How fast do XBox controllers wear out?

General Discussion
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Because I am suddenly having a really hard time with not dropping combos.

My first controller I broke the left trigger button because I was new and simply pressing too hard (PC user here). That was years ago. My second controller has lasted since then, but the D-pad feels mushy. In particular the most troublesome input is the right arrow. So dragon punch motions and even half circles feel impossible. This has been building for the past month or so.

At first I chalked it up being a little rusty, but tonight it just felt impossible. As though I really, really had to focus on the motion. And crouch blocking? Forget it.

Is this to be expected after years of use? Because right now I miss my old Sega Genesis controller.

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I’ve had my Elite since launch and it’s as good today as it was when I bought it. I must be lucky.

Kodi

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it depends on how well you take good care of them and use them.

There are some who have had a controller for 10 years and still good.

Because if somehting happens you will need to buy a controller kit to repair certain parts at best OR buy a new controller at worse.

Given how expensive a new controller is, your best bet wuld be to buy a used one if it comes to that.

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Interesting! My original Xbox One controllers right bumper button broke from over use and not that much over use at that I think anyway, I have a new one now and its holding out, but thats a problem because I’m now worried my new controller may suffer with the bumper also, there are things to do like changing the control buttons on the controller and games console, but the Xbox One bumper buttons need reinforcing I think, the rest of the controllers buttons are not that shabby, but the bumpers need some work, they just seem weaker and the most likely button to brake, thats not good, I like the clicks but i defo don’t want to keep having to replace them or the controllers themselves, is there even a way to replace the buttons, suppliers etc? The Xbox One controllers need some work I think, they could definately be improved, remember the N64 controller?! That was interesting, very innovative for the time especially I think anyway, safe.