The Xbox Elite Sequence 2 Core controller is on sale for $98

When you’re available in the market for a brand new controller, you are in luck. Microsoft’s Xbox Elite Series 2 Core controller is on sale for $98 at Amazon and Target, down from $130. Which means its about $3 off its lowest value so far — an incredible alternative to improve to one thing just a little nicer.

We have beneficial the Xbox Elite Series 2 Core controller earlier than, and that is primarily primarily based on its skill to provide the better of the $180 Xbox Elite Series 2 controller for a extra approachable value. That features suits and finishes like a rubberized grip and sturdier, longer-lasting variations of a conventional controller’s triggers, joysticks and directional pad (it is round now). On high of that, it has as much as 40 hours of battery life.

The Elite Sequence 2 Core additionally permits you to modify the strain of the joysticks and triggers to your liking, and remap the controller’s buttons within the Xbox Equipment app. That is useful if there’s particular settings your want for Name of Responsibility: Warzone versus one thing extra enjoyable, like Viva Piñata, or if you happen to share your controller with another person.

The primary drawback with the Xbox Elite Sequence 2 Core controller, in addition to the restricted coloration choices you have got buying it anyplace apart from the Xbox Design Lab, are the dearth of equipment. Included within the value for a traditional Xbox Elite Sequence 2 controller is a wide range of completely different joysticks, directional pads and again paddles you’ll be able to connect if you wish to experiment with a brand new setup. These aren’t included in any respect with the Core controller. In reality, there’s awkward divots on the again of the controller the place the paddles are presupposed to be connected.

It is a small annoyance within the grand scheme of issues, and one that may be rectified by shopping for the equipment when you determine that you just really want them down the street. Even with out paddles, the Xbox Elite Sequence 2 Core controller ought to really feel noticeably extra nice to make use of, and if you’re making an attempt to make your method by means of an extra-long RPG, that is what actually issues anyway.

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