Review by Marcus Roof for Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Controller – Game pad – Microsoft Xbox 360
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Based on the old, excellently performing Xbox S-controller with added bumpers in place of black/white buttons. Thankfully they dumped the large “Duke” controller altogether. This controller can turn on/off the 360 remotely, act as a remote, works on a PC, connects to a headset, etc… It rumbles — the $600 PS3 doesn’t. It connects FLAWLESSLY. Never fails to connect and the connection never drops, ever, even though it’s wireless. Battery life is extremely LONG – you’ll be able to use the thing forever without recharging. Attachements exist for charge & play, Accessories for quick charge. Options for regular or rechargable batteries.

Having an excellently designed controller is key.

Removing the white/black buttons, so your right hand can rest in a position with your left hand — both wrapping around the “stalks” of the controller, was a good decision in my opinion. It might take some people some time to get used to the bumpers. They are placed in a location where you might have previously rested your right and left index fingers when not pulling the trigger.

3rd party wireless controllers for the original xbox SUCKED! The connection dropped, they would malfunction, or else worked okay but were not rechargable (Logitech). Everything about this 360 controller is right!

Review by Matthew for Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Controller – Game pad – Microsoft Xbox 360
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The only part about this controller that I don’t like is the fact that it does not come with a charger. The batteries that I bought last a good amount of time and I don’t have a short cord limiting my “skills”.