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Microsoft to release updated Xbox 360 controller bundleDVDBack23 @ Aug 31, 2010 18:23 | 12 comments
The updated D-pad design will transform for different uses. Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb explains and shows off the controller in the video below.
When gamers twist the D-pad, it pops up, revealing a raised plus sign.
Says Microsoft: "Select the traditional plus for distinct cardinal direction movement in games like “Halo: Reach” to change weapons and perform complicated combinations and deadly finishing moves in “Street Fighter” games, or rotate the D-pad to the disc format for sweeping motions in games such as “Pro Evolution Soccer 2011.” Choose your favorite controller set-up and experience unrivaled precision for all Xbox 360 games."
The control comes bundled with a Play and Charge Kit and will sell for $65 when it hits on November 9th.
(Pic via Joystiq)
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Comment by: elbald90 (Aug 31, 2010 18:30) i dont know how much difference it will make but it sounds like a good idea and worth trying
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Comment by: dEwMe (Aug 31, 2010 18:41) If this is worth $65 to you maybe you play too much XBox??? But watch for the old style controllers to go on sale!!!
Just my $0.02,
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Comment by: ccwdude (Aug 31, 2010 19:38) Don't really care about that. I could use a new old style for cheap though. |
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Comment by: xnonsuchx (Aug 31, 2010 20:02) How about a better ENTIRE controller design? I know some people like it, but I could never stand the overall feel of the standard 360 controller. |
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Comment by: Jemborg (Aug 31, 2010 21:59) Finally!
Its a lot easier being righteous than right.
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Comment by: biglo30 (Aug 31, 2010 23:22) Still kinda looks like crap to me but I guess we'll have to wait and see. |
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Comment by: bam431 (Aug 31, 2010 23:49) I'm gonna buy one.
This could be anywhere This could be everywhere
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Comment by: KillerBug (Sep 01, 2010 03:33) LoL...one of the first things he said in the video is that people don't like the d-pad because there should be a stick there like on the PS3...after all, hands are symmetrical, why not the controller?
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Comment by: lxhotboy (Sep 01, 2010 17:46) The biggest problem with the dpad is that it isnot precise in games like streetfighter, marvel vs capcom, or tekken that require precision control accuracy. A stick isnot doesnot work as well as a good dpad. Xbox has the worst I've ever seen. Hopefully this is a dpad that will work as well as snes dpad which in my opinion is better than the playstations. |
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Comment by: Xplorer4 (Sep 02, 2010 00:04) I just dont get how this is any better then the current d-pad |
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Comment by: SomeBozo (Sep 02, 2010 02:42) Originally posted by xnonsuchx: I'm with you, the XBOX controllers suck, in case anyone from Microsoft is listening, I'll drive in from Kirkland to the Millennium building and talk with you.
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Comment by: jeff_2 (Sep 03, 2010 21:50) What a waste of money, I'm just going t wait till the old style pads go on sale.
If you open up your mind to much, your brain may fall out
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