More details about Xbox One Controller
Impulse Triggers – Xbox One’s Wireless
Controller sports four vibration motors – a small one behind each
trigger that adds precise haptic feedback to the finger tips, and a
larger in each grip for large scale rumbles. This gives users a sense of
in-game directionality and depth, creating rich, immersive experiences
where gunshots, car crashes and explosions can come to life.
Higher Quality Headset Audio – The data transfer
rate between the controller and console has been improved, allowing for
higher fidelity audio in communication headsets. In-game chat over Xbox
Live, according to the team, will be in many cases clearer than talking
on a phone.
Revamped Thumbsticks – The thumbsticks are built for
precision and comfort. They’re smaller and outlined with a knurled
texture for better grip. Competitive gamers will be pleased to hear the
sticks require 25 percent less force to move, allowing you to adjust
your aim in a first-person shooter or execute a half-circle sweep in a
fighting game faster and more accurately. The controller also uses
advanced electronics that reduce thumbstick deadzone in the center.
Brand New D-Pad – The old Xbox 360 D-pad is replaced
by a new design that pays homage to classic controllers and is
architectured to deliver more precision and tactile feedback for gaming.
The D-pad’s cross shape is honed to provide accurate cardinal direction
input, sweeping movements and combinations – important factors for
sports and fighting games, and other experiences.
Buttons, Buttons, Buttons – The A, B, X and Y
buttons are lower to the controller with tighter spacing, making the
transition between each one smoother. A new, three-step manufacturing
process gives these buttons a more premium look, as if the letters on
them are suspended in 3-D space. The size and placement of the Xbox
button has also changed so the view and menu buttons are more
accessible.
Seamless Connectivity – Each controller uses a
combination of invisible reflective technology and LEDs to send a
patterned infrared signal to your console and Kinect sensor. Not only
does this make pairing the devices seamless, but it enables Kinect to
associate the controller with whoever is holding it. This introduces
innovative experiences, such as player switching, where a split screen
display can swap positions on the TV if users change seats on the couch.
Low Power State – If you’re watching a movie or need
to step away from the TV, the controller enters a low power state that
conserves your battery. The moment you pick it up again, it will be
ready for use without having to resynch with the console.
Refined for Comfort – The controller’s design is deliberately honed to the closest tenth of a millimeter
to offer the most comfortable fit in users’ hands, and was tested
extensively by a broader age group than ever before to ensure it is
optimized for as many people as possible. According to the team’s
research, this improves gameplay performance and allows comfortable
gaming for longer periods of time.
Angled Triggers and Bumpers – The triggers and
bumpers are carefully designed for performance and comfort. The specific
angling allows for a natural fit for your fingers, and the triggers
require a lighter pull, so squeezing it repeatedly is an easier and more
precise action.
Internal Battery Cavity –The compartment that houses
AA batteries is built into the interior of the controller, providing
more room at the bottom for your fingers to grip. Another convenient
improvement is that the controller is both wireless and a wired– simply
plug it into your console with a mini USB cable and the connection
automatically switches to preserve battery life.