Xbox Controller, 16th Dumbest Moment in Gaming History

gekko · 06-11-2003, 06:57 PM

http://www.gamespy.com/articles/june...s/index9.shtml

I'd have to say, I agree 110%.

GameMaster · 06-11-2003, 07:07 PM

Yeah, me too. I have somewhat big hands but it still hurt after a while.

Stonecutter · 06-11-2003, 07:13 PM

*Sits and waits patinetly for the list to mention sega.

EDIT:

I DON'T HAVE TO!

http://www.gamespy.com/articles/june...s/index3.shtml

Professor S · 06-11-2003, 08:56 PM

Well I still like the controller, no matter what anyone says.

Stonecutter · 06-11-2003, 09:11 PM

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Originally posted by The Strangler
Well I still like the controller, no matter what anyone says.

The Duke is fantastic for Halo, but for everything else I prefer the S.

TheGame · 06-12-2003, 03:09 AM

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Originally posted by Stonecutter
The Duke is fantastic for Halo, but for everything else I prefer the S.

Well, I think it's better for Halo too... but for other games I like whichever controller I use first more. Once you get used to the layout of one or the other in a certain game, it's hard to switch.

I don't think either is outright better, but I can say that I do prefer Xbox's big clunky first controller to GCN's and Ps2's... different hands, different people, different preferences.

bobcat · 06-12-2003, 05:45 AM

Well my Japanese friend got a hold of my Xbox controller, and she couldn't reach some of the buttons. Mind you she's 34

gekko · 06-12-2003, 08:29 AM

Most American people can't reach some of the buttons. Requires a shift of the hand.

Jonbo298 · 06-12-2003, 09:42 AM

I remember when EB had a demo kiosk before/shortly after the XBox came out. I tried one of the games on Fuzion Frenzy (ugh) and I chose this game that I'm supposed to push 1 or 2 buttons in a certain matter. It's harder then hell for me to hit the A button and the Y Button at the same time! (without hitting other buttons on the 2 sides) (I think since I dont have an XB controller in front of me). I agree the S is better and thats all I use when I go to my friends house and do 4 player Halo.
Like they said...I can't figure out who "helped" design the Xbox and its controller. I swear they were idiotic "young'ns" who said "make it big. I like it big." Maybe Microsoft will actually FIND people with knowledge of the industry. Not dumbasses

Tombor · 06-12-2003, 01:07 PM

The Saturn pad was a lot worst then the Xbox one I believe... maybe that's because I have a ring size of 15 (big giant hands). Still, I have to admit the pad was junk. According to a friend who read the book one book on Xbox I guess the focuse grouped college dorm guys that probably rarely played Japanese designed anything...

I'm surprised by how good this article is... some of the choices are really inspired (the Donkey Kong lawsuit etc.)

TheGame · 06-12-2003, 01:20 PM

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Originally posted by gekko
Most American people can't reach some of the buttons. Requires a shift of the hand.

Maybe Women and Children (or a guy with small girlish hands

, according to CamFu *cough*)

Most people I know have no problems with the Xbox controler whatsoever, even little kids.

GameKinG · 06-12-2003, 02:36 PM

I think the white and black buttons are placed oddly. At least when I play it at my friends house. (speaking of the original cotroller). Just too much of a stretch for my thumb, and I have big hands.

Dyne · 06-12-2003, 05:45 PM

I like the design better than the S. Start button beside the analog to the left? Ugh.

I don't have particularily large hands, either. I don't get it. I complained how big it was at first. But I played games. If you play with it for more than a month, you'll sink in. I wouldn't move on to an S if I was forced to.

Jonbo298 · 06-12-2003, 06:23 PM

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Originally posted by TheGame
Maybe Women and Children (or a guy with small girlish hands , according to CamFu *cough*)

Is one with "Small Girlish hands".

Shadow_Link · 06-22-2003, 08:34 PM

I have no problem in reaching all the buttons, it's just takes some effort. I do agree however that the Saturn controller is just as, if not more uncomfortable than the normal Xbox controller.