This is what a $150 controller looks like
Microsoft made the most out of E3 with several different announcements, one of which included the unveiling of a $150 game controller for the Xbox One. Apologies if you just spat your morning coffee all over your monitor and keyboard. What makes a controller worth $150?
That's what we wanted to find out, so we headed to Microsoft's booth for a closer examination. The Xbox One Elite controller's main characteristic is that it's modular -- it comes with several different buttons that attach magnetically, including two versions of the D-Pad. One is a traditional four-way D-Pad button in the shape of a plus sign, while the other is a flatter design more suited for eight-way operation.
According to Microsoft, the alternative D-Pad is great for games like Street Fighter and Killer Instinct. The company won't claim it will make you better at either game, but it says that the new D-Pad is definitely one that gamers like, based on feedback it's received.
As for the thumbsticks, you can choose between concave or convex imprints, plus taller or shorter thumbsticks. Depending on how you grip the controller, you may find that one is more comfortable than the other.
The controller features 18 digital inputs -- 14 traditional ones found on the regular Xbox One controller, plus four additional paddles on the back. You'll be able to map these however you want and then save your custom profile in the controller itself for zero lag (since the custom button assignments don't need to be re-translated on the console). it will support up to 255 profiles.
Check it out and let us know if you think the Xbox One Elite controller is worth the asking price:
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