Xbox Controller S

by Microsoft

Product Features

• Designed to fit your hands more comfortable, with smaller grips and better button placement
• Easy-to-reach secondary buttons for better response time
• The revised D-pad surface improves directional movement
• Roomier thumbsticks mean no more slipping off the stick when you're playing in Analog

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000C7GH4
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 8 x 3.5 inches ; 15.2 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: November 15, 2003
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (106 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,236 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Color: Black

Xbox Controller S gives you a better and more flexible gaming experience!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

61 of 62 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Funky color, but it's popular..., November 19, 2004

By 

Christian Wheeler "Husband/Father/Gamer/Proud... (St. Louis) - See all my reviews
(VINE VOICE)   

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Xbox Controller S-Blue (Video Game)

...at least, it's popular at my store. I say "funky" because the dark blue color doesn't seem to go well with the black and green XBox...but my customers don't seem to mind. It outsells the green S and almost outsells the black S at my store. Those who bought an XBox when it first came out remember the monstrously oversized controller that came with it. Fans complained, and Microsoft created the Controller S ("S" for "small") to alleviate the cramped hands and aggravation the original controller caused. (The original still has its fans, though; I get a handful of requests each month for it). The control layout may take some getting used to, as many games require the use of all of the buttons, and reaching the small black and white buttons near the bottom of the controller can be risky in heavy combat (such as switching grenade types while battling an Elite in Halo). Otherwise, this controller is great. It's just the right size for most people, although if you're buying a controller for someone with small hands (like a child, for example) then I suggest the Mad Catz MicroCon, perfectly suited for smaller hands. The Controller S is also available in green and black.

I hope this review was helpful

--Christian Wheeler

27 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Microsoft Finally Got the Controller Right!, April 14, 2004

By 

J. A Miller "conjammenson" (Computer Chair) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Xbox Controller S-Blue (Video Game)

The original controller that Microsoft released with the XBox was like the system itself, big and bulky. Those of you who remember how your hands felt after playing hours of Halo with those big bulky controllers will truly apreciate the new "S" type controllers. They are much more comfortable on your hands and make game play much better. Your hands are not crampy and in pain like before. The most notable difference will be in the white and black buttons. I remember how annoying it was to have to reach all the way to the top of the controller in an odd fashion to hit one of those buttons. They are now on the bottom of the controller, and it takes geting used to, but you will find they are much easier to reach and work way better in the new spot. All the buttons on the controller are more accessible and the control sitcks are easier to use. The blue color on this one is just cool and since it is the same price why not go for it?

31 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Much better than the original XBox controller, October 24, 2004

By 

Christian Wheeler "Husband/Father/Gamer/Proud... (St. Louis) - See all my reviews
(VINE VOICE)   

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Xbox Controller S-Black (Video Game)

Those who bought an XBox when it first came out remember the monstrously oversized controller that came with it. Fans complained, and Microsoft created the Controller S ("S" for "small") to alleviate the cramped hands and aggravation the original controller caused. The control layout may take some getting used to, as many games require the use of all of the buttons, and reaching the small black and white buttons near the bottom of the controller can be risky in heavy combat (such as switching grenade types while battling an Elite in Halo). Otherwise, this controller is great. It's just the right size for most people, although if you're buying a controller for someone with small hands (like a child, for example) then I suggest the Mad Catz MicroCon, perfectly suited for smaller hands. The Controller S is also available in green and blue.

I hope this review was helpful
--Christian Wheeler

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