Will the Elite Series 3 be MORE Reliable? Probably Not... (MEGA RANT)
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- Опубликовано: 31 июл 2024
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Todays video is a very vulgar rant, just like the old days of the channel. Although this one has a little more forethought. The Series 3 isn't out yet and likely won't be until, at the earliest, late 2022. But I thought I'd share some thoughts that I've had floating around for a while, specifically thoughts on reliability and the public perception of elite controllers. If you have any thoughts of your own on the topic, be sure to leave them down in the comments below. We're all controller nerds on this channel
I hope you guys enjoyed this one and I'll see you very soon in my "SCUF Instinct VS Series 2" video!
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So, I know this rant is a bit winded (and aggressive) but I appreciate you guys coming out to watch! If you have something to add, please leave it down here in the comments section for further discussion with fellow Controller nerds lol
One thing I also forgot to bring up is the series 2 revision. This videos is focused more so on the series 3, but since I was already discussing it I probably should've brought that up. There's no evidence to suggest the Elite Series 2 got a revision during its current run unfortunately. Even if it did, the same problems happen with this controller in all the same spots!
Okay, I'm done ranting 😂
Despite what you say about the 2 and 3 i still wanna see what microsoft comes up with I dont own an elite or any really fancy custom controller I have the stock one with stick extenders and trigger stops so I havnt tested it personally but if microsoft really does fix the 3 like everybody wants them to I might actually buy one but after like a year so that we can see those long term reviews roll in and if anybody had serious stick drift/bumper/anything issues im not gonna even think about buying a controller that cost over half the cost of my console just for it to break in 3 months
Battle beavers are my favorite they just are nice
Will you ever review the Turtle Beach controller?
😂😂😂
My PS4 controller just got fried from the inside out I think it was because of the USB cable. Now I can only play switch games.
They favor comfortability over durability . They should make pro controllers that have less features but last longer. Because they waste time making these random features when all people really want is a controller with 2-4 paddle’s , that last a long time
if they could make a single use controller they would.
Like it would be the most comfortable controller ever but it would last for a day and it costs 20 bucks because fuck you, the consumer.
and trig stoppers
Companies will never make things that never broke down they not thinking about the consumer they thinking about their company is convenient for them to make something that breaks so you can buy another one ☝️
Victrix Gambit.
I want buttons more durable. Dont need rgb or wireless
Clicked as soon as I saw rant. I know this is gonna be a good one 🍿
agreed
Woke up and chose corporate violence 😈
@@vCuda hey 👋 I love your videos. I have razer raiju tournament edition. Do you know which kontrolfreeks would fit bc I hear ps4 and xbox one's don't?? Thanks
Had both elite series controllers and both had stick drift within the first year. Great feeling controller but when the launch controller last longer than my $250 plus controller there’s a problem.
Dude you might be my favorite youtuber right now. Just wanna let you know there are still people who still appreciate honesty and take it as one of the best virtues to have.
Having said that, I had an elite controller 1st gen for like a year and never gave me any problems, and I played a lot of Destiny with it. That is the only thing I miss about being on Xbox, I am a Sony Pony now (according to most people on the internet).
Anyway, big fan! stay honest and I'll stay watching
it really is hit or miss with these controllers. In my case I had three replacements in the span of 6 months.
@@uybshadow6272 oh yeah, before buying I read a lot of people having problems with the bumpers (mostly RB). I was scared but went for it and I was lucky I guess.
12% of the gamers😂
We need more people like you on RUclips! I wish I had done my homework on the series 2. I’ve had one replaced so far after about 5 months with very little usage as own ps5 too and two buttons stopped working most the time and already know this replacement that’s refurbished not new probably won’t last long! They should be recalled given the massive amount of problems reported.
thx for uploading today, my days been shitty, so this helps. i started off blacking out in the shower, almost dying. plus its also my finals week, and i have so much to do before 9 pm
I got the razer wolverine ultimate because of your reviews and have absolutely loved it, keep up the good work!
Me to, i verry big like this controller, full controll my aim.
Do you recommend wolverine ultimate ? i consider this one and elite 2 series
how does it feel in the hand comfort wise?
Really love your content and the brutal honesty it brings. Need more of this in the tech space!
I hope to inspire more of this in the tech space as I grow! I enjoy nothing more than a reviewer who's priority is being up front with their audience. I've been seeing more of it gradually with smaller channels and I hope this trend continues
I must have gotten extremely lucky because my series 1 i got back in 2018 I've never had an issue with, still looks new, feels new, and plays new
Glad I found you're channel when I got sick with the elite, encouraged me to get the wolverine tournament
You right been watching you controller reviews for a min now and I'm up on game with controllers now
vCuda, love watching your videos! Keep it up bro!! There should be more RUclipsrs like you!! Tbh I got the Scuf Instinct Pro! Hopefully this controller doesn't have problems down the road!
Love your videos bro! Brutal honesty is rare
I was going to buy the Elite Series 2 Controller, but you convinced me otherwise so I went digging into reviews and found your Wolverine Tournament edition review. And let me tell you I'm not disappointed! Thank you brotha!
This was awesome bro! Thanks for the rant.
First time watching your videos! Really like your energy !
For this type of videos it is because I follow you, you are completely honest I really like your videos keep it up men :')
I’ve been watching your videos for a few months and really enjoy how your really honest with your reviews! I heard about the Victrix Gambit Xbox controller lately and wanted to know your opinion on it. Could you do a video reviewing it? Keep up the good work
Keep doing what your doing!! It’s nice to have an honest source!! As always take care of yourself first. Keep killing it!
Thank you for your great reviews! Would you mind reviewing the Victrix Gambit controller as well?
Please never stop!! ❤❤👍👍
(ps. I bought an additional Elite series 2 Core next to my original S2 also.... no bad experience yet but they definitely suckered me in again too.... 🙄)
Probably the BEST honest video I have seen!
Agree with everything said!
An options video would be great, what controller should we buy?
Always trust a HONEST REVIEW!
I just started watching you and now I feel like I can make better decisions when buying controllers
Whilst I do love my controller it was your videos that helped me decide. Weighed out options the Razer Wolverine V2C was the one I got, but I know it will fail eventually. Out of all the crap at least it’s good crap. Keep up the great vids!
Same here wolverine best I ever had. Just bought elite 2 yesterday and my turtle beach is hands down way better. Feels a bit cheap but your not thinking about that when cracking skulls on infinite.
Oh I make sure to thoroughly research any product especially tech purchases. To make my decisions on what to buy. Its why I love your channel so much I dont have to dig through BS to get to the truth about a product. I just stay subd to your channel. 🙂
Love the brutal honestly, I'm not discovering your content, easy subscribed~
Bro i thank you for your honesty, this is the way to be in life!!!
Now i have a great RESPECT for you!!!
bought the series 2 after basically seeing every controller has qc issues. it was 140 and now has the 1 year warranty, only took a week playing halo infinite on my pc to get the stick drift lol.. keep up the vids man. Still can return it but I dunno anymore. If you haven't already you should do a tier list of best if money isn't a factor and best for the money of your opinion.
Underrated channel. Definitely enjoy your content.
I loved my Series 1. Maybe I just got lucky, but it was exactly what I expected and lasted me about a year and a half with few mechanical issues. So when it finally became unusable, I was actually excited to get my hands on the Series 2. It looked sleek, and I just thought to myself, "The Series 1 did fine by me, and they couldn't possibly go backwards." Boy was I wrong. Now I haven't used the controller in a while now, so I don't even remember what issues I had with it. I think it was something along the lines of stick drift and one of the sticks didn't even click. It was something like that. Regardless, this was all within 1-2 months of even owning the controller, making them literally... And I mean literally unusable. For all I know it came outta the box with these problems. After that experience, you would have to show me multiple videos of people praising the fuck out of the Series 3, without being paid to do so, for me to even consider buying another Elite Controller. Guess we'll just have to wait and see.
Edit: I'm also not the type to buy warranties. It's expensive enough as it is. If I'm gonna pay 150+ on something like a controller, I expect to get my moneys worth. For my controller to be broken damn near right out of the box, I wouldn't even want a replacement.
You should have taken the replacement and sold it, would have least got your money back?
Agree, these things are expensive!
My experience is opposite, S1 was garbage S2 been great BUT recently bottom grip started peeling, new bottom chassis required at £60.
Can buy a brand new controller on eBay for £100.
Have to say, I do really like the S2 though.
I get where your coming from not wanting to buy warranty, but you should be thinking about it the opposite way man, the more expensive something is , should be more reason to insure it, like u don’t get a 100k car and not get full coverage on it ya know? I just got a series 2 and I paid $20 more for 3 YEARS coverage, I had my series 1 controller 2 years with no issues and only cashed in on the warranty because I wasn’t using it anymore and figured I could use the $200. Lol. Buy the warranty and u can literally get ur money back minus the warranty cost 3 years down the road even if u don’t want to replace it.
Honestly is key for a tech reviewer. You got my support 100% Cuda
Those adjustable tension thumbstick modules were a mistake, not only do they make the modules less reliable and more prone to drift, but they increase the amount of slop in the sticks (the mechanical deadzone) because of the increased amount of moving parts. You can really feel it in comparison to the new Series X controllers that have slightly better recentering force on the sticks than the old ones. I think I used my Elite S2 like, 3-4 times? Then it went straight back in the case and I went back to using my Elite S1, entirely because of the sticks.
love your rants
I get actually excited when I see this controller on the channel cuz Microsoft needs to hear it. Whether small or big creator.
Love your vids man. Can you please do a review on the xim nexus controller when it releases? I think it has the potential to be the best controller ever honestly
I stand by my statement from a year ago. The razed tournament and I’m assuming the ultimate are the best controllers. I’ve had mine for a year. And this is a year of hard use on Fortnite which is known to destroy controllers and the only thing wrong with it is the left thumbstick is wearing down. And it’s still not bad because the thumbstick were created so thick. I genuinely stand by this controller.
I 100% agree but bought my second wolverine and the right joy stick felt was way loose and delayed so I though I'd switch. :(
This country and the world needs more honest content like this. Companies and content creators have babied the public for too long and now many people can not handle the truth. You channel is a breath of fresh air, stay true to your self and keep the honesty flowing.
On another note would you be interested in reviewing the Victrix Gambit? I think most of the reviews out right now are very surface level and I am not sure I trust them. Just a thought, thanks for the great content.
I went with the Wolverine V2 chroma because of you ! Thanks for your honesty !
love the vids.
You’re literally making some of the best content on RUclips with wii music in the background. I love this timeline.
Love ur vids
Can you do the Wolverine te vs the v2 chroma please? I’m still deciding which one I should get (Loving the content my guy keep giving out honest content so we can rely on someone)
No hopes for a MS designed Elite Series 3.
Hoping Razer's next version features mouse click triggers and bumpers
The irony in this comment lol
Off topic, but I bought the Wolverine Ultimate after watching your many videos on it and doing more of my own research on it and despite a minor amount of right stick drift, I love the controller, thanks for the honest reviews, man!
I'm glad it's working for you man! The Wolverine is a fine device
I laughed so much at this one man, btw your RB went out on yours too? Mine just did.... Thanks Microsoft for this $200 controller 👍👍👍 love the videos man, keep up the great work!
Bruh! You’re the most honest reviewer ever 😂 we need more like you 🤘🏼😎
SHESHH. Most honest controller reviewer out here. Earned yourself a sub boi 😛
i like your honesty keep it up
yo vCuda i have had the fusion pro controller for a while now but my right bumper is unresponsive and just does not work anymore do you know how to fix this?
Love the honesty and the content. I will say I happened to get lucky with my series 2. I didn't have any problems until nearly the 2 year mark, with the exception of a slightly sticky A button when i first got it. Which is easily fixable with a bit of IPA, but still should not have been shipped out like that. I don't think we will see any improvement in reliability until we get away from using potentiometers.
Have u tried Victrix gambit controller, seems pretty good for the mny. I'm looking to buy it was wondering your thoughts on it
I’ve heard a lot of problems with these. I bought this without any review research, but luckily I have had it without any problems with it. I will be trying out another controller soon though👍🏼
This is one of the most entertaining and solid rants I've seen in a really long time. You spit fire and facts when you get mad and I love to see it... even though it's not healthy for you. :P
Thank you for the effort you put in your videos, Cuda! It's thanks to your early review of the Chroma that I ended up upgrading to it from the 10€ fake Xbox 360 I bought from a thrift store. That controller broke in 20 days. xD
Oh, and I had to pause at 6:30 to unsubscribe from Evans' channel. I hadn't watched that video of his. But I should have known something was up when he uploaded that one vid where he claims that the new cooler design for the PS5 is worse, which prompted Gamer Nexus to create his own video to explain why that isn't the case.
I have an Elite2 controller and whenever I plug it into the XboxX to play Warzone it constantly tells me to reconnect the controller. Any fix? Also, does plugging in actually offer an benefit in terms of response time? Thanks!
The kings back!!!!! Gooied to see ya Mate!!!!
i had the all white elite series one controller and it worked perfectly for 2 years. Then I used a warranty to get the series 2 when it dropped and it was a terrible mistake.
Hi, I'm from Poland and I bought it for $ 90 Gambit yesterday. The first impression was pretty good. The surface of the analog sticks could be a bit larger. The triggers are very fast. So fast that I had to reduce their sensitivity through the applications because I was accidentally shooting while playing Warzone all the time. I was counting on triggers the most and here it is great, but I really wanted paddles. And here I have a problem. While playing, I squeeze the controller and press the paddles all the time by accident. I programmed them under L3 and B to run fast and slide, but it bothers more than helps. I wonder if I will be able to get used to using them at all. In general, I think that $ 90 is probably worth buying. We'll see after a month of playing if I was right.
Do any of you have paddles programmed for Warzone and can write what your settings are?
Thanks
12:24 you can use middle mouse click scrolling to crate a smooth animation for the channel members
I really enjoyed your rant!!
Glad I could entertain!
I love this video (as I'm putting back together a Dual Sense w/a broken trigger spring.... ) .5 cent part... could have beefed this shit up a bit... ya know, for the 70 dollar price tag.,,, but the haptic feedback is sooo nice, and the upgraded thumbsticks...... cough cough, the same sensors they've used since dual shock 3... cough cough... same sensors that all xbox controllers use.. cough... cough.. shit i'm getting sick i think.. damn truth keeps making my throat itch. lol. keep up the good work man!
Hey the razer xbox app is shutting down controllers after it updates them, could you make a vid about how to avoid that and how to do mapping for the v2 chroma?
Brilliantly honest "rant" homie, respect.
Bro, this is the first video I have seen from you and I never have related to a RUclipsr more in my Life. I absolutely Love any Human being that is as real as You. You are now my main source for Reviews etc... For gaming. You have no filter and don't give A F_
I appreciate that, thanks man!
I've been watching your controller reviews (Good and Bad) and I say good job!
If I ever think about buying a Microsoft controller again im watching this guy and not anyone else becaues I know he will give me the good the bad and the ugly keep it up
This earned my sub 👏🏽
this dude needs 3 million subs right meow !! i had one it hardly even last like 8 months maybe i like the controller but it fell apart completely bumpers wouldn't work
I'm disappointed no one has utilized lidar sensors to calculate the position of a joy stick instead of using the good old direct contact method. There are keyboards that have moved to laser triggers, the mechanical click just being there for feel. So they could do the same thing with controller joysticks. Just a bit more math and will probably cost more. But I think it would be a good add for an almost 200 dollar controller. Imagine if stick drift can be fixed by either swapping out a joystick insert, cleaning the joystick and the socket, or recalibration the lasers.
After a year and a half-ish my elite series 2 has finally reached its last legs. Ordered a v2 chroma and cant wait for it to get here.
So, ExtremeRate released a faceplate for the stock Series X controller that has the rubberization and precision rings even down to the pattern, similar to the ES2.
I'm going to do a build. I'm fucking pumped.
@vCuda can you review the Gulikit King Kong Pro 2 to see if they are durable? Only thing missing is back paddles / buttons. I was thinking with a controller adapter maybe it could be a reliable controller for Xbox. I will be waiting for a potential King Kong Pro 3 with back buttons though
He's right tho, 4 months in and both my bumpers stoped working, got it sent to get fixed and not even a month in and the left analog starts drifting like crazy. It sucks that these things happen because i stoped using all my other controllers as soon as i bought it.
Love you Cuda! 💙🤣
They should look into hall sensors and parts that you can swap out completely. The Elites usually only lasted me 3-6 months on average so 3 month warranty doesnt do shit. I always had to get best buy warranties and hope I got one that lasted atleast 12 months. I play a full variety of consoles, emulation,etc these days so it doesnt get as much use. Im also alternating between the King Kong 2 Pro as Im liking it better for alot of games, so this current elite 2 is lasting me a little longer than usual. The King Kong has way more features overall, seems more durable, feels great and is only about 60 bucks, so easily replacable if it broke after a year. I already had to brook adapter for Xbox and Sony consoles , since I use all types of controllers on these consoles.
Good video dude.
Love this guy’s honesty
You should review the nacon revolution unlimited pro controller, I think they have a different thumbstick module, I've been using it for a year plus and I have no stick drift at 0 deadzone. It might have something to do with the low stick tension which also feels amazing.
Will you ever do a review on the Victrix Gambit xbox remote, been planning on getting it, but obviously you're a reliable dude, so I would want to know what your thoughts would be on it
Jesus Christ your rant is my rant every since I purchased the series 1. After the series 2 I'll be looking for a better 1 but shit to be quiet honest finding a good wireless controller is fucking maddening! I wanna pull my hair out just thinking about it sometimes.
i’m still tryna figure out why my series x controller has half the input lag on my “pro” elite 2 controller smh
Great video.
i really enjoy the rants, man. I get really annoyed by reviewers that get the new package and never go back to product months later or do teardowns (i know they have a LOT of things to review so they can't always). So all the viewer / consumer is left with is a really nice controller or gadget or widget that is fresh out of the box and of course it's really nice day one. Car reviewers fall into that same category for me. yeah it drove great on the test loop, cool. How does it do when it's -20 out? does it creak all the damn time? does the bluetooth take forever to connect?
So many people on these platforms end up just being QVC Salesmen and it's gross. Thanks for being You.
I'll shut up
I've gone through 4 elite controllers right now my current one the bumpers don't work the rb only works 1 out 5 hard attempts and both the front shells have fallen off due to minor drops on tile floor the back buttons on the right side sometimes only work if you press it hard af or smack the controller to make it go back to normal
Watching this right after both of my bumpers are either double clicking or unresponsive alongside the left analog stick up/down sensor decides to shit itself
I must’ve got lucky. I love my elite series 2 man. Have had no problems at all. Plus the bestbuy warranty is so worth it
I keep saying this on this channel, but I brought an elite series 2, off the back of a review online. After 3 months I got stick drift and after 5 months the LB button started to get unreliable. I went online to try to find out why and found this channel, got the Razor Wolverine tournament edition and can honestly say it was the best controller I ever used. Started to get slight stick drift after 14 months (after many hours of play). That controller was recommended by this channel. Shame the wolverine TE looks crap, otherwise I would have brought it in a flash. Currently using a Vitrix Gambit and so far, so good.
Is the Victrix Gambit on your list of controllers to review? I have been seeing ads for it and am curious how it is against a razed wolverine
Adjustable tension isn't the problem try mapping LS and RS click to a button or shift button feature. Has worked wonders for mine
Nice rant. Could have been condensed to 2 mins.
The whole time I was thinking "Well, what controller DO you recommend, that lasts longer?"
I dropped my first series 2 controller a few times then some of the paddles started to not work that well, so I got it refunded then got a new one. Since I learned from my past mistakes, I treated that one like a king and it 2 paddles still broke (had to press extra hard for them to register) after 10 months. annoyed me a lot.
Great video I am glad some speaks what I have been suffering for Generations!! The way i do it is return a controller that has bad drift to gamestop to get credit and buy a new controller on sale. Now I use Microsoft points to buy controllers on the Microsoft store. Whatever I can do to save money because its a guarantee the controller will break down in a year or just a little more. The elite controllers have all broken on me as well with drift i either trade them at GameStop to get another one even broken or fight with Microsoft to get a new one. Whatever it takes but we shouldn’t be made to suffer like this just to play our games what a disgrace
Say it with your chest! Bro you're the best reviewer, don't sell out. Keep doing what you're doing!
My 2x spectra infinitys with warranty swaps is still going strong. No mic buzz with proper stereo headset. When one drifted i sent it off. Used the other. It came back a new one. The pad feels great. £65 for pro controller for two years :D until i find eventually an even better cheaper option haha
Just got a series 2 from Costco with their credit card. Should be a free replacement no questions asked. Will update here once I get it in the mail. FYI mostly play fps
Have you tried the Turtle Beach Recon Controller or the thrustmaster eswap controller?
Really curious if it has any bad deadzones like majority of xbox controllers have
If it doesnt it could be game changing for xbox especially for the price
Deadzones is really the only thing i care about cause personally it makes almost all xbox controllers impossible to use cause of how big the deadzones are
The only man i trust for reviewing controllers
i just want to say i really do appreciate the fact that you still have a moral ground when it comes to getting fucked over by the big companies. i myself got a pro controller 2 and its meh at best...
i will most likely be getting a beaver in the near future bc of the your videos. thanks for the great content
Love the rants😂
I found another controller company…Cinch Gaming…most of the reviews were kinda dumb and seemed endorsed and hella obnoxious. I was just wondering if that company is on your radar at all. Their warranty is short but they aren’t terribly expensive compared to like battle beaver which seems like the closest comparison.
I would love for you to do a review of the Azeron Cyborg. I'm on the fence about it.
I recently ordered one. Production is very slow. Mine is not expected to ship until April.
@@sallydrum7156 Awesome, I hope you enjoy it when it finally arrives.