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Razer Sabertooth Xbox 360 controller ups the ante on tourney gaming, we go hands-on
Jan 2nd
Razer’s Onza Xbox 360 controller is very, very nice. Sure, it’s got an unbelievably long, non-detachable wire sticking out of it, but its build quality is top notch and its ultra-clicky face buttons are a pleasure to use. In the company’s second Xbox 360 controller — the Sabertooth — Razer’s focusing on the tournament gaming crowd rather than simply outfitting its Onza with “Tournament Edition” specs. That aside, the Sabertooth retains the quality we’ve come to expect from Razer products. Oh, and that crazy long wire is thankfully detachable!
It’s apparent from first glance that the Sabertooth is intended as such, given the six extra (programmable) buttons found on the shoulders and back of the controller, and the tiny OLED screen found along the bottom (allowing for the programming of said buttons). Considering that a regular Xbox 360 controller comprises 12 (!!) buttons not counting the d-pad, adding another six and an OLED screen is … intense, to say the least. While we didn’t have occasion to test the programmability, we can definitively say that the Sabertooth’s other functions are just as solid as with the Onza. The analog sticks are as good or better than a standard Xbox 360 controller, the d-pad is an improvement over the Onza (which was already an improvement over the dismal d-pad included on most Xbox 360 controllers), and the triggers / shoulder buttons are appropriately springy and responsive. There’s even a silly backlight for several face buttons, should you be playing video games in a cave (you can opt to turn off the backlight, too — we certainly did).
Gallery: Razer Sabertooth hands-on
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Xbox 360 ‘Chrome series’ controllers include Dragon’s Dogma DLC in Japan
Apr 23rd
Given the Xbox 360′s niche status in Japan, it takes more than a shiny exterior to lure customers to a new controller. For the Japanese release of the eye-catching new “chrome” Xbox 360 controllers, Microsoft and Capcom have bundled bonus Dragon’s Dogma content. We bet deadly dragon fire looks lovely reflected in the polished surface of the new controller.
Each ¥5,775 ($71) controller will include a code for eight “special” downloadable quests. Both the game and the controllers (in red, blue, and silver) will be released in Japan on May 24.
Xbox 360 ‘Chrome series’ controllers include Dragon’s Dogma DLC in Japan originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Microsoft goes baller with chromed out 360 controllers
Apr 2nd
When we’re not busy ghostridin’ the whip or gettin’ that skrilla, we’re making sure to accessorize with chromed out bling. We also spend quite a bit of time looking up how to awkwardly use terms from terrible rap songs.
Given that, you’ll understand our excitement this afternoon over Microsoft’s announcement of chromed out Xbox 360 controllers. Better yet, said controllers feature the updated D-pad that Microsoft added in a new 360 controller back in 2010.
As of now, the “Special Edition Chrome Series” wireless controllers will run $54.99 ($5 more than the usual wireless controller price) and are expected to be available at some point in “mid-May.” Colors and availability vary by region, according to Major Nelson. Why anyone would want something other than what you see shining above, however, is beyond us.
Microsoft goes baller with chromed out 360 controllers originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Mad Catz Major League Gaming controllers offer swappable thumbstick layouts, fancy arcade buttons
Aug 22nd
If we didn’t already know those cats were mad about customizable controllers, we just got a reminder: the Mad Catz Major League Gaming Pro-Circuit Controllers. These professional-grade PS3 and Xbox 360 controllers allow competitive gamers to adjust the gamepad’s weight and swap out key components — such as exchanging the controller’s analog stick for a D-pad. Want your PS3 controller to have a Xbox 360 layout? No problem. If the insane kitty’s ambitious Onza competitor isn’t your thing, check out the MLG Tournament Edition Fightstick, featuring the same Sanwa Denshi components used in Japanese arcade cabinets. It may not have its sibling’s stick-swapping action, but its 13-foot controller cable, classic layout, and left-right stick toggle mode (for emulating the missing analog thumbstick) still aims to please. The Arcade Fightstick can be had now at the GameShark store to the tune of $160, but the Pro-Circuit gamepads aren’t due out until closer to the end of the year. Hit the break for a pair of extra pictures and the standard PR.
Mad Catz Major League Gaming controllers offer swappable thumbstick layouts, fancy arcade buttons originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:14:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Ben Heck splits and condenses a pair of Xbox 360 controllers for the disabled
Aug 9th
That crafty Ben Heck is always up to something, like whipping up an Xbox 360 disk changer for the laziest of gamers. But, on the latest episode of his hacking and modding show, Mr. Heck is back to helping those in need and crafting accessible controllers for the disabled. During the 15-minute hackathon, the modder extraordinaire creates two different Xbox 360 remotes — a split model for those with limited arm motion, and a one-handed version for people with use of only one set of digits. If you’ve got a smidgen of soldering experience (and ideally access to a CNC) these projects are probably even simple enough to tackle yourself. Check out the entire episode and full PR after the break.
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Ben Heck splits and condenses a pair of Xbox 360 controllers for the disabled originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Aug 2011 04:04:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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