Kotaku: New Xbox Controller Smaller Sleaker.. etc

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Controllers for the next Xbox as well as prototype versions of both Microsoft's new, powerful console and the machine's new, mandatory Kinect sensor have been in the hands of game creators since last month. But that's not much of a surprise. What is a surprise is that all of that gear is covered in criss-crossing, radiating black and white stripes. The console codenamed Durango currently looks like a zebra.

The controller, according to Kotaku sources, actually seems quite similar to the current Xbox 360 one. Same two analog sticks in the same upper-left/lower-right position, same positioning of the d-pad and face buttons and forward and back buttons. Triggers. Bumpers. Top-center power button. It all seems to be the same, though we can't tell if any of these buttons have been improved--if, say, the d-pad responds more crisply, if the triggers pull more deeply, and so on. The new controller, as we reported more than a year ago, is apparently a little smaller than the existing 360 one. It's still the same basic shape, perhaps with refined contours. It's more or less what people are used to.

The Next Xbox and Its Controller Are Currently Covered In Crazy Stripes

just fix the dpad and we got the best controller ever. hopefully they improve the latency as well, no need for stupid ass gimmicks

 

[Black_Jesus]

Keep hope alive

 

[Loose]

I hope the batterys aren't internal, i fukking hate internal batterys i rather have external. Charging/replacing batteries>>>>>

 

[Ineedmoney504]

360 controller is the goat controller, I dont play fighting games so they dont matter

 

[Dirty Mcdrawz]

the d-pad is horrendous everything else was fine though

 

[ExodusNirvana]

All they need to do is fix the D Pad

 

[Loose]

All they need to do is fix the D Pad

you ever try the new controller dpad how was that one if so?( i never have)

 

[DStyles]

What did you guys not like about the d-pad.

I mean I don't see anything bad about it

Then again I barely see to use it only for when on BF3 having to switch to the rocket launcher or dropping my med kit.

 

[Loose]

What did you guys not like about the d-pad.

I mean I don't see anything bad about it

Then again I barely see to use it only for when on BF3 having to switch to the rocket launcher or dropping my med kit.

Dpad's aren't essential nowadays , but it's pretty bad for fighting games

 

[DStyles]

Dpad's aren't essential nowadays , but it's pretty bad for fighting games

I see.

I thought you guys were talking in general. :duh:

 

[Fury616]

you ever try the new controller dpad how was that one if so?( i never have)

It isn't bad at all...I got the chrome one and the D-pad is nice. But I'm not a fighting game stan so I could care less.

 

[Black_Jesus]

I hope the batterys aren't internal, i fukking hate internal batterys i rather have external. Charging/replacing batteries>>>>>

Ps3 controllers battery lasts 20 times longer since it don't use AA batteries

 

[daze23]

well I'd hope it wouldn't be "bigger and clunkier". other than that, I need pics

 

[Tic Tac T O]

you ever try the new controller dpad how was that one if so?( i never have)

Had it for less than a year and it broke off. It looks like my controller has three sticks now. It was great while it lasted but its not very sturdy.

And yes, the wear and tear was primarily from fighting games. Oddly enough, I didn't switch it to the plus shape, I kept it as the disc shape.

 

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Ps3 controllers battery lasts 20 times longer since it don't use AA batteries

this is false, my ps3 controllers die at the same pace and has to be wired to charge. i hate having to wire my controller. I've had the same rechargeable battery packs for 7 years