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Microsoft fesses up to a new, tweaked Xbox 360 controller
Microsoft fesses up to a new, tweaked Xbox 360 controller
engadget.com — According to gamesindustry.biz, Microsoft is confirming a slight revision to its Xbox 360 controller design. Apparently, the... new iteration of the gamepad includes enhancements to its d-pad, which admittedly has always been somewhat lacking. In ... (more) Microsoft fesses up to a new, tweaked Xbox 360 controller
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Microsoft to update Xbox 360 controller
SlashGear — ... The new controller will have enhancements to the controllers’ d-pad and will only be available in Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Microsoft told Eurogamer.net “The new limited edition green wireless controller offers enhancements to d-pad functionality, which will add to the experience of playing games where the d-pad is the primary control mechanism.” No additional information or release date is available for the controller. [via GamesIndustry] ...

Microsoft fesses up to a new, tweaked Xbox 360 controller
Engadget — ... According to gamesindustry.biz, Microsoft is confirming a slight revision to its Xbox 360 controller design. Apparently, the new iteration of the gamepad includes enhancements to its d-pad, which admittedly has always been somewhat lacking. In Microsoft's words: "The ...

Xbox 360 gets a better D-Pad... everywhere but America
Boing Boing Gadgets — ... the time this isn't a problem, but for games that are D-Pad heavy, the 360 controller just sucks. Microsoft has just announced they'll be remedying that mistake for some markets. The tweaked 360 controller will feature a better D-Pad with more precise control. The only problem: it's only scheduled to be released in Europe, Asia and Latin America... probably because of the very same US Patent issues that prevented Microsoft from putting a better D-Pad in to begin with. Microsoft tweaks Xbox 360 controller [Games Industry] ...

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