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Based on the acclaimed design of the Xbox Controller S, the Xbox 360 Controller features an extended nine-foot cable and an improved ergonomic design.

The centralized, glowing Xbox Guide Button grants you quick access to your digital movie, music, and games libraries. The ultimate in gamer flexibility, precision, control, quality, and comfort are all yours.


Features
  • Improved compact ergonomic design
  • New left and right shoulder buttons desiged for ease of use
  • 6 analog buttons have 256 levels of sensitivity
  • 2 analog pressure-point triggers
  • 2 vibration feedback motors
  • 1 eight-way directional pad
  • Nine foot controller cable
  • Adjustable “Rumble Control” settings for full, medium, low, or off
  • Integrated Xbox 360 Headset port for Xbox live play
  • Guide Button at the center of the controller gives gamers quick access to all Xbox 360 system activities
  • Compatible with most Windows XP-based computers

Retail Specs
  • Price: $39.99 (£24.99)
  • Release Date: Launch
  • Manufacturer: Microsoft

User perspective
The Good:
  • Features same ergonomic design as the wireless controller
  • Compatible with Microsoft Windows XP
  • Sources power from console, doesn’t need batteries
  • Compatible with voice chat headsets
  • Varying settings for vibration functions
  • Offers Inline Release for safety precautions

The Bad:
  • Limited in use by the cord length
  • Start button too close to action buttons
  • Some may find new triggers buttons to small

The Verdict:
Overall it's very good for a launch controller - MSFT must have a put alot thought and s into getting the ergonomics right on the first try...and it shows.

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