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Microsoft confirms revised 360 d-pad Comments by Tom Bramwell

20 August, 2008

"For a limited time". Now with date.

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asphaltcowboy
20/08/08 @ 13:40
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What?! Why wouldn't you just change all production so it stays improved?
bioreit
20/08/08 @ 13:42
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Edited link so now no-one needs to play 'hunt the timeline'

There is only one thing to say to this news:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RgKYpISuw4
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GamesProgrammer
20/08/08 @ 13:43
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i hope your right Nick_JC1 cos that does seem retarded otherwise
Psychotext
20/08/08 @ 13:46
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Seriously, seriously retarded.
mazzl
20/08/08 @ 13:49
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why do you use d-pad in soccer games? i always use the analog stick. this isn't the way to go?
Steroyd
20/08/08 @ 13:49
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...?

...WHAT?
N@
20/08/08 @ 13:50
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Huh. Well aright fine. Someone remind me when these go on sale.
Widge
20/08/08 @ 13:53
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if it is how people are reading into it, expect to see ebay go SPASTIC for them
GarthVaderUK
20/08/08 @ 13:59
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Surely it's just that colour of controller that's limited, not the dpad itself?
the_dudefather
20/08/08 @ 13:59
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everything is available for a limited time or in limited amounts, unless there are infinite universes full of 360 controllers
Widge
20/08/08 @ 14:01
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Well the new pad is the one that has had the change to it, and they've gone on to say "a limited edition promotional item that is only available in Europe, Asia and Latin America while supplies last".

If this isn't the case, you can expect Mr PR to be on the case to clarify dead sharpish.
Darren
20/08/08 @ 14:04
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How stupid is that? Revising the 360 controller's main weakness - its D-pad - for only a limited period!!! That's ludicrous. :?

I regularly skip between 360 and PS3 games and although I rarely use the D-pad in-game, I use tend to instinctively use it for navigating menus and inputting text (in PS3 games anyway, on the 360 I have a Chatpad) and the 360's D-pad has proven itself to be beyond awful. Microsoft NEED to improve the D-pad PERMANENTLY IMO, not just for a trial period.
andywilkie35
20/08/08 @ 14:09
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from what I can tell, it says it was basically revised for Pro Evo...

Couldn't they just spend a bit of money saying "use the analog stick, its better" than go through all this shit?
Whatsfor
20/08/08 @ 14:10
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I hear that Sony's fitfh anouncement will be the PS3 sill have BC put back in. Limited time only though. 24/10/08 between 9am and 9:01am.
Buztafen
20/08/08 @ 14:11
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They should just make the snes pad compatible with both the PS3 and the 360, then i would literally wee wee myself.....

/hadouken
OfficialBlue
20/08/08 @ 14:19
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Enjoy fanboys, enjoy!
convercide
20/08/08 @ 14:21
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Is it me or does it look just as shit as the regular D Pad. I'm pretty sure the problem isn't just how loose the buttons is, more its shitty design.
Luvbeers
20/08/08 @ 14:26
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can someone explain to me why the d-pad is shit? everyone says it is shit... but I have never had any problem... or have I?
the_dudefather
20/08/08 @ 14:28
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@Luvbeers
the main problems seem to be the dpad not reconising directions clearly enough, like trying to press up and you get a up-left response or vice versa

makes quick switching in oblivion and other games a bit annoying sometimes
RexRunti
20/08/08 @ 14:30
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If you really care about the quality of a d-pad you should buy an arcade stick and be done with it.
cyacomini
20/08/08 @ 14:31
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don't bloody use the d-pad then - only thing I've ever used it for is sending messages via the dashboard.

i havent yet had one single game that demands use of the d-pad, not even VF or Soul Calibur, which was a surprise I must admit.


Who uses it anyway, and for what?

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Just remembered I do use it for Ninja Gaiden II - retard that I am.
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DUFFKING
20/08/08 @ 14:43
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I did use it for NG2 until I got fed up with the game randomly deciding to not pause the game when the menu opened :P
skullcommander
20/08/08 @ 14:46
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A lot of games are designed to be played with the D-pad/arcade stick, such as Street Fighter, Pro Evo, Tony Hawks (not more recent versions) and a hole host of old style shooters. For those style of games the analogue doesn't give the player the precise movements needed in a 2D game. Microsoft really should have had this sorted three years ago, but better late than never.
cyacomini
20/08/08 @ 14:50
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@DUFFKING

Yeah, I noticed that too a couple of times - seems to happen mostly during boss battles though if you try to access your inventory whilst mid-attack. It's like the attack 'animation' needs to complete before it'll open. Pain in the ass, but if you know about it you can avoid it.
DUFFKING
20/08/08 @ 14:57
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It seemed to happen more on some bosses than others. Master Ninja's hard enough without having to worry about dying simply because you tried to use a health item...

I don't really use the DPad enough to need a new controller, it's annoying occasionally in menus but I can live with it.
Luvbeers
20/08/08 @ 15:09
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I only use it to select weapons in R6V and change radio stations in GTAIV. I am just having trouble thinking about a game where I was like, "Damn d-pad is fucked-up!". I never played Oblivion.
Slurmseh
20/08/08 @ 15:14
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New d-pad for Pro Evo, nice!
I've always used the d-pad for PES, can't see how people use the analogue stick it's just not right!!
Aretak
20/08/08 @ 15:15
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You can't play many XBLA titles then, Luvbeers. Try playing Sonic 2 or Street Fighter II or a whole host of other 2D titles on there with the analogue stick. It's a horrific experience.
Mentalist(air)
20/08/08 @ 15:44
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I had to compare images considerably before I could see the difference.

Is a miniscule kink in the plastic going to help much?
Quint2020
20/08/08 @ 15:46
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Seems ridiculous not to simply replace the current 360 controller with this one with the improved D Pad, it's not something that ever really effects me as I don't play fighters or PES but it does seem stupid.
FenderMaster
20/08/08 @ 16:03
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360 owners are going to be screwed when Street Fighter 4 comes out
miiiguel
20/08/08 @ 16:08
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^huh? I have an arcade stick, long, long time ago.
JediMasterMalik
20/08/08 @ 16:41
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Who thought: "Let's improve the controller by fixing it's biggest fault, but let's only let them have the best version for a limited about of time"?

Kill that person!
Anthony_UK
20/08/08 @ 16:49
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The crap d-pad made me change to the stick on pro evo, now after getting used to it, I can't imagine going back! Plus no more thumb blisters after extended sessions! :-)
foreverafternothing
20/08/08 @ 17:33
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Where does it say that the new d-pad is limited edition?

I'm reading this article is it saying that the green controller is limited edition.
WooHoo!!!
20/08/08 @ 17:43
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It will be limited at first for Europe etc. and as what is already happening, US folk are crying out for it too along with people hear in non puke colour.

Microsoft "Due to popular demand we are making this new controller standard"

P.S We were just testing the water with this so we don't get flak for selling 20 million crap d-pad controllers.
Tonka
21/08/08 @ 09:43
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Playing PES with a Dpad? How old fashioned. Pointer is where it's at for me.
N/A
21/08/08 @ 17:53
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@Arbiter

That's exactly what I think. If anything, it seems it will only make it worse, now that there's about 4x more chances of hitting a wrong direction.

By the way, wasn't the d-pad from the second version of the controller for the original Xbox pretty good? If so, I wonder what made MS think it was a good idea to redo it for the 360 one.

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