Well no more. The D-Pad on this controller is much more reliable. Especially for games that requires you to use the D-Pad often. For example, I play Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 often, and before the other controller's D-Pad would make me do moves that I didn't want to. This one, however, doesn't give me that problem.
The one downside is the microphone interference. Whenever your using your microphone over live, other players your talking to may here static and such. It's not horrible static, but I'm told it's there. Just be warned that if you're the type of gamer who plays online with other people alot and want crystal clear communication with other players, this controller may not be for you. Otherwise, buy this controller.
Click Here For Most Helpful Customer Reviews >>
I was looking for a wired 360 controller for use with an xbox 360 as well as a Mac and Windows. The store ran out of original controllers (which cost $40) and only had these for $25. It was well worth it!It obviously worked right away for the xbox 360. For the computer, it was perfectly recognized as a MadCatz GamePad and worked with the XBOX 360 drivers for Windows and for Mac OS X. (Had to download both from different websites).
Controller wise, this thing is great. The triggers are much more concave than the original Microsoft controllers, which is how a trigger should feel. Also, the bumper buttons actually FEEL like buttons. They never really felt like anything other than a few clickers on the original controllers, but the MadCatz one makes them big and provides a satisfying click.
The D-Pad is also vastly superior to the original controllers. You can actually click the diagonal with ease. Of course, any D-Pad is probably better than the original 360 ones. But these are extremely good, it's definitely a big plus sign so you can hit the buttons.
My only complaint with it would be that the bumpers and the triggers are too far apart. I would of preferred if the distance were more close, similar to the original 360 controller. This isn't really much of a problem, except it made playing Castle Crashers slightly annoying since the triggers and the bumpers are both used and switched off quickly. However, it does allow the two buttons to be more defined and less prone to accidently hitting the wrong button.
I have not tried the headset input, so I can't comment on that.
Best Deals for Mad Catz Control Pad Pro for Xbox 360 (Colors May Vary)
Pro:Cheap Price
Standard Design
Reliable and Consistant Performance
Corded Controller (faster than wireless)
LONG Cord
Light
Do not Need Batteries
Cons:
Location of start and select keys are in non-standard locations
Right Trigger Squeaks after hundreds of hours of use
I've used this for a couple hundred hours at least, and it is very, very consistent. Unlike every other controller I've used, the thumbsticks don't eventually "get loose" and get that wiggly feeling that you hate.
I only play during weekends so I've had to plug and unplug this at least dozens of times and so far the USB connection is tight and firm, no sign of anything wearing down so far.
The only possible bad thing is that the right trigger squeaks when I press it now. It's very minute and soft, the only reason I heard it was because I was trying to wrap up a campaign at like 2 in the morning and the tv was on mute. I'm going to order another one of these as a backup in case the squeak turns into anything else, but again, this lasted way longer than any other one I've had.
No comments:
Post a Comment