Xbox Series X Controller to Feature Redesigned D-Pad That’s Closer to Elite’s Disc-Shaped One

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The Xbox One controller is pretty darn good, but Microsoft has managed to make a number of key improvements for its successor, which will be bundled with the Xbox Series X.



One of the biggest changes lies with the d-pad. Instead of a simple cross, the Xbox team looked to the Elite Controller for inspiration and crafted something that’s more akin to its disc-shaped pad. Depending on how stiff or clicky it is, d-pad-reliant games such as fighters should be much more enjoyable to play.

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I see the bumps and think that is a great idea but immediately cringe thinking about having to clean that up since I gunk up normal smooth controllers pretty easily.