Mad Catz Xbox 360 Game Pad

Officially licensed by Microsoft, the Mad Catz Xbox 360 is the superior controller for the console. From the more ergonomically designed shape, to the more intuitive control placement and the injected rubber grips for comfort, it is clear that Mad Catz built these controllers with the gamer in mind. The controls are laid out in a familiar "cross" pattern that reduces the period of adjustment needed when moving between game consoles.

Rather than a rounded surface, the controller's upper surface is flatter which puts the controls within easy reach. The analog thumbsticks are slimmer with a more arcade-like feel and the action buttons are more responsive. A major improvement is the location of the trigger and shoulder buttons. The chance of mistakenly hitting the wrong button is reduced with the triggers located farther back and further away from the shoulder buttons.

The improved trigger action makes them more than just another pair of buttons – they feel like a trigger should. The analog invert switch which reverses the action on the right stick lets you change your game play on the fly. Backed by Mad Catz' five year warranty, this is the Xbox 360 controller by which all others are compared.