New 360 Controller Coming

[Sinny]

Source - http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/microsoft-fesses-up-to-a-new-tweaked-xbox-360-controller/

According to gamesindustry.biz, Microsoft is confirming a slight revision to its Xbox 360 controller design. Apparently, the new iteration of the gamepad includes enhancements to its d-pad, which admittedly has always been somewhat lacking. In Microsoft's words: "The new limited edition green wireless controller offers enhancements to d-pad functionality, which will add to the experience of playing games where the d-pad is the primary control mechanism." We'd like to think that this d-pad tweak will finally give us an opportunity to level up in COD4 from Corporal to Lieutenant General in no time.

Huzaah if this is fact

 

[Sinny]

Yeah , whats wrong with it ??

The quality is very poor and feels very flimsy, often when executing combo's in games (Street fighter etc) or if you are used to D-pad for classic games then most of the time you will miss a combo because the button didn't register.

Im really happy they will be releasing a new revision hopefully it will feel and play a lot better.

 

[Sinny]

I dont know about anyone else but i can never play beat em'ups with an analogue its so difficulty to pull off long combo's. Hopefully this will be mainstream by the time Street Fighter 4 comes out.

 

[Sinny]

If that picture is indeed the new controller, I think it's easy to say the change will be implemented in all controllers from now on. Just gives them a excuse to make a new colour. Not that they need one.

I dont think they will catch on with the bundles as i would guess it would at a later date come packaged with all consoles. Maybe its green because thats the xbox colour? however foul and snotty it may look ^_^.