[360] New Controller

[killgod]

http://kotaku.com/5626526/microsoft-reveals-new-360-controller-with-transforming-d+pad

[Krebs]

from engadget

Microsoft seems to have caught the hardware tinkering bug. Having overhauled its Xbox 360 design, the software giant is now said to be keeping busy in the lab working on the console's controller. Such is the word coming from our buddies over at Joystiq, whose reliable source indicates that Redmond will soon produce a new 360 controller with a redesigned D-pad. As the story goes, when you rotate the directional pad ninety degrees, it'll rise up by about a quarter of an inch, making it more accessible for those that still care to use it (e.g. fighting game fans). No details on what sort of bundled or standalone retail fate this little guy may have, but the holidays are its unsurprising destination. We just hope the Bond-esque mechanism comes with an appropriately futuristic swooshing sound.

[Colonel Angus]

It looks the same to me..

[Krebs]

check the dpad, its alot more pronounced, the old dpad sucked

[killgod]

i like the shaded design. pretty sure im familar enough with the buttons not to need colors anymore anyways lol.

i was just thinkin last night i needed new sticks too.

[jms493]

If I can trade in my old controller at GS then I will pick up a new one.

[killgod]

If I can trade in my old controller at GS then I will pick up a new one.

What do they normally pay out?

I got like 5 controllers, usually give one away to whatever friend of mine doesn't have 4 yet when I get a new one. lol.

[CrimsonGhost56]

for the low low price of 65 dollars

[Apocalypse]

i like that controller, like KG said, the shaded design works

[jms493]

for the low low price of 65 dollars

yeah I hate that they package that shitty Play and Charge kit. I will wait till it goes on sale at Buy.com.

[Maynard]

for the low low price of 65 dollars

no shit....fuck all that. but i am guessing some of you will feel this is 'worth it'
:ooops:

[Maynard]

check the dpad, its alot more pronounced, the old dpad sucked

i never had issue with the current dpad. It works just fine imo. Plus you hardly use it

[CrimsonGhost56]

is the d-pad really that big of a deal outside of fighting games? never bothered me much when i had my 360

[I LastWish I]

no thanks

[Houston]

I ain't buying this shit.