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New Xbox Controller S colors

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the console-decor dept.

Xs writes "Remember that survey Microsoft had a while back about cool colors for the Xbox controller? Well, the results are in! Green and blue are the two winning colors. They look pretty cool. They will sell for $29.99 each and hit the shelves in October." They do look better than I'd imagined. Makes me glad I waited on buying enough controllers for 4 player games.

28 comments

  1. odd by BigBir3d · · Score: 1

    Blue looked nice, although I was expecting a true "XBOX Green" controller.

    Of course, I bought a GC, so it doesn't really matter to me... just a note.

  2. Why wait till oct by JDizzy · · Score: 1

    When you can have the s-controller now, minus the green/blue collors. I still like the more bulky controllers that the X-Box originally came with since I have a fairly manly handsize. Although, I have to admit that having a smaller controller for the women that come over to play would be good. Its all about the game comfort!

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  3. Frogs and tad poles... by Gaetano · · Score: 1

    The green one reminds me of somthing from the algea invested pool in the back yard when I was a kid. Sort of bloated and sagging, green with darker things inside, like a bag of frog eggs about to be burp out a bunch of tad poles.

  4. Anything is better than the 'Crippler' by Nathan+Ramella · · Score: 4, Funny

    I always forget who's hands they originally modeled controller on? Paul Bunion or Shaq? -n

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    1. Re:Anything is better than the 'Crippler' by Enrico+Pulatzo · · Score: 1

      I really like the original Xbox controller. The shape is very comfortable.

      The main gripe I have about the S is the black and white buttons are not in a position easily found by my fingers.

  5. These so don't match my drapes! by th3walrus · · Score: 3, Insightful

    It's about time they cashed in on the lucrative interior designer market. That Bobby guy from the Anna Nicole show will be thrilled I'm sure.

    Why not make controllers with features gamers actually care about? Like: Can I hurl this at my TV without it breaking?

  6. Sony has done this with the PS2 by icemax · · Score: 1

    Sony has done this with the PS2, but instead of custom designed controllers, they made the entire system "themed" as a special edition. Much nicer IMHO. Link to one of them here. Colors are interesting, a little too pastel and smells like hello kitty :)

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    1. Re:Sony has done this with the PS2 by GreenHell · · Score: 1

      So did Sega.
      (Who remember the black 'Sports Edition" Dreamcast?)

      As well as Nintendo.
      (Green Donkey Kong N64 anyone? Or how about the blue Pikachu one? Or the Pikachu gameboy? I thought not in all the cases.)

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  7. I like the blue controllers but... by tino_sup · · Score: 1

    As an Xbox owner with a very SO, I have to keep my games and gear camouflaged in her domain. (Hmmm, camouflaged controller for Ghost Recon).I showed her the new colored controllers and she stated that "Black goes with anything".

    On another note, CoyboyNeal said "They do look better than I'd imagined. Makes me glad I waited on buying enough controllers for 4 player games.". What color do you like, and what Xbox 4-player do you recommend?

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  8. October? by sebi · · Score: 1

    Why won't they be available earlier? I recently saw a limited edition XBox in stores over here (Austria). It has the same transparent green colour as the two S-controllers that come with it. See for yourself. If they can sell the controllers in Europe why would they wait for five months before offering them in America? The limited edition looks like an okay deal, but as long as they don't offer live over here I will stick with my GameCube.

    Just saw that Ireland has the same offer. Enjoy the same page as before, but this time in English.

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  9. Controller prices by Iscariot_ · · Score: 1

    Controllers are just waay too expensive. And 3rd party version always give me problems (like tapping a button quickly in succession doesn't respond always).

    Can't these guys lower their prices just a bit? How much profit are they making on their outragious pricing? Gotta be at least 50% markup.

    Anyone know?

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  10. Microsoft Press Release! by zulux · · Score: 4, Funny


    While the game industry stagnates, Mircosoft Inovates(tm)

    Bringing you the fruity colors that you crave!

    While other video game systems are toy like in size - Microsoft XBOX doubles as a usefull coffee table, and now with our Colorific Controller Technology - you can accesorise your coffee^H^H^H^H^H XOOX with exciting colors!

    You can play our arrward winning games: like Halo, in Colorific Joy!

    You can play our fun, multiplayer games: like Halo, and each person can have their own fruity color.

    You can play our our virtual relaity games: like Halo, with these new, smaller controllers with 78% less hand cramping.

    Buy an XBOX today! Quick! Before they go in the bargin bin! Please?

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    1. Re:Microsoft Press Release! by tino_sup · · Score: 1
      I'm not sure why you are trolling, but here are some of my observations:
      1. My xbox stacks well in my entertainment center. Granted, I have a large center, so I never noticed the scale.

      2. Your redundant use of Halo as the sole game for the Xbox is a bit misleading. Granted the titles are a bit limited compared to the PSX systems, but they are growing. Here are just a few Xbox Games worth the time to look at. Some are rental-only, but others are definite keepers:

      1. 1 Halo
        2 Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell
        3 Tony Hawk Pro Skater
        4 Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb
        5 Rallisport Challenge
        6 Max Payne
        7 Panzer Dragoon Orta
        8 Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance
        9 Tony Hawk Pro Skater 4
        10 Elder Scrolls III : Morrowind
        11 FIFA Soccer 2003
        12 NFL 2K3
        13 NFL Fever 2002
        14 Hunter: The Reckoning
        15 SSX Tricky
        16 Outlaw Golf
        17 MechAssault
        18 Enclave
        19 Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee
        20 Project Gotham Racing
      I'll definately keep my eyes open at E3!
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    2. Re:Microsoft Press Release! by buffer-overflowed · · Score: 1

      Out of 20 games you listed, only 6 are exclusive to the X-Box. Between a PC and a PS2 (and even a Gamecube) you can play the other 14 right now.

      The exclusive ones you selected with rankings (in the format Gamespot Reader Score/IGN Score) are:
      Halo (9.1/9.7), Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee (8.5/7.4), Project Gotham Racing (8.6/8.8), MechAssault (9.0/9.2), NFL Fever 2002 (8.7/7.9), Panzer Dragoon Orta (9.2/9.2)

      If they stick to the PC release date, knock Halo off that list in 4 months.

      Presuming you listed the best games you could think of, that's a pretty pathetic amount of quality exclusive content. Even the Gamecube has more quality exclusive titles (just counting Nintendo's own offerings), and the PS2 blows both put together out of the water.

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    3. Re:Microsoft Press Release! by zulux · · Score: 1

      I'll definately keep my eyes open at E3!

      Maby, if you're lucky, the'll have Halo 2:

      You can double your XBOX collection!

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    4. Re:Microsoft Press Release! by tino_sup · · Score: 1

      Nice Troll but I feel I must clarify. I own a PS1, PS2, GC, and an Xbox. In addition to consoles, I have the opportunity to beta some PC games as well. I am not bragging, just stating the facts. CowboyNeal has just as many consoles. My game collection is already pretty extensive. Thank you for your concern. Contrary to your attempt at sarcasm, I am looking forward to a playable H2 demo. Of course, it is still some time away.

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    5. Re:Microsoft Press Release! by zulux · · Score: 1

      H2 will be fun - I'm just having fun sipping beer and doing a bit of MS troling.

      He'll - the XBOX is nothing like some of the orpans I've had over the years: Arari Jaguar, NCE TurboGrafix and the Virtual Boy - those were orphans.

      Cheers.

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    6. Re:Microsoft Press Release! by buffer-overflowed · · Score: 1

      You're well set then, I own all of those minus the X-Box because the X-Box just isn't worth what they're charging for what you get IMO. When it's down around $100 I'll probably pick one up if the X-Box 2 hasn't come out yet.

      You get to play all of the quality titles and you can graphics/feature shop for the subtle differences between them. I'm a little jealous of your gaming resources honestly.

      If you had to own(as in could only afford) only 2 of the consoles you listed, which 2 would you own?

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  11. New features by redune45 · · Score: 0

    Microsoft Xbox, now in living color!

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  12. Oh well by StrikerObi · · Score: 1

    Damn, I was hoping that the orange one would make the cut. I really liked it.

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  13. Needs more gimmicks by moankey · · Score: 1

    Considering how modders add lights and cases I dont know why they didnt just make the colors of the rainbow. Why blue and green? Add red, yellow, grey, purple, rasberry, tangerine, etc...

    The die is the same its just the color of the plastic. Also where are the steady or blinking LEDs on the inside.
    Has it not been proven that blinking light things attract people like flies to poo? Cell phones, mice, computer cases, fans, Las Vegas...

  14. THAT'S FUNNY! by sw33tjimmy · · Score: 1

    you know... funny like a baby with no arms!

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  15. You don't have 4 controllers?! by the_truk_stop · · Score: 1
    Makes me glad I waited on buying enough controllers for 4 player games.
    No, you're kidding. Right? Halo's like the only reason to own an XBox in the first place, and you don't even have 4 controllers?! :-P
    1. Re:You don't have 4 controllers?! by sw33tjimmy · · Score: 1

      you don't need 4 controllers if you have your pal bring his xbox over and link them together. He can bring his own.

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  16. This spells doom for online comics by pommaq · · Score: 1

    But what is Penny Arcade supposed to joke about, now that the Xbox controller is smaller and more stylish?
    Oh, the humanity!

  17. more later? by demyen · · Score: 1

    I sure hope that they release some more colours later on. I would have preferd some of those other colours. I'll probably still end up buying the blue and green ones though. They should also release those different colours with the big sized controller. I use it more often than the controller s.