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J Ro Posted: Thu, Oct 29 2009 5:18 AM

Has anyone figured out a fix for the horrible accuracy on the xbox 360 controller directional pad? 

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srothfuss replied on Fri, Oct 30 2009 9:31 AM

I'm a PC gamer so I can't offer too much input.  

 

Is there a way to calibrate the control pad?  Accuracy problems are never good in game. 

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J P replied on Sat, Oct 31 2009 4:37 PM

The red controller for the Xbox 360 has an improved D-pad, but I'm not aware of a way to fix an existing controller. If I am going to play a fighting game I generally use my PS3. The directional pad is much better IMHO.

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J Ro replied on Sat, Oct 31 2009 7:01 PM

Well i haven't tried a red controller.  Didn't know they were different.  I can't pull off Sho-Ryu-Kens without accidentally jumping and it makes a lot of Xbox arcade games too frustrating too bother with. 

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srothfuss replied on Sat, Oct 31 2009 9:44 PM

If there's no way to calibrate the controller pad than it's not worth the frustration.

Sticking with what you know and feel comfortable with is the best way to rack up a good K/D ratio in games.  :)

I just wrapped up Dead Space Extraction on the Wii.  It was good, but difficult to adjust to (coming from PC to the Wii controller)

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J Ro replied on Fri, Nov 6 2009 5:54 AM

Well i stood in the store staring for a while, trying hard to see some indication of an improvement, but despite my doubts i got the red controller. Either i've suddenly become very good at Street Fighter or the d-pad on the red unit is indeed much more precise.   I got the Hyper World Champion achievement my first try!  So glad i posted.  Thanks a ton, JP.  I'm so pleased i think i could do a spinning bird kick.

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