Ever since one of our readers spotted an Xbox 360 controller on eBay way before the launch of the console itself, there's been a steady stream of first hand experiences with the controller posted on the web. Is this really "the best controller ever" or is it nothing more than an evolution of the tried and tested original Xbox controller?
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Playfeed posted an elaborate unpacking ritual, down to taking pictures of the warning stickers. Remember kids, install software first before plugging in peripherals!
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IGN has covered their experiences with the Xbox 360 controller several times in the past. At E3 they posted their first impressions which were then confirmed in September and October. Overall IGN thinks that the Xbox 360 controller %uFFFDis an evolution of game controller design. It%uFFFDs not a revolution.%uFFFD
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ExtremeTech%uFFFDs review of the Windows version of the controller features some interesting news for PC controllers in general. Microsoft plans on making the 360%uFFFDs button/stick layout the standard for PC game controllers. That%uFFFDs good for easing setup problems but it might be bad for innovation. Also, apparently Microsoft is planning on bringing the wireless version to Windows, via an included USB dongle. Overall they gave the controller 8/10. Not quite a revolutionary score.
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ConsoleGameWorld wrote up a very in-depth summary of all the buzz around the controller %uFFFD which also offers some reassurance for gamers worrying about wireless interference: %uFFFDFear not, Star Trek fans, Ranta confirms that the wireless controller is %uFFFDhighly effective against the Borg.%uFFFD%uFFFD
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Of course there%uFFFDs also our very own James Ransom-Wiley%uFFFDs experience of the controller. He cleared up some points regarding multiple wireless controller use in his review of the Xbox 360.
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Then there%uFFFDs Domo%uFFFDs review. Best. Review. Ever.
[Thanks, Jeremy]
