Just bought a Microsoft official Series X controller so I could enjoy cloud gaming and use it to play stardew valley on my pc. I can already feel the Joystick on this thing slightly falling a part. Like, i think in a few months i might have some real problems with this thing.

Kind of bullshit considering it was damn near 70 dollars. 360 controllers did not feel cheap like this.

  • mittens [he/him]
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    3 years ago

    Maybe? I don't remember controllers being reliable as a general rule, more like a few controllers were odd exceptions, like the GC controller. I remember burning through DS2 controllers, and my DS3 controllers spontaneously started acting up years ago. Also Xbox controllers are infamously bad. I've had two Xbox One controllers both with worn out bumpers, and it's known that even the elite controllers use cheapo offbrand microswitches.

    Kinda ironic that despite my history with Sony controllers, the DS4 was the most reliable gamepad last gen, I've had that thing fall into the floor countless times, a real champ that one. I use it for everything with a magic-ns adapter. It's a shame that they command such a high price now because Sony just stops making these things as soon as the next gen hits.

    • Mrtryfe [none/use name]
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      3 years ago

      This is exactly it. There's way more self reporting now, which I think gives the idea that the situation has gotten worse. I burned through a bunch of 360 controllers in my time. All the controllers seem to use the same analog stick technology, which is why they're all facing the same issues. I bought a DS5 to check out for my PC, and that piece of shit didn't last 3 weeks without drifting.

      The Elite controller is probably the worst offender from what I've read, especially version 2. Stick drift out the box, back bumper buttons not registering, face buttons not registering, etc etc

      • leonadas444 [none/use name]
        hexagon
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        3 years ago

        Lmao he said " that peice of shit didn't last 3 weeks without drifting'

        that was funny my man.

      • mittens [he/him]
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        3 years ago

        All the controllers seem to use the same analog stick technology

        yep, it seems that everyone is using the same cheap potentiometers. the only solace I can find is that there is a robust aftermarket for these things and you can find plenty of people that will help you solder a brand new alps piece on an xbox controller and fix drifting

    • leonadas444 [none/use name]
      hexagon
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      3 years ago

      I enjoyed the 360 controller immensely. It seems as soon as the Xbox One hit, Microsoft started cheaping out on the parts for the controllers. This is like the third time now i've started having problems with the left Joystick on a microsoft controller two Xbox One controllers and now this Series X controller. Hence why i made this topic.

      • mittens [he/him]
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        3 years ago

        I mean you're still correct on the price, controllers are more expensive now than they're ever been, without losing their disposable nature. At least back in the day you could get a new DS2 for like 10-20 bucks. Having an Xbox controller fall apart in your hands after spending somewhere between 50 to 100 smackaroonies stings.

        • leonadas444 [none/use name]
          hexagon
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          3 years ago

          Definitely stings. Will agree with you on the DS4 though, i dropped that thing plenty of times and it didn't break. MS controllers nowadays literally fall apart as you use them within the first year.