Xbox 360 Controller Introduces 'Transforming' D-Pad, Hitting Stores November 9

August 31, 2010 10:00 AM

Xbox Live's Major Nelson has just revealed a new wireless controller model, which includes a "transforming" directional pad.

Twisting the D-Pad can raise and lower the surrounding plastic, transforming the pad we're already used to using into something reminiscent of Nintendo's own "Plus" d-pad design. The patented "transforming" pad promises to give players enhanced precision on what is widely considered the worst part of the current Xbox 360 controller.

The new controller also features new "concave" thumb-sticks and gray and black face buttons, which match its matte silver body.

The controller will only be available with a "new Play and Charge Kit" that will launch on November 9 for $64.99. A Microsoft Canada representative has informed Shacknews that Canadian users can grab the new controller package for $69.99.

Xav de Matos

Xav de Matos was previously a games journalist creating content at Shacknews.

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August 31, 2010 10:04 AM

God damn, console companies need to find a way to not make their controllers cost more than a game.
- Desmond4231
  
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  August 31, 2010 10:18 AM
  
  They already did, raise the price for games.
  - jtthe2nd
    
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    August 31, 2010 10:28 AM
    
    LOL!!
- loppsided
  
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  August 31, 2010 10:29 AM
  
  Oh, it doesn't cost them more than a game to make it, don't worry.