Plenty of negative things have been said about the Xbox One so far, and most of it was well deserved. But it’s not all doom and gloom. Beyond restrictive copyright protection that fails to evolve with the markets of today and prefers to hang on to out-dated ideologies, there’s a gaming console underneath all that hubris. And it has one hell of a controller to go with it.
If there’s one advantage to bundling the console with a mandatory Kinect sensor, it’s that Microsoft has been able to concentrate on keeping things simple for the controller that comes with the Xbox One. It’s got a sleeker shape for starters, better textures on the analogue sticks and a general attitude towards providing more precision in gaming. Oh, and a proper D-Pad.
But what I like the most about this controller, are the “impulse” triggers. According to IGN, these triggers now have the ability to provide good vibrations. The triggers now have their own independent rumble motors inside of them, which allow for more interesting jolts and bumps from gameplay.
The idea is, is that such a feature could make firing a gun more realistic, by giving players a small form of resistance, or better jolts to your digits in order to simulate on-screen action better. I like that, I really do. And while the idea is clearly there and being implemented for the Xbox One, it’s going to be up to developers to decide how to use it properly.
And it’s hell of an evolution improvement over the dinner plate design of the original Xbox console controller from back in the day.
Last Updated: May 27, 2013
Umar 'No Shana' Bastra
May 27, 2013 at 11:23
Xbox 360 imo had the best controller design of any controller I have ever used. with dents in the analogs for better grip and the placement of the left stick where the d-pad used to sit was brilliant. It also had far superior triggers to the ps3. All in All, the control looks the same with a better d-pad.
Umar 'No Shana' Bastra
May 27, 2013 at 11:24
Right? looks like Batman can use it as a gadget. Controllerang
Rince an repeat
May 27, 2013 at 11:43
damn, the trolls are out in force today…
Umar 'No Shana' Bastra
May 27, 2013 at 11:45
I only like trolls that show their face…man I hate faceless trolls.Grrr!!!! Now I can’t insult their intelligence 🙁
Trevor Davies
May 27, 2013 at 11:25
It’s a real game-changing TV remote 😛
FoxOneZA - X-Therminator
May 27, 2013 at 11:28
What’s with the protruding bumper buttons? Can we expect some button mashing games?
Spathi
May 27, 2013 at 11:52
I agree with FoxOneZA! Let this day in history be noted and celebrated by future generations!
I loved the bumpers on the 360 remote. Not sure if the protruding bumpers will be better or worse, but it looks kinda uncomfortable.
Edit: From the top pic, the buttons looks just fine. So maybe we are both wrong FoxOneZA. Think the 2nd pic’s angle is just weird.
Vengeful_Bunny
May 27, 2013 at 11:32
Looks similar to the Mad Catz Pro MLG PS3 controller to me
Admiral Chief Commander
May 27, 2013 at 11:33
where is the mouse?
:p
Slade Boender
May 27, 2013 at 11:51
Whats this weeks achievement? No hating on the Xbone or not 😛
Brady miaau
May 27, 2013 at 12:39
Yeah, I think it should be so!
Admiral Chief Commander
May 27, 2013 at 12:48
i’ve decided on one, but can you guys guess what it is?
if you can, 50k points for you.
Andre116
May 27, 2013 at 13:13
not allowed to use capital letters?
Admiral Chief Commander
May 27, 2013 at 13:17
yessir!!!
50k points!!!
Andre116
May 27, 2013 at 13:18
woohooo! i’ll be rolling around naked in the 50k tonight to celebrate!
mancera
May 27, 2013 at 13:29
celebration with the 50k of virtual points? that’s awesome
Andre116
May 27, 2013 at 13:34
and everyone is invited!
mancera
May 27, 2013 at 13:42
sounds epic! is it byobnc (bring your own beer and chop)?
Slade Boender
May 27, 2013 at 13:42
fok does that mean i already get banham’d?
Admiral Chief Commander
May 27, 2013 at 14:33
hehehe, not today
HvR
May 27, 2013 at 12:06
talking about trolling forum challenge of the week?
if it is not trolling MS, Xbox, Molynioux (or whatever) and stupid cube or making gross sexual innuendos I’m already out.
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
May 27, 2013 at 11:38
Lame console, cool controller.
Brady miaau
May 27, 2013 at 11:42
Is the console lame?or the console is being used and systems implemented for it that is lame?
Spathi
May 27, 2013 at 11:48
By its deeds a console shall be known…
Brady miaau
May 27, 2013 at 12:40
Who is the more foolish, the fool or he who follows him?
Spathi
May 27, 2013 at 12:45
The Xbots, they are lame!!
Umar 'No Shana' Bastra
May 27, 2013 at 11:40
PC + Xbox Control …. Sorted
FoxOneZA - X-Therminator
May 27, 2013 at 12:07
#winning
eXpZA
May 27, 2013 at 11:56
Any idea what kind of battery system they’re using?
edit : I need to read the comments before I post my own. answered already.
HvR
May 27, 2013 at 11:58
To plasticy not enough rubber, i like rubber.
Tasty peas mixed with porridge
May 27, 2013 at 11:58
GREAT pad to use to play your Blu-Ray films while you wait for Telkom to install your mandatory super duper internet line for 6 months.
HvR
May 27, 2013 at 12:00
my last line took less than a week
Tasty peas mixed with porridge
May 27, 2013 at 12:03
Mine still uses smoke signals.
Rince an repeat
May 27, 2013 at 12:01
You’re being sarcastic, right? Trolololo!
Weanerdog
May 27, 2013 at 15:32
you do understand that the xbone first signs into live and then you can access the blueray player right. trollolololol
Khulani Ndlovu
May 27, 2013 at 12:03
Well definitely i agree the controller looks pretty good & a lot of improvements to it, 😉
Zubayr Bhyat
May 28, 2013 at 08:59
Yes the controller did get it right. Just a pity about the rest of the proposed package eh.