Review for Xbox One Controller redesign vs 360:
MS reportedly spend $100million on this thing. Is it a million dollar improvement over the 360? Nope. It's actually worse. And here's why. And I don't care what ANYONE ELSE says. I have a 150k gamerscore, but I'm NOT a fanboy and will always give my honest opinion. Always.
NOTICEABLE PROS OVER 360:
- none
REPORTED IMPROVEMENTS OVER 360 CONTROLLER THAN I CAN'T REALLY TELL:
- dpad (but they had already fixed this with the transforming dpad on 360 controllers)
- thumbsticks / dead zones - I can't tell a difference. Respawn reportedly asked them to make it LESS sensitive
- Lag / latency - I really can't tell a difference yet between this and the 360 controller after playing 6 One games...
CONS:
- it's bigger/wider. that's dumb. everyone hated the original DUKE controller and loved it when the went with the S controller originally for the Japanese market. The wideness of the controller forces my hands apart which makes this WAY LESS ERGONOMIC for me to hold over time.
- I don't like the flatness and straight edge between the 2 handles. the 360 was rounded here and therefore more natural and ergonomic.
- similar to the above, the absence of the externality of the battery gives my middle fingers nowhere to rest (previously the rested up against the battery). Now they go nowhere or have to force grip the controller to hold on...
- shoulder buttons (bumpers) are CLEARLY UNDENIABLY WORSE! They only press in on 1-side, the outside, not the inside. Anyone used to being able to press the 360 bumpers anywhere you touch it will notice this and raise an eyebrow. I have no idea why they would do this. The bumpers were fine previously
- start and back were renamed to random line thingie and square shapey thingies. what in the hell is that about? are the lines supposed to be a bunch of lines on a MENU??? Then why not call it MENU. It's weird
- the dpad now only has 4 points are articulation. the original 360 had 8 (which yes would occasionally get mispressed) but now you'll have to press 2 of the points at once to get the same functionality of the 8 (if developers care about such things).
- the way the plastic casing is screwed and glued together (yes even this) is worse. it's WEAKER at the seams. The original 360 controller was completely SOLID here. I'm constantly gripping the ONE controller harder because of all the reasons above which often makes the plastic casing collapse in slightly. This sucks. I could end up breaking this thing at some point. It's not as bad as the very plasticy PS3 controller, which I feel like I could break in half, but the build is not as solid as the 360 controller.
- the "wireless" tech still forces nearly all compatible headsets to be WIRED at least in some fashion. I have no idea why MS thinks users are a fan of having a wireless controller + a wireless headset, but with a big stupid wire connecting the two. It's a problem with the ONE console in general itself, but it should mentioned here...
THE SHORT OF IT: The 360 was a flat out better controller. That being said, the ONE controller is a solid controller and will obviously work correctly. There's no reason to flunk it over nitpicks.
Review for Titanfall Controller Only:
For those of you wondering if the overpriced $64.99 Xbox One Titanfall controller includes an actual rechargable battery, it doesn't. Also, the regular batteries included with mine were DOA. Pretty lame for $65. Otherwise, it is obviously identical to the One controller. The Titanfall skin reminds me quite a bit of Mass Effect's design aesthetic and is quite beautiful.
Unrelated but also similarly lame is that the Xbox One Titanfall console bundle doesn't even include this controller or any kind of unique skin of it's own (actually the OUTER box appears to have a Titanfall skin - so your storage closet will be happy to look at it - yippy?) Pretty lame all around...I saw design skins for the console months ago, but they must not have had time to get it done...Whole thing sounds thrown together at the last minute.
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When I heard that the one had a redesigned controller, I cringed. While I had never loved the 360 controller, I had grown very accustomed to it. I was very worried that this new controller would feel awkward in my hands.I am glad to report that the new controller is different in good ways, and the same in all the right ways.The new triggers and bumpers have a great feel and are slightly more ergonomic. The edge of the trigger has been eased where your finger wraps around making it a bit more comfortable for extended game sessions. The trigger has slightly less resistance than the old trigger, which I found acceptable, my son is not as big a fan. The sticks feel a bit more precise, but more than anything they feel the same which is a good thing in my book.The most obvious change to the controller is the battery pack. The battery pack has been replaced with a AA battery compartment. No longer is there a wart on the backside of the controller, which makes it a bit more comfortable. The batteries are a bit more awkward to swap in a rush than a battery pack was, but it is still very manageable.The new controller is very slightly heavier at 9 7/8 oz vs 9 1/2 oz.The dpad is now recessed, but feels right.The location of the X, back and start buttons is a little awkward if you are used to the old controller. Thankfully these are not often used in the heat of the moment and they are generally close enough to where they were to find them by feel.Checkout my pictures to see the difference in the trigger.
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