Xbox 360 getting d-pad update

Ask anyone who's used the d-pad on the Xbox 360, and most likely the majority of people will tell you they hate it. The problem with it is that it is too easy to move it in a circular motion, so it makes accuracy nearly impossible. Well Microsoft thinks they have solved the problem with a unique solution, a d-pad that transforms. The d-pad starts out the same way it is right now, with the buttons pretty flush, but with a twist, it raises the buttons up, giving you the d-pad experience you're used to. Our question is, what's the purpose of having to twist it to make it usable? Why not just leave it stuck in the raised position? We suppose it's not as cool.

More bad news though, the new controller will only be available as a separate Play & Charge kit, so it won't be bundled with new Xbox. Plus, it retails for $64.99.



So what do you think? Is $65 worth it for a usable d-pad?

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