With every console, no matter the platform, one of the elements which are prone to breaking the most are the controllers. Every interaction with a console requires a press of a button or flick of a stick. As such, these peripherals often wear down after a certain amount of use, leading to many issues, including the Switch’s infamous Joy-Con drift. While Nintendo is still remaining mostly stubborn on that front, Microsoft has taken the initiative to extend the warranty on its Elite controllers from 90 days to 1 year.
In an update on its support website, Microsoft announced “We’ve received claims that a small percentage of our customers are experiencing mechanical issues when using their Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2.”
As a gesture of goodwill, the console manufacturer will be “extending the warranty coverage period on Elite Series 2 controllers from 90 days to 1…