High-end PC accessories company Razer is getting into the console game, and they're kicking things off with a new Xbox 360 controller that they call the Onza. This is a really slick upgrade to your standard first-party controller, complete with customizable buttons and sticks, improved buttons and more.
What's better? The hand feel is better from the pre-production model I used to play Xbox 360 games. There's three triggers on each side on the back of the controller. The bumper and trigger are as expected, but between them is a customizable button that can do anything you'd like. I used it to reassign the silly analog stick press functions in shooters. Speaking of buttons, the face buttons are fast and clicky, and have less of a travel time than the standard controller does.
The best feature is probably the adjustable analog sticks. Each stick has a dial that can adjust the tension to your liking. If you like it fast and loose (and who doesn't), set it that way. I like it firm and stiff (ooh), and there's that option as well.
We were told that the d-pad was not final. That's good, as it was too similar to the standard Xbox 360 controller's pad. Razer tells us that they're looking at doing something similar to Sony's DualShock for their d-pad in the future.
Again, this was a pre-production model, but when it is finally released some time this year, they're expecting the price to be around $49. These controllers were already impressive in their pre-production state, so we'll be looking forward to the final version.
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9:00 AM on 01.09.2010
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I might actually get this if it does.
Also the controller.
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I've been looking to pick up a wired controller, so if they fix the dpad this will definitely fit the bill. :D
Still, I want one of these. It looks to be a vast improvement.
FUCK YES.
This is why I play all my fighters on the PS3, fuck the 360's pad.
Also, PLEASE tell me that lime green edge along the seal is LED-lit. PLEEAAASEEEE
I can tell you that seal IS back-lit, so it would pretty much have to be LED in there.
This is a big DO WANT for me. Programmable shoulder buttons and adjustable tension analog sticks? Hell yeah!
And the D-pad on there already looks like a huge improvement over the standard 360 pad.
Definitely a day-one buy at $50.
Personally, I think macro functions shouldn't be allowed. Giving an advantage to someone who's bought a different pad is a no-go in my opinion; it's unfair. Likewise, all those pad modders out there clearly simply can't hack a level playing field.