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Review on Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller for Windows Bundle by Adam Pietras ᠌

Revainrating 5 out of 5

A valuable purchase, some advantages!

In the autumn of 2022, a close friend celebrated my birthday by presenting me with this gamepad as a gift. Because I play football simulation games rather frequently (nearly every day), I put a significant amount of use into my gamepad. It fits really well in the hand, and the sticks are situated directly beneath the thumbs, which, in my opinion, makes it more practical than ps-shaped pads would be in this regard. There were never any keys that were sticky. A very sturdy casing (the gamepad was knocked against the wall multiple times, but the only damage it sustained was a few superficial scratches on the casing, and it continued to perform well after each incident). For the time being (October 2022), I plan to stick with the same setup, but go wireless instead (since it will be more convenient). The problem was caused by a small sticking of the left stick in the position furthest to the left, as well as insufficient wire contact. Both of these issues only started happening during the past few months; before to that, the gamepad had been functioning normally for almost four years! And in point of fact due of the second problem, I made the decision to go with a wireless one;) The only thing that comes to mind when thinking about the controller's shortcomings is its awkward cross, which is something that sticks out like a sore thumb when playing combat games. However, if you have the necessary expertise, the stick can properly compensate for this;) In conclusion, this is an excellent gamepad. It may be a bit costly, but the quality and dependability more than make up for it. The lone competitor to its wireless sibling is this one.

Pros
  • Convenient. Reliable. The buttons and sticks have a good degree of responsiveness. Does not need to be installed (Windows will automatically find, download, and install the necessary drivers the first time you connect). Compatible with every contemporary video game. Not bearing a brand. Very robust physical make-up.
Cons
  • Cross.