The remapping of the Xbox One Elite controller is an advantage it will have over the original one, but not for long, because the controller configuration is coming to all Xbox One controllers.
Mike Ybarra, director of program management at Microsoft, sent back a response to a follower that currently is testing a new user interface in closed beta for the Xbox One. “It’s coming for all controllers soon” was Ybarra’s short and positive answer.
The follower had said the PS4 does allow users to remap all controllers’ buttons.
https://twitter.com/XboxQwik/status/650674400786694144
Users interested in the upcoming Xbox One Elite controller will be able to purchase it on October 27 for US$149.99.
[Source]: @XboxQwik (Twitter): It’s coming for all controllers soon.