Xbox 360 Controller: The Best Gamming Device Ever.

Aquanox · 18-09-2005, 08:38 AM

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September 18, 2005 - Sure, we've had a chance to play around with the Xbox 360 controller before, but with over 80 playable X360 kiosks at the Tokyo Game Show this year, this is first time we've really been able to spend a good amount of quality time with the controller. Over the past three days we've all been touching, holding and grasping the Xbox 360 controller, and yes, there's even been a little cuddling, spooning, embracing and snuggling going on.

David's Impressions

TGS not only gave us the opportunity to play more Xbox 360 games than ever before is also allowed us to put our hands all over Microsoft's glorious new controller. Sure the Revolution controller has all the functionality of the Dreamcast fishing rod, but how will it adjust to racers, shooters, hack 'n' slashers, and platformers? We already know the answer in the case of 360's little white peripheral.

The beauty of the 360 controller is that it is small and lightweight without feeling cheap. It also posses an excellent layout that puts every button within easy reach of you thumbs. When prompted to press the start button I found myself lifting my hand off of the controller out of instinct. This was unnecessary seeing as I could easily reach both of the buttons next to the central guide button with my thumbs. The guide button itself is an excellent addition that quickly brings up the Live menu. We entered the Live guide on numerous occasions out of curiosity and the irresistible urge to push a shiny sphere surrounded by glowing lights.

The bumpers and face buttons are more substantial than those found on a dual shock and the placement above the triggers conforms to the natural placement of your forefinger. More important than the layout, the 360 controller was never a factor when getting used to a new game. There was no looking down at our hands to figure out what we should be hitting. This is perhaps the controller's biggest asset considering that experiencing the software is ultimately what's important.

Tal's Impressions

The Xbox 360 controller is the best gaming device I've ever touched. After getting a chance to play around with the controller even more at TGS, I've found myself falling in love.

It's not too heavy like the original Xbox controller. It feels fairly light, but not like you can break it like so many cheap-o third party controllers. The hand grips are at the perfect angle for extended play sessions that won't tire out your wrists, and the smooth, white surface fits my hands even better than the S-controller.

I've been saying it for years, but the Microsoft has finally listened (okay, not just to me, but to everyone). The black and white buttons should have been on the back above the triggers since the controller was released in 2001. The button placement is perfect, and I can easily reach everything on the controller. You literally have 17 possible buttons within your grasp (A, B, X, Y, RT, LT, RB, LB, R3, L3, start, select, guide, plus the D-pad). That's a whole lot of potential at your fingertips in such a small area.

The analog triggers that we've all come to love on the S-controller feel just as nice on the 360 controller, and the bumpers directly above the triggers are in the perfect position and don't get in the way in the slightest.

I also love the idea of the guide button. Not only can it be used to access the menu system mid-game, giving you instant access to what used to be multiple button mashes on the S-controller, but it can also be used like a remote control for the system as you can turn the Xbox 360 on and off with the guide button from the comfort of your couch. How's that for the ultimate in laziness?

So far I love the X360 controller, and I don't want to leave it behind. The premium system is now a must for me so I can take the wireless version to bed with me and whisper sweet nothings into its ear.

IGN guys have fallen in love with this little device, and I can't wait to follow their steps.

Thanks Microsoft.

Source: IGN

bxgladiator · 18-09-2005, 08:57 AM

Looks good but I wish the anolog buttons were put together

LordGee · 18-09-2005, 01:46 PM

Looks like Microsoft hit the mark this time with their controller... If the IGN guys have fallen in love I guess this is a sign for the future: The 360 WILL rock !!!

This is beginning to confirm me leaving Sony for the first time... December 2, I'm going 360 !!!

Rubiks14 · 18-09-2005, 05:43 PM

that is pretty funny "The premium system is now a must for me so I can take the wireless version to bed with me and whisper sweet nothings into its ear." but yes the controller looks freakin sweet i can't wait to hold it and love it and play with it(sounds wrong) and...well lets leave it at that

ProjectDarkfire · 18-09-2005, 06:02 PM

hey, its a lot better than the controller in diamond's avatar

Game Playa · 18-09-2005, 06:02 PM

I new this one was going to be a hit. Unlike the Nintendo Revolution controller!

ProjectDarkfire · 18-09-2005, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Game Playa

I new this one was going to be a hit. Unlike the Nintendo Revolution controller!

Indeed...calling the revolution controller "unique" is giving it too much credit...

TXSPheonix · 18-09-2005, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Illegal

Indeed...calling the revolution controller "unique" is giving it too much credit...

Yeah, it's like a remote with buttons...exept for the ability to track your hand motion, nothing really new...

bxgladiator · 19-09-2005, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by TXSPheonix

Yeah, it's like a remote with buttons...exept for the ability to track your hand motion, nothing really new...

Nintendos controller can track hand motion damn!!!!!!! That's crazy can u picture playin a first person shooter.

tsunamitomi · 19-09-2005, 04:01 PM

the frakin power glove could track my hand movements too.. but that thing was a peice of crap too.

ace2cloud · 19-09-2005, 04:07 PM

It's going to be known as the best controller pre-revolution era. Because after Nintendo's controller deisgn you can be sure as **** Microsoft and SOny are jumping to get at that tewchnology.

Diamond · 19-09-2005, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Illegal

hey, its a lot better than the controller in diamond's avatar

Ahaha you mean this one?

It's hilarious isn't it. I wish Sony would release something like that. I'd LOL so hard.

rokbtm3489 · 19-09-2005, 09:45 PM

The Xbox 360 controller, is what xbox fans have been wanting....this should be VERY good

G4everX · 19-09-2005, 11:35 PM

I just want the dang thing, so I can "play" with it.

Justin Buser · 20-09-2005, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Illegal

Indeed...calling the revolution controller "unique" is giving it too much credit...

hehe, I think thats about all you can call it at this stage.

I wouldnt mind seeing this adaptor thing they are bringing out

Diamond · 20-09-2005, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt

hehe, I think thats about all you can call it at this stage.

I wouldnt mind seeing this adaptor thing they are bringing out

Hmm, you mean this one?

The layout looks a bit familiar, doesn't it?

... Just a little bit!

Eothein · 20-09-2005, 08:53 AM

Don't you mean it looks a lot like a :

Any-who back on topic the controller looks very, very nice but the only bit I am worrying about that trying to use the triggers with your middle fingers may be tricky, it is on the Xbox Controller S.

Diamond · 20-09-2005, 08:57 AM

look at the shape of the controller, it looks very similar.

Eothein · 20-09-2005, 09:35 AM

Yeah they do look alike although the Xbox controller S was made after the Gamecube Controller was released so there was no copying involved.