Just been checking Argos this morning and they have a deal if you buy the Elite Controller you can get Halo 5 Guardians for free.
The offer is available from the Elite controller page, add both to trolley to complete.
Offer ends 31st May 2016
(I know Gamestop has it for £109 but for the extra £10 to get it the same day and with halo 5)
Top comments
simplemick
24 May 165#1
I picked up on this from another deal that basically linked to a Free Halo 5 with any wireless controller. I know it's a lot for a controller but I would never go back to a standard controller now.
omfgzbilly
24 May 163#15
I caved, ordered and already collected :smiley:
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simplemick
24 May 165#1
I picked up on this from another deal that basically linked to a Free Halo 5 with any wireless controller. I know it's a lot for a controller but I would never go back to a standard controller now.
Jim_Bob_Beers
24 May 161#2
Well worth it. If you are pondering over whether to buy or not I'll make it easy for you....
DO IT!
johnwillowlfc
24 May 161#3
Just wait until the elite controller haters see this deal, heat added elfen :smile:
sancheez
24 May 16#4
Genuinely curious .....
Whats the difference?
I got an XB1 pad with the Rift. Feels just the same in use to the PC 360 pad I was already using. So whats different about the Elite version? (I assume the one bundled with the Rift is a standard one ...)
* EDIT *
Never mind. Looked it up. Mega-customisation primarily. Doesn't really interest me then .....
dsdavis6
24 May 16#5
I don't really use any of the customized pieces, just the ones that are relatively standard. The controller just feels a lot more responsive and much better build quality. It isn't for everybody, that's for sure
omfgzbilly
24 May 16#6
Hmmm very tempting indeed, i'm in the market for a new controller too...
Master_Yoda69
24 May 16#7
I don't think I could go back to using a standard controller after using an elite it just feels so much better but for me it's that i use a paddle on the back.
It feels a better build quality, I say feel as the grips have started to come apart which is annoying.
moleyboy
24 May 161#8
:smile: realy want one , when is my birthday again
vicinity
24 May 161#9
The paddles are awesome, the build quality is great, and the rubberised grips are fantastic for when you're in a sweaty match, haha. Use my paddles for scoping in with snipers and grenades on the division. The button mapping is great... all a true story, no details have been changed to protect the innocent. Buy one.
fishmaster
24 May 16#10
Today as it happens, go get one :smiley:
NikNaks12
24 May 16#11
I really, really want one of the those controllers...Just a bit too pricey for me
What's the material/texture like of the actual controller? I use a silicone grip thing on my Xbone controller as I get sweaty hands and I don't like the feel of the plastic (yes I'm a bit odd, but used to it now from years of using a 360 pad).
sancheez
24 May 16#12
Yep.
I have a steering wheel for driving games. A flight stick for flying games. And I've switched to the Vive now so have proper VR type controls for VR games. (The pad was way too limiting on the Rift) FPS and suchlike has only ever been any good using a mouse IMHO.
Which leaves a gamepad as little more than an afterthought on the PC so no need for this in my case. I doubt it will make much difference on games like The Stick of Truth! :laughing:
dsdavis6
24 May 161#13
Like a matte rubbery kind of texture. It is obviously solid but it feels quite soft on the surface, it's quite hard to explain to be honest.
NikNaks12
24 May 16#14
Thanks! I may wait till it goes sub £100 then maybe will pick one up.
omfgzbilly
24 May 163#15
I caved, ordered and already collected :smiley:
tony-starks
24 May 16#16
look at it this way people, it costs just a bit more than 2 normal controllers if you consider Halo to be worth £20...
it doesn't seem so ridiculous now! :wink:
Ballie11
24 May 161#17
I cant justify £120 on a controller, the wife would kill me, so I wnet for the Dusk Shadow controller and Halo 5 for £50.
She was ok with that. :wink:
Good deal if you want the Elite controller though.
wildswan
24 May 16#18
If you rage quit and throw the controller at the tv this one will certainly make a decent dent. It is a lot heavier and does feel more premium. I haven't used the paddles in anger but do use the trigger stops and software for instant fire action
Jacob_Kreed
24 May 16#19
You need to step up Bro, tell your wife your getting a controller and same time tell her your taking her out, win win... well the banks happy :wink:
nickkelly
24 May 16#20
ROFL £120 for a controller that cost a few £ in China to make and a game.
MrCollective
24 May 16#21
Well you would obviously purchase a Steam controller if you were looking for a PC controller no ?
AST3R
24 May 16#22
I cannot understand the hype for this controller. I've used it for 3 weeks. Found the paddles to be more annoying than useful as I end up pressing them unintentionally. Yes the build quality is better than a standard controller, but it costs 2-3 times as much. A complete rip off in my opinion.
johnwillowlfc
24 May 16#23
You may find most electronics are made in china on the cheap and sold for high prices, and i bet you have some too :stuck_out_tongue:
spaceman051
24 May 16#24
Jesus over £100 for a controller, the way the price is dropping if u wait a couple of months u will pick up the console for this price lol
loopylloyd
24 May 16#25
+ £10 voucher now as promotion back on. Add to deal OP.
retrend
25 May 16#26
Hot, bought 4 for multiplayer
johncas
25 May 161#27
I was going to buy the Lunar White one the other day but caved and bought one of these instead. Whoops!
soulstorm
25 May 16#28
Good deal, ordered thanks!
Master_Yoda69
25 May 16#29
Simply put because IF you can make it work for you like a lot of people can then you have quite an advantage in games as using the paddles you don't have to take your hand off the sticks so you can for instance always be targeting an enemy while reloading in an FPS instead of just strafing at him.
Obviously if you have issues with it (like anything else) then you are not going to like it.
Kind of like yourself I had issues with the paddles (although only the lower ones) with pressing them by mistake so I've removed them, Makes no difference for me though as I only wanted to use 2 of them anyway, It also took me a little while not to press the relevant paddle when I pressed the triggers as for whatever reason the wiring in my brain was making me press the paddle when I did the triggers.
Opening post
Just been checking Argos this morning and they have a deal if you buy the Elite Controller you can get Halo 5 Guardians for free.
The offer is available from the Elite controller page, add both to trolley to complete.
Offer ends 31st May 2016
(I know Gamestop has it for £109 but for the extra £10 to get it the same day and with halo 5)
Top comments
All comments (29)
DO IT!
Whats the difference?
I got an XB1 pad with the Rift. Feels just the same in use to the PC 360 pad I was already using. So whats different about the Elite version? (I assume the one bundled with the Rift is a standard one ...)
* EDIT *
Never mind. Looked it up. Mega-customisation primarily. Doesn't really interest me then .....
It feels a better build quality, I say feel as the grips have started to come apart which is annoying.
What's the material/texture like of the actual controller? I use a silicone grip thing on my Xbone controller as I get sweaty hands and I don't like the feel of the plastic (yes I'm a bit odd, but used to it now from years of using a 360 pad).
I have a steering wheel for driving games. A flight stick for flying games. And I've switched to the Vive now so have proper VR type controls for VR games. (The pad was way too limiting on the Rift) FPS and suchlike has only ever been any good using a mouse IMHO.
Which leaves a gamepad as little more than an afterthought on the PC so no need for this in my case. I doubt it will make much difference on games like The Stick of Truth! :laughing:
it doesn't seem so ridiculous now! :wink:
She was ok with that. :wink:
Good deal if you want the Elite controller though.
Obviously if you have issues with it (like anything else) then you are not going to like it.
Kind of like yourself I had issues with the paddles (although only the lower ones) with pressing them by mistake so I've removed them, Makes no difference for me though as I only wanted to use 2 of them anyway, It also took me a little while not to press the relevant paddle when I pressed the triggers as for whatever reason the wiring in my brain was making me press the paddle when I did the triggers.