Reddit reviews Xbox 360 Silver Controller and Play & Charge Kit
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2.4GHz wireless technology with 30-foot rangeUse up to four controllers simultaneously on one consoleIntegrated headset port for Xbox LIVE playAdjustable vibration feedback for longer battery lifeNew left and right shoulder buttons are designed for ease of use
Not really for D-pad reliant games, though. Despite having the best overall controller, the 360's D-pad is a mushy POS. For modern games that focus on analog sticks, a 360 controller is perfect, but for older games that rely on a D-pad I use an SNES controller with one of these.
EDIT: MS did release a pro controller with a twist-out better D-pad, but it is $50 separately and can't really be considered the official 360 controller when it's not packed in with the system.
Gamecube controller to USB adapter for PC http://www.amazon.com/GC-Controller-Adapter-PC/dp/B0089NVTDM
Nintendo 64 to USB adapter for PC: http://www.amazon.com/May-Flash-Controller-Adapter-Nintendo-64/dp/B002B9FIUU/ref=pd_sim_vg_3
SNES to USB adapter for PC: http://www.amazon.com/May-Flash-Controller-Adapter-Nintendo-64/dp/B002B9FIUU/ref=pd_sim_vg_3
NES to USB adapter for PC: http://www.amazon.com/Retrolink-Nintendo-NES-Adapter-Entertainment-System/dp/B000PDOTXG/ref=pd_sim_vg_2
SEGA Genesis to USB adapter for PC: http://www.amazon.com/Genesis-PC-USB-Cable-RETROLINK-Sega/dp/B0080RAT42/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1372536184&sr=1-1&keywords=sega+to+usb
Atari to USB adapter for PC: http://www.amazon.com/Atari-PC-USB-Cable-RETROLINK-2600/dp/B007ZS35CU/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1372536130&sr=1-1&keywords=atari+to+usb
Playstation 2 to USB adapter for PC: http://www.amazon.com/Dual-Controller-Adapter-Converter-Playstation-2/dp/B001AATQ0Y/ref=sr_1_4?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1372536011&sr=1-4&keywords=playstation+to+usb
Xbox 360 controller, plug and play compatible on any PC: http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Silver-Controller-Play-Charge/dp/B0041HROGG/ref=sr_1_7?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1372536049&sr=1-7&keywords=xbox+360+controller
Haha, sorry, they're pretty much available where games are sold, I got mine from JB Hi-Fi in Aus, but they should be available wherever. No idea if they have a different name, sorry I can't be more help! Amazon Link
The 360 has a new D-pad for it's silver version: http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Silver-Controller-Play-Charge/dp/B0041HROGG
It's VERY nice. It has a strong click when you press the directions.
Correct, that would be the matte silver controller. source
And that kitten is adorables!
have you seen the newer OEM controller, that has the "transforming" D-pad?
Couple more reasons for the 360 controller:
Most games support it out of the box, and most will replace the UI elements with their respective buttons. So, instead of saying "Press TAB to view the score", it will say "Press (BACK) to view the score" or "Right trigger to shot web" and such.
Off the top of my head I know that Skyrim and NFS: Hot Pursuit support it, along with RFG and just about every GFWL game.
You can also pick up a wired controller if that floats your boat, they work great as well and are slightly more hardy than the wireless FOB.
There's also a couple of variants of the 360 controller, the Onza and the Adjustable D-Pad one that fixes the shitty dpad a little bit.
Actually they were more if you look at one of my links above.
top link is new controller bottom is older.
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Wireless-Controller-Transforming-Charge/dp/B00936K09S/ref=dp_ob_title_vg
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Silver-Controller-Play-Charge/dp/B0041HROGG/ref=pd_sim_vg_7.
Yeah it's not well advertised. I own 4 of these Silver models when they first came out: http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Silver-Controller-Play-Charge/dp/B0041HROGG
Check out the reviews. Not everyone likes it.
I found the controller at my local Gamestop, this is the closest I could find: http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Silver-Controller-Play-Charge/dp/B0041HROGG (didn't come with Play and Charge)
I use an adapter from Newegg to use it on my computer: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA0U012R1335
Here is link to the silver one.. you linked black one there
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0041HROGG/ref=cm_cr_asin_lnk
there is a version with a new dpad, but It's not going to be this cheap http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Silver-Controller-Play-Charge/dp/B0041HROGG
You can buy a silver xbox controller that has buttons like that: http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Silver-Controller-Play-Charge/dp/B0041HROGG/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1342818063&sr=8-5&keywords=xbox+wireless+controller
This is the newer model with the improved D-Pad (and the description claims improved shoulder buttons, as well).
I don't think this has a wired variant.
Unfortunately this was one of the less attractive official colors, and it was one of the few that came with the upgraded twistable d-pad. Fortunately, a $2 AliExpress shell would make it not look so bad.
I have a silver chrome one myself. Definitely not my favorite controller. I prefer my matte silver with monochrome buttons. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0041HROGG/
I have it and love it. The morphing d-pad isn't that helpful because it is still just a disk that moves the exact same as the normal controller. The main reason I wanted it was for the sticks; instead of the bumps that wear out for grip it has an entire ridge around. They don't wear out and feel much better on my thumbs.
Those worried about price; you can get it on amazon for $45.
The easiest (and probably cheapest) option would be to get the new 360 controller
If you didn't know, the d-pad can actually transforms from the disc into a traditional plus d-pad. Probably your easiest and cheaper option. If you know who Fanatiq is (a pad player of MvC2 fame), he uses this pad when playing MvC3 and said that he loves it.
If all else fails, I suggest you hit up Tech Talk on SRK. I'm sure someone will have an answer for you there.
> I think the transforming D-pad controller is well worth it
I'm confused. Do all the silver ones do it? Like the one that was suggested above? Or do I have to get one that SPECIFICALLY says it does this?
> Sony CycleEnergy batteries are the best invention ever
I'll look for them.
> Also, buy Bioshock unless you already played it on PC
Only about 10 times. ;-)
they released a locked in 360 D pad alrdy.
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Silver-Controller-Play-Charge/dp/B0041HROGG/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top