Xbox One Controller will last ten years - Microsoft

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After subjecting the Xbox One controller to rigorous testing, Microsoft claims it will last ten years.


Accessories and hardware manager for Microsoft, Bob Brown, told Pocket-Lint that the aim was to create a controller that would last ten years - the projected lifespan of the Xbox One.
Brown explains that when testing the Xbox One Controller, "each button gets pressed over and over, between 4-5 times a second," while the thumbsticks are also tested with repeated use.

The test determines not only how the controller can withstand vigorous button mashing, but also whether each button delivers the right result, regardless of how many times it has been pressed.

The controllers are also dropped repeatedly in order to determine shock points, and to ensure the inside is not damaged on collision.

The Xbox One controller has been finalised, however Brown says testing is still ongoing. Currently, the controller can handle over 3 million button presses, which Brown claims is over the target.

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WokzePosted:

i hope it survives hitting my wall for ten years lmao i also hope the new discs do too!

SorceryPosted:

Oasis
AwesomeSauce69 They can't say this, unless it has actually been tested for 10 years!


Well yes they can as its been subjected to ten years worth of inputs. It doesn't have to take ten years as the rate of tests is much faster.


They can't possibly test it, unless they can anticipate how much people will actually use it. Many will use it in excess of average rates.

FrogPosted:

I've never broken a controller in my life so this doesn't really affect me xD But I suppose it's good for serious gamers who rage a lot haha

IgnorantChildrenPosted:

PlatedMeat Give this controller for players that play a lot and then say this
I had my Xbox 360 that came with my Slim 250GB and it is already broken and i've had it for 10 months


I've had my Xbox controller for 8 years and it works perfectly. Take better care of your things.

FPS_TomiPosted:

Give this controller for players that play a lot and then say this
I had my Xbox 360 that came with my Slim 250GB and it is already broken and i've had it for 10 months

AdamuPosted:

Thats good news.

J-E-T-SPosted:

I expect every controller to last then.

OasisPosted:

AwesomeSauce69 They can't say this, unless it has actually been tested for 10 years!


Well yes they can as its been subjected to ten years worth of inputs. It doesn't have to take ten years as the rate of tests is much faster.

ViIIainPosted:

AwesomeSauce69 They can't say this, unless it has actually been tested for 10 years!


yeah but at least they can get an idea and this kind of testing helps improve the lifespain.

StonerzardPosted:

Give this controller to a bunch of FIFA players, and then say it'll last 10 years.


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