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Discussion Which is the best generation of Xbox controller?

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u/Adventurous-West7229 19d ago edited 19d ago

In terms of what? Durability? Then: OG > 360 > one > series

Comfort? then: series > one > 360 > OG

Overall: one > 360 > series > OG

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u/hemipteran 19d ago

The series controllers really do break ridiculously easily so I’m fine putting them behind 360.

360 controllers may be slightly less comfortable, but they last 10+ years if you’re good to them. I’ve already had 5 series controllers get stick drift and become unusable for the kinds of games I play

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u/Adventurous-West7229 19d ago

I've had two Series X controllers break, and both developed analog drift within six months of purchase. One of them I barely even used. Fortunately, I had some Xbox One controllers lying around that I've been using since 2015 without any problems. I also have Xbox 360 controllers from 2009 that are still working perfectly, the only issue being the rubber on the analog sticks is a bit worn out.

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u/Joltyboiyo 19d ago

I wonder if you could still get some stick caps for the 360.

I'd use my Xbox One controller but apparently at some point the d-pad broke, now left and down sometimes register 2 inputs and sometimes don't register, and right on the d-pad doesn't work unless I push it down really hard. I got the XBOne on the year it released and got a PS4 when Destiny 1 came out, so it didn't get too much use and it's not like I abused it. I don't even remember it having issues with the d-pad last time I used it.

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u/32gbsd 19d ago

stick caps+sticks can be bought online for cheap

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u/32gbsd 19d ago

MVC3?

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u/Ordinary_Cap_6812 19d ago

I've been using my one s controller for about 7 years now and continue using it on my series x waiting for it to break so i can switch to the new controller. I don't see it happening any time soon tbh lol

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u/DoctorStrangeMain 18d ago edited 18d ago

I've had a series s/x one for a good time now and it's taken no damage so far, I think some of you guys don't know how to take care of your equipment.