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At the end of the day, the new Xbox 360 controller with a transforming d-pad is largely the same as preceding models, just slightly better. The new d-pad alleviates some of its previous issues, but isn't quite perfect. ... quote


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Gizmodo Jun 28, 2010

If you play a ton of fighting games or just loathe the Xbox 360 d-pad, you will dig this controller. I just hope you don't already have a bunch of them.

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CNET Dec 2, 2010

The Xbox 360 Wireless Controller with Transforming D-pad is a must-have for 360 gamers who demand a precise D-pad response.

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IGN Nov 12, 2010

At the end of the day, the new Xbox 360 controller with a transforming d-pad is largely the same as preceding models, just slightly better. The new d-pad alleviates some of its previous issues, but isn't quite perfect...

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deathapples

This controller almost solves EVERY complaint I had with the prior versions of the controller: slightly slick material that needed improvement, buttons that fail and aren't crisp enough, and a soft/floating D-pad. And as you may notice, this version is quite stylish!

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