Redesign of the Xbox 360 controller's D-pad
Written by Eric Yee Tuesday, 31 August 2010 18:44
The new controller's D-pad will be able to go from a plus sign to a disc shape with a simple turn of the pad itself. The new transforming d-pad is pictured below:
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Here is the official Microsoft statement regarding the transforming d-pad:
"Select the traditional plus for distinct cardinal direction movement in games like Halo: Reach to change weapons and perform complicated combinations and deadly finishing moves in Street Fighter games, or rotate the D-pad to the disc format for sweeping motions in games such as Pro Evolution Soccer 2011. Choose your favorite controller set-up and experience unrivaled precision for all Xbox 360 games."
Xbox Live's Major Nelson video featuring the new controller:
