🎮 Enhance Your Gaming Experience: eXtremeRate Soft Touch Grip Blue Front Housing Shell Faceplate for Xbox One Elite Controller Model 1698 + Thumbstick Accent Rings (Controller NOT Included) Review

I bought it anyway after seeing all the bad reviews about the gap when that front shell screws into the back. better than i expected once i got it. The red on each side has a sheen that makes it almost metallic. Great feeling, great view, I can handle the rest, but let's talk about that too. This lateral gap between the front and back is clearly noticeable when the light falls on it. The plastic, which should be backstage, is bright red, where you'd expect either a smooth finish or at least a…

Looks great and fits perfectly. I was concerned about the buttons sticking or the headset adapter sticking, which I've experienced before with custom bezels (sometimes they get a little thicker from the painting process). I'm happy to report that this is by no means a problem. . It not only fits perfectly, but also fits perfectly in the hand. Unlike some glossy faceplates that have a kind of 'stickiness' about them, this faceplate is smooth and has a premium feel. I also appreciated that the…

An Elite controller with a bit of character. Installation is very simple, just like the standard controller. Although I use my own tools, the tool provided will work for most people, but I've just found that these free tools hurt my fingers after a few tweaks. Comfort is exactly what I expect from a soft touch shell. Feels good and looks great. Unfortunately, the quality of use is extremely low. The XY AB keys now felt almost like built-in keys, which was disruptive to the game. Then there was…

Top notch fit and finish. The front panel fits very well and is easy to assemble. It says it doesn't come with installation tools but mine did. I only found out about this after I bought a tool kit for it, but it doesn't matter as the tool kit came with other useful items. The hardest part of installing the new faceplate was removing the handle covers. They snap into place and can be removed with difficulty. The tool kit I purchased had plastic removal tools that were supposed to help remove…

Easy to install, supplied with extra screws and required screwdriver although I didn't need them. The hardest part was getting the side handles off. I know better, but for those of you who don't know, DO NOT use a metal tool to remove them. Use something plastic that won't scratch or warp them. The reason they are so hard to unclip is because there is double sided tape in some places, the clips won't give you that much trouble and you won't rip when you pull the tape up! The bezel has a…

Bought and installed on 18.03. I'll be posting this on September 18th, 2021 to update you on how the fit and finish are holding up, especially the finish as they have a reputation for coming off after a certain point. The included March 18 image will include the September 18 image when I check. Fit and finish is great, screws and installation are good, acceptable but not perfect, alignment is acceptable in spec. I can confirm what still says there is a gap. Longevity will be discussed in my…