2023-08-02 22:23:15
If there is one scourge that will have impacted all the latest generation consoles, it is the drift of the various controllers. Nintendo, with its Joy-Con, will have paved the way to mediocrity hardware (a real ordeal, especially for the Switch Lites with joysticks welded to the rest of the console), to such an extent that the Japanese manufacturer is now in the obligation to repair them free of charge in France, and recently throughout the EUeven following the mandatory manufacturer’s warranty period. Repairability is an ecological factor to consider for all manufacturersnot to mention the context of shortage of components on an international scale from which we are barely emerging, and we strongly hope that Nintendo will have been able to learn from its mistakes to ensure that its future console (expected by the end of 2024) turns out to be more reliable.
But the controllers (as well as the consoles) of other manufacturers will not have been outdone, and the same drift problem has been observed on Dual Sense and Xbox controllers, controllers covered by ridiculously low manufacturer warranty periods (respectively 3 months at Xbox and 6 months at Sony, once morest 2 years for consoles).
In this situation, players often find themselves faced with three options: go through an unauthorized repairer, and pay for the service almost as much as a new controller; attempt to repair the hardware yourself; or buy once more, and more likely to buy new rather than used.
For budding DIY enthusiasts, Ifixit turns out to be the reference site in terms of repairability, offering quality spare parts, as well as very detailed guides to achieve your goals.
Ifixit is the reference site for repairing all your electronic devices. Dissecting your Xbox controller will not be so complicated, with the right tools, by following the tutorials on the site.
Nevertheless, the Redmond firm has decided to change things and, for two days, has been the first console manufacturer to finally offer a official repair program. For the moment limited to the American territory, the Microsoft website now allows you to buy replacement parts for the Xbox Standard and Elite Series 2 wireless controllers. The initiative is certainly in its infancy, but it deserves to be highlighted for its interest much more important than the recent Xbox Remix Special Edition controller.
While the right to repair is essential in the various international legislations, and that we speak more and more of corporate social responsibility, we expect the pundits of the video game industry to seize the subject, which might not be more current, of repairabilityin particular for its economic and environmental impact.
For the more curious, the Xbox Support channel released an official video a few days ago to guide you in repairing the Elites Series 2 controllers. The perfect opportunity to see what it has in the belly, and under the joystick.
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