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I originally bought the 500GB Xbox One w/ Kinect back in Summer 2014. When the Elite Console came out, I was like MEH, what an overpriced bundle with no real significant difference (maybe besides the controller). Well, I was WRONG...
I come from an IT background, so I know the difference between a HDD, SSHD, and SSD. SSD being superior to the three and I HONESTLY didn't think that an SSHD aka Hybrid Drive would make that big of a difference, but it does, oh it does!
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CONTROLLER
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First off, the controller is amazing, yes it is slightly heavier but it's not cumbersome or uncomfortable to hold, not even for extended periods of time. The controller feels great in-hand; very grippy finish throughout, with loads of customization options. The controller greatly improves on the standard Xbox One Controller in every way.
The lockable triggers is amazing whether playing casually or competitively, I keep them locked 24/7. The amount of customization into the controller is actually so much, that is is overwhelming but very much needed so it is a positive regardless. Controller comes with an awesome case to travel with and swappable D-Pad and Joysticks.
Other improvements on the Elite Controller include a standard 3.5mm headphone jack at the base rather than the irritating proprietary port on the regular controller. Next to that is a legacy connection for purpose built headsets.
You’ll also find that the Xbox One Elite Controller has some rather lovely shoulder buttons. Gone are the overly-loud clicky bumpers of the original controller, with the Elite instead offering a quieter, more even response wherever you press them
Amazing controller, PERIOD!
Is the controller worth $150 by itself? Some would say yes, some would say no. Personally I think it is expensive and think ~$100 is a great price if you can snag the controller for that price, I would say jump on it.
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CONSOLE
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The console looks nearly identical, minus the fact that the top-left of the console is not glossy but matte finish rather (which I prefer). I wish the entire console were in a matte finish actually.
Microsoft is using a 1TB hybrid drive AKA SSHD in the Xbox One Elite console vs the older typical Western Digital Blue 500GB 5400RPM standard Hard Drive. I really didn't think the SSHD would make that big of a difference, so I really only wanted the Elite Console for the controller and 1TB internal storage. I was extremely surprised how much faster the Xbox One Elite Console is with that SSHD drive. It loads everything faster than my Xbox with the 500GB HDD. I notice this difference upon bootups and playing MGSV.
Keep in mind, while the new 1TB SSHD is faster, the only advertised benefit is a boot-up time that can be up to 20% faster which, in practical terms, is only a couple of seconds. An external 7200RPM drive will be faster and I would recommend going that route before upgrading to the Elite Console just for the SSHD.
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CONCLUSION
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Do I think the Elite Bundle is worth the extra money? Yes, I do. Easily. The controller in combination with the new 1TB SSHD internal storage is worth the cost to me.
I sold my Xbox One 500GB w/ Kinect to a family member for $300 and paid the difference for the Elite Bundle and it was well worth it to me.
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| Price | $204.99 | $187.99 | $349.99 | $363.66 | $489.95 | $247.94 |
| MSRP | $349.99 | $349.99 | $399.99 | $499.99 | $499.99 | $499.99 |
| Hard Drive Size | 500GB | 500GB | 1TB | 1TB Solid State Hybrid Drive | 1TB | 500GB |
| Game(s) Included | Gears of War: Ultimate Edition (Digital Download Code) | The LEGO Movie Video Game (Physical Disc) | Gears of War: Ultimate Edition (Physical Disc) + Rare Replay (Physical Disc) + Ori and the Blind Forest (Digital Download Code) | None | Halo 5: Guardians Limited Edition (Digital Download Code) | Dance Central Spotlight + Kinect Sports + Zoo Tycon (All Digital Download Codes) |
| Game ESRB | Mature | Everyone | Everyone and Mature | No Game Included | Teen | Everyone |
| Accessories Included | 1 Xbox One Wireless Controller (with 3.5mm jack) + 14-day trial of Xbox Live Gold + AC Power Cable + HDMI Cable. | 1 Xbox One Wireless Controller (with 3.5mm jack) + 14-day trial of Xbox Live Gold + AC Power Cable + HDMI Cable. | 1 Xbox One Wireless Controller (with 3.5mm jack) + 14-day trial of Xbox Live Gold + AC Power Cable + HDMI Cable. | 1 Xbox One Elite Wireless Controller (with 3.5mm jack) + 1 Xbox One Chat Headset + 14-day trial of Xbox Live Gold + AC Power Cable + HDMI Cable. | 1 Spartan Locke Themed Xbox One Wireless Controller (with 3.5mm jack) + 1 Xbox One Chat Headset + 14-day trial of Xbox Live Gold + AC Power Cable + HDMI Cable. | 1 Xbox One Kinect Sensor + 1 Xbox One Wireless Controller (with 3.5mm jack) + 14-day trial of Xbox Live Gold + AC Power Cable HDMI Cable. |
| Includes Chat Headset? | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
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Xbox One ELITE - 1TB SSD vs Xbox One - S
When I decided to purchase this version of the Xbox One console, I was concerned that I may have made the wrong choice... Given the new Xbox One S is releasing August 31st. While I am unable to review the Xbox One S, I am extremely satisfied with the Xbox One ELITE at $349.99. Before I even turned the console on, I was infatuated with the ELITE controller. A controller case, six thumbsticks varied in size/shape, four paddles, and two D-pad configurations make this controller absolutely... Well... ELITE! In addition, custom button mapping, trigger, thumbstick, and rumble sensitivity settings, and the ability to switch between two different mapped configurations on the fly, further the idea that future controllers should and will follow with a similar model. As for the console itself... It's an Xbox One, but updated with a 1TB hybrid, solid state drive (SSD). This being a replacement Xbox One, I can say that the console is even more quiet than the original, but more importantly, in-game load times have been cut in half... At least it seems this way. I remember reading about a 20% reduction, but it definitely seems much more than that. In conclusion... If you're considering an Xbox One purchase during the month of August 2016, and you recently bought a 4K UHDTV, I would recommend waiting for the new console. It supports 4K blu-ray and streaming, and upscales 1080p gameplay to 4K. Otherwise, buy this console with a $149.99 controller included!
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Brad Mills
Elite Controller helps with De Quervain's Tenosynovitis. 1 TB drive is nice to have.
Reviewed in Canada on December 11, 2015
Brad Mills
Reviewed in Canada on December 11, 2015
I'm not noticing anything 'faster' about it, just more space. You could save money and get a 1 TB external hard drive.
I mainly bought this for the Elite Controller, because the Elite Controller was on backorder everywhere else.
First impression of the controller when I took it out of the box was DAMN that is beautiful. It is very impressive and feels like a solid, well engineered piece of technology. It comes in it's own carrying case that fits the controller WITH the chatted attached (sold separately), and the headset. The carrying case is also the storage case for the magnetic paddles, thumbtacks and dpads.
Pros
Helps with my 'playstation thumb.' When I upgraded to an iPhone 6+ and started playing Destiny, I developed De Quervain's Tenosynovitis. Constantly double tapping A to jump, pressing Y to switch weapons, holding B to slide and x to reload with my right thumb made me develop a type of tendonitis in my thumb at age 32. Remapping just the jump & crouch buttons to the bottom paddles has done wonders for my thumb.
Customizable buttons. I'm actually swapping the dpad and using different sized thumbsticks for different games. The longer the stick, the more control you have over your movement' if you want to have maximum control, use a long thumbstick (sniper aiming) but if you just need to move around without much sensitivity control, you can use a short stick. I'm still figuring this out though.
Con
Paddles are very sensitive. I'm finding that I'm accidentally pressing the paddles a lot, and since most of the time you'll have the paddles mapped to A or B, you are accidentally confirming or cancelling things a lot.
Very heavy. Actually the Elite Controller is like 30% heavier than the standard controller. I'm not sure, maybe it's because of the super high quality construction materials, but I'm getting fatigued quicker during marathon gaming sessions. My wrists start to hurt so that I have to rest the controller on my lap. Probably a sign that I should take a break hehe.
Headset not compatible with chatpad. Microsoft didn't really think through the design of the headset port on the elite controller. It comes with a limited edition xbox live headset with a platinum motif, but it's got that wonky incompatible plug that doesn't work with anything else, including the xbox one chatpad which only accepts a standard 3.5mm TRRS jack.
Overall thoughts.
I'm happy with this purchase, I just wish the controller wasn't so heavy, and the paddles were less sensitive, you definitely can't just throw your elite controller on the couch' heck you can't even place it down fast, you have to consciously choose the right surface and gently guide it down like, an Elite Dangerous ship, so the paddles don't depress and delete your save.
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Alexander
Great Console with Even Better Controller
Reviewed in Canada on November 19, 2015
JudasPainkill3r
Best console and controller in the world hands down
Reviewed in Canada on January 1, 2016
