Xbox One Elite Controller will Cost $150, Coming this October

Microsoft announced a new controller,  “Elite Controller” which sets itself different from the standard Xbox One controller, specially when it comes to D-Pad & custiomization Scheduled to launch in October, you will need to save $150 if you wish to but it. The new RRP controller will also get some fancy packing, additional thumb-sticks and more to make it worth.

Xbox One Elite Controller Rear View 2

What is different about the Elite controller is the customisation it has to offer. You can adjust trigger values, thumb-stick sensitivities, button mapping and even assign 14 inputs to the ABXY buttons, paddles, D-pad, trigger and thumbtick clicks. You can create profiles and switch between them instantly. This is totally a new level of customisation gamers always wanted, and bought third-party controller.

The details are listed on Xbox.com website with following details. The box continuing the controller has the following:

  • Carrying case
  • Xbox Elite Wireless Controller
  • Set of 4 paddles
  • Set of 6 thumbsticks with standard (2), tall (2), and domed (2)
  • Set of 2 D-pads: faceted and standard
  • USB cable
  • AA batteries
  • Quick Setup Guide and Product Manual

Xbox team also figured out a way to deliver updates for the controller over the air instead of making it work through the USB cable connected with consoler.

 

Source: Xbox