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

For those who’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 worth so far — an excellent alternative to improve to one thing a bit nicer.

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

The Elite Collection 2 Core additionally permits you to alter 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 choose for Name of Responsibility: Warzone versus one thing extra stress-free, like Viva Piñata, or if you happen to share your controller with another person.

The principle drawback with the Xbox Elite Collection 2 Core controller, in addition to the restricted coloration choices you may have buying it wherever apart from the Xbox Design Lab, are the shortage of equipment. Included within the worth for a traditional Xbox Elite Collection 2 controller is a wide range of totally different joysticks, directional pads and again paddles you’ll be able to connect whenever you need to experiment with a brand new setup. These aren’t included in any respect with the Core controller. In truth, 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 simply really want them down the highway. Even with out paddles, the Xbox Elite Collection 2 Core controller ought to really feel noticeably extra nice to make use of, and whenever you’re making an attempt to make your method by an extra-long RPG, that is what actually issues anyway.

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