Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Controller - game pad

Advantages: High build quality, good button placement, joysticks very responsive, lag free wireless
Disadvantages: d-pad is poor, no recharge cable included

...the Xbox 360 controller. Microsoft definitely learned from their mistakes and managed to design what many believe to be the pinnacle of gaming controllers. Its not very radical or innovative in fairness, but what it does, it does very, very well. I'll be looking at the main criteria a gamer has for his must trusted of gaming tools, namely: how the controller feels and the button placement, the quality of the joysticks and its overall build quality, ...
...2 AA sized batteries and Microsoft say that the battery life is about 40 hours, but in reality I've found it to be around the 30 hour mark at the maximum. You can have the option of adjusting the vibration strength on the controller if you want to squeeze out a few extra hours from the controller though, but I would really recommend picking up the "play and charge kit" which is sadly sold separately. This is basically a cable and power pack that ... Read review

Advantages: Feel and wireless
Disadvantages: none

...Me personally, I'm a big fan of these controllers for the Xbox 360. The wireless feature is a must for any new game system controller these days. Another great feature is being able to to use either a normal AA battery (two of them) to power your controller or there are rechargeable batteries that save you lots of money on the batteries in the long run. Unlike the PS3 controllers that fell kind of weird in your hand, this controller feels like it was built for your hands. I have a black controller and a white controller, both with the rechargeable battery packs. When you buy an extra rechargeable battery make sure to get a play and charge kit that allows you to charge the battery while playing. All in all a great controller.... Read review

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Advantages: Ergonomic design, sleek in the front, good response
Disadvantages: Ugly battery pack that eats batteries like a trash compactor

...First of all I must say that it is a big improvement from that old clunker that came out with the first xbox. Now people can fit their hands around it and you don't have to be a gorilla to play it. The new ergonomic design makes it easy to hold and you can access all the buttons very easily. The design is new and sleek. The controller looks great except for one very noticeable flaw; the battery pack in the back. I wonder if they microsoft designers ever heard of lithium ion batteries before because that huge clunker of a battery pack in the back makes the sleek style of the controller look like there is a tumor growing out of it. It eats batteries like crazy and has an overall flawed design on that part. Response is good and the distance from which the controller works is also very good. Overall an average controller in my opinion... Read review

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Advantages: great new style
Disadvantages: no additions apart from look,,,

...Dont you just love the look of this controller, limited edition, fantastic design, halo 3 spartan themed xbox 360 gamepad! This controller is definately worth buyin, even if it is a little more expensive than the normal ones, simply because it looks just great. I have heard many people say "what is the point... it just looks different" but would you buy an xbox 360 if it was some cardboard stuck together for £200.00??? Buy this controller, great price, it has an awesome durability, and the xbox 360 controllers have always been the most comfortable in your hand, than other controllers for various gaming consoles, which just dont seem to have as much an effect. It is a great item, MAKE SURE YOU GET IT!... Read review

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