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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DisfiguredPosted:

This is great, I don't really want to get used to a new controller and I think the xbox 360 one is awesome how it is.

MazarothPosted:

Phracture
Third_Eye It's weird how Sony changed their remote up, but Xbox didn't. It's usually the other way around.


Lol, The PS2 to PS3 controller design was less different than Xbox to Xbox 360, I'll give you that, but at least they changed the Analog button to the Playstation button, has more sensitive buttons, the player indicator marker along the top(By the way, the giant green light is really annoying in the night sometimes) and USB plugin, which I think is much better than the Xbox charging method, PS3 controllers are more universally chargeable.

MTVPosted:

Paaqo
John_US That's kind of extremely disappointing actually. I was excited for some new changes :/


yeah me too


Not me I like to use the controller I'm used to

PaaqoPosted:

John_US That's kind of extremely disappointing actually. I was excited for some new changes :/


yeah me too

PhracturePosted:

Third_Eye It's weird how Sony changed their remote up, but Xbox didn't. It's usually the other way around.


Good observation man

FinancialChadPosted:

That's kind of extremely disappointing actually. I was excited for some new changes :/

KelcyPosted:

Asylj To be honest I, and the majority of the Xbox community like the controller.
All I could wish for is that the sticks don't stick in a position, and more durable.
Other than that, Microsoft don't need to add any fancy buttons on the controllers.


mines dont stick in lace might just be yours?

MTVPosted:

Good I got used to the regular Xbox 360 one

frogface30Posted:

the layout is fine, just need a better battery

AsyljPosted:

To be honest I, and the majority of the Xbox community like the controller.
All I could wish for is that the sticks don't stick in a position, and more durable.
Other than that, Microsoft don't need to add any fancy buttons on the controllers.


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