Another Controller Update for the Xbox One

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Good news, bad news scenario: The good news is Microsoft has just issued another controller update for the Xbox One. The bad news is Microsoft just issued another controller update for the Xbox One. If this feels like Déjà Vu all over again, you have a good short term memory. :D

It's doubtful that Xbox owners will relish plugging in peripherals a second time to get reliability that should have been present on day one.
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Funny how they are bitching about something that the PS4 requires you to do from day one plug your controller into the console.

New Day same Microsoft bashing over something that is nothing

If you don't want this feature then don't connect the controller to update it
 
Is it really that big of a deal? Plug in, go to update controller firmware, done.
 
If they can fix the range on the controllers I'm all for it. My xbox one is down stairs and i'm right over it no more then 8-10 feet and it barely work's and cuts in and out.. On the other hand my son's Wii U works perfect in the living room and the wii controllers work fine no issues. My old XBOX 360 controllers it use for my PC work perfect also.. Get your crap together MS.
 
Enter XB1 fanbois defending MS... saying they are doing a great job with "support"... lol
 
Exavior said:
Funny how they are bitching about something that the PS4 requires you to do from day one plug your controller into the console.

New Day same Microsoft bashing over something that is nothing

If you don't want this feature then don't connect the controller to update it
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I fail to see the issue with plugging in a controller once for about a few seconds to pair the controller with the system and isn't required to be plugged in for use other than to charge?
 
really engadget? you just created an article that completely blows an incredibly simple and minor thing into an entire article peppered with over the top negativity?
good thing going to your site is optional. people can take comfort in the fact that reading articles on your site is an option which i can assure you will happen less frequently from here on out.
 
Console gamers say that things like driver updates are reason why PC gaming sucks, but consoles have just as many updates these days.
 
I think people who bitch about stuff like this are just fucking retarded.


With that said, is the update available now?
 
I don't understand how something having the ability to be updated and improved is bad?

Meanwhile battery life on the Dualshock 4 still sucks cock.
 
Nobody bitched about the first update. Terrible article from Engadet.
 
I thought this was about the optional Xbox One dash beta test updates. It's neat that they have programmable everything in the pad though, took care of the terrible deadzones they spent $100 million to make.
 
Draconian said:
I fail to see the issue with plugging in a controller once for about a few seconds to pair the controller with the system and isn't required to be plugged in for use other than to charge?
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That is assuming you purchased a chargeable battery pack since that is something I wish they would have came with by default. If you don't then you never have to connect them with the exception of these few updates which adds new hardware support to the controller.

But yeah, not an issue connecting it every now and then if you want the extra features
 
Exavior said:
That is assuming you purchased a chargeable battery pack since that is something I wish they would have came with by default. If you don't then you never have to connect them with the exception of these few updates which adds new hardware support to the controller.

But yeah, not an issue connecting it every now and then if you want the extra features
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I buy these for every system no reason not to.
http://www.amazon.com/Nyko-Charge-B...s&ie=UTF8&qid=1396815595&sr=1-1&keywords=nyko

http://www.amazon.com/Nyko-Charge-B...=UTF8&qid=1396815727&sr=8-1&keywords=nyko+ps4
 
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Is this what passes as whining these days? Having to *gasp* walk up to your console, plug in your controller and get some update love? :eek:
 
wow....you know it is bad when controllers need updates now...

Of all parts I would think should just always work (assuming it has batteries) is the controller.
 
Bigbacon said:
wow....you know it is bad when controllers need updates now...

Of all parts I would think should just always work (assuming it has batteries) is the controller.
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I believe that the update already occurred over a week ago. I connected up my headset adapter, it required an update, plugged in the provided usb cable, updated automatically, done and enjoy.

Controllers are more than just a Nintendo d pad and 6 buttons you mash nowadays.
 
HisSvt76 said:
I buy these for every system no reason not to.
http://www.amazon.com/Nyko-Charge-B...s&ie=UTF8&qid=1396815595&sr=1-1&keywords=nyko

http://www.amazon.com/Nyko-Charge-B...=UTF8&qid=1396815727&sr=8-1&keywords=nyko+ps4
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Yeah, I have those for the 360. However the PS4 did come out of the box with rechargeable batteries. Xbox one does not, and the Microsoft controller that does have a rechargeable pack cost I think $20 more, unless it was only $10. Either way the PS4 has that and the xbox one requires additional cost.

Bigbacon said:
wow....you know it is bad when controllers need updates now...

Of all parts I would think should just always work (assuming it has batteries) is the controller.
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And normally you won't have to upgrade them. They just added a new audio playback feature and it requires a firmware change. Other than that short of other new things to plug into the controller you won't be seeing updates.
 
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I prefer available updates that can add functionality as opposed to "set it and forget it." I would also like to point out that I noticed a HUGE latency difference between control alone and control + stereo headset. I didn't measure it, but I could, without a doubt, feel it.
 
dergreg said:
I prefer available updates that can add functionality as opposed to "set it and forget it." I would also like to point out that I noticed a HUGE latency difference between control alone and control + stereo headset. I didn't measure it, but I could, without a doubt, feel it.
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I cannot say that I noticed any difference in latency at all. However, that does not mean it cannot occur in different circumstances or with different headsets. (I just have a PDP Prismatic Stereo Headsets.)
 
ManofGod said:
I cannot say that I noticed any difference in latency at all. However, that does not mean it cannot occur in different circumstances or with different headsets. (I just have a PDP Prismatic Stereo Headsets.)
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Oh man, it was night and day for me. I just tested again. Just using a menu to see if I was maybe being crazy. It's baaaad. Controller connected via USB with the headset there is no lag at all. Unfortunately I sit about twenty million feet away from my Xbone.
 
dergreg said:
Oh man, it was night and day for me. I just tested again. Just using a menu to see if I was maybe being crazy. It's baaaad. Controller connected via USB with the headset there is no lag at all. Unfortunately I sit about twenty million feet away from my Xbone.
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I sit about 12 feet away with a direct line of sight to my one.
 
Exavior said:
Yeah, I have those for the 360. However the PS4 did come out of the box with rechargeable batteries. Xbox one does not, and the Microsoft controller that does have a rechargeable pack cost I think $20 more, unless it was only $10. Either way the PS4 has that and the xbox one requires additional cost.
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Really wish the DS4 battery was removable the battery life is fucking terrible.
 
HisSvt76 said:
Really wish the DS4 battery was removable the battery life is fucking terrible.
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The upcoming light bar dimming firmware should help the battery a lot. People that have disabled the LEDs more than tripped battery life.
 
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