This is a really interesting idea to streamline text entry for game consoles when using controllers. Why didn’t Sony or Microsoft think of this to start with?
Unfortunately, I doubt this or any sort of new UI will gain enough traction this console generation unless Sony or Microsoft decide to upheave their consoles and incorporate it into a mandatory system update.
**Updated 11/11 with fix for the mirrored video from the previous embed. Plus a neat little title!
So you may or may not have heard that Microsoft is putting out a new controller for the Xbox 360 on November 9th. It’s got a nice silver finish and has newly contoured joysticks and a magical transforming d-pad that will help you pull of shourykens a lot better.
I got my hands on one last week and have put together a mini-review video below.
TL;DW – It’s a nice improvement and worth the money if you were planning on getting a new controller or need one with a good d-pad. It’s not a ZOMG BUY THIS NOW purchase, but you won’t want to go back to the old one once you’ve gotten it.