Re: XBox controller


"Magnulus" <Magnulus@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> "Grinder" <grinder@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> As far as wireless goes, I don't have any extended experience. The
>> limited encounters I've had with them left me the impression that they
>> introduce a latentcy to your control. Perhaps I'm unlucky or nuts. If
>> you're still game, I can pass on recommendations for Logitech
>> controllers:
>
> Suppossedly wireless controllers now days are improved enough they don't
> really have big problems with latency. With my PC, I use a wired mouse
> though. Some things it really makes no difference, and I don't care for
> the added weight from batteries. But in terms of performance they are
> fine from the few times I have used one, and the console gamepad
> controllers use the same technology.
>
> I'll probably look into getting a wireless PS2 controller or two- I
> just wish it were a little easier to change the batteries on them-
> screwdrivers, yuck.
>
> It would be nice if they had more console controllers with real variety.
> Too many of the 3rd party controllers are too samey; another area I think
> is a weakpoint in the XBox controller is the buttons- they are a little
> too "hard" and slick feeling, they need to have a matte finish or
> texturized in some way, or be flatter (my thumbs are pretty much calloused
> over between videogaming and general use, so there's already not much
> grip). Too much like banging on M&M's- I suppose I could used to it, but
> it's something that could be worked on.
>

My problem with wireless is that they use conventional batteries. I don't
know why they don't have some with a recharge cradle like a wireless mouse.
I hate changing batteries, and having to have batteries in stock. Not only
that, I hate having to wonder if my batteries are going to die. In addition
to that, I tend to lug my XBOX around quite a bit to friends/family, and
always have to take the batteries out of the wireless controller when
travelling because any movement of any of the buttons will turn it "on" and
drain the batteries since there is no "on/off" switch.


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