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Controller doesn't work right

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 26, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I got this controller and am very dissapointed with it since it simply doesn't work correctly. The buttons require too much force to push down making it very unresponsive, the force feedback doesn't feel quite right, and it sometimes just says that the controller is disconnected. Don't buy this, spend the extra few dollars for the actual Microsoft one, it works much much better.

[STINKS]

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 14, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This pad [stinks]. It just plain out [stinks]. the pad doesnt fit your hand right, it's huge. Also the buttons [stink] too, half the time you press them they dont work. Stick to the original xbox controller its ur best bet, I've tried every controller out and its the best!

It's like picking the longer straw

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 10, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I had a friend buy me this cheaper XBox controller so that I had more than two controllers to play multiplayer. The only reason why this deserves the one star it has is because it's a joke trying to decide who gets to use this awful piece of poo. The controller is slightly bigger than the original controller with the grips turned more inside, providing for an even odder grip. The buttons stick and are very unresponsive. Spend the extra money and buy the original or the S.

One more, please!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: November 04, 2001
Author: Amazon User

The other day I was at...store and I check out Xbox's controller and play NFL and I found it easy to controll the play with having to move around to find the right button for the play and very comfortable! Unlike Sony SP and Sega Dreamcast where you have to fight your way to find the right button. Meaning holding on to the controller without losing your grap as you press the right button. Dreamcast gave me pains in my hands from holding it in a uncomfortable way. Sony was better! But, Xbox is excellent!!

Go with Microsofts

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: November 26, 2001
Author: Amazon User

it is what it is:cheap. microsofts may be (dollar amount) dolars more, but it works better. If you have smaller hands, and the normal one is two big, than buy it. Otherwise, stick with microsoft's.

it's ok price wise only!

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: December 31, 2001
Author: Amazon User

to tell you tha truth, i feel i waisted my money, it doesn't have pressure sensitive analog buttons, and an error message comes up on all my games when still plugged in, do not buy this! get tha pelican x-wing controller or the mad catz advanced. both having pressure sensitive buttons.

PowerPads are defective

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 07, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I have used 3 separate Powerpads, and all 3 have the buttons stick.

Nice, Cheap, but questionable quality.

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 13, 2002
Author: Amazon User

The Power Pad for XBox by Interact is one the cheapest third party controlers currently avaliable for the system. This controller sports essentially the same configuration as the Microsoft branded controler and is similar in size. As an entry level controller for the casual gamer or for someone who just needs extra controlers for say a multiplayer match of the very popular Halo game for XBox. Then the Power Pad is the way to go. However for the serious gamer this is not an option as I found this gaming pad to be not as responsive as the Microsoft branded controlers. The main buttons need to be pushed directly instead of being able to just tap them. I also noticed that the controler itself was not as sturdy as the analog sticks were lose and you could press in on them to easily. However with the responsivness issues aside I found the Power Pad to be an adaquet controler.

This one is just right!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 2
Date: October 28, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Got my hands on this the other day and thought it was perfect. Not to big, not to small. It has a nice feel and weight to it compared to the Sony and doesn't force you to have your hands turned in at a strange angle like the Sega. The Sony always seemed cheap to me as if I could break it just by dropping it on the carpet. This new game pad by Microsoft feels solid and puts all the buttons in just the right place for ease of gameplay. Get this now! In fact get two!

Don't be fooled by other posts!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 2
Date: November 02, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I along with many others have tried the new XBOX system and controllers and am impressed! The controller has a very comfortable fit in my hand as well as my much smaller childs hands. The controller was designed for comfort and ease of use....they have succeeded!! As for it being better or worse than PS2...you as a consumer try it for yourselves, the answer will be clear.

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