Is gamepad dedicated console, which costs about 600 gold, has any sense at all? Customers from the United States gave the world a clear answer, leading Microsoft-stocks. Elite Xbox controller already went to the editor of Spider’s Web. We analyzed its features, and compared them with the basic version of the gamepad.
For several days the Xbox Elite controller can be purchased in Poland. With the price slightly below 600 gold, the official Microsoft product dedicated to Xbox One (and a compatible PC) is definitely not a device for every wallet. After a few hours of gamepad understand, however, why it took a great interest in the western markets. The controller looks amazing. Both in terms of performance and features.
Xbox Elite controller can do much more than ordinary falls that comes with the console.
After rapid wireless device is paired with the Xbox One, on the TV screen greets us Xbox Accessories application. It’s use it to install the latest drivers for the controller and get to know some of the system the possibility of “elite” falls Microsoft. These are truly amazing for a console environment. I think that such a product can envy even hardcore computer gamers.
For starters – the level and the intensity of vibration. Xbox Elite controller has four engines responsible for the tremor. Two are located in the corners, for which we hold the device. The other two were placed under heats and it is in these places pad Microsoft is gaining a competitive edge from the Sony camp. Resisting, vibrating brake pedal pretending triggers or trigger a machine gun already in the basic version rains gave a lot of fun.
With the release of Xbox Accessories, each of the motors responsible for the vibrations you can manually configure. During this process, the device continuously shaking us in his hands, so you do not have to rely on blind luck depicted in the form of vertical lines. For me, the best solution will always be the maximum vibration. But I know players who earthquake in his hands simply the way.
The huge impression does setup rods. From now on we can influence the sensitivity curve, which translates into how fast moving or looking around the character in the virtual world. The mass of video games pace, however, depends on the angle of inclination of the valve and the speed spurt.
With the Xbox Accessory applications can achieve some interesting results. By selecting the appropriate configuration, the characters of Gears of War will quickly disperse, the avatar of Sunset Overdrive sooner turn 90 degrees, and sniper Halo 5 is easier opponent’s head is pointed in the immediate jerky movements knob. I wish similar calibration tools in Windows 10 system.
An interesting option also seems adjustment of dead zones in triggers. Using the Xbox Accessory applications can choose whether the signal from the controller goes to the console immediately after the trigger are brushed, do we put up with a little more strength. Jumping triggers in each controller for the Xbox are really big, hence, Microsoft’s console owners here have a lot of room to maneuver.
According to the announcement, Microsoft allows the mapping buttons. Nothing stands in the way of action buttons to turn the direction buttons or triggers to hide the bars tucked analogs. I am convinced that a new opportunity available to everyone falls acting Xbox One will appreciate especially the players who are not in full possession of the manual. I know people for whom pressing the shutter button or operate analogue is very problematic and I am glad that at the end of their idea.
Profiles – so commonplace and so happy.
With applications Xbox accessories can create an infinite number of profiles. This section profiles will decide about each item – key mapping, rods, spustach, vibration, and even the brightness level lights glowing in the controller. The base of such profiles will be stored in the application, we in turn can import the two of them to the temporary memory on the controller.
Microsoft has prepared a set of predefined profiles for the most important game. We can choose to Forzy Motorsport variant in which a manual gearbox and clutch are operating by paddles placed on his back controller (about them later). We can choose a profile suited to the network struggles in Gears of War or the one that was announced specifically for players fighting with melee weapons in Halo 5. All fully translated into Polish. Just a revelation!
Xbox Elite controller versus a regular Xbox controller One – fundamental differences.
The system configuration is just the tip of the iceberg. The biggest changes are visible when we take into the hands of both controllers from Microsoft. After such a comparison really does not want to go back to the standard pad, which I received in a box together with the console.
In terms of dimensions the two devices present themselves very similar. The shape of the new rains did not undergo any changes. Even taking into account the blades on pleckach.Co another weight – Xbox Elite controller is noticeably heavier than its predecessor, due to the materials used in it. For me it’s an advantage, but another player it could easily be seen as a disadvantage.
Black, matte surface on the front of the device became a bit more rubber. It is not as plastic as in the basic version and does not have a clearly perceptible, somewhat sharp switching on the sides, resulting in the effect of bonding the lower and upper housing part. In addition, elements of steel-colored tend to be much more robust and slightly heavier than its shimmering, plastic counterparts in the older edition of the rains.
We are glad lining the bottom corners of the rough, rubber material. This is much easier on the human skin than cold plastic lining. Gray, rough surface prevents slipping gamepad hands. Although because of the great shapes controllers Microsoft already it was not a problem, grip your hand into the machine became even better.
Gigantic, visible from afar difference is the shield with the direction keys. The concave area has replaced the classic spider and creates the first impression paramount. The new solution will be appreciated especially fans of fighting. Pressing oblique direction keys has become intuitive. Combos using oblique arrows are now trivial to implement. Almost as if we were cheating. Best of all, despite as many as 9 Section directional wheel is extremely precise, even under my big fingers.
For me the most practical change is the addition of a standard headphone jack.
Finally! Finally! After years brnięcia in its own standard, Microsoft opens up to the demands of the players. As the owner of an Xbox Elite controller, in the end I connect my favorite headphones with surround sound directly to wireless rains, without the need to purchase additional adapters. It could not be so early?
Writing about practicality, Xbox Elite controller, unfortunately, does not work wirelessly with PCs. Although Windows 10 has been pre-installed drivers for the operation falls, the devices communicate with each other only via a USB cable. As with a standard controller, can do without the purchase of additional USB accessory, as far as we would have liked to wireless fun.
Controller Xbox Elite hides a mass of news on their his back.
It is to the rear of the enclosure are connected blades are hard to find in the basic version rains. This translates into an additional four buttons (or marks P1, P2, P3 and P4), which can be configured as the primary action. Unfortunately, mapping the Xbox Accessory still allows you to perform combos and record macros.
On his back Elite Xbox controller are also physical switches regulating the level jump outlets. If we are veterans of the FPS, we can shorten the jump so much that we save precious fractions of a second while shooting enemies. The smaller the pitch, the faster the controller sends to the console information about the fact that it was pociągnęliśmy the trigger. That’s a real advantage over his rivals on networking arenas.
Build yourself rains.
If some of the new elements controller – for example shield directional or shoulder – do not meet your needs, you can always replace These elements on the other, or completely remove it from the controller. Xbox Elite is trivial to install, based on magnets replacements buttons. These do not protrude from falling even when a solid waving it in the air, facing the bottom.
In the sturdy carrying case attached to the set you will find not only a good quality USB cable, but also 12 spare parts. Each blade mounted on his back can be removed. Directional shield has a replacement in the form of a standard spider. Analogs are three types – standard, with convex mushrooms (welcome old school) and longer, more precise feet. Replacing one element to another is performed on the fly and does not require the use of any snaps.
Well, but how this game?
Experience with the use of the Xbox Elite controller with one hand is very similar, on the other hand much better, if we compare them to use a standard rain. Similar because did not change shape or arrangement of buttons. Much better as a shield directional absolutely ruled, stroke adjustment of outlets this world championship, and the blades on the back of the controller offer a completely new experience during the game.
Driving with a manual gearbox and the obligatory use of the clutch in Forzy Motorsport 6 is amazing experience. Such, from which arises a smile from ear to ear. The arrangement of blades makes use of manual gearbox after a while it seems obvious. Natural. As if it was there from the beginning. As if the standard version of the controller, without additional keys, suddenly become deficient.
The same applies to a combination of using oblique directional keys – these come so easily that later is difficult to wean from the blade direction. Similarly, the stroke adjustment in network shooters – a real advantage over an opponent equipped with a controller with a slightly worse reaction time is something you do not want to later resign.
Advantages
- Shield directional
- Interchangeable elements on the magnet
- Improved materials
- Robust case
- System configuration options
- Xbox Accessories
- Profiles in the memory of the console and controller
- Blades take an exam
- Support the Polish
Cons
- High Price
- No Macro
- Playing on a PC requires a USB cable
Contrary to my assumptions, the controller Xbox Elite is not only intended for a small group of enthusiasts, professionals and e-athletes. Also feel the qualitative difference Sunday racing fan who risk a manual transmission in Forzy Horizon 2. You’ll feel her colleague dropping in for a beer, which played a few matches in the Mortal Kombat X Advanced features have been served in a very accessible way .. Ordinary players at once find themselves in settings, while veterans have finally a chance to squeeze the maximum real hardware.
Controller Xbox Elite console is the best pad that previously had in his hands.
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