Microsoft Xbox 360 Transforming DPad Wireless Controller Review BWOnecom

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http://www.bwone.com/microsoft-xbox-3... • • / bwonedotcom • • A big complaint for the longest time with the Xbox 360 controller has been the D-Pad which provided less than stellar performance when in use. Microsoft has finally listened and gives us a brand new special edition controller with a transforming d-pad and we give out review of it. • • Hardware • • While this controller looks pretty much like the original there is some key physical and cosmetic changes to it. First is obviously the transforming d-pad which you simply turn like a dial and it will change between the disc d-pad and the new d-pad which takes an old school form factor. Pretty simple to turn and feel very sturdy. The other changes comes cosmetically with the sliver and black color which also comes into play with the buttons which are no longer the standard blue, yellow, green, red, colors, The are pretty much different shad combinations of black, silver and grey. the controller has a bit of a different feel to it that from the original and feels a bit more comfortable in the hand. Rounding up the hardware is the included rechargeable battery and included USB cable for charging. • • Usage • • The change in the D-Pad works and works very well especially for games that require a lot of D-Pad action. I did a test playing Street Fighter II HD Remix and moves were a lot easier to pull off. Now I'm not saying that you should use this d-pad in place of an actual fight pad or a arcade stick because the latter is still better for fighting games but for the more casual fight game player the former would be the best to go with. If always felt is more the position of the d-pad which is not in a traditional position that makes it tough to use for some games. A downside could be for new users that play a game that require quick time events and don't have the buttons memorize and see the colors pop up that won't match what's on this new controller it might become frustrating in that aspect and I doubt developers are going to adjust games to accommodate this but this is a very small downside. • • Overall • • Xbox did a great job improving the D-Pad and the overall feeling of the Xbox 360 controller. Other companies have done similar stuff to the D-Pad and did a good job but are not wireless which is an option many people want and for that the only option is the official controllers from Microsoft and if you are in the market this is by far the best one available. Go for it!

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