Want a 360 controller w/ better d-pad

[Dire 51]

My problem is that I have virtually no idea where to start. Since I play a lot of 2D games, a better d-pad is a must. There was one posted about on Hardcore Gaming 101 that seems pretty good, although the monochrome buttons are throwing me a bit.

Anyone else have any other controller recommendations? I stumbled across this one on Amazon, and it looks pretty good - but the reviews seem to be pretty divided. Anyone have any personal experience with it?

[BetaWolf47]

Wow, that Hori controller looks like a complete Xbox 360 port of their Hori Minipad for N64.

The platinum controller has me mixed though. I've never used it, but I don't think that making it + shaped is going to help it. It's the rocker underneath that makes it so undesirable.

[Emuaust]

I personally use a Street Fighter IV pad for anything that is 2d and requires the D-Pad, I find it does the job quite well.

[heybtbm]

I personally use a Street Fighter IV pad for anything that is 2d and requires the D-Pad, I find it does the job quite well.

Same thing I was going to say.

[Robocop2]

I have one of the silver controllers and while it is an improvement over the regular one its not vastly superior. Certainly adequate but not for what you want one for. I would be all over that SFIV pad if they offered it without the goofy artwork if for no other reason than it reminds me of the 6 button Genny pad.

[Kid Ice]

I have the Hori pad you linked Rob. I like it but keep in mind it's a wired controller (for better or worse). The d-pad is much better than the one on the stock 360 controller. No problem with the analog controls or triggers. The only thing I don't like about it is the 5th and 6th face buttons are flush with the edge of the pad. That takes some getting used to. But I've been using it a couple years now with no problem.

Also, I have not successfully been able to get it to work on my PC, if that matters to you.

[PapaStu]

I have one of the silver controllers and while it is an improvement over the regular one its not vastly superior.

I've bought 3 of them, none would charge via the charge cable. I've just not felt the desire to try #4.

[BetaWolf47]

Does anyone know if Xinput enabled PC controllers are compatible with Xbox 360? I use a Logitech F310 for gaming on PC. Since it uses Xinput, the same protocol used by the Xbox 360 controller, it is compatible with every PC game that the Xbox 360 controller is.

I would be all over that SFIV pad if they offered it without the goofy artwork if for no other reason than it reminds me of the 6 button Genny pad.

More like a digital Saturn controller, what with those shoulder buttons.

[LaughingMAN.S9]

i think i kinda remember microsoft releasing a special 360 controller in the pal territories with an improved d pad for the fifa crowd, i dont know if they ever did really release it, but you should look into that