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

In the event you’re out there 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 to this point — an awesome alternative to improve to one thing just a little nicer.

We have really helpful the Xbox Elite Series 2 Core controller earlier than, and that is primarily primarily based 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 high of that, it has as much as 40 hours of battery life.

The Elite Sequence 2 Core additionally helps you to regulate 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 want for Name of Responsibility: Warzone versus one thing extra stress-free, like Viva Piñata, or in case you share your controller with another person.

The primary drawback with the Xbox Elite Sequence 2 Core controller, apart from the restricted shade choices you could have buying it anyplace apart from the Xbox Design Lab, are the shortage of equipment. Included within the worth for a traditional Xbox Elite Sequence 2 controller is quite a lot of completely different joysticks, directional pads and again paddles you may connect while you need to experiment with a brand new setup. These aren’t included in any respect with the Core controller. In actual fact, there’s awkward divots on the again of the controller the place the paddles are imagined 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 Sequence 2 Core controller ought to really feel noticeably extra nice to make use of, and while you’re making an attempt to make your manner by way of an extra-long RPG, that is what actually issues anyway.

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