Looking at the photos. This looks sick! Glossy black surface with a almost futuristic look like something out of a science fiction movie. This controller is made by Mad catz and developed jointly by MLG. They had prototypes and called in the pros to test and it out till they got this. At first, I was excited about this, till I saw the maker Mad catz. They had a reputation in past for making products such as their very own variant of the Xbox 360 controller with a lousy quality. The technical aspects for Mad catz products are good, but aesthetics wise, safe to say that they just didn't excel in it. But over the past few years, there has been BIG major improvement to such issues based on this photo, I think they did it. They managed to correct their errors and maybe, just maybe even perfect it. Technical aspects they should have mastered already. Anyway lets cut into this beast and see what it has.
Firstly, the small notches of space you see at the sides? Those are magnetic and detachable. Also, fully customisable. Which makes this the top of the line most personal controller you may ever get your hands on.
Secondly, the layout of the buttons are in such a way that they benefit the specific gamer. You adjust the controller to your liking and make it your own. As compared to the standard Xbox 360 controller, the fire button is shaped much like a trigger and placed suspended on the back rather than that near to the bumpers, making shooting easier for FPS games and the sensation would be amazing. The bumper buttons also are adjusted in that they are spaced out more and are bigger, reducing the risk of accidentally pressing it. Start and back button are located at the top of the controller and this might take some time getting used to. The middle button is still quite an eyesore as I had hoped it be much like the standard Xbox 360 controller button with a chrome like rounded button sticking out instead of a flat, sticker looking like button. The left and right analog sticks are also changeable. You can make them longer, wider etc etc to your liking. The pads on the sticks are also changeable to your liking.
Thirdly, the controller acts as a platform for both PS3 and Xbox 360 button layouts. Do note that they ARE NOT inter-playable between the PS3 and the Xbox 360, but rather you can place a PS3, for example, D-pad on the controller instead of the Xbox 360 D-pad and still have your Xbox 360 default button layout.
Fourthly, the controller puts an emphasis on grip with rubberised material at the left and right grip of the controller allowing prolong use without slipping. This also prevent grooves on the the controller that when after long use, would get dirty inside.
Fifthly, the weight of the controller is adjustable with the back portion of the controller empty for you to put weights (if needed) that come with the packaging.
Sixthly, the controller has accessories such as thumbsticks, thumbpads and cables to your own liking on length and colour. Speaking of the cable, it is detachable and braided for prolonged use. No need to wrap your cable around the controller to make it portable, just unscrew!
Lastly, the price will be an interesting one. MLG has stated that it will cost below USD 160 and speculations say that it may cost as much as 50-70 USD. A pretty amazing price for a pretty darn amazing controller. I once saw a Razor Onza tournament edition for 100 bucks SGD which is about 80USD and my friends who have it say its rubbish.
Anyway, here is the components that come with the controller:
- The MLG Pro Circuit Controller
- Two Playstation 3-style ProModule thumbsticks
- Two Xbox 360-style ProModule thumbsticks
- Xbox 360-style ProModule D-pad
- Playstation 3-style ProModule D-pad
- Three meter ProCable
- Matte faceplate
- Glossy faceplate
- Matte and Glossy left panel plate
- Matte and Glossy right panel plate
- Weight compartment with 70 grams of weight
- Carrying case for the MLG Pro Circuit Controller, ProCable, and all of your accessories
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