New XBox 360 Wireless Controller Has A New D-Pad

By Jarret Redding

On Major Nelsons blog I just saw the new wireless XBox 360 controller with transforming D-Pad.  Apparently, there is now something on the controller you twist and the plate around the d-pad goes down, making it much easier to use the d-pad.  They also removed the colors from the X,Y,A,B buttons.  Why?  I have no idea.  Check out the video:

There used to be an embeded media player here, but it doesn't work anymore. We blame the Tumbeasts.

This new controller won’t be cheap though.  Expect to pay $65 for the play-and-charge bundle this November if you want in on this new d-pad.

*Image taken from Major Nelsons Flickr Account

Jarret Redding
Jarret Redding
Jarret Redding

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Jarret is Executive Director as well as one of the founding members of Mash Those Buttons. He plays all types of games, but tends to lean more toward FPS, Stealth, and Combat games.

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