Customer Reviews

Control Pad-Transparent Black

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I bought this controller the same day I bought my xbox. After a week of playing on it the right trigger wore and stuck. I returned the item to where I purchased it and got another one different color. A week later the right trigger wore and stuck, i returned the controller once again and got another one different color. About a week later the right trigger began to stick yet once again. I then returned the item paid the extra 5 bucks for an OEM controller which I have now had for quite some time now. If your looking for another controller for your xbox dont buy this one. Pay the extra 5 bucks for the OEM controller.

I wanted a second controller that was smaller than Microsoft's standard controller so I bought this one.
Although this one has a slimmer profile it still doesn't feel much smaller. Also it has a number of flaws:
1. Both analog sticks have a dead zone before game registers movement--MS's controller doesn't
2. Every single button isn't as sensitve as MS's controller (e.g. you have to push button farther down).
3. The right joystick is moved farther in than on MS's controller making you have to extend your thumb inward--which is less comfortable.
On the other hand the A,B,X, and Y buttons are better positioned and more conventional shape (like playstation controller).
I would not recommend this controller over Microsoft's unless you think button placement more then compensates for the other flaws.

This controller is a little slimmer than the one that came with Xbox. It fits in the hand better for the throttle triggers, the A, B, X, Y, white and black buttons, and the cross D-Pad is much better and easier to use than the one on the Xbox controller. The right analog stick is further in the middle from the right thumb making it hard to release your thumb from the buttons and push right on the stick.

For example, in Amped I found that I would be pushing left on the right analog stick a lot because my thumb is coming from the right instead of from on top like the Xbox controller. Halo is harder to aim and fire at the same time.

I find it nice to own 2 different controller types, plus Mad Catz controllers have cool colors. Bottom line, if you LOVE the controllers that came with Xbox then just buy another, but if you're looking to get something a little different then this is your choice. The price difference between the two should not persuade you.

I recently bought an Xbox, after considerable time on a PlayStation. Perhaps the biggest change issue I had was that the Xbox's Controller-S is bigger by far than the PS2's. I have small hands and after a few days of acclimatization decided to look for something a bit smaller. This controller, the MicroCon was my first selection.

Oddly enough, the MicroCon is almost too small. My thumbs cross in the middle, and in a fast game I sometimes switch back to the larger controller. But for most of my use (playing Morrowind) the controller puts things under my fingers. I haven't notices any performance difference, and I'm not a violent player, so durability seems fine.

Unfortunately the size does introduce an element of hand strain that wasn't present in the (for me) more awkward Controller-S. Because of that, I can't give it a wholehearted recommendation. If your hands are small to the point that the Microsoft controller S is a real problem this might be just the ticked, though.

I do like the macro capability, although I had to figure out how to use it on my own. I don't like the fit of the memory sockets, though - just a bit too loose. So I'll continue to look for something better for me.

Yes, this controller looks very nice. The rubber pads are great, and it is a bit smaller. However, the response on it is horrible.

First off, I like the Microsoft controllers. I have small hands and people complain about the size of the controller, but after a little bit of playing, it really does feel natural in your hands. ALL the buttons are pressure sensitive; this is not the case with the MadCatz controllers.

The buttons on the Madcatz controllers are NOT pressure sensitive. I have confirmed this by going into the Sparring Mode of DOA3 and running through the moves tutorial. When using this controller, the moves are different. You now have to use the direction pad in combination with different button presses to execute moves.

For example, a certain move that requires just a HARD button press with the Microsoft controller now requires you to hit Down on the direction pad along with the button press to pull off the same move with the MadCatz controller. Add to that the fact that you have to really push down on the MadCatz buttons to get any response out of it really makes the MadCatz an inferior, frustrating, and after long periods of play, a painful controller to use.

Do yourself a favor, just stick with the Microsoft controllers for now and avoid this one.

I'm not used to saying this, but this controler is VERY good. The rubberized grips are very nice, but i had a hard time with the "macro" button. But its bargin price and the fact that it's smaller than most others [cough] official controller [cough], it's worth the money.

I have had my X-box for two days and I got really angry at the controoler. I love DOA 3 but the controller is so hard to use, I couldn't stand it any more. I then picked up this one, and it is worlds better. The buttons are spaced out, it isn't as large, it's good quality and I can actually play as well as the game looks. Get this and ditch the junk Microsoft wants you to use. P.S. I ripped out the emblum in the middle of my old controller and stuck in a picture of my cat. It looks much better.

I bought one of these after receiving the xbox for christmas. I loved the slim design compared to the standard xbox controller. After a while I noticed the A button had a mind of it's own. I play Amped alot and to do a trick you have to hold down the A button (I think), and with out letting off the button the controller did it for me leaving my snowboarder laying flat on the hill. I can deal with this problem even though it happend often. What I can't deal with is........ One day I was playing (you guessed it Amped) and I was using the right thumbstick to do the "grabs" when the sucker just broke off hanging lifelessly in its little socket!! I strongly recommend that you don't buy this controller it is a piece of junk. In a month or two Microsoft is supposed to release the Japanese version controller. Supposedly it is a slimmer version of the standard one that came with your Xbox. Wait for this one to come out. Or you will be sorry.