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To say that the original Xbox controller is a bit meaty might be considered an understatement. Like the console itself, the pad is large, robust and contains a variety of neat features to suit almost any gaming situation. However, at the time of the Xbox's launch it was considered a little too chunky for the Japanese audience, who seem to prefer everything as small and compact as possible, so Microsoft commissioned Sega to produce another, smaller pad that would be packaged with the console in the land of the rising sun.
However, several months on, and it appears that the Japanese obsession with miniature devices isn't limited to Eastern lands. Both American and European markets had expressed slight concern about the main controller's size, and so Microsoft have decided to ship the Japanese model, now labelled the Controller S, to Western shores as well. After a successful American debut, the company recently announced a date and price for the unit in Europe at their X02 event.
The new controller will be available from the 1st November and will set you back €39.99/£24.99. Those who did find the original controller a bit too imposing will be interested to know that, as well as the size difference, the new pad offers 'better' primary button placement, in the more traditional cross layout, easier to reach black and white buttons, so less thumb strain to turn on your flashlight in Halo, and a revised D-pad surface, so you'll get better grip when navigating those tricky menu screens. The Start and Back buttons have also been relocated for easier access, and both analogue sticks have been slightly altered to provide better grip with your thumbs.
Marc Hull
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