XboxAddict.com Controller Shootout!

**Kamshaft** · 01-08-2002

Check it out and let me know what you think!

The link is...http://www.xboxaddict.com/articles/controller_shootout/ and also found on the main page.

Feedback please.
Peace.

**Ninja Scroll** · 01-08-2002

but stiiiiiiiiiiicky, im to lazy to hit the link now!

**AlBoogy** · 01-08-2002

For gods sake please mention that the interact controllers buttons are horrible. For example, when you tap the x,y,a,b buttons nothing happens. You always have to press it hard for it to do something. It is especially evident when playing halo and youre trying to reload or change guns. And in fever when youre trying to lob a throw.

**Bundy** · 01-08-2002

I would love to see the same kind of review for the steering wheels.

**l Maximus l** · 01-08-2002

Stephen...it looks like a great effort and the idea for having XBox addicts like ourselves is very informational.

Though, I am curious where some of the other 3rd party XBox controllers are? Do you plan on adding them when you get more information or time to do so?

Keep up the great work! Great idea, though, I am very biased in purchasing only genuine Microsoft controllers...it's just a personal preference.

**Kamshaft** · 01-08-2002

Alboogy, I've added it to the con, on the interact controller....I had the same problem..

Maximus, yes, we plan on adding them as they come.

**AlBoogy** · 01-08-2002

I am glad that its not only my controller. You should see the mad scramble to get the 3 microsoft controllers when playing halo multiplayer.

**Ninja Scroll** · 01-08-2002

ok, I checked it out. Once again, Xboxaddict has came through for their members. Honestly, I would not care if one of any 3rd party controller was better than Microsofts. I, as im sure most gamers just stick with the original ones.
True the others are cheaper ($10.00) than the offical controller, but ever since my gaming origin I have stuck with the basic ones.
You see, im not advising anyone not to give the other controllers a shot, im just saying if I go over a friends house and he has the original I want that one too. Most people wont think it's fair if both or more players use different controllers. Ya know.

And most gamers are already gonna have the Microsoft brand since one already comes with the system.

**Hugh_Jass** · 01-08-2002

One drawback for the Thrustmaster controller:

If it only has one memory slot I assume it means you cannot have a memory card and a voice commander plugged in at the same time. Am I right?

With the home entertainment initiatives announced at CES I would hesitate to buy any controller that didn't meet or exceed the specs already put out by Microsoft. You never know what they're going to come up with that will require multiple slots.

Yes, controllers are relatively inexpensive to replace but I wouldn't want to get used to the layout of the Thrustmaster only to replace it once some nifty accessory came out that required the second slot.

**Hugh_Jass** · 01-08-2002

You should add this controller to the mix:

http://www.xgaming.com/

**Ninja Scroll** · 01-08-2002

Originally posted by Hugh_Jass
You should add this controller to the mix:

http://www.xgaming.com/

im sure the mods will add them as they come by them. The xboxaddict guys wont duck anything!

**l Maximus l** · 01-08-2002

Here are a couple more controllers, Stephen, if you are interested:

Here is one by Saitek:

Here's one by Pelican:

**Ninja Scroll** · 01-08-2002

the pelican one looks tight (cool)! But the other one looks like a little childs play school toy wheel!

**KrowMaGNeMMaN** · 01-08-2002

no other controller out there on the market has really impressed me like the original XBOX controller. I love the feel of the controller and love the way the feel of it is. So far I've tried 3 diff controllers but im sticking to the original one.

"CAPTAIN CAVE MMAAAAAANNNN!"

**Markus_Kalarkus** · 01-08-2002

Originally posted by AlBoogy
For gods sake please mention that the interact controllers buttons are horrible. For example, when you tap the x,y,a,b buttons nothing happens. You always have to press it hard for it to do something. It is especially evident when playing halo and youre trying to reload or change guns. And in fever when youre trying to lob a throw.

yah i know huh escpecially when u need to press buttons fast for fighting games! i give it 2 thumbz down

**Markus_Kalarkus** · 01-08-2002

holy crap maximus!!!` where did u find those controllers *well at least the first onE!!!* where did ya find it??? and when they coming out??

**l Maximus l** · 01-08-2002

Originally posted by Markus_Kalarkus
holy crap maximus!!!` where did u find those controllers *well at least the first onE!!!* where did ya find it??? and when they coming out??

lol, dude...I don't recall off-hand. You could right click the picture and select properties to check out the URL..or you could go to a search engine and type in "Saitek XBox Controller" or something

The second one is by Pelican

**l Maximus l** · 01-08-2002

Originally posted by The Fn Show
Dam..That pelican is looking SWEET!, but im not into 3rd party controllers..I love the offical ones

I agree 100%...but, you have to admit, the Pelican controller looks amazing with the transparent green with the big black "X" over the entire face of it

Ah, but, looks can be deceiving

I agree, the genuine XBox controllers are the best and worth the extra cash.

**Vteck3000** · 01-08-2002

Go and check the fallowing wbsite :

www.saitekusa.com

They have the controller that Maximus displayed on the last page. They have it as the REAL controller and not a picture. It looks very wide but extremely cool........... wow look at that !!!! They call it the ADRENALIN PAD

**Vteck3000** · 01-08-2002

Go check out these 2 reviews about this ADRENALIN RAGE PAD for the XBOX :

http://www.ianstorm.com/Reviews/view.asp?ID=4548

http://www.joystickreview.com/saitek/adrenalinpad.asp

The pad is only $25 ( i think it's in U.S. dollars ). From what i read the pad isn't that big at all........... very small and confrotable.