New and "Improved" Xbox 360 Controller!

[Camel]

Is this enough for you to perfect that combo in Super Street Fighter IV?

 

 

Even almost five years after its release, the Xbox 360 is still going through hardware evolution. While we saw the console itself get an overhaul with the Xbox 360 S console, today we learn about a new controller tweak that should make the d-pad better.

 

While most Xbox 360 games don't rely on the digital d-pad that much, those who play fighting games know how imprecise the Xbox 360 controller can be. Microsoft is aiming to fix that this fall with a new, tweaked controller that'll be showing up on November 9.

 

 

The d-pad can be switched between the current, smoothed form to a more discrete plus-sign like the classic Nintendo design through a 90-degree twist. Check out Major Nelson demonstrating it.

 

 

The only downer is that this will not be the default controller and won't be purchasable on its own. Instead, it'll be part of a bundle with the play and charge kit for $64.99.

 

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So there you have it, the new and improved Xbox controller! And it only took them 5 years to design and make and then for them to charge you silly amounts for it because it's new!

 

I think I'll pass on this one.

[t.]

So they fixed the D-Pad. Oh.. no, they just made it taller. So now when I go to rage launch a killstreak on MW2 in a rush the D-Pad will spin round.

 

Do like the colours though.

[Sponge]

Aesthetically, it's awesome.

Realistically, it's the equivalent of a Ferrari bodykit on an MR2.

 

Looks flash, until you see what's actually underneath

[superhyper]

Its shiny and the new ABXY colors are nice but

...So now when I go to rage launch a killstreak on MW2 in a rush the D-Pad will spin round...

This. And the price.

[iLLGT3]

This could come in handy in Oblivion. :p

 

I need a new controller anyway so I'll have to pick one of these up though I already have 3 play and charge kits.. :rolleyes:

[BAk99]

Yeh, seen this yesterday.. looks awsome. a will be buying this next year. Mainly cos I need a new battery pack and another plug in n play kit but now I may aswell just hold out for this ;)