

#Xbox controller revizto skin#
Beyond the two standard, textured thumbsticks, which love to collect dead skin faster than almost any tech accessory I’ve used, there are two more “classic” thumbsticks without the textured rubber and groove to exfoliate and collect thumb skin. Though there’s no substitute for the paddles, both thumbsticks and the D-Pad can be reconfigured. This has the added effect of allowing individual pieces of the controller to be replaced if broken, so one damaged thumbstick doesn’t necessitate an entirely new controller. The reason they all come off is so different ones can be swapped in. They come off almost too easily – I seem to have left the house this morning without noticing the left thumbstick had popped off. The rear paddles, D-Pad, and thumbsticks are attached to the controller magnetically, and can all be removed with a simple pull. All of the buttons can be re-mapped, so if you don’t like jumping with A, you can jump with a bumper instead. The Elite controller stands out thanks to its customization options. This gives everything but the pinky fingers something to do while playing games. The Elite model, like its predecessor, adds a few extra buttons to the undercarriage of the controller in the form of four paddles.
#Xbox controller revizto upgrade#
The palm grips of the controller have a diamond-textured rubber material all the way around, an upgrade from the material that had previously only appeared on the bottom of the palm grips. Shape-wise, the Elite Series 2 is similar to its predecessor (and the standard Xbox One controller), but the grips are different. The charging pad works both outside and inside the case, as there’s a small port to let a USB plug into the back of the case. The controller comes in a carrying case and includes a wireless charging pad that sticks into the case and hangs onto the controller magnetically. It also has profile indicator lights and a USB Type-C connection. Most notably, it adds Bluetooth connectivity, enabling the controller to work wirelessly with more computers and mobile devices, though the 3.5mm headphone jack won’t handle audio while connected via Bluetooth.


It’s a strictly monochrome affair for the Elite Series 2. Gone, too, are the green accents of the original. Most of the body eschews the shiny, metal accents found on the original, going instead for a darker metal. The new controller visibly changes little about the previous Xbox Elite controller, with a few tweaks to the styling. Xbox Elite Wireless Series 2 – Design and Features
