Scuf’s new, official Elite controller is in our hands and it’s gorgeous

Scuf’s take on Microsoft’s Xbox Elite controller is out, and the company sent one along for us to test out.

Expect a full review of the controller, which typically run from $150 to $200, after I’ve had some time with it. In the meantime, here’s a small gallery of the controller for you to look over.

You can also check out our Guide to Windows Gamepads, with a slew of controller reviews, right here.

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• The Scuf Elite professional gaming controller can be customized when you order it. Brian Crecente
• Scuf also has the exclusive rights to create peripherals for Microsoft’s official Xbox Elite controller. Brian Crecente
• Scuf sent us this one for review. Brian Crecente
• It comes inside a nice black box with the Scuf logo on it. Brian Crecente
• This particular Scuf controller is the Elite Sapphire. Brian Crecente
• It came with an extra directional pad. Brian Crecente
• It looks like you can order extra thumbsticks too if you want. Brian Crecente
• This controller has white “volcano rings” around the thumbsticks and a white profile switch button. Brian Crecente
• It also came with the directional bias d-pad. Brian Crecente
• The face buttons are grey. Brian Crecente
• These are Scuf’s patented paddle controls. Brian Crecente
• In this build of the controller, the paddles are connected to the battery cover. Brian Crecente
• The controller can use Microsoft’s take on the paddles instead, which insert into these holes and uses a standard battery cover. Brian Crecente
• The triggers are nicely contured. Brian Crecente
• The triggers both have hair trigger switches as well. Brian Crecente
• The thumbsticks can be pulled off and replaced with a variety of different heights and designs. Brian Crecente