October 16th 2009 2:00 pm PT

Its just a controller…

$70. Not worth it.

Ohhh… I think I like that controller a lot. =]

By god, that thing is disgusting. I hate it!

That is one UGLY controller.

No love for the UK :’(

Has microsoft gone abstract though? Looks like an ugly arty controller.

Never mind throwing paint at controllers and hoping for the best, have you fixed the d-pad yet?

Not sold in the UK? Gee thanks.

Yet Ireland gets it, huh?

Wireless Controller ($49.99) + Play and Charge Kit ($19.99)= $69.98, so if you are griping about the .01 increase being “not worth it” you have issues. Now if you really wanted to complain you could bring up that the Red or Black combo pack is $64.99 ($5 difference), or that the Wal Mart “Dragon” controller is $49.99 and comes with a headset…but I like this one, as it goes well with either my RE5 console or my Black Elite with the Carbon Fiber faceplate!

I love this design and the colors BUT I don’t like that it’s a Gamestop/EB/Micromania exclusive. >:-|

Oh this is a
VERy nice
Pice of
Realy good quality equipment plus it comes with a plug and play kit
Included
Certinley
Everyone should get this
Device

I wonder if this will work properly

Looks kind of like a resident evil umbrella logo. Pass for me, I’m good on controllers.

Gamestop and the Microsoft rep who created this must have been color blind or have no sens eof creativity

No, sorry far too ugly. Now if there was one which was just black carbon-fibre, _that_ would be cool.

It’s OKAY. I’d still buy it, though you could get a cheaper bundle on Amazon.

@formulaH3o … i don’t think arty/abstract applies since it’s a radiation warning symbol.

worse designed color scheme ever.

If they fix the D-pad and lose the red biohazard logo I’d be interested. Mostly if Microsoft could just fix the terrible D-pad.

That is… truly horredous on the eyes. *UGH*

To be fair, I should just say that it’s just not for me. Although the design itself is fine, and the texture-look extremely nice, the color scheme just doesn’ work (which is strange, since red and black usually complement each other nicely.) The real problem here is simply that the overall look is TOO DSTRACTING — we don’t want to be blinded or dazed by our controllers while playing.

For example, I’d LOVE a controller with this carbon fiber texturing if it was a solid DEEP BLUE color… not a Fisher Price Toy plastic blue, but a really nice deep blue with a velvety quality to it (for example, similar to the Island Blue PS2 controllers that were released). Now THIS would be a stunner.

I also wish that GameStop would be allowed to sell additional separate packages of the “exclusive” green Halo: ODST controllers. I really wanted one of those — more specifically, I really wanted the entire Game + Controller bundle — but I was too late and unable to obtain it (I’m chronically ill/disabled with a rare genetic disease, and it’s difficult to do preordering when undergoing spinal surgeries and recoveries). Anyway, Major, if you could “suggest” to the power-that-be to reissue this, I would be eternally grateful. (Yes folks, I know this is wishful thinking… so I wishing…!)

Love it or hate it with the color scheme/design, eh? I’ll choose the latter, as it looks like a pair of NFL zubaz pants.

I love the awesome bargain that is the Walmart art controller. It looks great, too, but I want you to bring back the pink and blue, please.

I actually like the colors quite a bit. Gives of a Resident Evil-ish appearance. However, I bought 4 MS Wireless Controllers over the summer for $9 each brand new, so I have no need for a new one. Hell, 3 of those are still sealed.

Not in the UK eh? Well thats just typical

That’s the ugliest thing I have ever seen. I don;t know why people outside the US even want that turd looking controller. Good god.

Is everyone high? That controller is BITCHIN!!! Look at the high rez photos up close. To each their own, but I LOVE IT!!!

I now have this uncontrollable need to vomit…

I actually asked Mark Coates at E3 if they knew the d-pad was a problem. He said that they recognize that “hardcore” gamers demand something more, but they “wouldn’t say there’s a problem.” Blows my mind that MS still doesn’t see that it’s an issue. I’ve had casual, casual, CASUAL gamer friends tell me that they’d rather not play their games on the 360 because the d-pad just feels awful.

Seriously guys, the d-pads on my guitars are better.

So you are high then….

If it has anything to do with Gamestop you know its a rip off

So far I have a Red Controller, the green ODST controller, White Controller and a Black Controller. – This would fit perfect with my color scheme, except for the fact it looks like it rolled around in a pot of molasses, then flushed down the toilet where it ends up in the sewage treatment plant.

Plus I refuse to shop at EB Games or Gamestop, as they don’t Ship the games directly to me (And I am NOT traveling 8 fricken hours to one of there stores!), I’ll stick to Gamesmen.com.au, if they don’t have it, well tough luck!

About time they bundled the charge kit with the controller… however.. that thing is U-G-L-Y!!!

Im waiting for Dc Comics to sue for the Two Face design on that controller.

i was hoping for this controller to eventually be available, not that horrible looking thing.
http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/54286

They have been bundling charge kits with controllers for about 3 years, at least…I’ve seen them in white, black, and the “limited edition” red, and all those bundles run $64.99 just about everywhere (including Amazon).

Whatever happened to the updated controller that was part of a MS survey that went out a while back?

Not a fan of Gamestop so I’ll pass.

I’m not a fan of the design, but it’s at least unique. I could see some people liking it a lot and some people (clearly) hating it.

The high res photo does make the controller more appealing. I wish they had one with just the black checkerboard texture though.

Carbon fiber and red would seem like an appropriate combo for a Forza 3 LE controller, but this just seems… random, and at a very random time. It just oozes randomness.

A red radiation logo plastered over a carbon fiber texture? I can’t think of any game genre, let anone any specific title to which this controller would relate. The closest thing I can think of is that wireless controllers do emit a small amount of radiation.

But red and black are part of GameStop’s color scheme, so I guess that’s one piece of the puzzle. And the radiation logo is probably there to warn us about something.

ugly

hahaha, i actually thought this was a joke, no? if only it had modern warfare on it they’d be able to sell it to the “hardcore fans”, hahaha.

It a bit expensive because the batteries with the play and charge kits are awful. Mine lasted 6 months and I used to have the hardest time trying to get it to start to charge. I just use regular AA rechargeable batteries now with no problems.

I would like it if it didn’t have the red bits, a full carbon fiber one would be cool

$69.99 are you friggin kidding me!!!!

In the UK you can buy a BRAND NEW wireless controller for £19.95, even with the charge kit this is a RIP OFF!!!!

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My God, man! That is fugly.

I agree with BIG DISPATCHER. I pre-ordered it, looks so sweet and it’s limited so I’d hate myself for not having it.

I got my girlfriend the pink 360 controller and pink DS Lite. She actually hates pink and loves purple. She doesn’t mind the 360 and DS Lite pink colors since they are a dull offset, but really, really wants purple.

She has her own reasons for hating Sony and is pissed they they are the only ones using purple for the PSP. Why can’t MS or Nintendo make purple products?

Even I like purple now. Warning: magenta is not purple — that’s just puke. Let’s pick lavender because it’s hard to screw that shade up. Don’t make it a design — just a solid color.

I like the appearance but I use the Quick Charge Kit to charge my batteries, so a Play and Charge kit is an unneeded extra expense for me. I’ll pass. And for the reading who said the controller was $49.99 and the play ‘n’ charge was $19.99, you need to check Amazon. The controller is under $40 and the play ‘n’ charge is $17. Also, you can get the black controller w/play ‘n’ charge or the “limited edition” red controller with play ‘n’ charge for $50. So yeah, $70 is too expensive.

My local GameStop told me about this on launch night of Halo 3: ODST. Looks like an Umbrella Corp controller. If your friends didn’t know it was GameStop you could fool them into saying it’s the limited edition Resident Evil controller

$70 is pricey and already have to many controllers. Maybe when all of them break then I’ll think of this.

Funny, those who don’t live in a place that can’t get it want it. Those who live in a place where it is available hates it.

Sounds about right to me.

So…….this took what, 5 minutes to come up with in Photoshop huh Major? Who the hell is in charge of designs for your products? If this was an actual black controller with red accents (I do not count the stupid biohazard sign as “accents”) I would’ve considered buying it but no, it looks like complete ass. Also, MS is the only company I know that makes its accessories “Limited Edition”….I don’t get it.

it looks like one of those Honda Civics that that all high school kids have in my town. Half spray paint half fake carbon fiber. Ugly. Not to mention those stupid recharge kit things die…

lol That looks awful!

I actually don’t mind that this isn’t available in the UK, our store shelves are filled with enough ugliness as it is.

I’d happily purchase an all black carbon-fibre edition but that red is just plain wrong.

Worst Controller Design Ever!

Looks like it was designed by a blind guy…

Hmm.. Not bad but could be better)

Wow theres ugly and then theres this controller…….. MS fire the guy/girl who comes up with the artwork for your accessories seriously.

Another thing….. saying the word ‘LIMITED’ in the front of the product name doesn’t mean its worth the price point. Gamers are not mindless drones who get tricked this easily.

Sorry for saying this but, the design sucks it needs to go back to the drawing board.

@MADEIRA STEVE88 They are probably marketing this overpriced fugly piece of garbage to those same “mindless drones” that have actually paid real $$$ for virtual crap from the avatar marketplace. There will always be someone stupid enough that will shell out for something that has the word ‘limited’ in front of it… even though you’ll probably be able to find in a bargain bin or on ebay for <$5 in a couple of years.

Not coming to UK then? Why is gamestop not in UK? Think it would do well in England. Anyways* after looking at the controller. I’m not so into this design! Maybe if they come up with another exclusive design.

UGLY!

Is it Sooooo hard to make an attractive looking controller? Why bother making one that looks like crap? Is ugly cheaper to manufacture?

It’s just fugly!

I like it. It reminds me of Resident Evil’s Umbrella logo. Shame it’s not available in the UK.

I think this controller is quite ugly. If they want something nice, please allow capcom to produce one with SF4 or RE5 theme. Thanks.

Who the hell would want to buy that ugly ass controller! /vomit

Black and red are my favorite colors, especially together…but the design on this controller is looking all sorts of wrong O_o….

If I saw any of my friends with that controller I would have to delete them from my friends list (on XBL and in real life).

BioHazard

lmao @ all the comments about this thing

oh joy no uk, when there are gamestops here.

Awesome controller + play & charge! too bad we don’t have Gamestop here!

is the new controller radio active?

What an ugly remote….Whoever designed it must of been on drugs.

That is easily the ugliest thing I’ve ever seen. Why can’t they release a normal black or white controller with this bundle?

The red makes it hideous. You guys should have made it all Carbon Fiber. Now that would look cool.

@ UnarmedGorilla agree with you entirely.

That looks terrible

Actually, I kinda like this controller. It is pretty funky looking. I know the price $69.99 seems a bit steep but you have to consider that not only are you getting a controller but a rechargeable unit along with it. It’s a good deal IMO.

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I like it, might buy it

Um…. not worth the price tag, also that unholy creation is real ugly.

Not really crazy about the Colors, kinda ugly IMO. Besides that I still can’t understand how these accesories are so expensive. Even with the plug n play charger $70 is crazy price. How about changing colors to Silver and black and making the price for the controller $20????

Coming up on the four year anniversary, but the D-pad is still broken. *sigh*

d-pad fixed yet?

I wouldn;t buy this.

Give it a month and Microsoft will be banning all non Microsoft controllers like they are with the hard drives

Here are 2 Controller + Play-n-Charge kit packages that start at $15 lower than this bundle:

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10846710

http://www.walmart.com/Black-Xbox-360-Wireless-Controller/ip/5751090

Unless you are really into this design, there really is no savings or reason to go for it.

Isn’t it about time Microsoft releases a controller with a rechargeable battery built into the controller and drop the price of the current controllers by like…$10?

I for one thinks this is an awesome design. I totally dig the radioactive sign.
Too bad this is not available in the Netherlands… eBay, here I come!

Yeah great ! Something for european gamers

Errr… A controller for $70 ? So you mean €70 ?

Ok no thank you

No Brazil love? Come on major…
BTW, when do we get a brazilian Live?

I gotta say, that is one ugly controller, is that really the best they can come up with?

Hey, if you guys want to see a controller i painted go to the two links below.

1. http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=8764538&l=18b33a0102&id=896085720
2. http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=8764544&l=8096280cf4&id=896085720

@SIRIUS L3G3ND: The car paint finish is kind of sexy =d

Personally, I like the design – it does look like an Umbrella Corp. logo – and I need a new controller as my daughter dropped my black elite and now the B button has almost no resistance to it anymore. I don’t, however, need another Play & Charge kit. I’m not shelling out $70. :’(