Microsoft - Xbox 360 Wireless Controller with Transforming D-pad - Black

I was hesitant to buy this controller at first due to the price tag. I literally did months of thinking before purchasing. When I saw it go on sale for $54.99 I figured it was time to jump on it. This was a great purchase without a doubt. The play and charge kit will make the controller pay for itself over time since you will no longer need to buy AA batteries. It charges quite quickly, and will hold the charge for 35 hours. I do also like the option of using batteries if you please - it comes with the standard "back" that you can fill with 2 AA batteries. The transforming d-pad is neat, but I don't use that for many games. Like I've read from some other customers, it is fun to play with while waiting for games to load, etc. The analog sticks have been designed very nicely on this. Instead of the little "dots" at 12/3/6/9, the analog sticks have a small "lip" on the outer edge, and then recess into the rest of the stick. The color combination is fantastic in my opinion. It's very sleek looking controller, without being too over the top. And trust me - it looks even better in person. I do also like how the d-pad has a "chrome" finish to it - looks very nice. Overall, this is a great controller. Will it make you a better gamer? Probably not. Will you regret paying more money for this controller? No. The first few times you use it you will be happy with your purchase. It's comfortable, great looking and the play and charge kit will pay for itself over time. If you're looking to replace a controller, or add another one - this is the one to get. I will be getting another one of these soon.

The texture is a little different...not quite smooth. My hands, if a little sweaty aren't affected that much. The knobs and buttons feel good and responsive, and maybe the top buttons are a little different, but all good- nothing is worse. Not really sold on the whole d-pad thing....didn't really figure that part out....seems like the d-pad turns and pops back out if you have it in the "recessed" position. Anyway, seems like it's raised a little more for its "normal" position, which is good. I needed a new controller and it was on sale, and it is just a little bit better than the standard wireless controller.

I've had this product for a couple months and I love it. I wouldn't be surprised if this became the standard for future xbox controllers. The new thumbstick design adds to the sensitivity of tiny motions. The Transforming D-pad works well, but isn't a huge improvement over the previous design. The controller feels comfortable even after hours of play and has improved my reaction time in FPS games by enough to be worth the purchase. However, if you are a new gamer, you won't notice any difference, so you might as well go with the cheaper option.

The joysticks are different than the usual controller in a very good way. Had to replace my controller after a soda incident and and have been very pleased with this one. Was expecting a standard controller and was very pleasantly surprised with the how the subtle differences in the joysticks lead to a better feel.

This is a great controller for anyone who games. If you're a begginer or a vetran gamer, this controller is right for you. Everything about it is amazing. From the awesome design of silver and black, to the great, long-lasting quality of the controller, it's a great piece of work. The only 2 flaws i've experienced with this controller, and note i've had it for about a year now; if you have a turtle beach headset and are charging this controller, it makes an eerie buzzing noise. The other problem is after about a year, you need a new battery, which is 100% understandable. Either way you can still use the 2 double A batteries that most controllers use. This controller is great!

I got this controller on sale when one of my controllers AND my play and charge cable died. I like the transforming D pad and the fact that it was everything I needed in one package. The only bad thing was that the battery pack for the first controller was DOA, maybe sitting on the shelve so long killed it? Anyway I exchanged the whole thing for a new one and I couldn't be happier.

Nice slight upgrade over the previous 360 controller. Switching the D-pad functionality is a cool feature although I don't have occasion to use it myself. The silver livery is more appealing IMO. Also nice for me is the lack of ridges on the thumbsticks. They can become irritating during long game play sessions on the standard controller. The only thing I would really change if I could would be to give it the same rubberized matte texture that's found on the COD wired controller. I'd rather have the wireless though, so this one is my primary controller now.

I recently purchased this controller because my old controller was wearing out and I decided to get this one and I must say I love being able to adjust the d-pad. It may seem something little but when your gaming and need to use the d-pad for some reason this adjustment makes a big difference compared to the normal controllers.