In rumor news coming straight from the Leipzig Games Convention floor, Eurogamer is reporting that Microsoft has plans to release new Xbox 360 controllers featuring a revised d-pad.
Eurogamer heard about the d-pad revision from a third party publisher who confirmed that the new controllers will look exactly like the current model, but with 32 direction support. We're also told that the Games Convention booth for Konami's Pro Evolution Soccer is using the new controller and Capcom's Street Fighter IV will supposedly support the new d-pad as well. Eurogamer posted pictures of the revised d-pad controller which is coincidentally the new green controller set to release next month. Does that mean the new green and red controllers are the rumored to be revised controller models with improved d-pads? We aren't exactly sure, so we'll wait for Microsoft to comment.
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8-20-2008 @ 11:05AM
Tony said...
I hate the segmented d-pad on the PS1/2/3, so I'm glad they're not going a similar route, honestly.
I have no problem with how the d-pad feels or looks on the 360 in general... just how it works and connects. I'd buy one of these the second I saw it.
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8-20-2008 @ 11:07AM
DudeRed said...
Is it just me or does this green controller not look nearly as bad as the first time they showed it? This one doesn't burn my eyes when I see it...maybe it is just the lighting....
I never thought there was a problem with the old d-pad, but I am glad they are still improving on the design.
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8-20-2008 @ 11:14AM
a ham sandwich said...
green?! really?
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8-20-2008 @ 11:31AM
emirabal said...
Ok, this is just the nastiest, most disgusting, puke color ever, but if it works, damnit, it works, ill spray paint it black or something.
And nice update on the comment system, WAYYYYYY BETTTTTTER
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8-20-2008 @ 11:50AM
Rafael said...
i hope the d-pad receive a nice and well done upgrade , because the way it is today, is crap.
makes bionic commando boring some times.
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8-20-2008 @ 11:51AM
The Cang said...
I have to be honest: the finger sticker is still on my controller :)
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8-20-2008 @ 12:29PM
DjDATZ said...
Ummm...does this mean the d-pad will ACTUALLY work?! Woohoo! No more useless buttons!
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