If you own an xbox, the choice here is fairly obvious. There isn't much to say other than if you don't have a wireless controller already, get one. If you only own a PC however, or play games on your PC as well as your 360 like I do, then things get a little more interesting.
With Xbox 360, Microsoft have further expanded upon the S-Type controller but have moved even closer to the Playstation design while also keeping true to everything that made the S-Type popular. Firstly, the black and white buttons have been removed and two shoulder buttons have taken their place. Similar to the Playstation controller, the Xbox 360 controller now has 4 buttons on the front, two control sticks, four main buttons and two system menu buttons. However, the 360 controller is dominated by a raised Xbox360 logo ball surrounded by the "ring of light". This button turns on/off the console and also brings up the Xbox360 interface blades at any time.
The main upgrade of the New Xbox 360 Controller however is the Transforming D-Pad. Able to change betwen something similar to the existing disc style to having the cross pad raising up. This gives you greater accuracy and response which is vital in retro-style and fighting games, something which the original Xbox 360 controller did not excel at. Giving you extra precision simply by turning the new D-Pad makes this controller an excellent all rounder, strengthening one of the areas the original controller was weakest in to make it ideal for any game. The controller also comes with a plug and charge kit, meaning that you can simply plug the cable into the controller to use it as a wired version while it charges. This lets you have uninterrupted use of your controller and also saves you from having to change the batteries constantly.
Summary:
+ Most comfortable and reliable controller I've used.
+ Wireless, great range, good price on amazon.
+ Good battery life and auto-shutoff feature.
+ Great game & app support with little to no headaches or installs.
- D-Pad is nearly useless, but there are few games where this makes a difference, like fighting games.
- It can be hard to find the proper wireless receiver driver if you are running 64-bit Vista, but its out there if you search hard enough.
+ Most comfortable and reliable controller I've used.
+ Wireless, great range, good price on amazon.
+ Good battery life and auto-shutoff feature.
+ Great game & app support with little to no headaches or installs.
- D-Pad is nearly useless, but there are few games where this makes a difference, like fighting games.
- It can be hard to find the proper wireless receiver driver if you are running 64-bit Vista, but its out there if you search hard enough.
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