Monday, August 25, 2008

Real Freedom with the Xbox 360 Wireless Controller

By Peter J James


Game controllers used to be tied done by bulky cables that forced gamers to plug and unplug their controllers into their console. However, with advancements in the transmission of wireless data, Microsoft was able to fit a access for their Xbox 360 system. If you would like to be free from the clutter of wires, check out an Xbox 360 wireless controller.

Xbox 360 Wireless Controller: All the Features

The Xbox 360 wireless controller has many different features that gamers should find very appealing. Lets look into them in detail:

1. Up to four wireless controllers - Games can use up to four wireless controllers at any given time. They also have a range of thirty feet for access. This could very helpful for any games using the larger screens. This would allow you to sit back in comfort and play from a distance rather than having to be in cable distance.

2. Headset Port - For online gaming, the Xbox 360 wireless controller comes with a headset port, This allows you to hook your headset to the controller to transmit the data back to the bass unit.

This streamlines the Xbox Live service, and gamers will have much more freedom and be more effective while playing games.

The integrated Xbox 360 guide button allows gamers access online menus so that they can check other online players statistics and achievements, something that has become a major part of the Xbox 360 game advantage.

3. Improved battery life - The controller has had the expected battery life improved and recharging (or replacing) the batteries as easy as possible

4. New left and right shoulder buttons are designed for ease of use - An improvement over previous design.

5. Adjustable vibration settings - This allows gamers to preserve battery charge by using less power. Vibrations in controllers have been used for years now to enjoy games, but gamers can now preserve battery charge by lowering the settings.

Also the Xbox 360 wireless controller also has a built in warning light so that when battery power is getting low, they have plenty of time to recharge the batteries. (2 AA batteries)

My prediction for recharging is that they will go the same way as up the quality PC mouse cordless mouse, which will only require plugging into the base unit, and no batteries at all.

The Xbox 360 wireless controller is a huge upgrade over the pervious wired models. Long range and power control features set this controller above the rest, and other smaller enhancements like the headset port really make it a major advancement compared to the previous Xbox.

If you're still using a wired controller, you owe it to yourself to buy the new Xbox 360 wireless controller - it is the future here now.

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