I justified the stupid cost to myself because it can also simultaneously pair with my Steam Deck and the paddles will work with all of my old games that I had to use the rear buttons for in the control mappings.

  • @BasketKees
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    12 months ago

    People are talking about reliability issues with the Elite controller which is what the OP ordered. The regular controllers like you seem to mention are generally considered to work well.

    • Tarquinn2049
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      02 months ago

      Isn’t the elite the one you design? Pretty sure the Elite is what I am talking about.

      • @BasketKees
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        32 months ago

        No. The Elite is a (much) higher priced controller with extra features compared to the one that comes with the console. Both the Elite and the regular controller are sold in normal versions by many retailers. And both the Elite and the regular controller can be ordered in a custom design via the Design Lab.

        You mentioned that your Design Lab controller(s) use regular batteries. That means they are regular controllers with a custom design. One feature of the Elite controller is that it has a built-in rechargeable battery (you can’t use AA’s with it).

        • Tarquinn2049
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          12 months ago

          Ah ok, I figured any of the ones with the metal pieces were elites. I didn’t know there was a big difference in build quality between both the custom controllers.

      • @qisope
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        12 months ago

        The elite controller is the one that has the paddles on the back and costs $180USD when it’s not on sale.

        • Tarquinn2049
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          22 months ago

          Ah ok, I figured any of the ones with the metal pieces were elites. I didn’t know there was a big difference in build quality between both the custom controllers.