More details (and no macros) emerge on Xbox Elite Controller

I admit, after the halfway point in Major Nelson’s podcast segment about the Xbox One Elite Controller, I lost interest. That’s right around the point where Xbox’s David Prien confirmed it will not support macro programmability. That was my big question about the $150 controller but it may still prove to be worth it for the sake of comfort. I’ll have to get my hands on one first to be sure.

That’s really the only bummer that came from the segment which revealed loads of tidbits about the controller. There’s talk of magnets, visiting top Xbox players in their sweaty homes, interesting uses for the swappable controller profiles and OTA updates. The talk also touches on reworked bumper buttons, the story behind the carrying case, a new use for the sync button and a surprising amount more.

If you’re as interested in the controller as I am/was it’s worth a listen. The controller segment lasts about 50 minutes and starts at the 7 minute mark. Oh, and my original post about the controller still covers most of the basics so check that out too if you need to know more.