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Xbox 360 Controller Ultimate Guide[UPDATED]
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The Xbox 360 Controller
New Controller Release
Coming this fall, Microsoft will release a new, re-designed Xbox 360 wireless controller that features a transforming d-pad and different colored buttons.
Acknowledging the trouble many players have had with the current d-pad, Microsoft's engineers have upgraded the controller's d-pad to go "from a plus to a disc with the twist of the wrist," according to Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb, director of programming for Xbox Live.
The new d-pad provides "ultimate accuracy and control for both directional as well as sweeping movements."
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The new, matte silver controller also features concave analog sticks and gray A,B,X,Y buttons for "added style." The controller will only be available with the Play & Charge Kit on November 9 in the United States for $64.99, with a European release planned for next year.
In a follow up e-mail, Hryb told IGN there are "no plans at this time" to release the controller separately and that the new colored buttons will not be the color design moving forward. They are only for this controller.
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Schematic
Basic Controls
Different Models(wireless)
Different Models(wired)
Disassembling/Reassembling Your Xbox 360 Controller
ALL MOD TUTORIALS
Modding Services
Extras
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The Controller Itself
The Xbox 360 Controller is the primary controller for Microsoft's Xbox 360 console and was introduced at E3 2005. The Xbox 360 controller comes in both wired and wireless versions. Original Xbox controllers are not compatible with the Xbox 360.
The wireless controllers run on either AA batteries or a rechargeable battery pack. The wired controllers may be connected to any of the USB ports on the console, or to an attached USB hub.
Design
The Xbox 360 controller has the same basic familiar button layout as the Controller S except that a few of the auxiliary buttons have been moved. The "back" and "start" buttons have been moved to a more central position on the face of the controller, and the "white" and "black" buttons have been removed and replaced with two new bumpers that are positioned over the analog triggers on the back of the controller. The controller has a 2.5mm headset jack on the front so that the user can plug in a headset for voice communication during game play. It also features a proprietary USB connector (which is split into 2 parts on either side of the headset connector) for use with additional accessories, such as the chatpad.
On August 31, 2010, Microsoft's Larry Hryb (a.k.a. Major Nelson) revealed a new design of the Xbox 360 controller which is set to replace the Wireless controller bundled with the Play & Charge Kit. Among small changes such as the shape of the analogue stick tops and grey-colored face buttons, the new controller features an adjustable directional pad which can be changed between a disc type D-pad or a plus shaped D-pad. The control pad was released in North America exclusively with Play & Charge Kits on November 9, 2010 and is expected to be released in Europe during February 2011.
Layout
A standard Xbox 360 controller features eleven* digital buttons, two analog triggers, two analog sticks and a digital D-pad. The right face of the controller features four digital actions buttons; a green "A" button, red "B" button, blue "X" button and amber "Y" button. The lower right houses the right analog stick, in lower left is a digital D-pad and on the left face is the left analog stick. Both analog sticks can also be "clicked in" to activate a digital button beneath. In the center of the controller face are digital "Start", "Back" and "Guide" buttons. The "Guide" button is labelled with the Xbox logo, and is used to turn on the console and/or controller and to access the guide menu. It is also surrounded by the "ring of light", which indicates the controller number, as well as flashing when connecting and to provide notifications. The left and right "shoulders" each feature a digital shoulder button, or "bumper", and an analog trigger.
*Wireless controllers also feature an additional "connect" button located between the "bumpers" to facilitate syncing with the console.Wired controllers are only available in white and black (Xbox 360 S color scheme). However wireless controllers are available in numerous different colors including:
White controllers were bundled with the Arcade and Pro consoles; also sold separately.
Black controllers came with the Elite to match the case; also sold separately.
Dark Blue controllers were released in October 2007 (USA only)
Light Blue controllers were released in October 2007 (Europe and Japan only)
Pink controllers were also released in October 2007.
Black S controllers are bundled with Xbox 360 S consoles. These differ from previous controllers (and the original black version specifically) in that they're completely black, rather than two-tone black and grey. The guide button has a mirror like finish, and the analog sticks and D-pad are black. The bottom edge of this controller also features a gloss black finish to match the Xbox 360 S 250 GB case design.
Limited or Special Edition Controller Colors
Halo 3 "Spartan Green" controllers were included with the Halo 3 Special Edition Xbox 360 systems released in September 2007.
Halo 3 Spartan "Limited Edition" controllers were released in September 2007 and feature Halo 3 themed artwork from artist Todd McFarlane. The Spartan controller also included a Master Chief Figurine.
Halo 3 Covenant "Limited Edition" controllers were released in September 2007 and feature Halo 3 themed artwork from artist Todd McFarlane. The Covenant controller also included a different Master Chief figurine.
Red "Limited Edition" controllers were released in September 2008. The controller features 'black accents' with the D-Pad, analog sticks, triggers and parts of the casing all changed to black instead to the usual gray. It comes bundled with a Play & Charge Kit with a red rechargeable battery pack. The red controller is also included with the Limited Edition Resident Evil Xbox 360 Elite console released in March 2009. As of May 2010, this controller is still available to buy, so it is unknown how limited it will be.
Green "Limited Edition" controllers were released in mid October 2008 in Europe, Asia, and Latin America. The green controller has a direction pad with 16-way functionality, instead of the 8-way direction pad used on all previous controllers. This controller was released alongside Pro Evolution Soccer 2009.
Dragon Design "Limited Edition" White and Black controllers were released in October 2008 and are available only through Wal-Mart and Sam's Club. The controller features a black dragon (and other symbols) on a white background, along with a white D-pad and black analog sticks. It comes bundled with a black wired headset.
Halo 3: ODST "Special Edition" controllers were released in September 2009 in a "Collector's Pack" including the Halo 3: ODST game. The pack was originally exclusive to GameStop and retails for $99.99.
Radioactive Design "Exclusive" controllers were released in October 2009 and are available exclusively at GameStop, or (in Australia) at EB Games. The design features a carbon black pad with a red radiation symbol emanating from the right analog stick. The left analog stick is black and the right analog stick and D-pad are red. This controller was announced at Major Nelson's website and is said to be limited edition although the packaging makes no reference to this. It comes bundled with a Play & Charge Kit with a black rechargeable battery pack.
Halo: Reach "Special Edition" controllers are to be released on September 14, 2010, coinciding with the game's release. The controller is based around the Black S design (black analog sticks, d-pad, battery pack, etc; glossy black front; shiny guide button) with the matte black shell replaced with a satin silver shell, which also features a custom design based on the game. It will be available separately and with the Halo: Reach Special Edition console bundle, which will come bundled with two of the controllers.
Fable III "Special Edition" controllers are to be released on October 5, 2010, 3 weeks before the release of Fable III itself. The controller is based around the Black S design (black analog sticks, d-pad etc; glossy black front; shiny guide button) and features a custom gold-colored shell and artwork. It also comes bundled with an exclusive downloadable tattoo set for use within the game.
Transforming D-Pad "Special Edition" controllers will be released in the US on November 9, 2010 and in Europe during February 2011. The main feature of this controller is a D-pad that can be rotated to adapt to the user's gameplay, becoming either a "plus" or a "disk". The controller also features new concave analog stick tops and grey tone A, B, X, Y buttons. It is finished in matte silver and features gloss black accents like the 'Black S' design. This controller comes bundled with a black improved Play & Charge Kit offering 35 hours of play, and the codename for the controller during development was "Aberdeen".
Non-Retail Controller Colors
Launch Team Edition controllers were bundled with the "Xbox 360 - Launch Team Edition", given exclusively to members of the Xbox launch team by Microsoft in November 2005. These white wireless controllers feature green accents at the front in place of the standard grey.
Yellow controllers were included with the 100 Limited Edition The Simpsons Movie Xbox 360 systems announced in May 2007, and given away as prizes in special events and promotions.
Orange LIVE TURNS FIVE controllers were released in November 2007, and were given away to selected members of the media.
Source:Wikipedia
The Controller Itself
The Xbox 360 Controller is the primary controller for Microsoft's Xbox 360 console and was introduced at E3 2005. The Xbox 360 controller comes in both wired and wireless versions. Original Xbox controllers are not compatible with the Xbox 360.
The wireless controllers run on either AA batteries or a rechargeable battery pack. The wired controllers may be connected to any of the USB ports on the console, or to an attached USB hub.
Design
The Xbox 360 controller has the same basic familiar button layout as the Controller S except that a few of the auxiliary buttons have been moved. The "back" and "start" buttons have been moved to a more central position on the face of the controller, and the "white" and "black" buttons have been removed and replaced with two new bumpers that are positioned over the analog triggers on the back of the controller. The controller has a 2.5mm headset jack on the front so that the user can plug in a headset for voice communication during game play. It also features a proprietary USB connector (which is split into 2 parts on either side of the headset connector) for use with additional accessories, such as the chatpad.
On August 31, 2010, Microsoft's Larry Hryb (a.k.a. Major Nelson) revealed a new design of the Xbox 360 controller which is set to replace the Wireless controller bundled with the Play & Charge Kit. Among small changes such as the shape of the analogue stick tops and grey-colored face buttons, the new controller features an adjustable directional pad which can be changed between a disc type D-pad or a plus shaped D-pad. The control pad was released in North America exclusively with Play & Charge Kits on November 9, 2010 and is expected to be released in Europe during February 2011.
Layout
A standard Xbox 360 controller features eleven* digital buttons, two analog triggers, two analog sticks and a digital D-pad. The right face of the controller features four digital actions buttons; a green "A" button, red "B" button, blue "X" button and amber "Y" button. The lower right houses the right analog stick, in lower left is a digital D-pad and on the left face is the left analog stick. Both analog sticks can also be "clicked in" to activate a digital button beneath. In the center of the controller face are digital "Start", "Back" and "Guide" buttons. The "Guide" button is labelled with the Xbox logo, and is used to turn on the console and/or controller and to access the guide menu. It is also surrounded by the "ring of light", which indicates the controller number, as well as flashing when connecting and to provide notifications. The left and right "shoulders" each feature a digital shoulder button, or "bumper", and an analog trigger.
*Wireless controllers also feature an additional "connect" button located between the "bumpers" to facilitate syncing with the console.Wired controllers are only available in white and black (Xbox 360 S color scheme). However wireless controllers are available in numerous different colors including:
White controllers were bundled with the Arcade and Pro consoles; also sold separately.
Black controllers came with the Elite to match the case; also sold separately.
Dark Blue controllers were released in October 2007 (USA only)
Light Blue controllers were released in October 2007 (Europe and Japan only)
Pink controllers were also released in October 2007.
Black S controllers are bundled with Xbox 360 S consoles. These differ from previous controllers (and the original black version specifically) in that they're completely black, rather than two-tone black and grey. The guide button has a mirror like finish, and the analog sticks and D-pad are black. The bottom edge of this controller also features a gloss black finish to match the Xbox 360 S 250 GB case design.
Limited or Special Edition Controller Colors
Halo 3 "Spartan Green" controllers were included with the Halo 3 Special Edition Xbox 360 systems released in September 2007.
Halo 3 Spartan "Limited Edition" controllers were released in September 2007 and feature Halo 3 themed artwork from artist Todd McFarlane. The Spartan controller also included a Master Chief Figurine.
Halo 3 Covenant "Limited Edition" controllers were released in September 2007 and feature Halo 3 themed artwork from artist Todd McFarlane. The Covenant controller also included a different Master Chief figurine.
Red "Limited Edition" controllers were released in September 2008. The controller features 'black accents' with the D-Pad, analog sticks, triggers and parts of the casing all changed to black instead to the usual gray. It comes bundled with a Play & Charge Kit with a red rechargeable battery pack. The red controller is also included with the Limited Edition Resident Evil Xbox 360 Elite console released in March 2009. As of May 2010, this controller is still available to buy, so it is unknown how limited it will be.
Green "Limited Edition" controllers were released in mid October 2008 in Europe, Asia, and Latin America. The green controller has a direction pad with 16-way functionality, instead of the 8-way direction pad used on all previous controllers. This controller was released alongside Pro Evolution Soccer 2009.
Dragon Design "Limited Edition" White and Black controllers were released in October 2008 and are available only through Wal-Mart and Sam's Club. The controller features a black dragon (and other symbols) on a white background, along with a white D-pad and black analog sticks. It comes bundled with a black wired headset.
Halo 3: ODST "Special Edition" controllers were released in September 2009 in a "Collector's Pack" including the Halo 3: ODST game. The pack was originally exclusive to GameStop and retails for $99.99.
Radioactive Design "Exclusive" controllers were released in October 2009 and are available exclusively at GameStop, or (in Australia) at EB Games. The design features a carbon black pad with a red radiation symbol emanating from the right analog stick. The left analog stick is black and the right analog stick and D-pad are red. This controller was announced at Major Nelson's website and is said to be limited edition although the packaging makes no reference to this. It comes bundled with a Play & Charge Kit with a black rechargeable battery pack.
Halo: Reach "Special Edition" controllers are to be released on September 14, 2010, coinciding with the game's release. The controller is based around the Black S design (black analog sticks, d-pad, battery pack, etc; glossy black front; shiny guide button) with the matte black shell replaced with a satin silver shell, which also features a custom design based on the game. It will be available separately and with the Halo: Reach Special Edition console bundle, which will come bundled with two of the controllers.
Fable III "Special Edition" controllers are to be released on October 5, 2010, 3 weeks before the release of Fable III itself. The controller is based around the Black S design (black analog sticks, d-pad etc; glossy black front; shiny guide button) and features a custom gold-colored shell and artwork. It also comes bundled with an exclusive downloadable tattoo set for use within the game.
Transforming D-Pad "Special Edition" controllers will be released in the US on November 9, 2010 and in Europe during February 2011. The main feature of this controller is a D-pad that can be rotated to adapt to the user's gameplay, becoming either a "plus" or a "disk". The controller also features new concave analog stick tops and grey tone A, B, X, Y buttons. It is finished in matte silver and features gloss black accents like the 'Black S' design. This controller comes bundled with a black improved Play & Charge Kit offering 35 hours of play, and the codename for the controller during development was "Aberdeen".
Non-Retail Controller Colors
Launch Team Edition controllers were bundled with the "Xbox 360 - Launch Team Edition", given exclusively to members of the Xbox launch team by Microsoft in November 2005. These white wireless controllers feature green accents at the front in place of the standard grey.
Yellow controllers were included with the 100 Limited Edition The Simpsons Movie Xbox 360 systems announced in May 2007, and given away as prizes in special events and promotions.
Orange LIVE TURNS FIVE controllers were released in November 2007, and were given away to selected members of the media.
Source:Wikipedia
New Controller Release
Coming this fall, Microsoft will release a new, re-designed Xbox 360 wireless controller that features a transforming d-pad and different colored buttons.
Acknowledging the trouble many players have had with the current d-pad, Microsoft's engineers have upgraded the controller's d-pad to go "from a plus to a disc with the twist of the wrist," according to Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb, director of programming for Xbox Live.
The new d-pad provides "ultimate accuracy and control for both directional as well as sweeping movements."
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The new, matte silver controller also features concave analog sticks and gray A,B,X,Y buttons for "added style." The controller will only be available with the Play & Charge Kit on November 9 in the United States for $64.99, with a European release planned for next year.
In a follow up e-mail, Hryb told IGN there are "no plans at this time" to release the controller separately and that the new colored buttons will not be the color design moving forward. They are only for this controller.
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TP1 - N/A
TP2 - Ground
TP3 - B+ (AA Pack)
TP4 - Ground
TP7 - Ground
TP8 - Analog Voltage, 1.5v (Switched)
TP9 - DR
TP10 - Light Rumble
TP11 - Heavy Rumble
TP16 - N/A
TP17 - Ground
TP21 - USB D- (PnC Cable)
TP22 - Ground
TP23 - USB D+ (PnC Cable)
TP400 - Ground
TP407 - Ground
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TP1 - N/A
TP2 - Ground
TP3 - B+ (AA Pack)
TP4 - Ground
TP7 - Ground
TP8 - Analog Voltage, 1.5v (Switched)
TP9 - DR
TP10 - Light Rumble
TP11 - Heavy Rumble
TP16 - N/A
TP17 - Ground
TP21 - USB D- (PnC Cable)
TP22 - Ground
TP23 - USB D+ (PnC Cable)
TP400 - Ground
TP407 - Ground
Basic Controls
Different Models(wireless)
Different Models(wired)
Disassembling/Reassembling Your Xbox 360 Controller
ALL MOD TUTORIALS
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TTG_TheZohan wrote Sticky Please
are you kidding me ? Don't make a topic then ask for a sticky on your post!
yes this will help some people but thats just ignorant dude...
please take your time to look over the community rules **
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Fiberzz wroteTTG_TheZohan wrote Sticky Please
are you kidding me ? Don't make a topic then ask for a sticky on your post!
yes this will help some people but thats just ignorant dude...
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That wasn't really meant to be a request for a sticky, it was meant to be a bump because as soon as I posted this it already was like 6th in the forum
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wow this is a lot this shud prob be stickyed
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-capitals- wrote wow this is a lot this shud prob be stickyed
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this should def be a sticky!! this is very informational!!
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