Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Controller Review-"Better QC and Warranty"

[@GamerHeavenOfficial]

Correction to something I mentioned in the video. You are now able to customize the color of the Xbox button light on console as well as PC, not just PC. That's pretty cool!

[@PapaCrowZ]

How???????

[@crashqq]

I heard about it, does it work only for Elite?

[@JosueLopez-kg9ns]

@@PapaCrowZ Xbox Accessories App for both PC and Console

[@fctryoffetsh39]

Is, it good for $103😊

[@8laez425]

Your humor, clear extensive Knowledge by first hand experience, in depth and informative reviews are the best produced and highest quality reviews I’ve seen. You are the OptimumTech of controllers.

[@GamerHeavenOfficial]

Thank you!!

[@moist.teabag]

@@GamerHeavenOfficial wanna sell me a 1537 xbox one controller?

[@gray.areazz]

How tf does this guy only have 60k subs? This is way funnier than watching other reviewers be PG for 12 minutes. Mad props brother 🙏 Also a friend and I convinced one of our buddies to buy a Series 2 and he had drift out of the box, exchanged it at Best Buy, new one had drift too. Then he bought a $60 wired controller on Amazon that had paddles and whatnot and its apparently pretty good but he sounds like he's speaking into a megaphone that's low on battery when he's in party chat. Moral of the story, Series 2, your friends will still play with you. Knockoff controller, you will still play. Your choice

[@PapaCrowZ]

My elite 1 got horrible drift inside of 6 months, thanks to this channel I discovered and then purchased the thrust master, had it for around 6 months, and the only problems I have with it is software suite is bad feeling, the trigger locks only do full and half pulls and worst of all I routinely have to reload my presets onto my profiles, it’s pretty aggravating, but after all that noise it’s amazing. P.S. the rear button design could be better but I have normal American hands and I’ve become accustomed.

[@Elite-kw7fx]

Hello Kevin, I got myself an elite series 2 core as well and when it comes to the shell, I think the reason it feels different is because they don’t want to do a soft silicon finish exactly the same as the standard elite. Reason being is because it’s a white controller and it probably would show up dirt differently. It still has a soft finish though as it feels different to the stock series x controller. It’s a shame that no paddles are included but I know some more casual people that want an elite controller for the feels and don’t use paddles or other accessories. Personally I really like the controller, I think it was a good idea for Microsoft to re-release it for a lower price point. I also intend to do a review on my own KZbin channel if you’re interested to hear my full thoughts. I’ve got 20 Xbox Controllers now so it might be time to seek counselling. Great review, keep up the great content.

[@LonghornsLegend]

This would make sense but even on the custom colors in the design lab they use the plastic cheaper shell and with a color it looks horrible. The white doesn't show how bad it looks truly. It even feels cheap to the touch. I have every elite series so my surprise when I made one and it was crap parts different from every other one

[@Clxppz]

Good thing I had an elite controller previously cause now I can just use the accessories from the previous elite controller on the new white core elite controller

[@f44had]

Best review by far. Every other review on KZbin simply state the obvious differences which anyone and their pet rabbit can see, what we really wanted to hear is if the build quality has been improved upon which you covered - really waiting for thy tear down video before I decide to test my luck buying one, with warranty!

[@TommyT_]

Honestly man just using one I can assure you there's no difference internally

[@f44had]

@@TommyT_ Seems you are right I saw his teardown. It's a damn shame and disgusting that MS did not actually bother making changes to improve build quality.. Sad thing is, I really want a wireless Pro controller so I'll most likely test my luck on the black elite series 2 with the paddle package now.

[@TommyT_]

@@f44had oh I didn't see the teardown was out yet. I'll check it out. Returning mine tomorrow as its got the usual issue with a face button. The Y button this time for me.

[@R.B.90]

You should turn the stick drift out of the box segment into a KZbin short. 1 because it'll probably go viral for you but also because it's important for consumers like myself to know that before paying premium money for a controller.

[@GamerHeavenOfficial]

That’s a really good suggestion , I will most likely do that.

[@nismogurl]

My favorite part of your videos you do is when you say Molly-Wappin! That's one word that always finds a way into a GH video! 💜💜

[@paulibabba5566]

Excellent work as always can't wait for the tear down video

[@angelicannihilator]

I bought the Core on the day of release, since I didnt get the series 2 and I dont use paddles, I saved 50 bucks. No issues with it so far... wish me luck

[@angelicannihilator]

@@seekgame2944 Yep. Best controller Ive used

[@jin1436]

How is it working now?

[@TheAngelwaqar]

Kevin, good review, thanks for saving my hands using this "PRO" controller.

[@illreytito]

I like this core controller a whole lot more than my regular elite series 2. It does feel different in a good way. And my bumpers are actually responsive. So far so good. Being able to change the xbox light gives it that extra touch.

[@Faust1und2]

But you can change the light on the Elite series 2 Controller too.

[@D1S0-]

You can do that with the regular series 2 bro

[@dhaamd.slayer5025]

Same, my regular elite bumpers were very unresponsive and this core that I just got feels a lot like the series X controller but better !

[@D1S0-]

@@dhaamd.slayer5025 internal components are identical.

[@dhaamd.slayer5025]

@@D1S0- right, i guess its just feel from the bumper then

[@MrKaYo323]

Thanks for keeping it real bruv. I got an elite 2 that has the rubber peeling, rb not 100% responding, A button working half the time. Was going to get this as a replacement but I think I'll go for a other brand.

[@aweigh1010]

I went through 3 brand-new Razer Wolverine Ultimates that came with off-center analog sticks. First one had left stick 10% south-of-center, second one had the right stick around 12% left-of-center, and the third controller FINALLY had "acceptable" ranges, with only about 3% south-of-center on the left stick, which I just accepted since the left stick isn't as important. People don't realize that if a stick is 10% left-of-center, for example, that means you have to move it 20% to the right to reach an equivalent position in the game. It also robs you of 10% from the maximum threshold too, though that's less important, it means one side will reach top acceleration before the other. Now this is my biggest worry when buying any new controller, that I have to immediately test it on Gamepad Tester just to see if the analog sticks are in neutral or center position. It's very frustrating.

[@SpeedyDacoit]

I think that’s because of the carrying case unfortunately, the razer Wolverine v2 chroma is basically the new version of the razer Wolverine ultimate so I would check that one out 👍

[@Volker_A4]

@@SpeedyDacoit no, the new one is far worse. I tried to warranty it multiple times and they all came screwed up out of the box.

[@Arkkis27]

@@Volker_A4 I have had v2 chroma for a month now, left stick has 0 drift and right stick 0.01-0.02 (ie nothing). Also no other problems on my unit.

[@Ashen4g]

Underrated channel with awesome funny but serious reviews

[@rickd6914]

It's that base fitting of the tension module. There is a slight movement giving the sticks a slight deadzone wobble where any ingame movement doesn't register. This wears overtime and the wobble becomes more noticeable, especially if you use the default loose tension. This confirms to me they haven't fixed or changed this to address this issue. So it's a hard NO for me. Thanks for the review.

[@marvin.710]

So would you say it’s better to turn up the tension of both joysticks to increase the time it has before the turn bad?

[@rickd6914]

@@marvin.710 Can't be 100% sure. But I'm assuming that's why some people have no issues with stick. They probably use the tighter tension, so it doenst become an issue.

[@TheBrownbear68]

as always the best breakdown of any controller on the whole damn platform. i dont even use xbox controllers but love the content.

[@GamerHeavenOfficial]

Thanks brother!

[@seanmcguire9405]

Loved the intro edits on this video. That controller housing looks like its made of the same plastic as a 360 controller

[@-Mourning-Star-]

This dude sitting here with 26478 controllers and I have been out of a controller for about a week now (I had an Elite V2 controller as well and have been through about 8 of them in the span of a couple of years.) and still another two weeks when I get paid... (being disabled and having limited income sucks butt.) Also, I gave you a sub because you have an Ace of Spades hand cannon, and I too am a Destiny 2 player.

[@09mystic90]

Excellent review video once again, thanks to this I wont be wasting my money on one, cheaper plastic worse QC no thanks, i'll just buy a 2nd Elite 2 way better value for money. Looking forward to you pulling it apart video 👍✌

[@theamericanbadger6008]

Nice review, I had a feeling it was basically the Elite 2 all over again just in a different color and no accessories. It looks nice though I can’t deny that, but there is something I can’t wait for you to review soon. The HEX Ultra that I saw on IG being marketed heavily, that controller looks really cool and hope to see your review soon. Take care Kevin!

[@itsnobodymikey]

this video was so awesome, thank you man. i still can’t decide tho - very nervous about stick drift

[@mikek8743]

thx 4 the review, I will be purchasing the xbox elite 2 controller

[@samvega827]

Its sad to see so many people have problems with this controller because i was very hesitant myself. But i decided to buy it and its been the best controller ive had for the last couple of years with 0 stick drift. But after you taking it apart and showing superior components could've been used, it has me wondering if i just got lucky lol.

[@michaelkorn361]

Everything in the end could be moded. If something ever goes wrong you can throw in a higher end product that will improve it imo

[@dannydavito201]

You got lucky I had 2 in 2 days both with drift out the box and not just slight drift

[@KAPAFlyer]

Lastly, last summer, Xbox "refreshed" the 'Lot Number' of the Series 2. For a while, I was convinced they addressed some issues. It genuinely felt like they did, but the then arose the issue of the right thumbstick rubbing against to potentiometer.

[@bonanzabrandon6877]

Imagine if Microsoft used hall effect analog stick modules and those clicky razer mechanical switches for the buttons, then it really would be the ultimate controller.

[@BrentCox2B]

Excellent review!

[@GamerHeavenOfficial]

Glad you liked it!

[@Ashes2Ashes]

Was waiting for this!

[@madcontrol746]

Best controller Reviewer on KZbin!!!!

[@scott4361]

Hey, good video! I have a suggestion for something you could cover with your controller reviews that I personally find very important when it comes to pro controllers: Whether or not the paddles are unique controls or can only map to the control buttons. For example, with the elite controllers they allow you to map them to any button on your PC using Rewasd, e.g. mapping them to a keyboard button or mouse click. However, with controllers such as the Razer Wolverine Ultimate, the paddles are limited to being mapped to the controller buttons. For console gaming, it's not a big deal but for PC gaming with the controllers, this is huge! Being able to map a paddle to push-to-talk for example, or some other random binding is soo helpful. Feel free to ignore this or not but figured I'd share! Thanks!!

[@GamerHeavenOfficial]

Good suggestion, I can start including that in the paddles section 🙂

[@hiuman6483]

It's going to be super useful if we can map those back paddles for special functions like what I've seen on Steam Input, that without tying it to emulating another input from the controller herself.

[@scott4361]

@@hiuman6483 Elite controllers already let you have that freedom, which for me makes them the best pro controllers on the market, even if I do prefer the feel of the razer ultimate mechanical switches.

[@scott4361]

@@GamerHeavenOfficial amazing! Thanks and keep up the good work!

[@Volker_A4]

I see what your talking about, but that's not accurate for the Razer Controllers. True they can only be mapped to controller inputs, but it's any input not just the face buttons.

[@Blinkeebill]

I picked up the Nacon Pro Controller based on your review. I love it and there is still no stick drift or other problems.

[@cubinn149]

I just bought that controller works awesome love the custom options

[@SSGourmet702]

this is what ive been looking for a HONEST REVIEW people love shining turds the controller is a cheaper weak watered down version of the highest tier controller without KEY COMPONENTS that make it better than the standard , thanks for the video ill be getting the most expensive one now as i want an upgrade from the standard and this controller is just standard XL lol

[@Oatmeal007]

Correction after the the software update u can change the color of the Xbox button using the Xbox

[@GamerHeavenOfficial]

Sick!! I’ll have to check that out on my Xbox consoles

[@xEZTECx]

you also got a new sub, keep up the good work on the reviews.

[@GamerHeavenOfficial]

Welcome aboard!

[@xEZTECx]

@@GamerHeavenOfficial ty man, I value a good review.

[@princewest1688]

I would not have trusted anyones word on this product other than yours. I main the elite two, have had two, my latest is a warranty replacement. I find it is a near perfect controler other than the obvious issues and the adjustble tension mechanism degrades my accuracy in apex. Im going to try to replace the right thumbstick module with a 160 grm battle beaver moduale myself

[@GamerHeavenOfficial]

That means alot West!

[@ProjectGameVault]

I saw your wall of controllers and thought this guy must know a thing or two about this controller I am interested in

[@chrisdelisi9901]

I don’t have an Xbox or need an Xbox controller but can’t stop watching cause this guy is so damn good at his craft.

[@GamerHeavenOfficial]

Thank you for the compliment!

[@SeamusM]

I absolutely love my Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. I believe I paid $140 back in March.

[@Calibretto9]

Great review, great content. I don’t trust the Xbox controllers any more. Love the form factor & prefer the ergonomics, but the quality control combined with how less responsive they are vs PS controllers pushes me to the PS controllers. I have two broken Elite v2 and my Elite v1 had to be gorilla glued back together.

[@f44had]

Less responsive than the ps controllers??? Now that's a first. Do you have any evidence to prove they are less responsive? Also exactly what do you mean by that?

[@vaguedreams]

@@f44had I'm guessing they are talking about the polling rate and on PC?

[@Volker_A4]

@@f44had Xbox controllers literally have slower response times.

[@f44had]

I never noticed to be honest, even though I play plenty of fps. That's interesting...

[@Calibretto9]

@@f44had Yeah man, watch this channel. They have lower base polling rates (the rate at which the system requests the input) vs PlayStation controllers, and can't overclock nearly as well. So base is lower and ceiling is far lower, too. It seems when you OC an Xbox controller it just makes the same polling rate more consistent, whereas on PS you can get them several times more responsive. You _can_ feel the difference.

[@pyromaniacphysco]

All I have to say is I really hope they either upgraded the rb lb buttons or went back to the original series one buttons. Had the rb button die on me and I dislike the plastic trigger stoppers since that also came off my series 2 never had an issue with my original though.

[@ItsFizzz]

They definitely fixed the quality to the elite 2 my first broke within 8 months and I’m closing to about a year with my second with no problem Other wise great vid

[@itsprod.472]

Yeah I heard they are doing better with the QC on the Elite 2 almost a year later now. I’d still would add the warranty to it tho especially for the stick drift alone. Hoping for that Series 3 with Hall effect sticks in the future

[@remymartin15]

Many people like myself don’t use the back paddles but the bumper stops. I like it however in like a yr the RB started to have registering issues. But had a paid warranty they paid me 110 and the full Elite 2 was on sale at Verizon for $90 so I grabbed that immediately.

[@E84.]

I'm sure he gave a good review I'm just starting to watch the video. Either way I just got the Elite Series to core controller in today I have two Elite series two controllers so I have extra paddles that I can use regardless immediately I noticed that both right and left bumper we're very loose compared to the black controller also it just felt cheaper than the Black Elite too also out of the box the B button was very loose and this is from Amazon and usually Amazon I don't have issues but the B button was too loose for me and the y button stuck so, it's a Duff for me I would just recommend getting the black one if you want an elite Two controller I'm at the point where I'm going to look into getting one of those expensive controllers cuz I'm so sick of elite two controllers breaking having to get them replaced even though they work great but when the issues come they come in heaps this is just my review and I've had a lot of experiences from the elite version one controller and going through three or four of them and going through five Elite Series 2 controllers not all of them were bad but they need to improve the build quality so it lasts and stop lying and say that it lasts so if anyone has any suggestions on a good controller that doesn't have two different size sticks and has back buttons that are good I've watched all of your videos and I tried the Gambit but it felt like a piece of junk so other than the Gambit if you could find me a controller for 100 $150 that is just as good as the delete too I would love to know what it is thank you.

[@rumpNrhino]

Microsoft announced the Series 2 elite controller had it's warranty extended from 90 days to one year back in 2020, which was even retroactive. If you paid for a repair within the first year of owning it, they offered a refund for it.

[@MadWinter889]

the xbox dpad uses metal dome switches, not a rubber membrane. (love the vids btw lol)

[@KID_CHAMELEON]

I had to exchange 2 core controllers in a row that had the same stick drift issue out of the box. Decided to pay the difference and "upgraded" to the regular Elite Series 2 and had to exchange another 3 due to the exact same issue. I'm done with Microsoft controllers until they start using Hall Effect sensors. This is beyond ridiculous.

[@mykjones2]

You can customize home color on elite series 2 controllers in accessories. Not sure if that was added after this video but ill throw it here

[@shamrock31]

I have the original Series 2 and have yet to have any problems. but I really want a scuf instinct

[@GamerHeavenOfficial]

Is this the Dillon Kimbrell I was deployed with ?

[@shamrock31]

@@GamerHeavenOfficial yessir brother 🫡

[@madcontrol746]

Thanks!

[@GamerHeavenOfficial]

You’re welcome

[@crucial3041]

God level setup.. 🔥

[@adriaanlouw7904]

Have a great day 🙂

[@GamerHeavenOfficial]

You too

[@adriaanlouw7904]

Thank you so mutch

[@KAPAFlyer]

What I do with my Elite, use the bottom smaller paddles from the S2 on the top row, and the smaller top ones from the S1 on the bottom row.

[@G4MESE7EN]

tried variuos s1 s2 paddle combos and this one is 👍

[@demoniccream2991]

I have never had stick drift on the elite series 2 besides one where it was broken out of the box, so I just replaced it. But the right bumpers on about 7 controllers have given out or started double pressing. I have been replacing them through the warranty the entire time I have had them.

[@McLuvinUK]

Top tip: you can change the xbox home button colour via the console now

[@TomDobo1992]

I know you probably won’t reply but on the off chance you do. Would you recommend a normal Series 2 or a Blue Core elite controller?

[@fctryoffetsh39]

They should include the core with purchase of system good review😊

[@riccardoanasweh]

Hi captain! I was looking to buy a Switch pro controller and so, obviously, I looked on your channel for a review but there’s none! Would you mind doing a Switch Pro controller review please? Thank you so much!

[@Dej808]

Solid review boss. Do we know if the Firmware update improved the input delay times?

[@GamerHeavenOfficial]

It did not , they were the same results unfortunately

[@cubinn149]

The elite core2 is supposed to be a more affordable version of the elite and its nice to have the option of having the add-ons that may or may not use

[@ASEWorldClassTech]

play COD with the Poobear controller on the wall @ 14:02 🤣😂😂😂

[@markus9641]

Yeah idk I kind of wish they would have just cut the cost off the regular elite series 2. The elite controllers have been out for so long it doesn't make sense for it to naturally have dropped like 50 dollars in production by now.

[@GamerHeavenOfficial]

That’s super true

[@xEZTECx]

i call bull on the new controller, bought it last thursday. updated it, made the xbox button green. fully charged it, the controller died after 2 rounds of mw 2 team death match. 2 rounds yeah great new internals. i took that piece of crap back to gamestop got my money back and bought a razer wolverine v2 Chroma. now that's a controller. and it comes with everything installed including 2 extra tops for the sticks. none of these convex ones either, for the tops. one is a dome shape for better control on fps, the right stick is similar to the xbox one however there are arrow keys inside for you're fingers to grip as well. not smooth. and there are 2 versions of this controller. one white with nothing @180$ or you have the black version with all the bells and whistles. for over 200$ And the razer chroma v2 is one unit. there are not 2 and you get all the paddles and extra stuff with just one controller. not rip us off for trash. will never buy another xbox controller !

[@cwise610]

You can now adjust the color on the Xbox home button on consoles. Also, is there anyway to reduce input lag on console with the Series 2?

[@GamerHeavenOfficial]

That’s awesome! Not that I know of but luckily controller input lag is usually less on the native console than on PC, although Xbox controllers with the licensed adapter will work wirelessly like they would on console (connection speed usually included)

[@terrancecloverfield6791]

Whelp that's disappointing. Stick drift but I get paddles... wat do. Gulikit looks more promising.

[@ahmiendavenport1428]

You got me I subbed

[@DokSpec]

Thats was the review i was looking for.thanks from 🇩🇪Germany.but is the elite 2 so loud like the normal Series Controller? My normal Series Controller is so loud while playing 🥲

[@L0ELIIFE]

Actually Elite V1 paddles on the V2 feels the most comfortable for me. I use 3 of them and that’s perfect for shooters like CoD. I also have 2 Battle Beaver Custom Controllers that I’ve had for less than a year and have had to have repaired 3 times. Just got them back and for what I spent on them plus the cost of repair because of the ridiculously short warranty I’d recommend the elite over modified stock controllers. Still the same crap quality. I will say though when the Battle Beaver does work as intended they feel amazing.

[@L0ELIIFE]

I’ve had out of the box stick drift on brand new stock controllers, new custom controllers, and the elite v2 black. These controllers don’t hold up well at all. Gotta have those dead zones set.

[@stevenmad6057]

I've bought 5 elites 2 all drift issues. I bought the core 0 drift after nearly one week of play satisfied thus fat

[@avaraz6941]

What you just had was my out of the box experience with the elite series 2, and not only drift, but face buttons that just didn"t register half the time when I pressed them. The elite series 2 is the worst controller I ever owned, and I wouldn't even buy it for half it's price. It's not even a controller if you can't control anything properly with it

[@H0niii_]

you need more controllers

[@fctryoffetsh39]

Very in depth thank you I'll stick with the original controller 😂

[@Daniel-it1dp]

Subscribed, like your style and love that controller wall but it’s got to be a PITA to dust them. My series 1 needs to be replaced and my Series 2 Halo LE arrived with a wobbly analog stick, a broken back button, and a busted paddle so was returned to MS Store since they refused to warranty an LE because it’s an LE 😒. Been waiting for an improvedSeries 2.

[@majorgear1021]

Despite the claims of the video, I cannot find the Elite Series 2 controller on sale anywhere. I mean, the MS Store has knocked the price down to $172, that is not what I would consider a sale, though.

[@AJJJ-co2vd]

Your better Off buying a regular Xbox controller for $50 bc they actually last longer. Msft can build the surface pro but their "higher quality" they can't get right?

[@daimajutheone4449]

Hey Kevin! What kind of device did you put on your original Series 2? It doesn’t look like the keyboard, so what is it?

[@GamerHeavenOfficial]

It’s a Brook adapter I reviewed recently that lets me use my elite on my Nintendo switch and ps5 (to play ps4 games)

[@osmancardona3613]

Hey bro you got any advice for starting a channel, your story has greatly inspired me

[@uptownvapor]

Welcome to the Dorm!? Nailed IT, LMAO!!! Hey can you yell at Aim and tell them to build a Core Controller with the Spider V3 paddles fully Re-Programmable, PLEASE!!!!!!

[@GamerHeavenOfficial]

Thanks Uptown Vapor Yes, I actually can do that.

[@DE23]

I don't like Bluetooth for controllers in general. On everything I've used that isn't an actual game console, Bluetooth has had noticable input lag.

[@ta3soul22]

Ngl I went through like 5 them cakes after year gotta get a new one ps one year warranty is definitely needed

[@wkndplaya]

Micro$haft: we have tightened QC Reality: we sent an email to our partners to "make it cheaper, so we can charge more"

[@kuzaq3230]

Hey Gamer Heaven I really like your videos and they helped me alot but i still have a question (maybe some of you guys can help me out aswell), so i had an elite series 2 which i liked so much but the bumpers stopped actually working after 6 months, i tried some fixes but it just got worse so i bought a new one. 1 month into my second elite series 2 the same thing started happening on my right bumper and its so annoying. So which controller should i get? All i really need is 4 rear paddles, triggerstops ( not necessary ) and it should be compatible with series s, do you have a recommendation?

[@hdhfdhddhdk]

The most comprehensive review on the platform... Says pause video to read the text on the box. 🤣 Great video though. Was waiting so bad for a refresh. Now I just need to buy a scuf.

[@r0nkh0815]

went through 12 elite series core controllers in two local stores and their QC is still absolute garbage. ALL of them had not reliable registering xyAB buttons. You need to press them in the middle and very hard to stay actuated.

[@paidn4ull]

hey KeV, any chance PlayStation will send you the new Dual Sense Edge for review before it comes out? Looking forward to video!! I love your videos!

[@GamerHeavenOfficial]

Unfortunately no, however I will be getting one ASAP for a comprehensive review

[@paidn4ull]

@@GamerHeavenOfficial CAN'T WAIT!

[@rinaa6865]

I can review it, cost £210 and only has 2 paddles = Not worth it.

[@ThatDudeDeven]

Do you happen to know that if I bought an Xbox Elite Series 2 controller...yesterday (which I did for my son) is that included in the 1 year warranty that they came out with a while back or was it only retroactively applied to all of the previous controllers?

[@nerdstrangler4804]

I think the series 2 joysticks are supposed to self-calibrate with use in order to prevent drift, unlike standard xbox controllers which are calibrated at the factory. I am guessing you were doing unusual movements during testing that threw off the auto-calibration, which is why updating it solved it. Although theoretically just using the controller normally, it should have eventually recalibrated itself.

[@dannydavito201]

Lol they don't self calibrate the sticks are awful 2 new core controllers in 2 days both with drift out the box

[@Macktube]

How did you get your wall black like that where you hang on your controllers is that a thing I can buy?

[@thehorrorhunter]

Killer video brother but I have a question?where is the share button now if the middle button is now the profile switch button?

[@brad24503]

My controller was on the charger fully charged took it off the charger and now the screen won’t come on put it back on the charger and nothing will come now please help me

[@Mikediszel]

Im on my 4th replacement. Went with the core and the p3 doesn't register until way after it clicks. I'm replacing it same day.

[@DriverWay8848]

I watched to many tutorial for overclocking controllers, but i newer understand well how to overclock my controllers (Playstation & Xbox) wirelessly to get that performance on consoles playing wirelessly? Please someone explain that.

[@BryceYT.]

When you click in the stick and rotate it does it feel ratchety to you and not smooth at all because I’ve returned 3 for that reason because r6 is unplayable with it

[@AtomLabX]

I really don’t understand how a person can do a video a “review” after less than a week usage? Nothing against you, I love you, but I just don’t get it… I think amount of time to determine something is good bad in this context is not enough.

[@RichSoundsGM]

This dude knows his shit.. he literally did bench mark test, shit was broken on arrival .. shut ya face because you have no knowledge of the extensive research and the amount of controllers @gamerheaven has reviewed lmaoo

[@xaytana]

I wonder if newer Series 2 controllers also have the plastic change. It has been three years after all, and it doesn't make sense to have two different production lines for the same product besides coloring; which at this point they should just be sharing the same processes as the standard controllers for the coloring. It makes sense for the typical Series 2 to be sharing the same plastics, hell all of the controllers should be sharing the same plastics in all honesty, that's just how efficient manufacturing works, especially at the material source end of things. The 'Core' naming is also a bit odd. Core basic is the standard no-frills controller, Core Elite is the Elite with no accessories. Makes me think there might be an upcoming fourth slot, an upgraded basic controller, probably with built-in paddles or back buttons, based on the Core basic design. It'd make sense from a product lineup standpoint, basic controller, upgraded basic controller to compete with a lot of the third party market as even some of the more basic offerings have back buttons, an upgradable Core Elite that you can get a cheap third party accessory pack for, and the decked out Elite controller with all the first party accessories. The only thing that doesn't make sense is pricing, even if they shoot the gap between Core basic and Core Elite, the pricing seems off and the price brackets are way too tight, I think the only way it makes sense is drop the price of the Core basic to allow this fourth controller to exist within that basic-Elite gap of the Core controllers; plus this would make Microsoft more competitive in the controller market. I wouldn't be surprised if something like this does happen around the mid-gen timeframe, when they'd also be announcing the Series 3 controller, a normalization of back inputs outside of 'pro' controllers, which hopefully back input becomes baseline standard by next gen. This also makes me curious as to what Series 3 will actually offer. Fixing the drift issue via modules would probably put them into a situation similar to the vibration motor patent situation or the Valve/Scuff back paddle situation, if anyone here remembers that portion of controller history, considering Sony is going to hold the patent for a slide-in module and Thrustmaster holds the patent for a drop-in module, there's not much breathing room for Microsoft to have a modular design to fix the drift issue; which is why I believe their only realistic move is to go with a magnetic stick, whether that's making their own, buying GuliKit parts, or pushing ALPS to make a design with a temporary exclusivity agreement. Other than that, I don't really see what new things a Series 3 could offer, I don't think Microsoft is bold enough to change button switch types, or even do a spring box for the carbon contact switch like GuliKit is doing, they won't introduce anything like gyro controls considering Microsoft refuses to expand Xinput even though Xinput is now the API that has severely fallen behind, and there's not really much else they could do that isn't experimental or outlandish. As for the stick drift issue, I wonder when ALPS is going to get absolutely dragged for producing terrible components. I'm not sure who supplies Nintendo with their analog boxes, but we've seen what can happen to a company when issues go on like this for everyone. The fact that ALPS units degrade within _months_ of use now is absurd. The only way this gets fixed is either forcing ALPS to do better again, as they're the source of the issue and deserves to legally have their balls dragged through a field of glass, and/or ALPS needs replaced entirely, which hopefully GuliKit will do with their magnetic units; third parties are worse than ALPS as far as I understand, but ALPS' own quality fell off a cliff mid-gen last generation, if not even earlier; how was drift on the 360, because PS3 used inductor-based analog sticks up until the last couple models of the DS3, either super slim or post- super slim, either way it was after the PS4 launched and the PS3 was on its last breath.

[@MohammedMansor32]

In two years i had to change my controller 3 times because of the bumpers. RB and LB buttons are keep breaking. Is this going to be any better ?

[@vaguedreams]

Well, probably not. from the vid, he never had that issue. I haven't either, my brother's RB did break on the Series 1 but ms fixed it and, to my knowledge, he never had an issue with it again. His 2 hasn't had issues either.

[@MohammedMansor32]

@@vaguedreams this is weird, the first controller the RB was double clicking. Second controller RB won’t register until i press too hard. The last one LB won’t click, something broke inside. This is frustrating, 😢

[@Cosorongo]

Please don't forget to review the upcoming 8bitdo ultimate wireless controller!! I will really appreciate it bro

[@GamerHeavenOfficial]

I have it preordered 🙂

[@Forwuut]

Do the sticks feel like shit like they do on the original Series 2. The original series 2 has a horrible deadzone by default and feel out of sync at times compared to a default controller.

[@RomanDoes]

4:09 - shhh! They will stop putting usb-c cable in the box if you continue bringing it up! 😉😂

[@GamerHeavenOfficial]

lol, I meant save the cost of including a usb c cable which almost everyone has , and throw in the metal paddles

[@matthewottosen7492]

@@GamerHeavenOfficial yeah doesn't make much sense to sell it without paddles. I never got a elite series 2 because of all the issues and don't have any spare parts. So this core control isn't really an option for me 😔

[@RomanDoes]

@@GamerHeavenOfficial they saved enough on $1 paddles already, now you gave them an idea of saving more on cable. Just like Apple did with charger, it all has to start somewhere 🤓

[@RomanDoes]

@@matthewottosen7492 all depends on manufacturing date of controller. I think recent ones were pretty good. Core behaves well, so far at least. In regards to paddles, you can always find some on Amazon really cheap 😉 I feel like a lot of people missed the point of this controller. It is made to compete with mid-price range controllers like Razer Wolverine and Powera, while still maintaining market for the "full price" option. It's just a cash grab before holidays. I could not find anything interesting to talk about it in my review for more than 10 minutes. I wish they would just release Elite Series 3 instead and hopefully with mechanical buttons like on Wolverine 😮‍💨

[@matthewottosen7492]

@@RomanDoes i do sort of get the point of the price range but just wish it came with paddles than have to go searching for some. I'm waiting for the elite 3 version and hoping quality control is a lot better on that series. I think they have picked up the quality though on the series 2 of late. I've been seeing less complaints

[@KNIGHTWING_X]

Can anyone explain how the original Xbox, and Xbox 360 generation controllers never had stick drift, but the One and Series do? Aren't they the same guts, or did they cheapen them? I never heard of or experienced stick drift, until Xbox One. Why is it so prevalent now, but a non-issue before?