CVG-Hands on Xbox One controller

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Essentially, Microsoft has increased the number of force feedback motors in the Xbox One controller, allowing for more subtle rumble in localised parts of the pad. In one FPS-style demo we played, a virtual hand held out a pistol. Firing the pistol with the controller's right trigger resulted in simulated recoil occurring on just that part of the controller.

In another demo, which had the same virtual hand magically spawn a fire ball, we could 'feel' the explosive projectile explode from the centre of the controller and out towards your fingers. It was an impressive effect.

Other demos better showed off the feature's application as a gameplay enhancement. One allowed us to start the engine of a supercar with the Y button, causing the Xbox One controller to cough and splutter realistically as the virtual engine sparked to life

In another section showing a close up of the vehicle's wheels, the controller pulsed to simulated bumps in the road surface, and then violently clanged as the anti-lock breaks kicked in.

I personally thought the 360 controller was far and away the best controller last gen. I used it for the 360  and the PC and personally hated whehen I had to use the Dualshock because I much prefered the 360 controller. From what I have read the design and the feel are the same for the most part but there are a lot of added improvments.

I much perfer 360's controller to PS controller and also used it for my PC games...but PS4 offered mock up 360 controllers so it was a non issue for me.  

Loved the 360 controller, so I would love this even more. The d-pad looks way better.

I wonder why they chose to move the "XBOX" button. I'm not sure I like it "more" but the d-pad does look better. Although they fixed all that withthis one.

looks to big, it's like microsoft targets people with fat gigantic hands

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looks to big, it's like microsoft targets people with fat gigantic hands

Davekeeh

Small hands, small ....

Sony have their demographic down to a tee :lol:

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looks to big, it's like microsoft targets people with fat gigantic hands

RR360DD

Small hands, small ....

Sony have their demographic down to a tee :lol:

yeah watevah ... xbox analog stick are not symetrical .... hippiesanta

yeah watevah ... xbox analog stick are not symetrical .... hippiesanta

[QUOTE="hippiesanta"]yeah watevah ... xbox analog stick are not symetrical .... da_illest101

[QUOTE="da_illest101"][QUOTE="hippiesanta"]yeah watevah ... xbox analog stick are not symetrical .... rjdofu

I wonder why they chose to move the "XBOX" button. I'm not sure I like it "more" but the d-pad does look better. Although they fixed all that withthis one.

xsubtownerx

Edit: I also have that twist-pad controller and I can assure you that (for fighting games at least) it honestly barely makes a difference. And it certainly does not fix the problems with the d-pad.

Now the most important question is : is the D-Pad any good ?N-K0d3R

d pad looks very good, overall this looks to be a much better controller than the PS4, but still have to hear about the pS4 some more since PS4 says nothing about anything on their console.

I wonder why they chose to move the "XBOX" button. I'm not sure I like it "more" but the d-pad does look better. Although they fixed all that withthis one.

xsubtownerx

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I wonder why they chose to move the "XBOX" button. I'm not sure I like it "more" but the d-pad does look better. Although they fixed all that withthis one.

YoshiYogurt

nice to know you tried it out, thanks for the feedback

Improving upon perfection? Only with Microsoft.  

Still kinda wish they went the WiiU route with a tablet controller though.

I can Honestly say the Controller is the only really good thing about the Xboxone, I look forward to playing many PC games with it. :)

Now the most important question is : is the D-Pad any good ?N-K0d3R

From a functionality perspective, fans will be pleased to hear that the much-criticised d-pad of the current console has been redesigned and now feels tighter and more accurate with buttons presses rewarded with a satisfying click. The analogue sticks too have had their dead zones minimised significantly, says Microsoft

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I wonder why they chose to move the "XBOX" button. I'm not sure I like it "more" but the d-pad does look better. Although they fixed all that withthis one.

Mr720fan

nice to know you tried it out, thanks for the feedback

I can't wait to try out the controller, it looks really nice and solid

The dpad looks much improved, bu the best dpad i've ever used is on the SF4 controller. The button like method such as the one on the SNES made the thumb sore after playing SF2T. On the SF4 controller, the whole dpad sort of rolls on a pivot.

Not gonna lie, that controller does look pretty solid.

[QUOTE="Sweenix"]

looks to big, it's like microsoft targets people with fat gigantic hands

Davekeeh

Improving upon perfection? Only with Microsoft.  

Still kinda wish they went the WiiU route with a tablet controller though.

TecmoGirl

I have always greatly preferred the 360's controller to the PS3's (mainly due to the triggers and location of the analog sticks). I think a couple minor tweaks would make it perfect. Hopefully, this one is just that (although if the Xbox One doesn't impress me, I won't need one).

Improving upon perfection? Only with Microsoft.  

Still kinda wish they went the WiiU route with a tablet controller though.

TecmoGirl

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Improving upon perfection? Only with Microsoft.  

Still kinda wish they went the WiiU route with a tablet controller though.

Nintendo_Ownes7

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[QUOTE="TecmoGirl"]

Improving upon perfection? Only with Microsoft.  

Still kinda wish they went the WiiU route with a tablet controller though.

timbers_WSU

Controller looks epic. Much rather have HD Rumble than some gimmicky touchpad and sixaxis RR360DD

Any word if they will implement those features for the PC? clyde46

nice controller

The controller does look impressive. 

I would have liked to see more features added to the controller other than the new vibration system, other than that it is a follow up to a controller that is widely considered great.