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1 Rating: 1, Useful: 2 / 20
Date: October 17, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I used this poor excuse of a controller at EB. It's so fat and very uncomfortable. Once I used it I ran as fast as I can to the restroom to wash my hands. Stick with Sony kids =). Trust me.

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!

A controller for adult hands.

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

Yes, perhaps the kids should stick with the Sony, but for adult hands, this controller is perfect. I also tried out this controller at an EB and was thrilled that I did not have to cramp my hands inward on a controller built for a 10 year old.

If you do think this controller is too big, don't worry, they are releasing a smaller model in Japan and should be just right for the kids.

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.

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!!

You get what you pay for

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 14 / 15
Date: November 20, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Yes it's cheap, but it's too big for anyone but those with giant hands. It also occasionally hiccups, causing the Xbox to generate an error message. This was observed in both Halo and DOA3. Pressing the "start" button on the controller resets the error. This controller is a complete waste of $... bucks. Move along.

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

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 8 / 9
Date: November 28, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I picked up this controller because while I love Microsoft's controller, I dislike it's $40 price tag. So decided to go with a 3rd party controller and this one seemed to have some appeal.

It's ever so slightly larger than the Xbox controller, but I didn't notice it when holding it. I did notice that my fingers rested differently on the triggers, but that made no difference in my playing.

It's a handsome controller, but it does have two faults. The rumble seems weak compared to the Xbox controller, and the buttons must be pressed hard to get a response. I'm hoping the button issue is simply new button stiffness that will work itself out over time; indeed, it had gotten better over the first couple of hours I used it.

Would I buy a second one? Probably not, but then I'm a perfectionist and I love the Microsoft controller. But if you want another controller on the cheap (side), this is probably a good way to go.

bad controller

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 10 / 10
Date: November 30, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This controller is a cheap imitation of the official Microsoft controller. The joysticks are less accurate and you need to press the buttons HARD or else they don't work. My recommendation to you would be to spend the extra few bucks to buy the Microsoft controller instead.

Good but not worth the savings

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: December 06, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I too bought this controller because of its cost compared to the MS one. I have found that the buttons are too hard to press except the sticks. I am constantly pressing the zoom button on Halo when I am trying to simply just move around. Like someone else wrote, I too am getting an error message sometimes that interupts my game and tells me to plug the controller back in(?). For the extra (money) the MS contoller is the way to go. It's more comfortable, more accurate, and in general a much better controller.

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