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New 360 controller; Colourless
Tweet Topic Started: Sep 1 2010, 06:40 AM (1,169 Views)
bediger	Sep 1 2010, 06:40 AM Post #1
Game Fan Posts: 1,422 Group: Members Member #274 Joined: Feb 17, 2009	What do people think of the new 360 controller? The controller was in desperate need of a good d-pad but personally I don't think it was wise to include a twistable d-pad; and taking the colours away from the other buttons is borderline retarded. I know the buttons by their colours, not by their letters... I wonder if they'll be updating the dashboard to grey-out the onscreen icons?
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Eskimoninja149	Sep 1 2010, 08:00 AM Post #2
Level 2 Posts: 66 Group: Members Member #2,481 Joined: Aug 6, 2010	Wow that looks pretty cool. The D-Pad looks the kinda the same.
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bediger	Sep 1 2010, 09:15 AM Post #3
Game Fan Posts: 1,422 Group: Members Member #274 Joined: Feb 17, 2009	Eskimoninja149 Sep 1 2010, 08:00 AM Wow that looks pretty cool. The D-Pad looks the kinda the same. I think it looks cool too, but to take out the coloured buttons is a case of style over function. The whole D-pad rotates 90 degrees pushing the it up by a 1/4 of an inch. It just seems that they are adding something else that could break. Check out the video for a demonstration. It smells like one step forwards, two steps back.
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Xsleepyx3	Sep 1 2010, 09:19 AM Post #4
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Overtimee	Sep 1 2010, 11:08 AM Post #5
Run! Posts: 1,434 Group: Members Member #1,313 Joined: Oct 10, 2009	I like the changes they did, except for the Grey buttons-
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S1r Panda	Sep 1 2010, 11:22 AM Post #6
Level 4 Posts: 361 Group: Members Member #1,325 Joined: Oct 14, 2009	this is the same thing that they did wrong with the xbox 360 slim. only few minor upgrades that are not really needed and not worth paying the extra price for. same thing with this controller. the d-pad is just fine in my opinion on the old controller and almost none of the games out right now dont use it even activly.... and the colouring on the buttons is borderline retarded, black grey and two white i mean cmon.... microsoft is really fu*king up right now with these stupid new versions of their console and controllers that have no real upgrades worth the price and the new +10 bucks for gold membership. i think microsoft is getting very greedy.
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Urbby78	Sep 1 2010, 11:54 PM Post #7
Level 4 Posts: 480 Group: Members Member #888 Joined: Jun 21, 2009	I'll be buying one when it comes out. But I do agree it does look dull.



Inyu	Sep 3 2010, 12:07 PM Post #8
Hope Posts: 68 Group: Members Member #2,710 Joined: Sep 3, 2010	I agree with S1r Panda. Microsoft is re-releasing old versions of they're products with minor updates. This controller though looks awesome, imo. I like nice and plain designs like these so I think its pretty cool and I may just buy one when it comes out.
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ModernRetroGaming	Sep 4 2010, 06:22 AM Post #9
Level 7 Posts: 1,042 Group: Members Member #1,314 Joined: Oct 10, 2009	Looks cool! Even if I pick one up, it won't be for a while. I'm happy with the controllers I have already.



matt456p	Sep 4 2010, 08:34 AM Post #10
Otherwise known as Matt Posts: 2,511 Group: Members Member #868 Joined: Jun 17, 2009	This is awesome news. From using friends' 360 controllers and trying out demo kiosks and such, I could immmediatly tell that the D-Pad is pretty bad. So this could be cool, but why did they think it was a good idea to gray the buttons? I'm assuming they did it to make it look more serious (no fun colors), and to differentiate it, but come on! I'm gonna get a 360 soon most likely, so having to get to know the buttons with different colors may be difficult. I think this is overall good news, I'd say people can adjust to it. If you've owned a 360 for a while it may not be a big deal for you, you probably practically know where which button is without looking.
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NostalgiaKing	Sep 4 2010, 08:40 AM Post #11
These aren't the droids we're looking for. Posts: 1,664 Group: Moderator Member #714 Joined: May 11, 2009	matt456 Sep 4 2010, 08:34 AM This is awesome news. From using friends' 360 controllers and trying out demo kiosks and such, I could immmediatly tell that the D-Pad is pretty bad. So this could be cool, but why did they think it was a good idea to gray the buttons? I'm assuming they did it to make it look more serious (no fun colors), and to differentiate it, but come on! [bI'm gonna get a 360 soon most likely[/b], so having to get to know the buttons with different colors may be difficult. I think this is overall good news, I'd say people can adjust to it. If you've owned a 360 for a while it may not be a big deal for you, you probably practically know where which button is without looking. Stop flip-flopping! Are you getting it soon or next year ("maybe")?! xD On topic: Looks ... unnecessary. I prefer the old 360's design, and I prefer the old controller's design (I have no problem with the current D-pad). Stop screwing up, Microsoft! >.> Edited by NostalgiaKing, Sep 4 2010, 08:41 AM.
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matt456p	Sep 4 2010, 08:49 AM Post #12
Otherwise known as Matt Posts: 2,511 Group: Members Member #868 Joined: Jun 17, 2009	@NostalgiaKing I really don't know... Take later this year as my current answer, but yes, I predict I will continue to flip-flop.
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bediger	Sep 7 2010, 04:36 AM Post #13
Game Fan Posts: 1,422 Group: Members Member #274 Joined: Feb 17, 2009	NostalgiaKing Sep 4 2010, 08:40 AM Looks ... unnecessary. I prefer the old 360's design, and I prefer the old controller's design (I have no problem with the current D-pad). Stop screwing up, Microsoft! >.> I struggled using the D-pad with Street Fighter 2 HD, I think they needed to do something with it. When playing most beat em'ups the controller will normally take a bit of a thrashing, It's only going to be a matter of time until before the twisting D-pad becomes lose and breaks; Why couldn't they just have sold the controller with the D-pad in it's "up state"!? I have never learnt the controller buttons by the letters on them, only by the colours/colors. I will be avoiding this controller. I wonder if they're gonna update the game Scene it with a new achievements for playing three rounds using grey buttons? ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED 15G - Lucky Guess
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Porcelain	Sep 7 2010, 12:14 PM Post #14
Level 6 Posts: 855 Group: Members Member #101 Joined: Jan 27, 2009	Hmm... that is pretty awesome, I really think the twisting of the D pad is a clever idea. I for one like the greyed out buttons, I was never big into the almost crayon aesthetic appeal that I would get when I looked at my controller. I'm fine with my pink controller, don't think I would get this one, did anyone else notice that the analogs are different on top? There are not the little grip "nubs" anymore. I wonder if this makes having a grip on them a bit more slippery, or if that overall circled out groove improves it.
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Inyu	Sep 7 2010, 01:31 PM Post #15
Hope Posts: 68 Group: Members Member #2,710 Joined: Sep 3, 2010	Porcelain Sep 7 2010, 12:14 PM Hmm... that is pretty awesome, I really think the twisting of the D pad is a clever idea. I for one like the greyed out buttons, I was never big into the almost crayon aesthetic appeal that I would get when I looked at my controller. I'm fine with my pink controller, don't think I would get this one, did anyone else notice that the analogs are different on top? There are not the little grip "nubs" anymore. I wonder if this makes having a grip on them a bit more slippery, or if that overall circled out groove improves it. Yeah there is really no use to getting this controller since all that is different is the d-pad and color scheme. Also, the d-pad is rarely used unless its necessary in a game. I wish they didn't overprice it but i'm still going to get it mainly because I want a new controller and it comes with a recharger, I think. Edited by Inyu, Sep 7 2010, 01:33 PM.
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Kharnivore2099	Sep 24 2010, 11:18 AM Post #16
Retroverdose Posts: 3,313 Group: Moderator Member #47 Joined: Jan 27, 2009 Currently Playing Dark Souls III Twitter Kharnivore2099	Its great they fixed the Dpad, its so inaccurate and clumbersome. Even typing in the code to get MS points can be a pain. The the 2 obvious reasons i wont get one are the lack of colour on the buttons and the fact its only bundled with the charge n play packs. I get that they're selling it like that to get more cash and to get rid of all these charge kits seeing as no-one buys them etc, but the lack of colour on the buttons? There is no point in that. If some one is new to the console, telling them to hit the yellow button is much more helpful than saying "Y".
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KeeL246	Sep 24 2010, 02:29 PM Post #17
Posts: 1,711 Group: Founding Members Member #15 Joined: Jan 27, 2009	With the 360 slim, Halo Reach, Gears of War 3, Fable 3, and now this new controller, a 360 is looking very tempting to buy again.



mp4podcastDOTcom	Oct 18 2010, 07:05 AM Post #18
Level 1 Posts: 35 Group: Members Member #2,844 Joined: Oct 6, 2010	Does anyone know if you can buy a wired controller? I want a wired controller with a good D-Pad for my PC.



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