thing i do the most after i wake up thanks.
Make it make sense.
Going straight to addiction as your reasoning shows more issues with you than it does with those you're trying to pin
@locomorales
That's a horrible and completely incorrect way of looking at this. Saying anybody that buys a good controller is addicted to video games on the same level as alcohol and drugs is bats**t insane lol
I have a $300 custom PS5 controller with 4 back paddles, swappable sticks and adjustable L2/R2 buttons as well as a third party XBox Elite knockoff controller but I only play games maybe a few times per week.
Hell, if Microsoft made an actual Elite controller and added gyro and a trackpad to it, I'd immediately go buy that right now no matter what the cost was (no controller exists that lets you map back 4 paddles to macros {like "Start Recording") in Steam like the Elite controller, but with gyro and a trackpad)
Once you get used to a good controller with back paddles it's really hard to go back to face buttons. Can't even move the camera while reloading or jumping! Insanity. I work full time, I'm not addicted to playing video games. I'd just rather drop the extra money for a controller that does what I want, feels nice for when I do play, arguably gives me a skill boost and lasts a long time. It's not for everyone but it's worth the cost to me and a lot of other non-video-game-addicted people.
I’d imagine someone who spends 200 on a controller plays a lot of games… enough to seek out a 200 controller. This is kinda like saying people who buy cars spend more time driving cars.
Industry analyst Mat Piscatella, Executive Director & Video Game Industry Analyst at Circana, has revealed that the DualSense Edge controller for the PlayStation 5 is the best-selling accessory of 2023 in the US in dollar sales. The DualSense Edge is a pro-level PS5 controller primarily aimed at competitive gamers, and it comes with a bunch of notable features that set it apart from the standard DualSense controller.
“the DualSense Edge controller for the PlayStation 5 is the best-selling accessory of 2023 in the US in dollar sales.“
In dollar sales yes because it’s a whopping $200.
So? It could've flopped. Just because it's price is high doesn't guarantee a 1st place.
Well I’m happy it’s selling well but I’m sure as heck not paying $200 for a controller.
@Jin Well you don't have to pay shit if you don't want to. Some people do. What is your point exactly?
Go to an Apple store and you’ll see PlayStation controllers. PlayStation has made a nice market of selling outside its console base.
Its not surprising when you look at how many PS5s are being sold.
It is surprising because there was so assurance that it would sell well considering its price.
Obviously we need the volume ranking as well.
You know that every PS5 comes with a controller...right?
Ps gamers who ae buying an extra controller do that cous they want to play with a friend localy ....right?
Some gamers want to pay $200 to have a small advantage comparing to the standard controller.
Waited years for them to make this controller, but they only put 2 buttons on the back. So sticking with my scuf and bfg til they make a second gen. Considering PS5 sales, it's not a crazy surprise the controller has sold well though, because people like myself have wanted it. I think we're finally at a time where pads and input methods on console are catching on to modern game design.
It’s not terribly surprising, to me at least. Especially when you consider PS fans have wanted something like this for awhile that’s made by Sony. At least to my knowledge, neither MS or Nintendo have released any new types of accessories for their consoles anytime recently that scratches a certain itch and is made by them.
Plus when you factor in the more “hardcore” audience on PlayStation, especially with games like CoD it kinda makes sense. At least to me 🤷♂️
It's about time for Elite 3 anyway, but you've got to be thinking the praise DualSense Edge is getting will force their hand.
Reliability is the most important thing to improve, but how do you market that without admitting you have a quality issue? Outside of that either swapable thumbsticks or that magnetic no-contact switch thumbstick design that ppl have been talking about would be good
Odd about the quality issues with the Elites, I'm using the red Gears of War controller and have done since it released way back when with no issues (well apart from me breaking the shoulder button rocker by dropping it, easily replaced though thank god).
without next-gen features, its going to look really silly next to the edge controller
your best bet is for sony to release a set of xbox drivers for the edge controller
They'll launch an Elite 3 at some point this gen, and probably a refreshed base controller too.