Good riddance, you worthless, clacking agent of spongy misdirection. Oh, and tell The Duke we said "Hi."
Update: Curses! The pad is a "limited edition, promotional item" for now.
[Thanks, Fenix]
Good riddance, you worthless, clacking agent of spongy misdirection. Oh, and tell The Duke we said "Hi."
Update: Curses! The pad is a "limited edition, promotional item" for now.
[Thanks, Fenix]
Reader Comments (99)
Posted: Aug 20th 2008 10:07AM JACKOFNOTRADES85 said
Wow, MS is really catering to us. Im loving the way they are treating us right now. This is the golden age of gaming.
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Posted: Aug 20th 2008 10:16AM JACKOFNOTRADES85 said
I agree, but at least they're fixing it and not turning their back to the problem. It really feels like MS is in tune with gamers. They are doing a great job.
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Posted: Aug 20th 2008 10:25AM (Unverified) said
I agree Jack, at least they're fixing it. I'm also glad that MS is taking action instead of saying, "why waste more money on redoing it?"
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Posted: Aug 20th 2008 10:55AM Vcize said
Indeed, from XBL to small changes to that I really think MS has a terrific vision of what core gamers want now and in the future.
I just hope that soccer moms and 8 year olds don't ruin it by continuing to endorse a console/company that provides none of that, and has a general attitude of "screw off" to that same genre of players.
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I just hope that soccer moms and 8 year olds don't ruin it by continuing to endorse a console/company that provides none of that, and has a general attitude of "screw off" to that same genre of players.
Posted: Aug 20th 2008 1:11PM (Unverified) said
Hmm, I don't know. Maybe because of patents? Maybe Microsoft doesn't want a lawsuit over a d-pad?
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Posted: Aug 20th 2008 10:11AM (Unverified) said
Finally! The only thing I found wrong with the controller is being fixed.
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Posted: Aug 20th 2008 10:16AM (Unverified) said
from what i read from other sites, it sounds like it is only a limited run and not a permanent production change. also, sounds like its just in Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
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Posted: Aug 20th 2008 10:51AM Saucepanman said
“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,” said Microsoft.
I'm not sure how to take that quote... does it mean the green controller is limited.. or the enhanced dpad itself?
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I'm not sure how to take that quote... does it mean the green controller is limited.. or the enhanced dpad itself?
Posted: Aug 20th 2008 10:53AM Vcize said
That seems to pretty clearly imply that the d-pad change will go into effect on all controllers, and will be done in time for the new limited edition green/red ones that are coming out as well.
There's no way they're introducing a fix, and only making it a limited run. What the hell would that accomplish PR wise?
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There's no way they're introducing a fix, and only making it a limited run. What the hell would that accomplish PR wise?
Posted: Aug 20th 2008 10:16AM (Unverified) said
Woohoo! My first [Thanks, Fenix] ever from a tip I send in :) Not that I send in many :P
Anyway, this is awesome! Ive been wanting to get a black Elite controller or a Gears2 red and black one. Hopefully the redesign is in effect.
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Anyway, this is awesome! Ive been wanting to get a black Elite controller or a Gears2 red and black one. Hopefully the redesign is in effect.
Posted: Aug 20th 2008 10:16AM Misfit Toy said
I still have a Duke controller. Had to keep a part of gaming history alive so that one day I could tell my grandkids the story.
"Was this controller for the giants grandpa?"
"Yes child. Giants roamed the land in seek of video games they could play, but their hands were to big for any of the controllers. It wasn't until Microsoft came along and thought of them as a real market worth investing in. All the other companies were still making controllers for us mere mortals! A-hehehehe!" (What grandpa doesn't end his story with a good coal-miner's laugh?)
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"Was this controller for the giants grandpa?"
"Yes child. Giants roamed the land in seek of video games they could play, but their hands were to big for any of the controllers. It wasn't until Microsoft came along and thought of them as a real market worth investing in. All the other companies were still making controllers for us mere mortals! A-hehehehe!" (What grandpa doesn't end his story with a good coal-miner's laugh?)
Posted: Aug 20th 2008 10:39AM PoisonedAl said
The duke made my hands hurt, and I have HUGE hands. I was forced to use a crappy Mad Cats thing to stop my hands cramping up.
(PS, the new posting system is REALLY getting on my tits now)
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(PS, the new posting system is REALLY getting on my tits now)
Posted: Aug 20th 2008 11:01AM Pureshooter said
If I had huge hands and tits I'd never leave the house.
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Posted: Aug 20th 2008 10:17AM SpeeGold said
*facepalm*
I already have 4 controllers. At least they realize their shortcomings. I have to figure by the next generation of consoles, every minor complaint like this will be ironed out... of course that doesn't mean they won't come up with new problems.
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I already have 4 controllers. At least they realize their shortcomings. I have to figure by the next generation of consoles, every minor complaint like this will be ironed out... of course that doesn't mean they won't come up with new problems.
Posted: Aug 20th 2008 10:18AM FireAnt360 said
Finally now I can say *Most comfortable current gen controller ever* can't wait to see and feel it, but that means spending more money which I can't do right now, just hope it's affordable very doubtful though.
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Posted: Aug 20th 2008 10:18AM flashpointzero said
Does this mean that the red controller coming out at the end of September will have this new D-pad?
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Posted: Aug 20th 2008 10:18AM MC Double Def DP said
damn I better start working at selling off the FIVE 360 controllers I have already. And I don't know how I ended up with five to be honest. I think they multiply when you're not looking.
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Posted: Aug 20th 2008 10:21AM (Unverified) said
Try to keep then in a dry place, they multiply with the touch of water.
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Posted: Aug 20th 2008 10:33AM Mental Issues said
And whatever you do, don't feed them after midnight.
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Posted: Aug 20th 2008 10:40AM BPMOmega XBL PSN Steam said
And, for the love of God, don't feed them after midnight...
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Posted: Aug 20th 2008 10:43AM BPMOmega XBL PSN Steam said
Dammit. Mental's post wasn't there when I posted mine. :|
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Posted: Aug 20th 2008 10:39AM (Unverified) said
Anyone remember trying to play a game like Tony Hawk with the Duke? It was implolsible.
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Posted: Aug 20th 2008 10:21AM (Unverified) said
Wow everyday I'm closer and closer to get and Xbox360, who knew?
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Posted: Aug 20th 2008 10:41AM (Unverified) said
I'm just waiting to see How Sonic Unleashed will turn out, Since Sonic games is the only reason I bought Consoles.
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Posted: Aug 20th 2008 10:22AM AwesomeTown said
The d-pad was definitely an afterthought on the controller, but damn do I love that controller. Hands down the most comfortable controller I have ever held in my hands.
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Posted: Aug 20th 2008 10:44AM (Unverified) said
Yeah it's like a better version of the Dreamcast controller, I don't care what anybody says, the DC controller was comfortable >: (.
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Posted: Aug 20th 2008 10:59AM (Unverified) said
I know you don't care, but I didn't like the Dreamcast controller as much as most other people seem to have liked it. The VMU slot dealio in the middle always rubbed against and dug into my fingers/knuckles. I found it to be a nuisance.
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Posted: Aug 20th 2008 1:49PM (Unverified) said
I actually really don't like it much. Outside of the d-pad issue the analog sticks seem to make every character feel like I'm pushing a giant balloon and the face buttons are uncomfortable if you have to tap them quickly.
Gamecube controller FTW!
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Gamecube controller FTW!
Posted: Aug 20th 2008 10:28AM (Unverified) said
The PC approach huh? Well if it works for Nintendo.
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Posted: Aug 20th 2008 10:43AM BPMOmega XBL PSN Steam said
Wii Remote -> Wii Remote + Wii MotionPlus
SIXAXIS -> DualShock 3
360 Controller -> FUNCTIONAL D-PAD 360 Controller
All parties are equally guilty here. Well, at least Nintendo's "enhancements" don't require gettting rid of your old controllers.
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SIXAXIS -> DualShock 3
360 Controller -> FUNCTIONAL D-PAD 360 Controller
All parties are equally guilty here. Well, at least Nintendo's "enhancements" don't require gettting rid of your old controllers.
Posted: Aug 20th 2008 10:46AM (Unverified) said
What about the DS lite?? we had to get rid of a fully functional game system or the Wave bird??
All of this sucks, but it's for the better anyway, nobody is forcing us to buy it those things to play the games....oh wait.
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All of this sucks, but it's for the better anyway, nobody is forcing us to buy it those things to play the games....oh wait.
Posted: Aug 20th 2008 10:52AM JACKOFNOTRADES85 said
BPM
Im pretty sure we can still play the same PS3 & 360 games without the "updated" features like rumble and a better d-pad lol. If you want to play the new"ly" enhanced Wii games you "need" Motion Plus lol
Open your eyes.....
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Im pretty sure we can still play the same PS3 & 360 games without the "updated" features like rumble and a better d-pad lol. If you want to play the new"ly" enhanced Wii games you "need" Motion Plus lol
Open your eyes.....
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