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.

  • 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

    • 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]
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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.