Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller

Microsoft's first attempt in business with the Xbox console is a learning experience for the company, and there is no greater evidence than the evolution of control systems. The original Xbox controller was a big mess, with oddly shaped and placed buttons. Approximately half way through the console is run, the original controller was replaced with the Controller S, the smaller alternative created for the Japanese launch. Heralded as one of the best controllers ever made, Xbox fans wondered how Microsoft can improve the design as determined to create the official controls for the Xbox 360.

Bringing retail price of $ 40 less than the Xbox 360 wireless controller - Xbox 360 Controller is currently available only in one color, and plug the console via USB port. Controller's cable measures in at nine feet and has a breakaway component that makes the console from falling if someone trips on the wire. USB connection problems, the system only has three USB ports, one of them is in the back of the console. In order to connect four controllers.

Xbox 360 Controller borrows many design elements from the Controller S. left and right analog sticks and triggers, the control pad and face buttons at the same place, built somewhat the same. Initial and Back buttons have been moved to the center, flanking the new guide button, which allows access to your gamer card at any time. Removed from the older controller is black and white keys, which awkwardly placed under the face. Taking their place are the left and right bumper, which make their homes on the controller in front of the trigger. Few changes have produced a near-perfect design, not just a game controller for a big 360, but you may prefer the new layout for the backward compatible Xbox1 titles, as the bumper is better than black and white buttons.

At the bottom of the headset input controller. You can connect any headset with 2.5mm jack, but the input is form-fitted to receive the Xbox 360 headset, which has a built-in volume and mute buttons. Compared with a wireless controller, this model is slightly lighter and larger because there is no battery pack at the back of the controller.

Xbox 360 Controller Performance in a phenomenal console, with instant response time. Controller syncs with the system much faster than the wireless controller, and the force feedback is quite strong. On the PC, the controller did more than admirable. After you download software from Microsoft's official site, the controller will work with a compatible game controller. During your game play allows you to customize the use of buttons, the controller ranked among the best available for the PC. Games specifically designed to work with the controller can also use the headset-style input and feedback.

Xbox 360 Controller is one of the best designed and best performing controller in the market. If you're looking for mistakes, you might argue the lack of new features of the controller every shocking - especially compared with the motion-based controllers for the upcoming Nintendo Wii and Sony PlayStation 3 - that can hinder true game design innovations. And you might also say the controller's about $ 10 too expensive. Expensive, however, it serves as a third of Xbox 360 controller and, when called upon, filling both as a PC game controller.