Xbox Elite Controller SERIES 2 Thumbstick Tension + Thumbstick Choices Explained

What does adjusting thumbstick tension do? What does changing a thumbstick do? In this video I explain everything you need to know. Microsoft Xbox Elite Controller Series 2 adjustable thumbstick tension and thumbstick choices explained.
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[@newbassnation6014]

I really love how you explain everything it’s very easy to understand and follow what your saying. Like I said in the other video your probably the most specific and accurate while you explain things. Thank you again. You’ve helped me not regret preordering the elite 2.

[@TheNextGenNow]

Thanks very much I appreciate you watching and your comments. I'm glad my videos help you :)

[@andyb8403]

I had NO idea you could even adjust the tension! Thank you! And great video!

[@MrKarco]

I just picked one of these up today. It feels so nice! I switched to the medium tension on the right thumb and the 360 style like you suggested!

[@ianor2304]

Cheers for this. I was really struggling at first with the loose tension. Great controller!

[@MadMozzabin24]

Brilliantly explained. From day one I've been trying to configure and find out what my preffered tension is along with thumbstick just kind of tackling it blindly. But you cast an educating light on it all

[@taiberprzemyk9014]

The most Handiest video i've seen, since i just got mine, thank you so much for explaining how TENSION and TOURQE work :)

[@VividValentina]

First time stopping in! You answered all my questions ! Thank you SO much! God bless you ❤

[@timothyporr]

Thanks for these videos! I just bought the series 2, replacing my series 1, and your info here is fantastic. Much appreciated 🙏

[@TheSchneider-ig7vq]

Your content has an amazing amount of quality considering your sub count. Keep up the good work.

[@TheNextGenNow]

Thanks a lot!

[@norfolkngood8960]

I just got a used one today for £65 off ebay & this video was the perfect intro, thanks

[@jakehouchin8965]

Again, another great in depth video! Thank you for the good content.

[@Tyrant5RDFL]

The tension on the thumb sticks was throwing off my shot some, and I needed to adjust it. All the way to the left worked perfectly for me. Thanks for the tips appreciate it.

[@mikeferency561]

Thank you. I picked up my first elite today after my standard controller developed stick drift. I feel much more comfortable setting it up now. I really missed my 360 controller so this makes me even more excited about the pick up.

[@RubyRobbins]

Your video is fantastic. You explain everything so well, and your Scottish accent is a huge bonus haha. Thank you so much! ❤

[@TheNextGenNow]

Thanks! Glad you found the video useful.

[@redcrimlen]

Awesome breakdown really helps to understand the concepts the elite series 2 tackles

[@TheNextGenNow]

Thanks!

[@robertschlosser686]

I just watched your video on 2/1/24 & with that said I ty for this video because I just got a series 2 elite controller & I like them. I recommend people to watch this great video 🙂

[@COVRLOVR]

I just wanted to say THANK YOU VERY MUCH for your informative videos. I literally just got home and unboxed my Elite Series 2 controller. Since this will be my first time ever using one, I wanted to get as much info as possible regarding care and tips/benefits. This is the second video of yours regarding this particular controller and I love how clearly you explain everything. You’ve just made this 36 year old Texan very happy. I’ve also just SUBSCRIBED to your channel. 👍🏼 Thanks again!

[@Wadmd]

Lmao i just bought one, im a 36 yr old texas too, and also found this video helpful!

[@COVRLOVR]

@@Wadmd Nice! 🤣 I’m honestly not super great, but I play quite a bit lately since I’m disabled. It’s one of few things I can do that doesn’t aggravate my problems too much. I play a LOT of Fiesta. I love all the weapons and the mayhem. Feel free to add me in case you ever wanna team up. 👇🏼 My name is Nick, by the way. 👋🏼 EL3M3NtAL 87

[@COVRLOVR]

Halo Infinite is one of few games I play. It’s what I play most. I forgot to mention that part. 🤣🤦🏻‍♂️ IF you play that at all, fell free to look me up man.

[@TheHunt99]

Ive had my series 2 for almost a year and this is the first time I've heard about the adjustable stick tension

[@tedfrommars7839]

Excellent work explaining everything thank you for ur help subbed 👍

[@TheNextGenNow]

Thanks!

[@semperfi1042]

Great video. The longer thumbstick allows me to increase my sensitivity without "windmilling" all over the place. I've struggled with aiming because I'm a old bot. I'm getting better now. Thanks for the video

[@TheNextGenNow]

Glad it helped! Thanks :)

[@semperfi1042]

@@TheNextGenNow I just watched another video of explaining the mapping. Very helpful again. Definitely earned a sub.

[@TheNextGenNow]

@@semperfi1042 Thanks for that!

[@thegravitybros2639]

Lmaooo I love how I just got done watching is video and now watching him again but bc I actually wanted to learn about this 2 things😂😂❤️‼️

[@ExTiNkT91]

Very informative videos man. Thank you!

[@TheNextGenNow]

Glad you enjoyed them, thanks!

[@meghanjames565]

Love your detailed explanation of the thumb sticks.

[@yurasereda7310]

I'm getting one so thanks for letting me know more about it.

[@TheNextGenNow]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@isaiahhatter2560]

Very intuitive tutorial, thanks a ton!

[@A.J608]

Exactly what I need i can finally play with q less loose joystick thanks so much

[@TheNextGenNow]

No problem 👍

[@mrmumbler5162]

Dude really good video straight to the point and explained so well 😉

[@TheNextGenNow]

Thanks a lot!

[@MaxQ2989]

Very nice and precise vid, thanks!

[@tommycalix457]

The tension feature was groundbreaking for me. Thank you for pointing that out. I also now realise I should have noticed it in the manual, but all I saw was pictures, and I didn't bother.

[@TheNextGenNow]

Yes, it's very useful for sure.

[@dalethepineapple4337]

@@TheNextGenNow do you know if I can add those analog sticks with the tension adjustment to a standard Xbox one controller?

[@TheNextGenNow]

@@dalethepineapple4337 It isn't something I'd try myself, I'm not sure if it's possible.

[@lokexpupx21]

Thank you for this! Very much appreciated

[@TheNextGenNow]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Nemesis_FDM]

Just got mine yesterday and thought they had put wrong thumb sticks in case with only haveing one domed and one long thin stick and them not been a pair. Your video is exactly what I was looking for 👍🏻

[@W1Z_38]

I enjoy your videos and I think your previous video regarding modern warfare best settings for elite 2 will help a lot of people. For me I love the tension option and have have mine at the max (two clicks).

[@TheNextGenNow]

Thanks a lot!

[@Desilv]

I consider also buy an elite cause the tension on the normal Xbox one controller is garbage.. I’m constantly over aiming.. and first I was doubting myself but I guess it’s just the tention cause on the 360 I was on fire with the fps games..

[@WallyBChamp]

Appreciate the video, thank you

[@TheNextGenNow]

No problem!

[@d6rkOfHate]

Thanks for the Help on the tension part. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@TheNextGenNow]

No worries!

[@valflorian5968]

You answered my questions within the first minute and a half. SUBSCRIBED! 👍🏻 Keep up the awesome work! 🎮🕹

[@TheNextGenNow]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@mashu7633]

This will help you stabilize high sensitivity with the tensions and use the high thumb sticks on the right stick and a lower one on your left

[@quietkid2584]

So are you telling me if I put me sens up to 20 in warzone and I have my tension mid will I be able to aim good

[@justdude404]

@@quietkid2584 I was playing on 20 for years on regular controller with kontrolfreeks. There are no ways for me to improve my aim significantly at the current state, but switching to Elite with mid tension made it even more comfortable to aim in general.

[@isravelasco98]

Brilliantly explained

[@TheNextGenNow]

Thanks!

[@113caleb]

Great video thinking of getting one playing halo multiplayer again thanks for this

[@TheNextGenNow]

No problem 👍

[@calebstefance7235]

Got one of these 3yrs ago and just now watched this as I didn't really use it and didn't realize it works on my series x too 😂😂😂

[@r3tard599]

I've owned my controller for 2 and a half years and just learned about this 😅

[@markrigg6623]

The taller stick has a small diameter . This makes it harder to push it all the way over to the left. A bigger diameter thumb rest is easier to push over all the way because you don't have to reach as far with your thumb, remembering that the reach distance is greater on taller sticks. So I modified mine.

[@superluminalsquirrel9359]

Do you have a hard time getting your thumb onto the stick properly with it being a little wider?

[@markrigg6623]

@@superluminalsquirrel9359 No. I do have big hands though.

[@steveb327]

Thank you for the video, enjoyed it and useful, could use a video showing how the app works for programming sticks and triggers. I always see people saying you can adjust them here yet nobody ever explains what we're seeing on screen and what the trigger bars or sticks tracer lines mean. Blessings and happy holidays!

[@TheNextGenNow]

Thanks! I will be making a video on that at some point :)

[@Daniel-ei7zp]

So helpful dude. Thank you.

[@TheNextGenNow]

Thanks for watching :)

[@tlc3636]

Can you buy the series 2 thumbstick modules and solder them to a standard controller. They look similar were the pins go into the board

[@Speblet]

When I made the tension thing lower I thought I broke it on the first day because I forgot about that.

[@brenken6525]

Hello again thanks again 😊 God bless

[@0vixie0]

Is there a way to fix how hard you have to push down on the stick to make it register? Like clicking it

[@FeinkinFreky]

Thank you 🙏

[@MrYammizz]

Thanks for this review subbed up

[@TheNextGenNow]

Much appreciated!

[@ARyan-yk9qh]

I've had the Series 1 for a number of years and my D-pad is now failing. I recently purchased a Series 2, and even though I have the Series 2 at the lowest thumbstick tension, it is still not as loose as my Series 1. I'm hoping that the Series 2 has a "break-in" period, and the thumbsticks become looser over time, because I've spent more time trying to adjust the thumbsticks, sensitivity curves, calculations, etc. than I ever did with my Series 1.

[@averymarlin8972]

Same situation I’m in. Really messing my rainbow six siege aim up. Also had my series 1 for 5 to 6 years and only thing wrong was annoying stick drift.

[@user-gd2fb9kc3v]

Is it just me or I can’t unsee the little face • _ • on my controller 😂

[@rodog504]

I prefer the short wide ones but they have no grip. I decided to buy some control freaks to see if my mind will change on taller ones with a wide head.

[@jakewtw74]

Quick question, I am a massive fan of the astro c40 thumb sticks (concaved). Which tension and thumb sticks should I use to get as close to those as possible?

[@jasonprice9292]

One twist to the right on each

[@VinnySant]

You’ve come along way since “all ghillied up”

[@krazykillar4794]

Im looking into controllers for competitive fps games . I like scuff and battle beaver , but I must say this xbox series 2 controller is the best on paper . I might buy it 🤔.

[@notxaro]

What did you end up getting?

[@chrisl211]

Hello. What thumbstick would you recommend for a racing game?

[@paranoia3153]

Great video! What are the best curve settings for thumb sticks, right stick smooth, left stick aggressive that is my current setring but what are the benefits? I don't notice a great deal?

[@TheNextGenNow]

I answer those questions in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZSsiYugdtKEjZo

[@paranoia3153]

@@TheNextGenNow thank you, hopefully my gameplay will be more on point

[@JustinMacri007]

@@TheNextGenNow I have the controller but I have one problom the “L” button when I press it my character does not run

[@thrithree]

Aye laddy! Gr-r-reat video!! No shite!!

[@marioferrera7834]

Anyone know where to buy just the thumbsticks? And does anyone know if you're able to replace the spring on the inside as well for increasing tension?

[@luccawade3728]

Mario Ferrera I’ve been looking for ages still nothing that I can find :(

[@Ex_Nihilo777]

do the kontrolfreek precision rings work the same way as the tensions?

[@RellshouldBsleep]

Thanks I was like wtf it's super lose for 200 bucks...then you put your cape on 👍🏽

[@rollin1869]

Awww yeaaa !!! Time to get some parry’s on For Honor !!

[@q2-d247]

Now I Want To Watch Braveheart

[@franciscoperezs3319]

Which one is the tight one? Is it to the right? or to the last ?

[@jorgealbertoop7952]

I really want this controller cause I really hate the loose tension in the standard Xbox One controller, and I want to change the analog sticks.

[@Memphis144]

Dont get it, I've bought 3, after a couple of months they stop messing up. If you do get it, make sure you apply your warranty

[@ferntin4479]

@@Memphis144 it's your sweaty hands.

[@Pepperoni290]

will the increased tension help if im overaiming in a diagonal direction?

[@user-pv9gb5op2e]

Now I really like the tension of the xbox 360..but I would like even more...what would you suggest aggressive/smooth/ when playing golfing games where you really need to control either the left or right joystick..I want to have complete control..not have the stick go willy nilly left to right

[@nicklaubach6984]

put aftermarket thumbstick modules on my scuf xbox controllers. the ones i used they have treads on the top. so the thumbstick caps i need have to be treaded on. WHERE DO I FIND TREADED THUMBSTICK CAPS???????

[@Mari-kd5we]

Does the adjuster pieace still kome wit the controller if you don’t get the sticks

[@2004lesk01]

Hi there thankyou for your great vid. 9 i am having another problem the pad its self is coming loose while playing ( right stick)I basically have to turn it clockwise to tighten it. it gradully makes gets loos every game. so to be clear its the tick itself becoming lose..

[@mthulhu]

This is crazy, I was looking into this controller because I find my xbone sticks too tight! Coming from PS3/PS4 which are much looser and I feel a lot more control in shooters with less resistance pulling the stick back to the middle

[@pogchamp9446]

The series Controller is nice. I prefer it over my elite v2 in this factor

[@superluminalsquirrel9359]

@@pogchamp9446 my series x controller’s sticks are great but I like the overall weighty feel of the elite series 2

[@IamWoodstaman]

I doubt it, but is there any possible way of making the left stick press easier? (L3)

[@hoganbartlett309]

My therapist is useless I feel the same way it doesent feel the same

[@THEMRSP33DO]

I noticed in call of duty modern warfare with my trigger stops at the lowest one in some gunfights my left trigger stops aiming and I don't even let go of it idk how to fix it

[@ttvklu]

figure it out? if not i think i know the problem

[@THEMRSP33DO]

@@ttvklu nope unfortunately I’ve just switched it up to the middle one on the left side

[@brayway2thurl]

Is there any difference between the elite two and elite two core other than the color?

[@facebookmakesmesick]

Ok love my remote Only issue I've had so far is the remote gets like super sticky/tacky. Like glue residue on hands an fingers and I have to wipe it all down an Clean hands. Something with the rubber Grips I think.

[@calabamian]

I’m constantly tightening left thumb stick throughout games. They become “unscrewed” does anyone know what I’m talking about?

[@erikblair6814]

does the click tension change too?

[@BrookMeisterr]

Iv just bought one a month ago what would u say is better because i have mine In medium for both and theres a lil movement in game while the pad is not in my hand, im not sure if its the settings on the game or the controller

[@Mircea1997]

can you please do settings for fifa?:))

[@jakiminecrafter]

are thumbsticks from elite series 2 compatible with elite 1?

[@zedzed2625]

It is suppose to click. Because mine dont click wen I turn. Great video BTW. New sub!!

[@TheNextGenNow]

You should feel it slot into place but may not hear anything.

[@GamingCoreVideos]

Is there any analogs for the series 2 for sale? I mean replacement kits, I love the taller one but it only comes with 1 piece, and I wanted to use on both sides

[@reddeadboiii1363]

Gaming Core maybe try Ali express?

[@aww6458]

Gaming Core it’s not good to use tall ones on each side

[@Crpz]

@@aww6458 it is if you have naturally long thumbs

[@erikromeo5077]

Whats the default tension of the joysticks?

[@lhckyklypp]

Any recommendations for rainbow six tension and curves?

[@budthecyborg4575]

I always rip the springs out of my Xbox controller because the deafult Xbox One analog stick is still way too stiff. If you cut the spring tension in half these things last just about forever, and it takes much longer for your hands to fatigue.

[@user-cy4ps4zl9s]

Amazing video👍helped me a LOOOOT

[@TheNextGenNow]

Glad it helped :)

[@elchancho8432]

With the bigger thumb stick on the right analog I had to rotate it once to stop it from drifting upwards Has anyone else had the same issue?

[@jpuriah590]

I have really big hands and I’m really rough on the left thumb stick of every controller I’ve ever had. Will this controller help me with the situation or is it just the same thing? The left stick just crunches down after a couple months of using it

[@TheNextGenNow]

It may help in that you can fit a taller thumstick if it's a better fit for you which I suspect would ease the pressure on it a bit.

[@vorsachi6025]

if you mostly play FPS games with this issue i suggest turning on auto sprint in settings. no more clicking it every time to sprint, simply push forward.

[@TeenPhotoTips]

Hello. I love the modern warfare setup videos but is there anyway you could do a rocket league one. I can’t find one at all and I can’t seem to find a good rocket league setup for my controller.

[@TheNextGenNow]

Thanks very much but I'm afraid I haven't got or played that game.

[@sobetoken]

There isn’t one unfortunately. Even on the loosest tension, there’s far more resistance than on a standard controller. I’m C1 and can’t play like I can with a standard controller. It’s awful tbh.

[@iykej6]

How do they attach? I ordered a used one

[@tbkmercury4157]

Is stick tension good for shooter games for example Fortnite

[@devp9035]

Do your thumb sticks feel slightly loose? I got mine and instantly noticed that if I moved them very lightly in any direction, they don’t return to the center.

[@TheNextGenNow]

No, mine return to the center.

[@shorty9020]

Dev Patel that happened recently on my elite 1, now it walks forward in games on its own (nice to not get kicked for inactivity) but really the reason i purchased the elite series 2. Try going into xbox accessories and use it to test everything, take off the thumbsticks and adjust tension, see if it does anything. If not try to play with the settings

[@seanlewis3381]

I am watching this video investigating the same problem. I have to take my deadzones 0.08!! To not get drift when holding the controller vertical. I bought it on the 24th and am returning it tomorrow. They are looser than my regular xbox one controllers thumbstick and all my nintendo controllers (nintendo pro, hori and powera). I was glad to find out this is a defect. I want my deadzones at 0.05 with no drift or what's the point of spending so much money? Sorry to go on this was written on my phone.

[@shorty9020]

As a hint you can take the paddles from the elite one and throw them on the series 2, ive been using it with no issues.

[@STAYIN_ALIVE]

Troubleshoot but why? The new ones are so much smaller you can actually grip the controller.

[@shorty9020]

STAYlN ALlVE i was in a pretty bad car wreck, flipped multiple times, the airbag blew my bottom fingers (pinky and one next to it on each side) apart so i have minimal movement. With the bigger ones i can use the sides of my fingers instead of pressing in .

[@STAYIN_ALIVE]

Troubleshoot well that makes sense, sorry. 👌

[@sp5levelboss]

I find it easier to grip the bigger ones

[@sp5levelboss]

STAYlN ALlVE I find it easier to grip the series 1 paddles Bc I’ve had it for so long and when I use the 2 paddles I can’t grip as well

[@Rakesh-vq9zm]

Would you recommend using a high rise kontrol freek on top of the tall thumstick . I find it to be too tall when I do that

[@TheNextGenNow]

I too think that would be too long and difficult to control.

[@darthskywalker2467]

I bought a set of elite scuff sticks and modified the thumb grip and put my kontrol freak on them . I used the short stick with a tall KF on right and short stick with the wider short KF on left or basically the vortex ones

[@biddlybongwong]

I can’t really feel much difference in the tension when I’m changing it ?

[@ghosto_o797]

Can you use the sticks from the Series 1 controller on thid one?

[@charlesalegria73]

No

[@anthonyhewitt9397]

Tension is what im looking 4 and i just bought a freaking xboxelite series 1

[@seanwarren9357]

😣 Oof

[@ghallora]

Great video. Got a sub from me.

[@TheNextGenNow]

Thanks! :)

[@calabamian]

How do I know if I’m max tension? I’ve turned it all the way to the right but that can’t possibly be max tension.

[@Crpz]

He literally said in the video that there’s 3 tension change clicks

[@Deadb4thefall]

I wish they had a domed (Convex) tall thumbstick. I use the domed one on the right but I like the taller thumbstick on the left just a pity for me that it comes with only the concaved cap not the domed.

[@Luckshowsup]

can't remember but you can use the thumbsticks from the older Elite controller, if you have one laying around

[@markrigg6623]

The old thumb sticks from the elite 1 don't fit properly.