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38 of 43 people found the following review helpful:
Tweaked version of the X-Box controller
Having played with both the official X-Box controller (the big chunky thing) and with this official X-box S controller, I prefer to use the S controller more often. Sometimes, the big controller is just too awkward to use, especially when playing something like Splinter Cell, where using the black and white buttons is a necessity, it was awkward to reach all the way to...
Published on 25 Sep 2003 by Mr. D. N. Reece
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11 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
Not the original controller
The Xbox controller, redesigned for the Japanese market, and then re-branded for Europe. As an 'official controller', there is nothing to fault in the Controller-S's build quality. The analogue sticks and buttons are just as good as those of the original controller. The D-pad is different than the original, but of a similar quality. The Controller S has none of the...
Published on 21 Mar 2004
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38 of 43 people found the following review helpful:
Tweaked version of the X-Box controller, 25 Sep 2003
Having played with both the official X-Box controller (the big chunky thing) and with this official X-box S controller, I prefer to use the S controller more often. Sometimes, the big controller is just too awkward to use, especially when playing something like Splinter Cell, where using the black and white buttons is a necessity, it was awkward to reach all the way to top on above the ABXY buttons. Now on the S controller, they have been repositioned to below the ABXY buttons, so it is much easier to press with your thumb. The start/select buttons have been pushed over to the right hand side of the gamepad. The D-pad has also changed slightly so it now appears as a cross, as opposed to the slightly awkward wavy layout of the official controller. The ABXY buttons are also actually easier to hit now as the pad has been condensed in size. It will suit people with smaller hands down to ground, and its not too small for people with big hands either. Both of the thumbsticks have a better texture on them, and they seem slightly easier to manoeuvure.
All in all, I definetely prefer this controller to the official chunky one.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
Great, 14 Feb 2004
This controller really is brilliant. It fits snuggly into your hands and is just the right size. A lot of people think that Xbox controllers are terrible, and i would have to say that the original controller was to bulky, but this dinky little number really sorts out that problem.
I, at the moment, am in the transition phase from Sony PS2, to Microsoft's Xbox, and this controller makes it a lot easier, to change from PS2's tiny controllers to these.
A great little number...
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
An essential piece of kit at a reduced price, 9 Feb 2004
The X-Box Controller S, as the other reviews suggest, is a major improvement on the original controllers. They're much easier to handle, smaller, lighter and all-round user-friendly, especially for someone like me who plays mainly first-person shooter games (Halo, Counter Strike etc).The major plus is the location of the black/white buttons and the shape of the D-Pad. For games like Splinter Cell and Counter Strike where you're heavily reliant on these buttons, life has been made much easier by packing them into a smaller space (making them much easier to reach and press). The general feel is comfortable, with better ergonomics: the control sticks now have flat heads (easier to click) and the triggers underneath are closer together (more comfortable to crouch and shoot at the same time). Overall impression is that it's an ergonomic, comfortable larger version of the PS2 controller, but of a higher quality. An essential piece of kit, and at the reduced price (decent official controllers are difficult to get cheap), it's a steal!
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15 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
XBox Controller S, 18 Sep 2003
Originally just for the Japanese Market the controller S was considered too small for us westerners hands. At last Microsoft have bowed to pressure and released it over here.As well as being smaller than the standard Xbox controller the controller S also features a new button layout The primary buttons are now in a more traditional cross layout making them much easier to reach. The secondary buttons (black and white buttons) are located below the primary buttons instead of at the top of the controller. The start/back buttons are located below the left thumbstick, this doesn't add much to playability but allows the controller to be a lot smaller. The sticks are slightly redesigned with an increase in surface area allowing more thumb room while the D-pad has an a more traditional cross pattern. To sum it up the controller S is far more comfortable for extended periods of gaming. Originally I only replaced my old style main controller when it broke but after playing with the new style controller I've replaced all my old style controllers and everyone who plays with them says they're a great improvement.
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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
A welcome change to the original controller, 11 April 2005
As someone with fairly sizeable hands, I had no real issues with the original XBOX controller. It worked fine for me. However, after having bought the S as a second controller, it's no wonder that it's now the controller shipped with the console.Firstly, size. It's obviously great for anyone with smaller hands, but even those with bigger hands will like it - unlike the old controller, your hands don't ache after a couple of hours gaming, and the positioning of the joysticks just feels totally right. The ABXY buttons are actually better - they're circular, rather than elliptical, and have a smooth top rather than the ridge of the original, meaning more comfort. The build quality is actually better - the controller S has a solid feel, and sits perfectly in the hand. The cable is also slightly thicker, adding to the quality feel of the product. One slight gripe - the black and white buttons sometimes feel a bit too embedded in the controller, but apart from that it's fantastic.
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11 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
Not the original controller, 21 Mar 2004
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The Xbox controller, redesigned for the Japanese market, and then re-branded for Europe.As an 'official controller', there is nothing to fault in the Controller-S's build quality. The analogue sticks and buttons are just as good as those of the original controller. The D-pad is different than the original, but of a similar quality. The Controller S has none of the fragile, unresponsive feel that some third-party controllers have. The Controller-S is smaller and lighter than the original controller, with a button layout designed to be easier on those with small thumbs. If you're an adult male, chances are you'll find this controller a little too small, but still usable. If your hands are larger than average, you'll find it harder to use than the original controller: the black/white and start/back buttons are hard to reach, being further back than the thumb can comfortably stretch to. Similarly, the D-pad and right analogue stick are more of a stretch than on the original controller. On the plus-side, the colour buttons are further apart, and harder to 'fat-finger'. I'd recommend this over the original controller to anyone with children, and anyone with a liking for the playstation controller. I'd recommend the original controller over this to anyone who finds the playstation controller, or Microsoft's range of Sidewinder joysticks uncomfortably small.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Not a patch on the original controller!!!!, 16 May 2007
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Well, I've been using the original large controller since 2002. Admitadely, my second one has just started to die on me (right controller won't turn left, and the cable is starting to wear), but having spent time on this small cheap looking effort....I'd prefer to play halo etc, albeit with a slow left turn, with the original.
I have large hands,but that's not the real source of my gripe. What I really can't stand about this controller is the small joysticks, which have an 'all or nothing' sensitivity about them. With the original, you have far greater control over your inputs. From precise movements looking through a snipers scope on battlefield 2, to having a smooth and laser like ability to follow a target in your crosshairs in halo games and brothers in arms.
With this controller it's practically impossible to make precise movements in the heat of a game. Plus the overall construction looks far more flimsy.
The final kick in the teeth is the weak vibration motors that lack the instantaneous and intense vibrations of the original. The only improvements I can think of are the lower profile buttons, but that's only a benefit on the main 4, as the black and white buttons are poorly placed and hard to locate due to their low profile whilst mid play.
This controller is only suitable for small handed gamers who have an imprecise gameplaying style. For the gamer who likes to be able to play with finesse, and become more integrated with your xbox, try and get an original.
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11 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
BRILLIANT, 15 Dec 2003
I really like the Controller S, it moulds into my hands perfectly and i can use the black and white buttons very easily on Splinter Cell.
The Official Controller was enormous and should only be used by people who have Flippers! The layout is terrible and it is just got a big body ITS AWFUL my mate developed blisters and bruises because he's used to the namsy pansy PS2 controller
Initialy the Controller S was only going to be released in Japan because they said the big one was to big and sales for Xbox Plummeted like a Rock. Microsoft realesed the smaller version in Japan and then us Brits and Yanks started complaining about the controllers size. So microsoft realeased over here and its a major improvement.
I would highly recommend it to you if you've got tiny hands!
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5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
Superb....Unless you wanna play Tony Hawks :-(, 3 May 2004
Much like the Gamecube controller, the XBox one is terrible for Tony Hawks. Get yerself a PS2 controller and adapter if you wanna play that!Having said that, the "S" is an EXCELLENT controller and in a lot of respects it's far better than the cheap lightweight PS2 controllers. Compare them to see for yourself - I never noticed it before but the PS2 buttons are really limp and offer no real resistance when pressed. The "S" feels a lot more sturdy and fits your hand better too. I'll give particular mention to the far superior positioning of the analogue pads over the PS2s which I find my fingers slip off quite a lot (usually with driving or footy games). Overall a must for all XBox users (and PC users). How would you enjoy Halo otherwise?!
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4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
The premium controller for the Xbox, 3 Feb 2005
I don't know what was going on at Microsoft A&R but it must have been a moment of sheer lunacy that led to the creation of a joypad that could only be wielded by people with 12 inch fists.The Japanese market found themselves with another reason why an Xbox wasn't really an essential purchase since they couldn't get their mitts round them. Luckily Microsoft came up with Controller S version. Its still the biggest of the controllers when you look at the official GameCube and PS2 controllers but its a hell of alot better than the original. Where it suceeds over its competitors is the superior control that it offers for FPS games and the fact that you plug your Live headset in through it. The analogue joysticks are nice and firm to help get that greater degree of accuracy, however, I have noticed in particularly hectic moments in Halo that its a bit too easy to jam your hand on the black and white buttons by accident. Also I tended to end up with crampy hands after a while. Still not quite up with the PS2 controller as far as comfort goes. One neat feature is the safety release device built into the cable... ensuring that if a rampant child happens to trip over the wire, it disconnects from the machine with ease rather than bringing all 7 tonnes of the Xbox down on its head. A good controller that still needs to work out where to stick the black/white buttons. Essential to everyone who gets the machine, lose the clunky original controller immediately.
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