Game Controllers > Microsoft Game Controllers > Game pad > up to 10 GBP

Advantages: Strong, well built, reliable, better than first Xbox controller, built in gadget to separate it from console in a slip-up.
Disadvantages: Too big for average hand size, heavy, impractical for RPG's

If the gamecube's controller is a anorexic, purple oddity, then this is the king size man one! While hugely smaller than the awful first gen controller which was the size-of-a-baby's-head and looked like a big black whale, the Controller S still suffers from a slight weight problem. The main problem is that it is rather flawed. The sixties/seventies style, seemingly unergonomic PS1 controller was so good, way better than it should of been. Buttons ...
...were where they should of been. It was such a good design they used it, as old fashioned as it was, for the next generation. The controller S, however, is bigger than it has too be. Did anyone ever complain that the PS controller was too big / small, no, because it fitted everyone. I did get used to it eventually, and to really like it, but not enough thought has been put into it. What about small hands? are the two triggers very good for anything ... Read review

Advantages: vibration, pressure sensitive buttons.
Disadvantages: The pad is HUGE!!, buttons are oddly placed.

...it being to big that Microsoft redesigned it. FEATURES This pad is super durable, I have dropped this pad on many occasions as it has not failed me, All the buttons except the start and back button are pressure sensitive this basically means the harder you press the button the faster your accelerating is in a driving game, or the harder you punch in a fighting game. WHATS THE DIFFRENCE The reason Microsoft changed this pad was for a lot of reasons ...
...had a hard time holding it let alone reaching all the buttons, 2, the buttons layout was not very good and has now been changed in the new styled pad and the buttons are now gamer friendly as well as the size. Over this entire pad is good for somebody who has large hands but not really for the average gamer. ... Read review

Advantages: Wireless, dont have to get up to turn on/off console
Disadvantages: Runs on battteries so you need a plug and charge kit really

Ever since getting the original Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) when I was 9 years old I've had a bit of a obsession with consoles and gaming. Having gone through a massive list of different machines and accessories over the years (such as the SNES, Megadrive, Mega CD, Neo Geo, Dreamcast, N64, Sega Saturn, PS1, PS2 and more) I've used many different controllers of different shapes and sizes. The Xbox 360 Wireless controller is one of the top ...
...and grey design with coloured buttons, the wireless feature is a priceless addition to gaming. No more people tripping over wires and yanking your console from the stand, no more spending time unraveling knots before packing your console away to take elsewhere, add to that the feature you can turn your 360 on or off just with the press of a button on the controller and we have one of the best pads on the market. It may not be as comfortable as the ... Read review

Advantages: everything!
Disadvantages: doesn't come with a rechargable battery!

...PC, I recommend getting the Microsoft 360 Controller for Windows, which is also wireless! The Technical Stuff: -2.4GHz wireless technology with 30-foot range. -Lag-free play. -Integrated headset port for Xbox LIVE play. -Adjustable vibration feedback for longer battery life. -New left and right shoulder buttons are designed for ease of use. -The Xbox Guide Button at the centre of the controller gives you quick access to all your favourite Xbox ... Read review

Advantages: Easy to set-up/use, great value for money.
Disadvantages: Slightly lacking in design, and not very durable.

A great value, entry level joystick, for users just entering simulation/gaming, that don't want to spend too much on an all singing-all dancing joystick. The Max Fighter F-23 has all the controls that you should ever need. The axes are precise enough, with an easily found 'neutral' spot in the middle. All the buttons are easily in reach, and have a relatively substantial feel to them. The Hat-Switch is very useful for changing view settings on the ...
...anything. My only complaint with this product, is that the throttle and rudder controls have no easily findable 'neutral', so, finding the medium control setting can be quite hard. Also, after a lot of VERY heavy use, the spring for the X-Axis snapped, but I fixed this quite easily with an elastic band. The Joystick was plug and play, and registered immediately with Windows Vista. ... Read review