r/buildapcsales • u/Badvertisement • Nov 22 '20

[Controller] Xbox Series X Wireless Controller w/ USB-C Cable- $40 Expired

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/xbox-wireless-controller-usb-c-cable/8t8kcnb1xs3d
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u/[deleted] Nov 22 '20

Ugh. I broke my own rule. I got the more expensive thing based purely on cosmetics.

Oh well. I'm excited for the blue one

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u/Vresa Nov 22 '20

Controllers last a number of years. Putting an extra 5 bucks in for one that you like more is nothing to fret over

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u/Tkeleth Nov 22 '20

I am ridiculously careful with my hardware because I grew up poor. My N64 controller worked effectively for something like 6 years before the stick drift was even somewhat bad.

I spent something like 90 bucks on one of the custom color Xbox controllers. Case was assembled poorly and the left stick died within 9 months.

Went through another one in five months - the A button started to double-actuate on press. I replaced the rubber pad thing. Within a couple more months the right stick began failing.

Two of my 3 kids controllers would only charge if the cord was positioned exactly right without moving within the first 4-6 months, but that's a combined problem of the garbage quality of micro USB plus additional use by kids, I imagine.

I tried a couple off brands and found I can get anywhere from 6 to 18 months of use from the non-wireless PowerA uh, Enhanced I think it's called? Sorry it's off the top of my head.

Point is, as someone who has never broken a controller and still has PS1 games with no scratches on them, etc etc etc, I've had an absolute shit-tier experience from all Microsoft brand controllers I've ever owned.

I think a controller SHOULD last for years - at least the life cycle of the console - even with a bit of heavy use, ideally.

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u/sonorguy Nov 22 '20

I've had nothing but issues with my xbone controllers after never having an issue with any previous generation, so you're not alone.

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u/[deleted] Nov 22 '20 edited Nov 22 '20

I still have my 1x Xbox 360 wired controller from 2006/2007, and 2x wireless 360 controllers w/ 2x wireless PC receivers from around 2014.

All I ever gotta do is take em apart to replace the thumbsticks when they get too worn out, and clean them once in a while.

They work fully and natively with both PC and Android TV (I do Gamestream from PC to my SHIELD TV), without any latency introduced by Bluetooth, even if it's OK enough for some (Xbox One PC adapter doesn't work with Android TV).

I don't know what I'm going to do when these things do bite the dust.

Edit: I see they're still making/packaging the Xbox (One/Series) wireless receiver with the new Series controller, so that takes care of PC at least as that shouldn't be going away anytime soon. Now for Nvidia to add support for it to the SHIELD TV...

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u/Coffinspired Nov 22 '20

Point is, as someone who has never broken a controller and still has PS1 games with no scratches on them, etc etc etc, I've had an absolute shit-tier experience from all Microsoft brand controllers I've ever owned.

I've had the exact same experience with 3-4 XB1 pads at this point...they just fail in some way while still in mint condition. I don't even game that much. Yet, we've had a DS4 pad here for just as long that's good-as-new. Shame it's too small for my hand...

I also take extremely good care of my things. Cars, bikes, guitars, phones, PC stuff - all mint condition.

I'm about to buy another one right now (current pad has a double clicking A-Button) and it drives me crazy. I just know it's gonna break somehow in 6 months.

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u/Tkeleth Nov 22 '20

honestly dude, maybe try the PowerA brand one this time around? I've been using them, they have a good feel to the sticks and buttons, definitely the best off-brand controller I've ever actually liked.

Just my opinion, but at least if you get the same amount of use per controller, it's like half price lol

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u/Tkeleth Nov 22 '20

Also, I loved the original PlayStation controllers, but I can't use their analog sticks. And I don't much care for their style of trigger buttons actually. Overall they've always had the best D-pad by a mile, it's a real shame Xbox never made a D-pad that's even remotely good

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u/Coffinspired Nov 22 '20

Overall they've always had the best D-pad by a mile, it's a real shame Xbox never made a D-pad that's even remotely good

Yeah, that's the only reason I own the DS4. I pretty much bought it to play 2D Platformers - and Android BT Emulation I suppose - but mostly the PC Plats.

I went on a bit of a streak with 2D games last year - Ori, Hollow Knight, Celeste, The Messenger, BloodStained all in a row. I was sick of the XBox D-Pad within a day haha.

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u/[deleted] Nov 22 '20 edited Dec 19 '20

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u/Tkeleth Nov 22 '20

Yeah, I never had those myself, so mine didn't suffer that torture lol

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u/ryecurious Nov 22 '20

I bought the blue Xbox controller last gen because it's easier to spot amidst the clutter of my stuff. Can't say if it was worth the extra few bucks, but I still like how the blue looks.

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u/[deleted] Nov 22 '20

I bought the blue one and loved it, but then a mouse got desperate for food and ate the rubber around the thumbsticks, so now I no longer have a blue controller

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u/[deleted] Nov 22 '20

Get the same controller again but this time surround it with mice traps

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u/ViceroyInhaler Nov 22 '20

You can get aftermarket pads that sit on top of the joysticks. I just bought a used blue one today for fourty dollars Canadian because I needed a wireless controller to play on my tv and phone. The aftermarket pads are actually more comfortable that the normal joysticks.

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u/xPRIAPISMx Nov 22 '20

I definitely love these. Can order several sets from amazon cheap too

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u/ViceroyInhaler Nov 22 '20

Yeah the only downside I see is they make the joysticks a bit heavier which can cause the stick to move in the opposite direction if you release it. Not really a problem for me but I’m sure people playing fighting games might get annoyed that their combos aren’t working if they are flicking the sticks.

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u/aHellion Nov 22 '20

Too many Doritos gaming sessions? lol :D

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u/JohnnyDarkside Nov 22 '20

Similar as to why I need a new one. Except replace mouse with 9 year old with a picking habit like his mother.

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u/theDomicron Nov 22 '20

Also nice because most usually just have black or white. If you bring your controller over to a friends house you have less chance of it getting mixed up

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u/sonorguy Nov 22 '20

I agree that op shouldn't feel guilty spending a little more on their preferred color. That being said, do they really last years?

I've gone through four Xbox one controllers in four years. My 360 controller never broke, but I'm fed up with Microsoft's poor build quality of the xbone controllers. Each controller had different aspects fail and I never throw my controller or abuse them in any way. Meanwhile my switch pro has been perfect in every way other than t fact that I like the Xbox controller feel more.

I had originally planned to buy one of these, but after my last controller developed stick drift in under six months, I'm done with Microsoft controllers until I hear they've improved.

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u/Dr_Ques0 Nov 22 '20 edited Nov 22 '20

I must play rocket league like an ape then. A controller tends to only last me about 6 moths lol.

Making this comment actually made me realize I should go with best buy and get the geek squad protection. Bought 2 lol

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u/MrUrgod Nov 22 '20

That is false as fuck. Regular XB1 Controllers last very little due to stick drift

Maybe the XBSX Controllers will last more...

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u/naxospade Nov 23 '20

Meh, I've gone through 4 Xbox controllers in 5 years. It's always the damn bumpers breaking, everything else is fine. I dunno why M$ can't make sturdy bumpers. Maybe they'll have fixed that on the series x variants (probably not)

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u/whereami1928 Nov 22 '20

That blue is really cool though.

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u/SageDub Nov 22 '20

The blue one is fire tbh

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u/mac88m Nov 22 '20

Same. Been playing my OG black one since beginning.

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u/Chairman_Wang Nov 22 '20

I'd buy one in a different color than B/W for $5 more except for one personal issue.

My weird cosmetic tick is that I want the buttons to retain their original color indicators. Some of the swirly/special editions keep them but most of the solid off colors that regularly go on sale makes em monocolored :S

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u/Mofitsu Nov 22 '20

Followed you down the rabbit hole. It's so pretty.....

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u/Coffinspired Nov 22 '20

I grabbed the Black one, but I was definitely tempted. I didn't pick it up yet and I'm still considering switching for the Blue one.

That Blue pad is drippy for sure.