Comments on: Xbox 360 Limited Edition Red Wireless Controller and Play & Charge Kit

By: Amazon Jeff

Amazon Jeff — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:36:11 +0000

The D-pad is new, or at least, so says Microsoft. It seems to work better, but I don't know that it works as it should. It's a shame really, something so simple that they just can't get right.

Either way, if you play any games that use the Dpad, getting a new controller is a good idea.

The red color is okay. The battery pack seems to not work as well as the normal ones, causing the guide button to start circling and the vibrations to turn off when you're still above 50% battery life... but whatever. Rating: 4 / 5

By: H. Fitzgerald

H. Fitzgerald — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:47:38 +0000

I was on vacation when this arrived and missed the 30 day return policy. The left joystick lags to the left and the rechargable battery will not charge. Did all the necessary tests to make sure my USB port and the chord worked. Don’t buy this o so very ‘limited’ controller unless you want a very ‘limited’ experience.
Rating: 1 / 5

By: A. Dong

A. Dong — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:07:55 +0000

Really love the controller, but the contents list that 2 AA batteries are also included. There was none whatsoever in my package.

Even though that is so, love that they have made a red controller =D
Rating: 5 / 5

By: A. Bresler

A. Bresler — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:03:14 +0000

Not only is the controller I received not red but it seems to disconnect from the system periodically. Also, it’s not like I can just easily send this item back to actually get the correct color because I am a deployed soldier, thanks buddy. Merry Christmas.
Rating: 1 / 5

By: T. Bentz

T. Bentz — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:09:19 +0000

Microsoft is the shadiest company on the planet. I swear they make these things with the intent of having them break like glass. It's not like a wireless controller some new invention. They don't even have the typical variety of colors, if you want anything but white and black, you need to buy a special edition xbox to go with it.

It's about time they sell a red controller solo, but of course it's not just the controller, you have to buy the charger kit that comes with it too. Yet I can't get a replacement for my Halo edition green controller or buy any cool 'ice' controllers (see through chasis) which Sony has offered for over a decade. God forbid you try to mod the thing, M$ uses security pins in all the wireless controllers to prevent you from customizing or repairing the equipment you paid $50 for.

I'm glad I bought a 360 but it's such a hassle to replace these crappy controllers after only a few short months. If there were any viable 3rd party option (Saitek is mostly a PC gamepad and MAdCatz has sucked for ages) I'd go with them in a heartbeat.

360: A+
360 peripherals: C- Rating: 2 / 5