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Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Controller (2005)


$50.00 Released November, 2005

Product Shot 1 The Pros:Very nice ergonomics - fits well in hand. Many buttons, triggers, and thumbstick controls. Wireless.

The Cons:No motion/orientation sensors like the Wiimote or Sixxaxis controllers. Rechargeable battery costs extra. D-pad feels 'mushy' and you can accidentally get diagonal directions you didn't want.

The official wireless controller for the Microsoft Xbox 360. Up to 4 wireless controllers can be connected to the system at the same time. The controller takes 2 AA batteries and lasts for over 24 hours of continuous use.

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The controller is based off of its predecessor S-Type controller for the original Microsoft Xbox.

One wireless controller is included with the Xbox 360 Premium Edition and above. There is also a Xbox 360 Wired controller that plugs into one of the two available USB slots. The wireless controller can be coupled with a Play and Charge Kit so that you can recharge your batteries as you play. The wireless controller retails for around $50.

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Pros
  • 10

    Very nice ergonomics - fits well in hand

  • 5

    Many buttons, triggers, and thumbstick controls

  • 3

    wireless

  • 2

    buttons are "better" than playstation buttons as they are easier to press and rounded

  • 2

    you know when buttons are presssed even if you didn't press it very hard.

  • -1

    long battery-life

Cons
  • 2

    No motion/orientation sensors like the Wiimote or Sixxaxis controllers

  • 2

    Rechargeable battery costs extra.

  • 1

    D-pad feels 'mushy' and you can accidentally get diagonal directions you didn't want.

  • 1

    Battery indicator on controller is distracting and only shows if the battery is below 50% or so.

  • -4

    Dpad is only in 4 directions

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