Controller:Xbox Elite Wireless Controller
XInput support | |
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Connection method | |
USB-Micro, Wireless dongle | |
Predecessor | |
Xbox Wireless Controller | |
Successor | |
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller 2 Xbox Adaptive Controller |
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The Xbox Elite Wireless Controller, internally known as Model 1698 is a game controller released by Microsoft on October 27. 2015. It is a pro-orientated version of the Xbox Wireless Controller.
Being a pro-orientated version of the Xbox Wireless Controller, the XBox Elite Wireless Controller has magnetic-attached thumbstick caps, swappable D-pads, 2-step trigger stops and remappable back paddles. As will Model 1697 of the Xbox Wireless Controller, it has a 3.5mm audio jack for audio passthrough. Impulse trigger rumble is also supported, but disabled if shorter trigger stop setting is set. It is powered by 2 AA batteries when used for wireless connection.
It was superseded by Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Model 1797) on November 4, 2019.
The Xbox Elite Wireless Controller is a native XInput controller, meaning it is supported in games that use XInput API. It support impulse triggers in selected games. Up to 2 built-in profiles and up to 256 profile in the cloud can be customized using Xbox Accessories App on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC (Requires Windows 10 and later), but thrid-party software like Steam, reWASD, and JoyShockMapper allow assigning paddles to keyboard and mouse actions or macros. The controller can be connected through either wired (via Micro-USB), or wireless via the Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows (supports up to 8 controllers).[1] While not natively support Bluetooth connectivity, it can be done by using a Bluetooth adapter like Brook X ONE Adapter. Playing games that only use DirectInput API requires wrappers that transcode the XInput inputs into DirectInput inputs.
General information
- Official website
- Official Guide for PC users
- Community configs for Xbox Elite Controller
- PC Games with Xbox One Controller Support
Controller variations
- Xbox Elite Wireless Controller has special limited edition (only 2000 available) designed for racing games - SCUF Forza Elite Wireless Controller. Controller has different color and paddles are connected vertically to gamepad.
- New revised controller variation Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 includes Bluetooth connectivity, USB-C support, and a rechargable battery that lasts for up to 40 hours per charge[2]. Three configs can be stored locally on controller and device has new adjustable tension thumbsticks.
Use with PC platforms
When supported wrapper is used, the software-defined back paddles mappings will taking priority over the built-in profiles' mappings.
Connection
USB-Micro
Connect the controller |
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Wireless Adapter for Windows
- Available in two variants: An older, larger Model 1713 and a new, smaller Model 1790.
- Supports up to 8 controllers.
- Support for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 were dropped for Model 1790.
Using controller via Xbox Wireless[3] |
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Notes
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Windows
- Connecting the controller should automatically download and install latest drivers for the controller.
- Configuration is available only in Xbox Accessories tool which is available on Windows 10.
- Custom application reWASD allows remapping the whole controller and works on Windows 7 or newer. Software gives advanced customization options eg. reassigning paddles to keyboard or mouse actions, macros, activate custom modes etc.
Supported features | reWASD | Steam | Gamepad Phoenix | Controller Companion |
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Vibrations | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
Impulse Trigger Vibration | ✓ | ✓ [N 1] | ✗ | ✗ |
Back buttons | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
LEDs | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
Dead-zone adjustment | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
Multiple controllers | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Chatpad | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
Keyboard & Mouse input emulation | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
Virtual Xbox controller emulation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Virtual DualShock emulation | ✓ [N 2] | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
Virtual Nintendo controller emulation | ✓ [N 3] | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
Retro DInput/WinMM compatibility | ~ [N 4] | ~ [N 4] | ✓ | ~ [N 4] |
Battery status | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
Remapping back paddles | ✓ | ✓ [N 1] | ✗ | ✗ |
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Requires the Xbox Extended Feature Support driver to be installed through Steam.
- ↑ Allows using controller as DualShock 3 and DualShock 4 virtual controllers.
- ↑ Allows using controller as virtual Switch Pro Controller.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Requires Xidi wrapper.
reWASD
- Supports middle switch profile button. Allows map a config for 1st slider position, second config for 2nd position and switch between them[4].
- Paddles and Guide button can be remapped.
- Alows to activate Impulse Trigger Vibration.
- Allows emulate virtual DS4 controller to play PS4 Remote Play, PS Now or Dualshock 4 compatible games.
- Not free of charge. 7-days trial.
- Custom configs for Xbox Elite controller can be found in official Community Configs Library maintained by reWASD users.
macOS
- Use the 360Controller custom driver.
Linux
- The Xbox Elite Controller is natively supported by distros using Linux kernel 4.7 or later.[5]
- Xow is a Linux user mode driver for the Xbox One wireless dongle. It communicates with the dongle via libusb and provides joystick input through the uinput kernel module. The input mapping is based on existing kernel drivers like xpad.
Steam
- Steam has ability to remap the Xbox Elite controller Paddles in controller configurations, the ability to remap the Share button and support for impulse trigger rumble in games using the Windows.Gaming.Input API when the Xbox Extended Feature Support driver is installed through Steam.[6][7]
- Steam cannot customize the controller's built-in profiles.
Steam Link compatibility
- Works without any drivers on any operating system that supports Steam.
- Can be used just to send input from a controller to a PC. Go into Streaming options, hit 𝗬 and disable video and audio streaming.
- Controller connected via USB works as expected.[8]
- Steam Link has experimental support for the wireless adapter and it works through VirtualHere too (Model 1537 and 1697).[9]
- Won't work great unless you connect it to LAN or a low latency Wi-Fi.
Hardware
Gyro Support: Brook X ONE Adapter
- You can use Xbox One controller to play PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One games wirelessly.
- Controller can be connected to PC via Bluetooth. Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows is no longer needed.
- Adds Motion Control (Gyro for PC/PS4/Switch and supports Turbo and Remap. For this option Steam has to recognize controller as Switch Pro Controller or DualShock 4
- Emulates PS4 touchpad via combo keys (Brook key+Right Analog Stick).
- Allow the use of headsets on the Xbox Wireless Controller for PS4/Xbox One. Battery lasts up to ten hours.
Support in games
- Natively supported by most modern games via XInput. Controller in old games can be recognized as Xbox 360 Controller.
- Some XInput supported games may not work correctly with the Xbox One Elite controller. Refer to the individual game pages for details.
Impulse Trigger Vibration
For a list of games, see List of games that support Xbox One impulse triggers.
- The impulse triggers of the Xbox One Controller are two independent rumble motors located within each of the triggers, allowing developers to selectively vibrate the trigger when the player is performing an action that warrants such a feedback, such as firing a gun or charging an attack.
- The XInput API does not expose this functionality. Games making use of the rumble motors uses the Windows.Gaming.Input API instead.
- There is no available application which translates adaptive triggers haptic feedback signals into basic impulse trigger vibration.
- The third-party DLL injection-based tool X1nput can be used to convert the normal vibrations of a game to impulse trigger vibration in many single player games.
Games with Impulse Trigger Vibration support
- Total number of games: 101.
- Number of games which Impulse Trigger Vibration is limited and feature support is still not a PC standard.
- Games with DualSense's Adaptive Triggers support are mostly not compatible with Impulse Triggers and there is no application which translates both signals into one standard.
Native support | Limited native support | Always on | Requires manual fix | No native support |
Games with XInput button prompts
Accessories
- Compatible with Xbox Play & Charge Kit (sold separately).
- In the box of Elite controller you can find:[10]
- Xbox Elite Wireless Controller or SCUF Forza Elite Wireless Controller
- Carrying case (911 GT2 RS Carrying Case with SCUF Forza Elite)
- 4 paddles (+ 4 SCUF paddles with SCUF Forza Elite)
- 6 thumbsticks: standard (2), tall (2), and domed (2) (3 SCUF domed and 3 SCUF concave with SCUF Forza Elite)
- 2 D-pads: faceted and standard
- SCUF Forza Elite only: SCUF Paddle Hatch with Porsche Crest
- SCUF Forza Elite only: 911 GT2 RS Certificate of Authenticity
- USB cable
- AA batteries
- Quick setup guide and product manual
Issues fixed
No force feedback vibration in DirectInput games
- Install Force Feedback Driver for Xbox One Controllers.[11] Some games will still not support vibration even with this installed.
Windows cannot initialize the device driver for this hardware. (Code 37)
- Open Windows Update and ensure KB2685811 is installed.[12]
"We can't sign you in right now. Try again later." error when signing into Xbox/Xbox Accessories App to customize controls
- Install the Xbox Identity Provider from the Microsoft Store. While normally preinstalled, it may have been removed at some point. Note that the app's store page cannot be found by searching the Microsoft Store; you must have the direct link that opens in the Microsoft store. To do this, copy and paste this Microsoft Store link into a web browser:
ms-windows-store://pdp/?ProductId=9WZDNCRD1HKW
. It will automatically launch the Microsoft Store to the page for the Xbox Identity Provider, where you can install it.[13]
Other information
Firmware updates
- Either Windows 10 PC with the App, Xbox One, or Xbox Series X|S is required to update controllers firmware.
- To update firmware on the controller, install Xbox Accessories App from Microsoft Store and connect the controller either with cable or wireless adapter.
Related accessories
- Wireless Adapter for Windows - Required for use of a wireless Xbox Elite controller on PC
- Headset accessories - Both wired and wireless headsets should work with Windows
- Xbox One Chatpad - Drivers for official chatpad can be installed through Xbox Accessories App from Microsoft Store
Technical information
- Device name: Xbox One Elite Controller, HWID: 045E:02E3
- See also Xbox Wireless Controller for the device name and HWID for the Xbox Wireless Adapter.
Controller button | Button label and axis |
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A | Button 1 |
B | Button 2 |
X | Button 3 |
Y | Button 4 |
LB | Button 5 |
RB | Button 6 |
LT | Z-axis positive |
RT | Z-axis negative |
Back | Button 7 |
Start | Button 8 |
Left stick | Button 9, X-axis, Y-axis |
Right stick | Button 10, X-rotation, Z-rotation |
Guide button | |
D-pad up | POV up |
D-pad down | POV down |
D-pad left | POV left |
D-pad right | POV right |
Upper left paddle | A/Button 1 |
Upper right paddle | B/Button 2 |
Lower left paddle | X/Button 3 |
Lower right paddle | Y/Button 4 |
XInput Battery Meter
- Displays a battery meter for connected XInput controller devices in the Windows taskbar.
DualShock4 emulator
- Application emulates the Sony DualShock 4 gamepad using an Xbox controller.
- Allows to use Xbox controller for Sony Playstation Now or Playstation Remote Play applications.
References
- ↑ UPDATE: New Xbox One 1TB Console Unveiled | Xbox Live's Major Nelson
- ↑ Microsoft’s Xbox Elite 2 controller arrives on November 4th for $179.99 | The Verge
- ↑ Set Up the Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows - last accessed on 2016-10-26
- ↑ How to switch profiles with an xbox one elite gamepad - last accessed on June 2023
- ↑ Linux 4.7 One Elite Controller | Phoronix
- ↑ Steam Client Beta - January 5th - last accessed on June 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Yuuyatails on July 3, 2023
- ↑ List of Steam Link compatible controllers, adapters etc. - last accessed on June 2023
- ↑ Steam Link build 747 - last accessed on June 2023
- ↑ Specifications - last accessed on June 2023
- ↑ Enable Force Feedback for Xbox One Controllers (Windows 7/8/8.1 x64 ONLY) :: Steam Community - last accessed on June 2023
- ↑ PSA for the new Xbox One controller drivers. How to fix error 37 for Windows 7. : pcgaming - last accessed on June 2023
- ↑ [1] - last accessed on 2022-05-06