

The Xbone controller is well-made, and I like it more than the Xbox 360 controller. I do wonder why they're so small, but it's not a huge deal, as my thumbs rest in their bowls nicely and they feel sturdy. I like the analog sticks as well: they move smoothly, and firmly snap back to center when released. The D-pad is also clicky, which is much better than that spongy Xbox 360 D-pad. The trigger buttons are nice and springy (a little bit mushy-feeling), while the bumpers have a satisfying click. The matte black plastic is lightly textured and feels nice, though sweat does cling to it. The rest of this reiterates what we've said in our review: it's a good controller. I would have much preferred a wireless dongle, but this is what Microsoft is releasing. That’s the only difference I'm aware of between it and a regular Xbox One controller. (Be warned that not all micro USB cables are the same-some are designed solely to charge cell phones and won’t work.) If you buy the silly ‘PC’ version releasing next month, you’re set, as it comes with a micro USB cable. If you have a wireless Xbox One controller lying around, you just need to find yourself a long micro USB cable. The $60/£35 Xbox One controller (opens in new tab) is easy to set up. Also, I played a bit of Lords of the Fallen and Ultra Street Fighter IV (as Evil Ryu, obviously) in my testing, as well as many other games over the course of the past year. Also, Halloween is this week, so look, they've popped out of a coffin! (Thanks, camera-wielding Scout (opens in new tab).) We're definitely not saying that the consoles awake at night to feed on the blood of the living, we just think you should decide for yourself.
