The 4 again paddles are situated the place your fingers are prone to relaxation naturally. Some gamers use all 4 on the similar time, whereas others solely join one on either side. Since they’re detachable, you could have that alternative.
The paddles are the primary draw for lots of gamers, however the Elite Series 2 additionally has customizable sticks and directional pads. It comes with six swappable stick caps for the higher-quality metallic analog sticks. You’ll be able to alter the strain on each sticks with the included device. It is price noting these should not Corridor Impact sticks, so similar to with the Xbox Wi-fi Controller, stick drift is a risk. I’ve by no means had any points with my Elite Series 2, however it will probably occur.
The Elite Series 2 has a singular, round 8-way D-pad designed for fast actions. It may possibly take a while to get used to it, however you possibly can swap it out for a standard 4-way D-pad. Along with the swappable elements, the Elite Series 2 has switches on the again to lock the triggers (RT and LT) to a few totally different stopping factors.
You’ll be able to create three totally different management profiles utilizing the Xbox Equipment App. Management layouts save to the controller and will be cycled by on the fly. Together with remapping the paddles and different controls, you possibly can alter stick sensitivity, vibration depth, and extra.
In contrast to the Xbox Wi-fi Controller, the Elite Series 2 has a chargeable battery and may run for as much as 40 hours. You’ll be able to cost it by way of USB-C or by putting it on the magnetic charging dock. The braided USB-C cable is roughly nine-feet lengthy and will be saved within the carrying case’s mesh compartment.
The Elite Series 2 launched in 2019, nevertheless it’s nonetheless one of the best premium controller for Xbox and PC. I’ve examined dozens of these kind of controllers for all main platforms, and I’ve but to seek out one which matches the Elite Series 2 within the ergonomics and total really feel departments. It is one of many uncommon controllers the place the distinction is straight away noticeable as a consequence of glorious weight distribution, textured grips, and sturdier shell.
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