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Xbox One Elite Controller Versus PS4 Dualshock Controller

The new Xbox One Elite Controller was just released with a good set of features and customization options. The PS4 controller has been regarded as a good controller for the PS4 console. Let’s see how the Xbox One Elite Controller compares to the PS4 Dualshock 4 controller.

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Insomnia_843878d ago ShowReplies(11)
Foehammer3878d ago

"With all of these factors weighed in I would have to say that the Xbox One Elite Controller is the better controller. Even with the higher price point and no battery pack I still think that overall it’s the better choice."

Without a doubt.

If this controller seems too expensive, then you are not the target consumer.

It sold out on day one

For serious gamers only.

Insomnia_843878d ago

"If this controller seems too expensive, then you are not the target consumer."

I could buy six of those every week without a problem and I'm a serious gamer. That doesn't change the fact that this is an overpriced controller.

Fatdrinkofwater3877d ago (Edited 3877d ago )

Hmm see money and being a serious gamer isnt the issue. Hardcore gamers that generally buy scuffs or customized controllers online are the target consumer.

And all these kinds of controllers usually cost A LOT more than what ms is asking for the elite controller and you get imo a better build quality and its official xbox branded so that doesnt hurt either.

Its worth the money to a lot of people and sold out day 1 so what you and others complaining about it say doesnt really matter lol.

Death3877d ago

@Insomina,

I'll be more impressed if you can pay all your bills and still have money left to buy 6 controllers every week. Money like most things is relative.

You can be a serious gamer and still not justify a $100+ controller. There is no shame in that, you simply are not the target audience. Scuf has been making high end controllers for quite some time. Elite/Scuf aren't for everyone and not having one does not make you any less of a gamer.

KwietStorm_BLM3877d ago

Please make one of your own and let us know how much it costs you, including overhead and shipping.

DeToX4203877d ago

Overpriced is subjective. It is like the cheapest in it's category. You can't compare it to a regular controller.

Ragthorn3877d ago (Edited 3877d ago )

@Insomnia_84

Even though convincing you may be futile, I just want to point out that Foehammer has a definite point. "If this controller seems too expensive, then you are not the target consumer." He/She could not have gotten it anymore right. This controller is called "Elite" for a reason. Comparing this to the Dualshock 4 controller is also not fair considering that this is obviously a higher tier controller and is not geared towards the non-competitive gaming scene (although it could be used for such). Comparing this to SCUF controllers though makes sense, and you will see the huge value this controller holds objectively speaking (price:value ratio wise). It is the same thing with my keyboard actually, I have a Max Nighthawk X9 Mechanical Keyboard (that I am currently typing from) and I am absolutely glad that I have one. Why you may ask? It was something I saved up for and have been wanting for a some time. It is around $150 USD (see below for link to product for proof) and I do not regret buying it even though I could have gotten a regular old membrane keyboard to substitute for it. This is because I use the keyboard a lot, and I wanted a quality keyboard that I could do my work on and competitively game on as well. Another example are fighting game controllers, you can see those in the +100$ to around 300$ range (please verify if I am wrong, but those are the prices I have seen before when browsing) and no one complains about that. You can play fighting games with a regular controller, but people also have the choice to play with a fight stick as well. One final example (because I can go on all day about examples for this argument) are cars. Do you need a Ferrari or Lamborghini? No, a Honda Civic can get you to where you need just fine, but people with money want to get cooler-looking cars because they have the money to. Thus concludes my argument. I just wanted to put down my perspective and reasoning for why this controller has every right to exist. It's actually really good that this controller is out there because giving the consumer more choice is just better in any way.

TL;DR Version: This is a premium product with a premium price tag. This controller is geared towards the competitive and enthusiastic gamers who can spare some extra money to buy this controller. Having more choices for the consumer is always better (as long as its advertised properly, in which case the "Elite" controller has been), and that the controller is easily one of the better choices (price:value ratio) among the custom controllers available (SCUF, etc). Comparing to the Dualshock 4 controller is futile since it is a regular gamepad shipped with the console, so it would make more sense to compare it with the Xbox One standard controller.

EDIT: Spelling and grammar.

My keyboard:
http://www.maxkeyboard.com/...

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ChuckTheIceMan3877d ago

I don't now who the target audience actually is for this. They use marketing to make you think if you buy this you're an "elite gamer". I'm not an "elite gamer", but this controller was a must have from the day it was announced.

FlexLuger3877d ago (Edited 3877d ago )

@ChuckTheIceMan

"I don't now who the target audience actually is for this."

I would say pro/E-sports gamers, and gamers who just want something, that is superior to an already great controller ( The standard XB1 pad is my personal fave controller, but the elite is much better).

I am not a E-sports guy, but I am an enthusisatic gamer, who happens to have a controller fetish. I have a custom x360 SCUf pad that I have used onm y X360 and PC for years. As well as a bunch of limited edition X360 and XB1 controllers. The elite is simply a must have for me. And I do like adjustable stick heights and adjustable triggers.

Jayszen3876d ago

I am sure Sony could have a go and come out with an enhanced Dualshock but clearly has not felt the need to! I wouldn't mind seeing what could be done considering how much one can do with the vanilla Dualshock 4.

Gedmin3876d ago

I actually returned my controller. It's a good controller, but I play a lot better with the standard. The extra triggers make it seem like you can't even grip the controller, even if you only use one or two of them. On top of it, the sensitivity of the thumb sticks is laughable and not as accurate as the standard controller. Any one of the four preset isn't any different than changing the sensitivity in-game. When aiming down sites even at the lowest of the low settings combined in the app, and controller, it's very difficult to aim accurately. But either way, this controller wasn't for me. I feel like I can own FPS so much better with the original xbox one controller, because I can really hold onto the whole thing completely.

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TripleCs3877d ago

So now we're comparing a $150 controller to a $60 controller? That's not really a fair comparison.

Eterna1Ice3877d ago

The fact that one side hasn't made something similar to another's won't stop dudes, who want to take people's attention on another console war.

TripleCs3877d ago (Edited 3877d ago )

You're right, it unfortunately won't stop people from arguing about it even though people know it's not a fair comparison and not a reasonable thing to argue about. I mean look at all the disagree's I'm getting. People really want to argue about this and it doesn't make sense.

Now I could understand it if this site was comparing the traditional Xbox One controller to the traditional PS4 controller. That would make a lot more sense since both controllers are standard and are at the same price range. But to make an article comparing a traditional controller to a specialist controller with a near $100 difference in pricing reeks of borderline desperation for clicks.

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medman3877d ago

Exactly. If they want to do a comparison, compare the elite to a scuf ps4 or scuf xbox one controller. Geez. Some people.

Death3877d ago

A more fair comparison would be the Xbox Elite vs Scuf Xbox controller. If people want to compare the Scuf PS4 to the Elite that is another choice that seems more apples to apples than this.

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Sweep143877d ago

We're comparing a $150 controller with a 0$ controller in fact...

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Rock313877d ago

This controller need a battery pack, but it is the best controller on the market. It feels great in your hands , the fact that you can customize all the buttons is a great .

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Playstation Plus Monthly Games for May: EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Nine Sols

All available May 5.

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FPSRUSSIA43d ago

What's Point in commenting your basicly closing down the site.

LiViNgLeGaCY43d ago

I'm surprised it's still the old site. I thought he said starting today?

Eonjay43d ago

Its like the final episode of the Sapranos. You gonna go to make a comment and when you click add th-

Profchaos43d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7243d ago

Insert the Ferris Bueller end scene... "You're still here? It's over.."

LiViNgLeGaCY43d ago

I think the only game here for me is Nine Sols. Was always interested in that game.

TheColbertinator43d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum43d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z43d ago

Good month for me, I wanted that particular footy game and thought it might be due. Anyway who cares, shame about the site I'll miss the comment sections. All the best everyone.

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Naughty Dog Was Reportedly Divided On Joel's Controversial Fate During Development Of TLOU Part 2

Naughty Dog was reportedly divided on the controversial fate of Joel in The Last of Us Part 2 during the game's development.

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SimpleDad44d ago

NO, that can't be... No! I can't... Really?/s

Cacabunga44d ago

They for sure chose the worst way to deal with it

-Foxtrot42d ago

Funny considering Bruce left half way through development and now we get told there was an internal conflict with the story direction.

Makes you think…

HectixRose44d ago

I think it was good decision, if he was still alive, he would have been a mascot just like Kratos, drake and many others. These old dudes gotta die for new characters to take center stage with their own storyline. They keep dragging the emotional baggage into many sequels and eventually the story just turns into absolute shit show.

JEECE44d ago

It was ironic because people complained heavily about the story in the Uncharted games not having sufficient stakes because all the key characters always survived, despite the dangerous situations they were always in. Then ND killed a character in a more serious series and everyone lost their minds. Just shows that people don't always really want the thing they say they want.

CantThinkOfAUsername43d ago

I thought the more common complaint about Uncharted franchise was how the main cast are the good guys acting so nonchalantly while killing hundreds in cold blood (aka the dissonance between gameplay and story cutscenes). They just did it again in Part II.

Soy44d ago

Didn't have to kill him. Just have them part ways or Joel can "retire," whatever.

DarXyde43d ago

I don't think he would necessarily need to become a mascot (and besides, technically, I'd say Ellie is... So regardless, someone was going to be).

From a narrative perspective, I do think it has a similar effect to Ricky dying in Boyz N Da Hood: very likeable character, and you're really motivated to see the get back—in this case, it's more intense because it's an interactive experience. Most people hated Abby, but I get what they were after with portraying the cycle of violence and revenge—unfortunately, the game appears to want to take the side of the bad people.

But I will say that if Joel survived, it does become harder to tell an interesting story. What COULD have happened is an exploration into the rift between Joel and Ellie after the trolley dilemma events of the first game. It could have been interesting to see Abby out for revenge at the same time Ellie hated Joel.

Ashunderfire8643d ago

Sorry just had to say this lol! RICKYYYY!

Man Cuba Gooding Jr was miscast in that movie, but that part was cringey it was sad and funny at the same time man.

Ashunderfire8643d ago (Edited 43d ago )

I understand but the way they went about killing Joel, was poorly executed. Even the show of the Last of Us games tried to improved it, but it was just as bad. Well at least Joel got to know the reason why he had to die, before the death happened in the show. That part gave us the full context, but the game just let it happen with no pay off.

Joel death should have been a midway thing through the story, so we at least get to play him a little more with Ellie. Abby didn’t need to be this Hulk looking woman, but more like the show Abby which is a beater idea in my opinion.

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InUrFoxHole44d ago

The only ND game that was so disappointing to me I couldn't finish it.

pwnmaster300044d ago

Honestly as much as I loved the game, they could have just not killed him off.
I get it creator vision and all but killing a character that made you millions is just wrong imo. At least have him go down fighting.

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Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Website Launches With New Nomura Artwork and Merchandise

Square Enix launches Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary site, revealing new Nomura art, books, music releases, and merchandise.

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-Foxtrot44d ago

Look I know VIII has its issues and all that but how on earth can the do big anniversary events with new artwork and merchandise for VII, IX and X yet VIII got sweet f*** all.

They could have given it something during its 25th anniversary yet all it got was a single Happy Anniversary post on their social media.

solideagle43d ago

they should know that we are OG fans of VIII as it sold truckload as well. not as much as VII or X. I personally didn't like IX but X and VI are my personal fav.

Shadow Hearts 2 covenant is another game I love. I hope one day someone can make remake, I would be delighted

Relientk7743d ago

Final Fantasy VIII is great and you are always the first to defend it in the comments