Is now a good time to get an Xbox One Elite controller?

I own an Elite controller. It’s the best controller I’ve owned. Standard controllers on Xbox and Playstation are also great.

Between the fact that the baseline controllers are so good and there’s new shit around the corner, I’d wait. Yeah, it should work on next gen hardware, and it is the best controller I’ve used, but something better is probably coming and standard controllers really are well more thab “good enough.”

So I say wait.

I'd like to think that if you wait till the Elite 2 is out, but the price is a bit too high for your liking, the old Elite's can be had for a cheaper price.

Either way its going to be the best controller you ever used. The feel of it is orders of magnitude better than any other controller.

I have the original Elite since the first release and love it to death. One problem i have recently, that i hear is common after a few years, is the rubberized grip is starting to come off a little. I've heard you can submit a ticket to xbox support and they will fix or replace it but also thinking about just upgrading.

Some of the new features do sound nice but part of me likes that the old one runs on batteries as I have a good set of rechargeable ones that are always ready to go. The new one I believe has built in battery but that means if it runs out in middle of game you have to play with wire or wait.

In the end it's probably just your preference/priorities but I don't think you will be disappointed with any of them.

@rabidlamb: I have a loose rubber grip. It’s been that way for about a year. I haven’t tried to replace it as the normal controllers are REALLY great, too.

Also, my local Microsoft Store has really dicked me around on hardware issues in the past. So I’d be more inclined to just buy another rather than deal with them.

It's probably as good a time as any, but I am curious if the original Elites will see a more significant discount when the Elite 2 is released. I imagine retailers will want to clear that outdated inventory really quickly.

EDIT:Regarding what it's like to own one, and whether I'll upgrade. For the most part, the Elite is the best controller I've ever used. It has a satisfying heft and a really comfortable finish. Nothing about it feels cheap. Unfortunately, I started having issues with the analog sticks, which started to become loose in their sockets. Never had problems with the shoulder buttons or the rubberized grip--other common complains you'll see.

I will be upgrading to the Elite 2, though it might not be this holiday.