Xbox fans discover cool feature of Elite Series 2

Microsoft has been selling Elite Series 2 elite for several years as the Premium Model of the Xbox Controller. The black controller has special features, such as interchangeable sticks or paddles on the back. In addition, a better feel comes through a rubber gear. But he can be a little better than the other Xbox controllers, as fans have figured out now.

Unknown trick shows that the Elite Series 2 color can light up

On each pad of Microsoft is located at the top of the Xbox button, which lights up bright. A Findiger fan has experimented on reddit with this on the PC and discovered the following:

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The Xbox button lights up : As the video shows, not only the dualsense or dualshock 4, but also the Elite Series 2 enlighten in colorful colors. Everything you need for is the latest update of Steam, an Elite Series 2 and a USB cable or an adapter to connect the controller to the PC.

This is how the trick works:

Starts Steam and connects your Elite Series 2 Go to the following menu: Steam> Settings> Controllers> General controller settings Activate the Xbox configuration wizard and then support for advanced Xbox functions. Depending on the driver installed, you must first restart your PC Then goes back to the menu and select your controller From there you can then determine the color of your Xbox button

However, the color does not last long: If you now connect your controller to the console without turning off without it, then the set color remains. Only when switching off or when you go to the settings, the color is reset again.

Only the Elite Series 2 works: How to report other players to Reddit, the change of color works but only with the Elite Series 2. All other Xbox controllers can not use this trick.

So far, there is no other way to change the color of the button. But since it is theoretically possible, it may be an upcoming update from Microsoft, which makes it possible to determine the color directly on the Xbox itself.

Do you want to make the effort to shine your Elite Series 2 in a different color?