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Engadget: Razer hits the Xbox 360 with Onza controller and Chimaera headset, we go hands-on (video)

Engadget writes: "Razer's come from nowhere over the past few years to establish itself as a serious player in the PC gaming peripheral market. Now it's hitting the consoles, starting with the Xbox 360, and the first iteration of offerings are already looking solid. They were announced yesterday and we got some time with both, starting with the Onza contoller, described in detail in the video after the break. Each stick's resistance can be individually tweaked, there are additional shoulder buttons that can be assigned to replicate any other button on the controller (no more stick-clicking), and what's pledged to be a d-pad that's far superior to the generally junk one on the stock controller."

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villevalorox5212d ago

that looked really bad to be honest. It's nice to see the adjustable analog stick. But I think the extra shoulder buttons is bad.

SixZeroFour5212d ago

just a prototype...not final model, especially noticing the dpad isnt changed

kinda agree with the extra shoulder buttons, could get in the way of the current shoulder buttons, but you never know...i do like the adjustable tension on the joysticks, wonder if it also compensates for wear and tear to make it more tense again after extended use...i know a couple of my controllers joysticks are extremely loose now than when i first used it

lastly, the shape looks a little boxy on the top where the shoulder and triggers are (prolly cause of the extra shoulder buttons) i wonder if they will make it more visually appealing for the final model

mauleriscool5212d ago

I really hope they move the back and start button to the original spots. Playing shooters I ALWAYS use the back button to bring up the scoreboard to check how many ppl are alive.

starchild5212d ago

There are some really good ideas on this controller. I already have a modded 360 controller, but this does some things mine can't (like the adjustable tension of the analogue sticks, which is cool). I'm not sure the ergonomics are improved, though. I think the original 360 controller is nearly perfect in that regard.

mrv3215212d ago

Looks like a good controller especially the turning thing on the anogolgues.

GCO Gamer5212d ago (Edited 5212d ago )

Razor is awesome! I wonder if that controller would also work with PC.

Raf1k15212d ago

I was wondering the same thing.

It's probably USB and Razor does lot of PC peripherals so I'd be surprised if it didn't work on PC especially considering the official 360 controller does.

SixZeroFour5212d ago

it has to be usb, cause i dont think there is any other was a controller with a cord can work with the 360

tdrules5212d ago

Razer have never made a bad product, should be interesting

Gun_Senshi5212d ago

Just like Razer Copperhead right? Even if you don't use it it stops working after 6 months with same issue.

Dorwrath5212d ago

Make it wireless and we can talk business.

Double Toasted5212d ago

...but its not going to happen.

mrv3215212d ago

Microsoft doesn't allow it... or atleast I think they don't

ASSASSYN 36o5212d ago

Your right mrv321. They don't allow it.

dragonelite5212d ago

Your right Ms doesnt want 3rd party to make wireless controller but im really interested in the secondary bumpers you can map.
I really love this idea so yeah consider me a buyer if they make those bumper good working.

Revvin5212d ago

Yeah I'm not a fan of corded controllers, it needs to be wireless. Microsoft allowed Fanatec to make the wheel wireless for the 360 without any additional adaptors required so why would they not allow a gamepad?

mauleriscool5212d ago

Hope you understand that wireless controls have a small latency, and responsiveness of the joysticks gets hindered by it. If you have a wired and wireless controller try playing with both of them for a few hours, you will notice the wired one is WAY better.

There were a few times I couldn't wall bounce in Gears2 on a wireless controller because it couldn't register the buttons combinations I was pressing fast enough.

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10 Weirdest Video Games of All Time

Plenty of unforgettable games have completely messed up their players throughout the years, all the way back from the PS1 days to the dark recesses of the modern internet.

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JonTheGod7h ago

Why are the Katamari games not on the list??

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It's A Crime That There's No Sleeping Dogs 2 Yet

Huzaifah from eXputer: "Sleeping Dogs from the early 2010s is one of the best open-world games out there but in dire need of a resurgence."

LG_Fox_Brazil3d ago

I agree, I consider the first one a cult classic already

isarai3d ago

You say "yet" as if it's even possible anymore. United Front Games is gone, along with anyone that made this game what it is

CrimsonWing692d ago

That’s what happens when games sell poorly. And I’ve seen people wonder why people cry when a game sells badly… this is your answer.

solideagle2d ago

Majority of the time it's true but if a company/publisher is big (in terms of money), they can take a hit or 2. e.g. I am not worried about Rebirth sales as Square will make Remake 3 anyway but if FF 17 doesn't sell then Square might need to look for alternative. <-- my humble opinion

Abnor_Mal2d ago

Doesn’t Microsoft own the IP now since they acquired Activision?

DaReapa2d ago

No. Square Enix owns the IP.

Abnor_Mal2d ago

Oh okay, Activision owned True Crime, but when that didn’t sell as intended it was canceled. Six months later Square Enix bought the rights and changed the title to Sleeping Dogs.*

*As per Wikipedia

boing12d ago (Edited 2d ago )

Sleeping Dogs was a sleeper hit back then. It was fantastic. It actually still is. Would love a sequel to this, or at least a revive of True Crime series.

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Lord of the Rings: Battle for Middle-earth II - PC Wore it Better

Lord of the Rings: Battle for Middle-earth II was an intriguing and unique RTS title, that sadly suffered in its console port.

dadavis19923d ago

Was just thinking about this game and wishing I had a way to revisit it. The way EA scrubs these titles from existence once their licensing runs out is horrid.

Michiel19892d ago

there is a client made by modders and it also works online.

kevco332d ago

Indeed. The game can still be played online on PC.

Xbox 360 players, though? Bang outta luck.