Let me start by saying that I'm not a controller person. I'm primarily a PC gamer and I'm very used to mouse and keyboard for most games I play. However, I do have a Playstation 3 and there are a few games that I've been playing recently that are meant to be played with a controller. I plugged in my PS3 controller to my PC, installed a special driver and used a special tool to make it work. I found that I didn't like the way it felt after a while and my thumbs kept slipping off the sticks. So I set out to find a new controller, everywhere I looked said the Xbox 360 controller was the best. First I bought a Rock Candy from Gamestop, and then I ordered the real thing. I was disappointed with it. The sticks on the 360 are stiff, which makes it hard to aim precisely, have terrible drift (they don't stay centered) and what's more is they squeak! I thought it was defective but I ordered a replacement and it was the same. That was when I figured I'd try the Xbox one controller. This thing feels amazing. The shape is great, the buttons are great, it looks good and the sticks are PERFECT. There's almost no resistance to them, and I checked Windows calibration with raw data checked and they're usually dead center or only about 2% off give or take, whereas the 360 controller was up to 8% off. In either case, the deadzone will take care of it, but this just shows that the 360 controller has a much higher tendency to drift than the One controller does. I recommend this controller to anyone looking for a great controller, I think the price tag is worth it if you've spent a lot of time looking a controller and just couldn't find one that feels right.
| Brand | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Series | Xbox One Controller + Cable for Windows |
| Item model number | 7MN-00001 |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Operating System | Xbox 360 |
| Item Weight | 8.2 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 2.79 x 7.13 x 6.89 inches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 2.79 x 7.13 x 6.89 inches |
| Color | Black |
| Power Source | Battery Powered,Corded Electric |
| Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. |
| Manufacturer | Microsoft |
| ASIN | B00O65I2VY |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | October 3, 2014 |
