FPS-tuned 360 controller on the way?

[wraggster]

Microsoft is currently investigating ways to modify the Xbox 360 controller, with a possible view to releasing a 'finer-tuned' version of the device in the future.

According to a report on Shacknews, Microsoft's Robert S. Walker - product unit manager, hardware - has recently revealed how the company is peering at the controller's right analogue stick and mulling over how it could be designed to better function in genres that require very precise movement - e.g. first-person shooters.

When or if we'll see such a revised controller is topped by a pretty hefty question mark however - apparently, such a device is a maybe rather than a definite at this stage. But if it does see the light of day in months to come, it's a peripheral that would be released alongside the standard 360 controller as an optional purchase rather than a replacement.

Would seem like a fairly decent move to us and with Gears of War and then Halo 3 on the horizon, a revised FPS controller would be just the ticket for hitting them right between the eyes.

[Video_freak]

That would be a smart move from Microsoft. Remember when they remade Duke?

[SSaxdude]

Hmmm, I remember a made for FPSs 3rd party controller for the PS2 and Xbox. I hope this one is nothing like that one.

[Hevyduty]

Companies have been trying to make such a controller since the days of Doom and Quake. Nothing ever beats the keyboard and mouse.

[s1k0]

Sweet nice too know that!