New Xbox 360 controller to fix the mushy D-pad

Microsoft has announced an updated wireless controller for the Xbox 360, which should fix the problems with the original controller’s D-pad.  Although it functions just fine, the design of the original left a lot to be desired, as it can be somewhat mushy and imprecise in regular usage.  I got accustomed to it fairly quick, but it has nothing on either Sony or Nintendo’s D-pads.  Of course, I’d argue that the PS3 controller is an anachronism from controller days gone by, and is only barely more ergonomic than a Colecovision…

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