Someone Paid $200 for a Mystery Xbox Controller and May Have Gotten the Elite Series 3
Cleaning, firmware updates and replacement modules can reduce drift, while wear, dust and moisture are the main causes, experts said.
- Sony and Microsoft provided maintenance guidelines to address widespread stick drift issues affecting PS5 and Xbox controllers, offering cleaning tips and warranty support for affected users.
- Wear and tear, dust, and moisture build-up are primary causes of stick drift, which occurs when internal sensors degrade after hundreds of hours of gaming usage.
- Users can attempt cleaning with compressed air or rubbing alcohol, update firmware, or check warranty coverage, while Sony offers $30 replacement modules for the $200 DualSense Edge.
- Consistent with regulatory leaks, a prototype controller resembling the unreleased Xbox Elite Series 3 surfaced on OfferUp, featuring a built-in screen and unique scroll-wheel controls.
- Although Microsoft hasn't officially confirmed the device, industry experts expect a new Elite Series 3 controller to arrive later this year, even as the prototype remains marked "NOT FOR SALE.
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Someone paid $200 for a mystery Xbox controller and may have gotten the Elite Series 3
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