![]() The Series 2 triggers can be full-range analog, millimeter-travel bumpers, or something in between-the latter of which is actually the locked position from the original Elite. ![]() The main difference with the Elite Series 2 is these are now three-position locks, not two. As such, sliders on the rear of the Elite allow you to “lock” the triggers and reduce the travel distance. The full analog range of motion is important for racing games and such, but shooters? That only requires a binary on/off. ![]() The Elite-and most high-end controllers-allow you to adjust how much pull the triggers need. I got slightly more use out of the Elite’s trigger locks. Alas, I can’t seem to actually make this happen, either because it’s a console-only feature or doesn’t work with the beta Game Bar that Microsoft rolled out a few months ago. Opening the Xbox Accessories app, you’re told you can map commands like “Take a screenshot” onto the Series 2, which I assumed would work through the Windows 10 Game Bar. Unfortunately the PC gets the short end when it comes to the rest of the Series 2’s mapping options. That said, there are a few new commands you can take advantage of in the Xbox Accessories app, namely “Shift.” Using this allows you to add secondary functions to every button on the controller only activate when you’re holding down whatever you’ve mapped as the Shift key. The paddles remain relatively useless on PC. That fell well shy of what I wanted, which was full keyboard-style remapping-for instance, allowing you to map commands that usually required two buttons (because a controller doesn’t have enough inputs) onto a single paddle.Īnd…well, you still can’t do that. Back in 2015 I complained that they weren’t really additional buttons, as all you could do was remap the A/B/X/Y commands to them. The rear paddles make their return, and Microsoft’s slightly enhanced their utility in the ensuing years. More resistance means higher precision, but slightly slower reaction times and more effort to hold the stick over. ![]() There isn’t much play to the tension adjustment, but enough to dial in your preference. Insert the included flathead, crank left, and you’ll be back to the floppy sticks. If you want to change that, pry off the stick heads and you’ll see a screwdriver indentation. With the Series 2, the default is more like a standard Xbox One controller, a fairly stiff resistance. Apply the slightest pressure and they’d push right over, a feature I liked but others didn’t. The original Elite had notoriously floppy sticks. We’ll find out in two or three years, I guess.Īs a consolation prize, you can now adjust stick tension. The original Elite had a widespread issue with the rubber eventually splitting at the rear seam, but I imagine this wraparound setup will be less susceptible. The rubberized grips now extend onto the front of the controller as well, a subtle comfort upgrade and hopefully a more durable design. For instance, the Series 2 is again built from gunmetal and rubber-but where the original sported silver accents, the Series 2 opts for a sleek and stealthy black-on-black look. Only when held up next to the original do you start to notice subtle refinements here and there. In fact, the Elite Controller Series 2 is near identical at first glance. Not much needed to change, and not much has. What was a one-off experiment is now a codified part of Microsoft’s lineup, an interesting development in and of itself. Not just people who know SCUF, but the general mass-market audience who buys first-party peripherals in Target during the holidays.Įnter the Elite Series 2, which stands as testament to the original’s success. We’ve dug deep to make sure we’re listing the best options, so know that you can’t go wrong buying from one of the big guys.It was a breakout hit though, and demonstrated that yes, people will pay for a premium controller. That’s not favoritism or coincidence, simply a reflection of the market itself. As such, you’ll see almost exclusively options from those two brands on this list. In fact, only two brands - Asics and Adidas - really seem to dominate the space. There are a relatively small number of choices on the wrestling shoe market. Split soles are said to be more flexible, while unisoles provide more traction. And if you flip a pair of wrestling shoes over, you’ll notice they’re either “unisole” - with one continuous piece - or “split sole” - which, as the name suggests, features two separate sole pieces. You want something lightweight and flexible - to let you quickly navigate around the mat - that also offers great traction and support, to ensure you can grip the mat easily and avoid rolling an ankle. That should tell you how important it is to have a good pair of wrestling shoes.
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