Microsoft Announces Customizable Xbox Elite Wireless Controller

Posted by samzenpus on Tuesday June 16, 2015 @12:14AM from the all-the-better-to-push-buttons-with dept.

MojoKid writes: Today, Microsoft announced that later this year, it will be releasing what could be the "ultimate" Xbox and Windows game controller. Called Xbox Elite Wireless, this gamepad has a dramatically overhauled D-pad and four paddles underneath. Other features that make this gamepad special: there are trigger locks, the ability to customize thumbstick sensitivity, along with the level of travel for the top triggers. In addition, it also sports swappable components, like the paddles, etc. Pricing has been announced at $149 and given just how advanced this gamepad is over the original, it's understandable but still pretty steep.

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Re:Shitting all over casual gamers. by Anonymous Coward · 2015-06-16 03:50 · Score: 2, Interesting

I'm with you in your griping about people thinking that every product is a failure if it isn't intended for them, but at the same time, you have to wonder just who this product is intended for. Those paddles on the back? They weren't there when the system launched. What's their purpose?
Allows gamers to keep their thumbs on the directional pads at all times, while also still being able to access (mapped) functionality of face buttons.
Glorious for disabled gamers.