Also worth noting that because of the stiff paddles/ loud vibration, the controller itself is much louder than other controllers. Literally sounds like I’m spamming a keyboard
Easy way to fix the stiff paddles is to swap the paddles with a series 1 controller, because the series 1 controller paddles are a little bit longer then the paddles on the series 2
xXLEGITCH1MPXx Yeah you can but they feel weird they don’t fit well on the controller like they do on the first elite controller. Another reason why I don’t like it too much is because you can’t play while charging the controller
Hey i hate to tell people this but the new elite controller isn't bluetooth controller that's the only problem with that controller. I just found out that someone already has that controller and he found out that it's not a bluetooth controller.
I'd like to mention with the trigger locks, the new controller adjusts your sensitivity curve to match the lock, so you actually have your full axis range unlike the old controller, where if you were playing say, a racing game, you couldn't reach full throttle with locks on
Here’s one thing about gripping capabilities of the Elite 2 controller - when the rubber is cold it doesn’t feel as grippy, but when you’ve used the controller a while or it’s just warm from ambient temperature the rubber seems to become more active in how well it grips. From my experience at least.
ZSG Brisingr Same I’ve had the elite since day one and have used it almost every day and my grips are fine when everything else on it is pretty scuffed lol
Ricardo Hernandez Goytia i prefer with vibration as it feels nicer when you shoot, but when there is no vibration it feels like something’s missing feels more satisfying to me I guess
@@osvaldaspaslauskas5040 Same here. It's like the difference of driving manual vs automatic lol. Vibration is a huge deal to me. I feel more connected to the game.
@@osvaldaspaslauskas5040 I highly recommend at least lowering the vibration intensity as I couldn't play without it but with having it still be their but less intense really helped
They should add a feature where if I allow it, other players can just download my profile (1, 2, 3) settings. Or where you can contribute your settings for a specific game and other players can just pick and choose from the bunch.
spiro not sure what that has to do with anything. I think it’s a constructive criticism. Radom drumming while someone is talking is stupid. Sorry your simple mind doesn’t agree I guess. Maybe it’s a good thing people like you enjoy random drums here and there. The rest of us don’t. And gasp, our opinions are equally as important as yours.
I’m thinking for shooters with realistic gun mechanics/high recoil, tighter sticks will help to hold the sweet spot when pulling your gun down to control recoil. If you have very good recoil control, you’ll know what I mean. As someone who uses all 4 paddles, I’m thinking the new smaller paddles will help give your resting fingers more space to grip the controller. As the guy in the video says. Holding all 4 paddles can give an advantage in some aspects but make it less comfortable to hold and thus some disadvantages as well. These smaller paddles will probably be another subtle improvement
iXi SHOGUN iXi coming from the elite 1 to the elite 2 I can tell you I never accidentally touch the paddles. With the elite 1 I was forced to only use two paddles as I was always accidentally hitting them. It was that or hold it awkwardly. Now I hold it like I always have and never hit them by accident. It’s honestly a great improvement. This by far is my favorite controller and worth the upgrade!
Emanuel Gjoni - excellent to hear. I accidentally hit one on my paddles too now and again, which is assigned to B. B to crouch and exit vehicles... sometimes accidentally tapping B and exiting a moving vehicle in PUBG and dying... most embarrassing 😂
I switched to PlayStation in February but you were my favorite RUclipsr when I was on Xbox so i still watch your videos even though this one has nothing to do with me 😭
The failure point on the 1st gen paddles was in the circyuit board mounting points in the body of the controller. The longer paddles created a fulcrum point that put a lot of stress on the circuit board, eventually breaking off the screw mounting points. The upper vibration motors are in the actual triggers, so that's why they rattle so much. The LB broke in the 1st gen elite so much because of the green pairing button. Its position in the controller caused the plastic of the LB to bend and twist slightly, but just unnaturally enough that it eventually would brake at that point.
I feel the same about the grip man. I have larger hands so it’s difficult get a nice grip that’ll stay consistent throughout the gaming session. Keep up the good work. Great vids 🤙🏼
@@tirvxnfn5001 I've had mine a week and they're not feeling any better. I've also tried scrubbing them with soap and a stiff plastic brush -- covers still feel "waxy" and slippery :(
Excellent review. I just ordered mine. Never had the series 1. This will be a big change for me. The adjustable triggers is what sold me and being compatible for the new Xbox as well.
The best thing overall is the softtouch. That's a little detail but really important. Play with your elite 1-2 mouth et go back to the old controleur. You will say "dawn that plastic...."
Also in UK - Game will allow trade in of series 1 for series 2 at 50% off as long as your controller works in good condition and you have all the bits, so need case and paddles, thumb sticks as well as a charging cable even if that is not original. I had mine with box etc. so no problems. They will test it and then give you your discount. So for £79 to upgrade and get new with guarantee - pretty happy.
10 mins in (4 ads now), I'm guessing this vid should be titled "How to pay for an XBox Elite Controller Series 2: The Video"... I'm going to go out on a limb and suggest that the 'stick accessories' from the series 1 don't fit the series 2 because of that stick tension/tightening mechanism... and the 'Oval' shaped cable is 'USB-C' whereas the original cables for the Xbox One were micro USB.
I just picked up the series 2 controller and so glad I did. It’s such a nice upgrade for Modern warfare. I love the paddles and being able to reload, jump, crouch, and switch to my secondary gun without having to remove my right thumb off the thumb stick. So glad I went and paid the extra $25-$30 for the series 2 rather then the series 1. It was either get the series 1 controller used for $140 or the series 2 controller for $180, plus they bought my old controller for $30 and my old headset for $10 so I was able to pick up the new series 2 brand new for the same price as the used series 1 so it was a no brainer for me. Plus the series 2 new features like the extra trigger settings(series 1 only had 2 setting where the series 2 has 3 settings), I like the shorter paddles on series 2, the thumb stick tension adjustment on the series 2 is amazing for shooting games like COD:MW, and having the charger ok the series 2 is awesome. The charger is also removable from the case as well or you can leave the charger in the case land charge the controller inside of the case. All in all the few things they did to upgrade the series 2 makes it that much better and worth the extra $40 bucks in my opinion. Hands down the best controller on the market for Xbox One in my opinion.
That's nice to hear man. At first I was too worried about the controller being broken out of the box, as many people were claiming. But so far, it is great. I hope it doesn't breaks on the coming months. I would suggest taking much care of it
The paddle design on the original was awful. It takes zero pressure and I would get accidental presses all the time, so I swapped to the scuf paddles on the elite and it was amazing how a different layout radically changed and solved the problem... but that won’t be possible on the new one because of the enclosed battery, and I haven’t seen a single other video discuss this like he’s done here, and it’s the info I wanted!
The paddles on the first led me to only use the 2 smallest. They got caught on so much and setting the controller down hit the paddles. I got a Razer Wolverine Ultimate Tournament because the design is much better ergonomically. Elite 1 is used for certain games. After a day’s use of Elite v2, it is much better. It will improve aspects of your game slightly. However, it is a big price tag for a controller. You could get 3 regular controllers. Feel bad for spending, but it is next gen compatible, not hard to justify if you play a lot.
I thought the exact same thing. Seems very interesting, I just wish the whole stick customization was more simple/explained better. It's very confusing, just left mine as default
Something else no one mentions is that it doesn't matter what platform you use the controllers on. As long as you use the same Microsoft account all your profiles and settings will sync.
T'was an old username and I'll change it soon. And gotten a regular one, whole point of spending money on these ones is the better quality and features
T'was an old username and I'll change it soon. I’ve seen them, owned one to, shitest thing I’ve ever bought, back paddles died within 2 weeks, analog sticks often popped up out of nowhere
@@morbidlyobeseduck7226 Non-PowerA Xbox controllers always have issues as well. I've never ran into any Xbox nor PlayStation console controller that didn't have issues.
Because I haven’t gotten hands on yet with the s2 but from watching this the stiffer paddles seem like they would be better, well for me anyway as I would constantly accidentally press the paddles.
I owned a series 1 and bought the series 2 on release day. I love the additional customization on S2, but one thing I didn’t like is the paddles. I don’t mind the stiffness of the paddles when pressing them in, but the paddles themselves are WAY TO SMALL. Luckily they still designed S2 with the possibility of using S1 paddles. I immediately swapped out the S2 for S1 paddles and I now can’t say anything bad about the controller. Worth the $$$. Highly recommend.
@imdrain I've also heard the analog sticks stop clicking and dont register 100%. None of that has happened to me yet and I've been playing mine since release. I'm gentle on my controllers though
Great review! Just a heads up, that new "oval" cable is a USB Type-C cable, while the Series 1 Elite used the Micro USB cable (which is standard across all other xbox one controllers). The reason for this I believe is the next generation Xbox Scarlett will utilize USB C for it's peripherals and they wanted the Series 2 Elite to carry over to (and have unity with) the new generation of controllers.
It’s super slippy at first the new model it’s quite surprising, now that I’ve used it for a few hundred hours I don’t even notice it anymore and really enjoy the feel. It’s not like I’ve ever had a controller slip out of my hand so I do prefer the full wrap around grips.
I still have my same original controllers as well. But I’ve had 2 Elite S1 controllers and the trigger and LB, RB buttons have broke on both of them before. All I play is COD so maybe I’m to aggressive.
Great vid. Got my Elite 2 on the day it launched (4th Nov) as i'd pre-ordered it. I didn't have an Elite 1 but my son has but in comparison i think the textured grip on E2 is way better, don't find it slippery at all. Also a feature you didn't mention is the E2 is now Bluetooth where as E1 wasn't. Big plus especially with Project Xcloud now rolling out (which i have been impressed with by the way). Keep up the good work.
This is very true tho, I got my elite Monday because I pre ordered it and I’m still not sure if I want to return it or not, the paddles are really stiff but I feel like I will get used to that but the thing that bothers me is even when I put the elite 2 on the loosest tension the right thumb stick still feels stiffer and harder to move than on the original elite, which for me is bad because I play on linear and the stick being stiff in the beginning makes it feel a bit like exponential and harder to hit flicks. Great video though you explained everything really well.
I JUST got mine a couple hours ago. Initial impressions? This thing is INCREDIBLY well built! Solid, with steel components for things like the joysticks, where plastic is used in cheaper models. I find the texture of the grips and the triggers feels GREAT, and I LOVE how customizable it is! First things i did were to swap the "Disco ball" with a proper D-pad, and swapped the sticks for the 360 style ones...also adjusted the stick tension to max and put the triggers on the middle stop. Played a little Jedi: Fallen Order, then had a good run in Spelunky to test the dpad (which is by far the best dpad I have ever used!). I already LOVE the feel of this controller, if the durability holds up, this will be well worth the money I spent.
The 2 things i'm interested in the most about the Elite 2 are how long does it last until it starts to fall apart and how long does ot take for the sticks to develop severe stick drift issues.....like the old one.
I bought my series 2 elite remote day 1. Never owned the series 1 but coming from using the oem remotes I love it and don’t yet* have the fear of build quality issues as the series one. Great comparison btw!
It’s one of the best controllers I’ve ever used but mine broke after 3 months and started double clicking for everything warranty conveniently ends in 90 days and now my controller is a useless 200$ paperweight...keep that in mind ..one of the best but useless if it can’t work..honestly don’t buy it feel like I just got scammed
@@Propaganda285 yer cool I just brought one it has 1 year warranty that's why I'm saying. And personally if it's a manufacturer fault I would fight for it.
Microsoft replaced my original Elite controller THREE times in the last couple years. Twice it was out of warranty, but the local Microsoft Store people are way more forgiving (thank god). Anyway, on two of them, the sticks started drifting pretty badly, even had a total dead zone. Then the rubber grips became unglued and started peeling off. Regarding the peeling rubber, thankfully there is a decent aftermarket of parts on Amazon, so I found replacement grip pieces really cheap, and indistinguishable from the original parts. The rubber grips just snap right off so it’s easy to replace. To address the stick drift and dead zone issues, I believe the issue is caused by pushing the stick buttons over time. So I remapped the stick buttons to the rear paddles, and I have not experienced any stick issues for about a year now. Another advantage is that way easier on your thumbs when you don’t have to keep mashing or holding the sticks down. It’s hard to justify the cost of these, because they clearly have some quality issues. Even the thumbsticks rubber tops wear out pretty fast. Also I’m really disappointed that the Elite 1 thumbsticks aren’t compatible with the Elite 2!! What the heck is that?
I've had the first Elite controller for a few years now and it still works great. You are right about the paddles, they are too big and since the switches that the paddle controls are so sensitive they used to go off all the time. So I just bought a set of Elite 2 paddles and put them on my Elite 1 and they don't get in the way like the old ones. Great review video.
@Chris Clark yeah I think they mean what they said because the bloke in the video said who cards about it... I for one care a lot about it because it's always been very distracting, I've always had to cover it with tape.
Great review. I also recently upgraded from my Elite to Series 2 and came to the same conclusions you did. Personally it seems like a cheaper controller with some added nice features...worth the upgrade for me simple due to the ability to tighten the thumbsticks. This is literally a game changer. I think the textured grips suck with how slippery they are, my only hope is that they become more tacky over time.
I have noticed that the series two is slippery until your hand get warm. When I first pick it up it slips but as my hand sweats a little my grip gets better. Great vid.
For the thumbsticks, they completely redesigned them to be lighter, therefore wearing out the modules much more slowly. This, coupled with the new modules themselves should make them last over twice as long as opposed to the old controller.
The bright silver parts pn the Series 1 look so cool... then the Series 2 its just plain Gray... Like come one add some full midnight black and the old chrome D-Pad, Paddles and Bumpers...
@@vitorvena I dunno the light kinda disappeared of my sight. But the silver highlights sometimes distracted me. I mean the plain black looks cooler imo but that is as stated my opinion
@@turkepic3637 i still think ots unlikely... unless you have something against silver color cus some ppl have strange interactions with specific colors...
I wish more controllers would come with mouse click buttons (face buttons, triggers and bumpers) I have a scuf with mouse click triggers and I love the way it feels
Trypal is it possible for you to transfer the small paddles/new paddles onto the old controller and having it work? Also is it possible to buy the paddle separately from the new Jen or no?
10:50 for those who don’t know their cable types, the old elite controller uses micro usb while the series 2 uses usb type c. That’s the same cable that most android phones use as well as Apple’s newer MacBooks and the iPad Pro and also the switch.
I use all 4 paddles in fortnite and I find the series 2 paddles to be too short for me so I'm giving them a chance but catch myself going back to my series 1 paddles swap
Thanks! Searching and looking a lot of videos because im curious if the series1 thumbsticks will fit series2. My prefered setup on s1 is the medium length dome thumbsticks on both. So comfortable. Bummer they only included one in s2. But it is ridged and that i think is big improvement. But the new classic with bigger surface seems nice too.
So they're not compatible, my setup on series 1 was also both domed. Now I'm using the dome on left for movement for thumb comfort when constantly moving. 360 classic on right for aiming
Eric B. I’m running those on series 2 also. Too bad my thumbsticks are loose and have big physical deadzone... Did not have that issue at all on my series 1 after 8 months of daily. use. I will be contacting xbox support about this.
The biggest flaw is that only the original controller had hinged LB RB. All other controllers use a thin bridge joining the buttons. A thin plastic bridge that breaks simply because pressing the button requires bridge to bend a little. Use those buttons a lot or drop it and expect them to be loose and falling out. The reason for the change is so you can press on the R L buttons anywhere and they will work. The hinged design will not work if you press the buttons closer to the top due to that is where the hinge pivots. My complaint is the cheap fix they used to solve this.
Also worth noting that because of the stiff paddles/ loud vibration, the controller itself is much louder than other controllers. Literally sounds like I’m spamming a keyboard
Nice ikea closet
Nice ikea closet! Also i freakin love the song on the end of yoir videos! Whats the title? Can i find it somewhere?
JaNee DitDat it’s a great song, I always have the full song linked in the description!
@@Trypal_YT thanks 4 the respons. Love your vids youre a really good player. Keep up thr good work and upload some more please! (L)
Finally
I knew you will do it
The paddles being stiffer was done because everyone complained about accidentally pressing them
Top comment let’s go lol
Jamez bullock ik he didn’t do any research
Easy way to fix the stiff paddles is to swap the paddles with a series 1 controller, because the series 1 controller paddles are a little bit longer then the paddles on the series 2
I would rather accidentally hit a paddle than use the current ones, I keep hitting two at once because of how small they are
@@-Nevaex- can't you use the old paddles. Im getting the second one for Christmas and im hoping you can
xXLEGITCH1MPXx Yeah you can but they feel weird they don’t fit well on the controller like they do on the first elite controller. Another reason why I don’t like it too much is because you can’t play while charging the controller
Never had the first generation one, but I'm loving the series 2 over the normal controller.
I'll be buying the series 2, I'm still using my scuf from 2013.
DJ W cyber Monday is December 2nd thats when you make your move
Hey i hate to tell people this but the new elite controller isn't bluetooth controller that's the only problem with that controller.
I just found out that someone already has that controller and he found out that it's not a bluetooth controller.
@@daveround2313 but it is!
Series 2 is the most advanced controller ever
I'd like to mention with the trigger locks, the new controller adjusts your sensitivity curve to match the lock, so you actually have your full axis range unlike the old controller, where if you were playing say, a racing game, you couldn't reach full throttle with locks on
what if you change the dead zone though
You use the accessories app to map at what point the trigger is at 100%
That was well put. Good to know!!
I use the A button for throttle, tho
@@flinskikun what kind of a godless heathen are you for christ's sake?
I'm '3 ads' deep not even 7 minutes into the review ...
Skip the video all the way to end and it gets rid of all the ads.
download an ad blocker then..
Lmao
Lol, no sympathy from the comments hahaha
Get RUclips red scrub
The old elite used a micro USB, and the new one uses a USB C cord.
Dw0lf16 xbox couldn’t of said it better themselves 😂
@@DarkZeroNemesis1 ok boomer
@@Jxfh. shhh they're on to me.
Dw0lf16 ok boomer
He expects us to watch a 15 min vid for that 🤣
Thanks
Here’s one thing about gripping capabilities of the Elite 2 controller - when the rubber is cold it doesn’t feel as grippy, but when you’ve used the controller a while or it’s just warm from ambient temperature the rubber seems to become more active in how well it grips. From my experience at least.
It's not an "Oval shape" cord... it's called USB-C... LOL
Type C
Layman's terms lol
Adam Burnell same thing
Apple users man...
I was looking for this comment. Lol
The new thumb sticks have a tension screw that’s why you can’t use the old sticks
U can use the series 1 sticks and paddles on the series 2
Ncc 24656 have you even tried to use them? The sticks do not fit. The paddles do.
@@MrMarcusWWW well it's in the official Xbox video for a starters and will try them as soon as I get mine
Ncc 24656 well I have tried them unlike you. They do not fit.
@@MrMarcusWWW "unlike u " rrrrr hope Ur didn't break then lol
"My finger just slide right off these, could be because my hands are oily. I dont think so though because i just washed them." Lmao
So no one is going to mention that his old elite still has grip on it 😅
He must not actually use it lol
Mine does too and I've used it for years now. I'm not sure why so many people's grip wears away
ZSG Brisingr Same I’ve had the elite since day one and have used it almost every day and my grips are fine when everything else on it is pretty scuffed lol
@@ol1mar Yeah mine is gnarly in terms of cleanliness, but everything still functions properly!
I had mine for a few months and the grips were screwed. Wish they were replaceable cause the controller is great
I always just take off the vibration. I find it extremely distracting while I play shooter games.
Ikr and plus u lose battery
Ricardo Hernandez Goytia i prefer with vibration as it feels nicer when you shoot, but when there is no vibration it feels like something’s missing feels more satisfying to me I guess
@@osvaldaspaslauskas5040 Same here. It's like the difference of driving manual vs automatic lol. Vibration is a huge deal to me. I feel more connected to the game.
@@turkpowered9978
Yeah I like vibration, I find my concentration or accuracy goes off when the controller isn't vibrating
@@osvaldaspaslauskas5040 I highly recommend at least lowering the vibration intensity as I couldn't play without it but with having it still be their but less intense really helped
Controller reviews are always filled with "That's what she said" moments🤣
That's what Rocking Gamer said
@@loop5720 read ur comment right at 2:15 lmao
They should add a feature where if I allow it, other players can just download my profile (1, 2, 3) settings. Or where you can contribute your settings for a specific game and other players can just pick and choose from the bunch.
Why are you playing music while talking? Makes it hard to hear, kind of distracting.
xd
Probably to mask static in the background
@spiro its not crap, its true. Whats the point of the random snare drumming? Its bad, and annoying, especially if you're listening with headphones.
spiro not sure what that has to do with anything. I think it’s a constructive criticism. Radom drumming while someone is talking is stupid. Sorry your simple mind doesn’t agree I guess. Maybe it’s a good thing people like you enjoy random drums here and there. The rest of us don’t. And gasp, our opinions are equally as important as yours.
spiro wow, you’re just a classic internet dick. Bravo.
The 360 controller had the perfect stick tension IMO. I’m not sure what MS was thinking with the Xbox One loose sticks. Thanks for the honest info. 👍
F1st FPS you can adjust the stick tension and by default it’s the 360 setting
I adjusted the stick tension all the way and i love it
I’m thinking for shooters with realistic gun mechanics/high recoil, tighter sticks will help to hold the sweet spot when pulling your gun down to control recoil. If you have very good recoil control, you’ll know what I mean. As someone who uses all 4 paddles, I’m thinking the new smaller paddles will help give your resting fingers more space to grip the controller. As the guy in the video says. Holding all 4 paddles can give an advantage in some aspects but make it less comfortable to hold and thus some disadvantages as well. These smaller paddles will probably be another subtle improvement
iXi SHOGUN iXi coming from the elite 1 to the elite 2 I can tell you I never accidentally touch the paddles. With the elite 1 I was forced to only use two paddles as I was always accidentally hitting them. It was that or hold it awkwardly. Now I hold it like I always have and never hit them by accident. It’s honestly a great improvement. This by far is my favorite controller and worth the upgrade!
Emanuel Gjoni - excellent to hear. I accidentally hit one on my paddles too now and again, which is assigned to B. B to crouch and exit vehicles... sometimes accidentally tapping B and exiting a moving vehicle in PUBG and dying... most embarrassing 😂
I switched to PlayStation in February but you were my favorite RUclipsr when I was on Xbox so i still watch your videos even though this one has nothing to do with me 😭
why?
Are you mad? PlayStation
My tiny hands couldn’t handle the controller 😢 now it can but it’s too late I can’t switch back and I like PlayStation better
Great video, I’m glad somebody actually went more in depth on the controller and I hope u did well on ur exams :)
The failure point on the 1st gen paddles was in the circyuit board mounting points in the body of the controller. The longer paddles created a fulcrum point that put a lot of stress on the circuit board, eventually breaking off the screw mounting points.
The upper vibration motors are in the actual triggers, so that's why they rattle so much.
The LB broke in the 1st gen elite so much because of the green pairing button. Its position in the controller caused the plastic of the LB to bend and twist slightly, but just unnaturally enough that it eventually would brake at that point.
I feel the same about the grip man. I have larger hands so it’s difficult get a nice grip that’ll stay consistent throughout the gaming session. Keep up the good work. Great vids 🤙🏼
Get a DUKE version... like the OG XBOX... they were huge but, well loved and you can get them now made to work with Xbox One... :)
Stop sweating then lol
Expresso Depresso sToP sWeAtInG lOl it’s natural to sweat 😂
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Wtf
omg its real tiko
MXL_Slizard it is click on it
@@chinesesymbol3899 ik
Tikooi
The series 2 doesn’t slip in my hand🤷🏻♂️ the rubberized grip feels great in my opinion.
Cody Segawa its because his is brand new after a couple uses it wont be as soft
@@tirvxnfn5001 I've had mine a week and they're not feeling any better. I've also tried scrubbing them with soap and a stiff plastic brush -- covers still feel "waxy" and slippery :(
@@harryhanson6660 put it in the washing machine? It helped for me but the controller doesn't work anymore
Excellent review. I just ordered mine. Never had the series 1. This will be a big change for me. The adjustable triggers is what sold me and being compatible for the new Xbox as well.
The best thing overall is the softtouch. That's a little detail but really important. Play with your elite 1-2 mouth et go back to the old controleur. You will say "dawn that plastic...."
Best gaming choice I ever made was picking up the first Elite. Obviously it takes a little getting used to, but I love v2 so far.
Also in UK - Game will allow trade in of series 1 for series 2 at 50% off as long as your controller works in good condition and you have all the bits, so need case and paddles, thumb sticks as well as a charging cable even if that is not original. I had mine with box etc. so no problems. They will test it and then give you your discount. So for £79 to upgrade and get new with guarantee - pretty happy.
GameStop?
@@Userlol. game. It's just called that in the UK. We don't have a GameStop, not that I know of anyway
Literally just brought a new elite series 2 from game didnt even think to trade my old elite in 😂
10 mins in (4 ads now), I'm guessing this vid should be titled "How to pay for an XBox Elite Controller Series 2: The Video"...
I'm going to go out on a limb and suggest that the 'stick accessories' from the series 1 don't fit the series 2 because of that stick tension/tightening mechanism...
and the 'Oval' shaped cable is 'USB-C' whereas the original cables for the Xbox One were micro USB.
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I just picked up the series 2 controller and so glad I did. It’s such a nice upgrade for Modern warfare. I love the paddles and being able to reload, jump, crouch, and switch to my secondary gun without having to remove my right thumb off the thumb stick. So glad I went and paid the extra $25-$30 for the series 2 rather then the series 1. It was either get the series 1 controller used for $140 or the series 2 controller for $180, plus they bought my old controller for $30 and my old headset for $10 so I was able to pick up the new series 2 brand new for the same price as the used series 1 so it was a no brainer for me. Plus the series 2 new features like the extra trigger settings(series 1 only had 2 setting where the series 2 has 3 settings), I like the shorter paddles on series 2, the thumb stick tension adjustment on the series 2 is amazing for shooting games like COD:MW, and having the charger ok the series 2 is awesome. The charger is also removable from the case as well or you can leave the charger in the case land charge the controller inside of the case. All in all the few things they did to upgrade the series 2 makes it that much better and worth the extra $40 bucks in my opinion. Hands down the best controller on the market for Xbox One in my opinion.
Why so long
No one asked
Hisham Hussain chill he’s just trying to help other people out. You didn’t ask but I did and you yourself aren’t important
@@Haidkebxiskendb i did
That's nice to hear man. At first I was too worried about the controller being broken out of the box, as many people were claiming. But so far, it is great. I hope it doesn't breaks on the coming months.
I would suggest taking much care of it
Agreed, wish the thumbsticks went even tighter - still a brilliant pad.
He should take the kontrol freek extension off his right thumbstick. It's taller which gives you more leverage aka it feels looser to move around.
Really liked this
11:30 sound like a lawnmower
WHERE'S THE GRASS, THE GRASS, WHERE IS IT? Oh nvm, found it, the grass was on my chin chin.
*It's a french toast btw.*
I hear an electric shaver
I think the older elite controller’s paddles and bumpers are looser because you used them so much
Alex Kim no they’re just lose because they’ve got a magnetic grip
Nah mine have always been loose from when I got it two months ago
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The paddle design on the original was awful. It takes zero pressure and I would get accidental presses all the time, so I swapped to the scuf paddles on the elite and it was amazing how a different layout radically changed and solved the problem... but that won’t be possible on the new one because of the enclosed battery, and I haven’t seen a single other video discuss this like he’s done here, and it’s the info I wanted!
The paddles on the first led me to only use the 2 smallest. They got caught on so much and setting the controller down hit the paddles. I got a Razer Wolverine Ultimate Tournament because the design is much better ergonomically. Elite 1 is used for certain games. After a day’s use of Elite v2, it is much better. It will improve aspects of your game slightly. However, it is a big price tag for a controller. You could get 3 regular controllers. Feel bad for spending, but it is next gen compatible, not hard to justify if you play a lot.
Shift button would be great for having two different stick curves for when aiming down sights in FPS's
I thought the exact same thing. Seems very interesting, I just wish the whole stick customization was more simple/explained better. It's very confusing, just left mine as default
Something else no one mentions is that it doesn't matter what platform you use the controllers on. As long as you use the same Microsoft account all your profiles and settings will sync.
Thank you for actually going in depth with this review, unlike some people.
I like that the paddles are stiff cause I always pressed the paddles in on the old one by accident
@AnteriorGrain9 yeah I don’t even use mine
The audio was kinda "scuffed" hehe. Get it?
Yeah, I get it! It means that the audio is scuffed!
Yeah, I get it! It means that the audio is scuffed!
Yeah, I get it! It means that the audio is scuffed!
Yeah, I get it! It means that the audio is scuffed!
Yeah, I get it! It means that the audio is scuffed!
This video just helps me cope with spending $170 on a controller
You could've spent $80.
T'was an old username and I'll change it soon. And gotten a regular one, whole point of spending money on these ones is the better quality and features
@@morbidlyobeseduck7226 Look up PowerA Fusion Pro controller.
T'was an old username and I'll change it soon. I’ve seen them, owned one to, shitest thing I’ve ever bought, back paddles died within 2 weeks, analog sticks often popped up out of nowhere
@@morbidlyobeseduck7226 Non-PowerA Xbox controllers always have issues as well. I've never ran into any Xbox nor PlayStation console controller that didn't have issues.
Because I haven’t gotten hands on yet with the s2 but from watching this the stiffer paddles seem like they would be better, well for me anyway as I would constantly accidentally press the paddles.
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I still accidentally press them, but then again I clench my controller sometimes, but I press them WAY less
Thought I was watching the Avengers with that intro of yours😂
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@@Sasuke-jk8yj yeet
Omg finally I just got it too and will be making a unboxing video about yeas trypal
I owned a series 1 and bought the series 2 on release day. I love the additional customization on S2, but one thing I didn’t like is the paddles. I don’t mind the stiffness of the paddles when pressing them in, but the paddles themselves are WAY TO SMALL. Luckily they still designed S2 with the possibility of using S1 paddles. I immediately swapped out the S2 for S1 paddles and I now can’t say anything bad about the controller. Worth the $$$. Highly recommend.
Elite2 > elite . Its crazy how good the elite 2 feels
Yes I love it
Update?
The batter life is definitely draining the more I use and charge it. I've heard other people's are breaking, but mine is still in perfect condition
@@vonproperson8296 I play wired but I hear people buttons are sticking.. idk
@imdrain I've also heard the analog sticks stop clicking and dont register 100%. None of that has happened to me yet and I've been playing mine since release. I'm gentle on my controllers though
10:50 you do know those cords are called Micro-USB and USB-C, right?
@Smarticus Panticous lmao...
I had to stop the video with that.
Well he said ones an oval shape do I'm pretty sure he doesn't know
Well I didn’t know what the not oval one was until like a week ago lol
@@rosscallahan8108 That's understandable. Micro-USB didn't really have much marketing or tech new hype behind it.
That’s your opinion btw. I think the Elite series 2 is much better
it's just his opinion, there gonna be different personal preferences everyone has different size hands and comfort zones.
dialingdust yea I agree with me I think the elite 2 is better because of the way I hold my controller it’s more comfortable for me.
I have to configure mine still I just got it a less than a hr ago.
Ethan Spillane I agree with your opinion
dialingdust nice hope the controller is good for you 👍
Great review! Just a heads up, that new "oval" cable is a USB Type-C cable, while the Series 1 Elite used the Micro USB cable (which is standard across all other xbox one controllers). The reason for this I believe is the next generation Xbox Scarlett will utilize USB C for it's peripherals and they wanted the Series 2 Elite to carry over to (and have unity with) the new generation of controllers.
It’s super slippy at first the new model it’s quite surprising, now that I’ve used it for a few hundred hours I don’t even notice it anymore and really enjoy the feel. It’s not like I’ve ever had a controller slip out of my hand so I do prefer the full wrap around grips.
I'll probably buy one of these in 6 months after I confirm that the durability issues have been fixed from the original.
I never had issues with my series 1, but I did see videos of others rubber grip becoming lose
And pad drift, i have terrible on the left one.
@Seags 98 Pssh, a controller only lasting 2 years is a joke. My original Xbox 360 controller is still functional.
Wear and tear bud deal with it. fucking humans always want something stronger then steel.
@@DarkZeroNemesis1 dipshit, are you okay with paying nearly $200 for something that could potentially break within a few months
I’m just chilling with the same controller that came with my xbox I got in 2014
LOL
Chris Clark how does Fifa destroy thumb sticks?
I still have my same original controllers as well. But I’ve had 2 Elite S1 controllers and the trigger and LB, RB buttons have broke on both of them before. All I play is COD so maybe I’m to aggressive.
@Chris Clark Holy cow I'm using a refurbished first elite controller for over a year now and it literally has zero issues.
I have been waiting for another video so long. Thanks for bringing one
Great vid.
Got my Elite 2 on the day it launched (4th Nov) as i'd pre-ordered it.
I didn't have an Elite 1 but my son has but in comparison i think the textured grip on E2 is way better, don't find it slippery at all.
Also a feature you didn't mention is the E2 is now Bluetooth where as E1 wasn't. Big plus especially with Project Xcloud now rolling out (which i have been impressed with by the way).
Keep up the good work.
This is very true tho, I got my elite Monday because I pre ordered it and I’m still not sure if I want to return it or not, the paddles are really stiff but I feel like I will get used to that but the thing that bothers me is even when I put the elite 2 on the loosest tension the right thumb stick still feels stiffer and harder to move than on the original elite, which for me is bad because I play on linear and the stick being stiff in the beginning makes it feel a bit like exponential and harder to hit flicks. Great video though you explained everything really well.
Yo are Ur thumbsticks a bit wobbly just a bit?
Zyzer mine are I think It’s the base tension it’s on
@@goopyz5298 is urs on the standard one
Zyzer yea I didn’t mess with the tension of the sticks yet
I’m able to flick just fine with it so maybe you have weak hands or fingers
I actually think the new grips have definitely improved my grip on the controller especially after long game sessions
I JUST got mine a couple hours ago. Initial impressions? This thing is INCREDIBLY well built! Solid, with steel components for things like the joysticks, where plastic is used in cheaper models. I find the texture of the grips and the triggers feels GREAT, and I LOVE how customizable it is! First things i did were to swap the "Disco ball" with a proper D-pad, and swapped the sticks for the 360 style ones...also adjusted the stick tension to max and put the triggers on the middle stop. Played a little Jedi: Fallen Order, then had a good run in Spelunky to test the dpad (which is by far the best dpad I have ever used!). I already LOVE the feel of this controller, if the durability holds up, this will be well worth the money I spent.
Hi any update?
Stiffer is exactly what was needed! Makes them so much better. Regular PS4 controllers have better response time bc of that.
I remember when you used to play Star Wars Battlefront II
Great game
im only watching these to see the if grips are going to peel off
Same
Idk what he's talking about but the new grip grips.
So I'm not the only person who had that issue 💀
Don’t worry, unlike the old one these grips are built in
I’ve had mine for a few days now and it’s a major improvement over the first one. Absolutely love it.
Hey do you now if it is a bluetooth controller yes or no.
Dave Round Yes
@@BenKurton oh ok. Thanks.
The 2 things i'm interested in the most about the Elite 2 are how long does it last until it starts to fall apart and how long does ot take for the sticks to develop severe stick drift issues.....like the old one.
No one ever mentions that the charging dock comes out of the case and can be used as a dock wherever you want. I put my on my computer desk.
Zachary Abell Or you can stick it on your controller as you play. Like a little portable charger.
My mom broke mine it was so good too😂
It's a 15 minute video People saying nice video when it was posted 8 minutes ago had to wait to post this comment after finishing the video
2x speed. 15 min vid done in less than 8. ;)
@@arturoarroway2508 genius
I bought my series 2 elite remote day 1. Never owned the series 1 but coming from using the oem remotes I love it and don’t yet* have the fear of build quality issues as the series one. Great comparison btw!
There's 3 settings on the paddles and you can control the deadzone on the app. They would only be stiff because of your own preference.
The best part of the Elite Controller is the Xbox Accessories App settings
For sure.
It’s one of the best controllers I’ve ever used but mine broke after 3 months and started double clicking for everything warranty conveniently ends in 90 days and now my controller is a useless 200$ paperweight...keep that in mind ..one of the best but useless if it can’t work..honestly don’t buy it feel like I just got scammed
same - its now just a pretty paper weight on my desk
Contact Microsoft they will replace it for you if the place of purchase won't. I got a new elite one more then a year after purchase.
@@Propaganda285 really what did they say?
@@Propaganda285 ok strange what country are you from? I'm in Australia and it comes with 1 year warranty.
@@Propaganda285 yer cool I just brought one it has 1 year warranty that's why I'm saying. And personally if it's a manufacturer fault I would fight for it.
Microsoft replaced my original Elite controller THREE times in the last couple years. Twice it was out of warranty, but the local Microsoft Store people are way more forgiving (thank god). Anyway, on two of them, the sticks started drifting pretty badly, even had a total dead zone. Then the rubber grips became unglued and started peeling off.
Regarding the peeling rubber, thankfully there is a decent aftermarket of parts on Amazon, so I found replacement grip pieces really cheap, and indistinguishable from the original parts. The rubber grips just snap right off so it’s easy to replace.
To address the stick drift and dead zone issues, I believe the issue is caused by pushing the stick buttons over time. So I remapped the stick buttons to the rear paddles, and I have not experienced any stick issues for about a year now. Another advantage is that way easier on your thumbs when you don’t have to keep mashing or holding the sticks down.
It’s hard to justify the cost of these, because they clearly have some quality issues. Even the thumbsticks rubber tops wear out pretty fast. Also I’m really disappointed that the Elite 1 thumbsticks aren’t compatible with the Elite 2!! What the heck is that?
I've had the first Elite controller for a few years now and it still works great. You are right about the paddles, they are too big and since the switches that the paddle controls are so sensitive they used to go off all the time. So I just bought a set of Elite 2 paddles and put them on my Elite 1 and they don't get in the way like the old ones. Great review video.
I care about the brightness of the Home button. Its awesome we can dim it. The brightness hurts bruh
@Chris Clark Cool well by the time I could buy the first series I already wanted a controller with bluetooth and a 3.5mm jack
@Chris Clark yeah I think they mean what they said because the bloke in the video said who cards about it... I for one care a lot about it because it's always been very distracting, I've always had to cover it with tape.
That shift button is an amazing concept, but I do almost wish there was an extra, dedicated shift button.
You DMd me to help w me scuff controls and I got way better, love your vids glad your still making content ❤️❤️👍🏼
Great review. I also recently upgraded from my Elite to Series 2 and came to the same conclusions you did. Personally it seems like a cheaper controller with some added nice features...worth the upgrade for me simple due to the ability to tighten the thumbsticks. This is literally a game changer. I think the textured grips suck with how slippery they are, my only hope is that they become more tacky over time.
how has it been after a year? im deciding beteween series 1 or 2, could u tell me about the d pad?
I never used the paddles on my elite1. They were def too easy to hit and were in the way.
Exactly why i removed them. More of a hindrance than a help.
It took me a long time to get used to them , now I love them
@@larryhopkins895 Same here.
The shorter paddles feel stiffer because there’s less leverage.
yep.
I have noticed that the series two is slippery until your hand get warm. When I first pick it up it slips but as my hand sweats a little my grip gets better.
Great vid.
I just bought it without watching any reviews, and I will see hella difference since I never had a elite controller
This is really in depth and I enjoyed the vid. The elite 2 looks amazing I think I would prefer it over the 1 but hey I’m broke so lmao
Liquid Chungus am getting mine for only 50 dollars
Outsidesquirrel how?
I return my old one back
Hey don't buy it yet because the only thing that people don't tell you that it's not even bluetooth controller but everything else is cool.
Dave Round what really? It’s actually not Bluetooth?
this dude just said hes had it for 30 mins. a review from someone having the controller for 30 mins is not very fair to the elite 2.
Sebastian Alzate right my elite 2 is very grippy
For the thumbsticks, they completely redesigned them to be lighter, therefore wearing out the modules much more slowly. This, coupled with the new modules themselves should make them last over twice as long as opposed to the old controller.
I just bought the Xbox One Elite Series 2 for $87 on clearance. Now I'm just waiting for iOS to add this controller to the support list.
The bright silver parts pn the Series 1 look so cool... then the Series 2 its just plain Gray...
Like come one add some full midnight black and the old chrome D-Pad, Paddles and Bumpers...
Tbh the silver highlights distracted me , I think the new look gives a greater look.
@@turkepic3637 what???? How are you distracted by that but not by light?
@@vitorvena I dunno the light kinda disappeared of my sight. But the silver highlights sometimes distracted me. I mean the plain black looks cooler imo but that is as stated my opinion
@@turkepic3637 i still think ots unlikely... unless you have something against silver color cus some ppl have strange interactions with specific colors...
Hi trypal I love watching you
I wish more controllers would come with mouse click buttons (face buttons, triggers and bumpers) I have a scuf with mouse click triggers and I love the way it feels
I live in Brazil and this controller is so rare and expensive, here. Luckily I have a friend coming back from USA and bringing me that masterpiece! 😂
Trypal is it possible for you to transfer the small paddles/new paddles onto the old controller and having it work? Also is it possible to buy the paddle separately from the new Jen or no?
Elmin Lozic yes just tested!
Elmin Lozic I would assume you can’t buy them individually, but you might get lucky finding an individual selling them
Trypal I know on Amazon you can get series 1 Elite controller paddles idk about series 2 though.
Time for me to start saving up lol. Thanks Trypal, btw should I switch to linear or stay on exponential for fortnite?
Joyousツ seems like linear is becoming the better sens if you can get used to it, but I haven’t looked into it enough to give you a definitive answer
10:50 for those who don’t know their cable types, the old elite controller uses micro usb while the series 2 uses usb type c. That’s the same cable that most android phones use as well as Apple’s newer MacBooks and the iPad Pro and also the switch.
Thanks for the great review. I ordered my elite 2 today. I can't wait to get it and try out all the functions. 👍
Just subscribed! I’m getting a series 2 for Christmas. Think a video of settings with one of these bad boys is coming out soon?
Addison Schaefges I’ll be doing one with Fortnite soon!
I use all 4 paddles in fortnite and I find the series 2 paddles to be too short for me so I'm giving them a chance but catch myself going back to my series 1 paddles swap
The elite plate d pad will make you a beast in fighting games. If you use a normal pad now try it. I will never go back after experiencing it.
Thanks for this review. I just ordered the elite 2 yesterday and can’t wait to get my hands on it👍😁
Thanks! Searching and looking a lot of videos because im curious if the series1 thumbsticks will fit series2. My prefered setup on s1 is the medium length dome thumbsticks on both. So comfortable. Bummer they only included one in s2. But it is ridged and that i think is big improvement. But the new classic with bigger surface seems nice too.
So they're not compatible, my setup on series 1 was also both domed. Now I'm using the dome on left for movement for thumb comfort when constantly moving. 360 classic on right for aiming
Eric B. I’m running those on series 2 also. Too bad my thumbsticks are loose and have big physical deadzone... Did not have that issue at all on my series 1 after 8 months of daily. use. I will be contacting xbox support about this.
Im trying to get a PC and I'm going to return my Scuf Impact and buy thus
Don't....pc bt connection is terrible
GeorgioDavid pc what is bad?
@@rolan5948 Bluetooth connection to pc without dongle
Finally someone mentions the paddles, great vid
I think you nailed this comparison/review. Also, there are smaller aftermarket paddles for the original because that’s a huge difference.
“Not oval” is micro usb, and “oval shaped” is usb c
Carter Thomas he meant the shape of the wire head not the actual type of cable
@@vHazaard yeah you know what those different heads micro USB and USB c
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The biggest flaw is that only the original controller had hinged LB RB. All other controllers use a thin bridge joining the buttons. A thin plastic bridge that breaks simply because pressing the button requires bridge to bend a little. Use those buttons a lot or drop it and expect them to be loose and falling out.
The reason for the change is so you can press on the R L buttons anywhere and they will work. The hinged design will not work if you press the buttons closer to the top due to that is where the hinge pivots. My complaint is the cheap fix they used to solve this.
Purchased the 2 thanks to your review. Keep up the good work.
But is there improvent to the internals? Cause my original elite broke twice.
If you’re asking about the bumpers, the new style of controllers have wayy better bumpers compared the first gens
@@webwo5781 yes i was and thank god the bumber design was crap
Yea bro my right bumper on my gen 1 elite controller just fell out mid game last night I’m getting the gen 2 today
Whats up Trypal
*_i wish it had the old hand grip things and could use batteries, but otherwise it looks great_*
I mean the old hand grips peeled off, so yeah........
Anabit 0r really didn’t happen to me had mine for like 5 months and played very often
Nice review! Keep up the good work. Can't wait till mine arrives.