Next-gen Xbox controller near identical to current unit - report

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Microsoft will make very few changes to its controller design for the next-generation Xbox console, claims a report.

Unnamed 'sources' have apparently told Kotaku that prototype versions of the new console's controller, which are currently in the hands of developers, are much the same as the Xbox 360 controller.
Aside from being 'a little smaller' in overall size, the new controller apparently features the same twin-analogue setup and button layout, including the centrally-positioned Home button, analogue triggers and d-pad.

The new Xbox controller is also said to be void of any new input mechanics, unlike the Wii U, which has a touch screen, and the PS4's DualShock 4, which will feature a touchpad, lightbar, speaker and numerous other new features.

Kotaku also reports that Microsoft has covered its next-gen Xbox hardware prototypes in black and white-stripped patterns, possibly to deter leakers as each one could contain a slightly different - and, crucially, traceable - pattern.

It has been speculated that Microsoft will announce its next-generation Xbox platform at a special event in late April.

The next Xbox, codename Durango, is said to utilise an AMD eight-core x64 1.6GHz CPU, a D3D11.x 800MHz graphics solution and 8GB of DDR3 RAM.

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Source: http://www.computerandvideogames.com/398846/next-gen-xbox-controller-near-identical-to-current-unit-report/

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GossipPosted:

The Xbox 360 controller is just fine they dont need to change it or even make it smaller!

undisclosedPosted:

I think the 360 controller was fine. I didn't like the grip on the thumb sticks at all though

Manaconda127Posted:

id like to see at least one button on the back like for your middle or ring finger

KelcyPosted:

Cygnet I kinda would like to see a change in the controller a little, but honestly they perfected the Xbox 360 controller the first time around, so props to them


i don't mind if its not changed the 360 controller is good

CygnetPosted:

I kinda would like to see a change in the controller a little, but honestly they perfected the Xbox 360 controller the first time around, so props to them

NBA-JAMPosted:

They don't need to change the controll anyways its just the console that needed to be changed

KixaPosted:

the controller in the pic i have that lol

FTMPosted:

I'm happy about this, i love the Xbox 360 controller. :)

CearnsyPosted:

Thank god the current controllers are amazing and easy to use

EverPosted:

Hopefully it's comfortable to play in.