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Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller (Series X|S)

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Yes, the Steam Controller that no one can buy, the PS4 controller that I have already reviewed before, and the new DualSense with a couple of games on PC actually making the most of it. Filthy casual it is :D
 
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Yes, the Steam Controller that no one can buy, the PS4 controller that I have already reviewed before, and the new DualSense with a couple of games on PC actually making the most of it. Filthy casual it is :D
I was joking of course :D BTW you didn't watch videos, did you?
 

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I was joking of course :D BTW you didn't watch videos, did you?
I was making fun of the comment, of course I didn't take it seriously haha. Let me watch the videos soon and see :)
 
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As a controller for PC gaming, all u want of it is compatible and ease use, because it's basically a back-up for your keyboard and mouse.
 
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i loved the old xbox 360 controller, but i had constant battery issues (thought it was loose battery door...but tired different ones, tried rechargable ones...3 different controllers, they would blimp power when i or the kids were playing a game)

fast forward now, i've tried cheaper bluetooth controllers, while they work great with android, not so seamless on the computer...

now i have 2 xbox one s controllers and connect via bluetooth. these guys have been working great for about a year now, no issues at all. kids play two player games all the time with them. i wouldn't think anything at all about buying some more now, but 360 is a bit long in the tooth and left a bad taste in my mouth
 
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Yeah the build quality for the Xbox One controllers was not amazing. My Scorpio controller's casing started squeaking very quickly. And all three XBO controllers that I had developed trigger squeaking as well.

The X360 controllers were awesome and extremely durable. I used them for over a thousand hours before I experienced strong stick drift. No other problems, though.


The Series X/S controller has been perfect for me so far. Amazing comfort, and no issues with build quality whatsoever. But I did have to upgrade the firmware with the app to get the Xbox headset working properly.
 
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Yeah the build quality for the Xbox One controllers was not amazing. My Scorpio controller's casing started squeaking very quickly. And all three XBO controllers that I had developed trigger squeaking as well.

The X360 controllers were awesome and extremely durable. I used them for over a thousand hours before I experienced strong stick drift. No other problems, though.


The Series X/S controller has been perfect for me so far. Amazing comfort, and no issues with build quality whatsoever. But I did have to upgrade the firmware with the app to get the Xbox headset working properly.
Yeah I never had the Xbox One controller by itself, but everything else is spot on. The SCUF controller based on the Xbox One was obviously highly modified.
 
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Just purchased the Razer Wolverine V2 a minute ago for AU$92:)
 
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Thank you for another in-depth review on the latest Xbox controller. Was really considering the Elite Series 2, but now I have second thoughts once I read this review. I wonder when Microsoft will release an updated Elite series. Does anyone recall when the first Elite controller was released post Xbox one launch?
 
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Microsoft stuck in the past with their controllers. They are so outdated. At the same time I was impressed with the Switch Pro Controller until I've played with the DualSense... oh my god. I thought their haptic feedback is similar to the Nintendo's HD Rumble, but no... Sony's implementation is like something else.
 

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Heck why are all of the companies forcing buyers to use their (sometimes very trashy) apps?
Also in which world can microsoft justify that price?
 
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Just received my Razer Wolverine, has to say the build quality is on part with the Xbox Elite, but ergonomically the Elite is better, it fits my hand nicely as I had a chance to play with it the shop, the Wolverine analog sticks are more tactile and weighty, though. Very satisfied with the purchase, since I got it at only A$92.
 
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