D-Pads sprinkled with Evil
How evil are you when playing? If you’re semi-evil or quasi-evil, then here’s something just for you. The folks behind the Evil brand of controllers have done something to the D-Pad that they hope will enhance the way you play. I present to you the Evil D-Pad ladies and gentlemen.
Here’s something you don’t see everyday right? I’m not sure how I feel about the D-Pad being modified with buttons but hey here it is.
The new controller will optimize consistency with four separated directional buttons. A player can hit one button for a single direction, and two for a diagonal input. This makes it easier to accurately go the correct direction, contrary to the original controller or even an update that merely raises the D-pad. Point to point contact will drastically improve game play in titles such as Gears of War, Left 4 Dead, Modern Warfare 2, any and all shooters on the 360, and especially fighting games.
Well that’s what they say at least.
Here’s more info from the press release:
The Evil D-Pad removes all of the random elements from the player’s game while increasing functionality across the board. The Evil D-Pad is incredible for first and third-Person shooters, allowing basic maneuvers to be pulled off flawlessly every time. In fighting games the Evil D-Pad’s design works as it should, diagonals are activated by pressing two directional buttons at the same time, and thanks to absence of the axis design, player’s precise inputs will be rewarded with accurate outcomes every time. While the Evil Ambassadors (our interns) can’t agree on everything, there is one thing they all believe unanimously, “Shoryukens have never been easier.”
The cost of the controller is a bit much coming in at $55 for a wired one and $75 for a wireless one. What say you?
November 3rd, 2010 at 1:56 pm
$75 bones for wireless. What the hell are they smoking? Sorry but I am passing on that.
Who in the right mind buys wired anymore?
November 3rd, 2010 at 3:10 pm
i would buy wired.
i’m fed up with having wireless controllers.
never needed it anyway. never had problems with a wire.
but this continous demand for batteries… every time when i play tekken it just disconnects, and i’m in danger of losing a round. if i dont switch batteries really really fast.
second reason : wireless controller can be used on my pc without having to buy an extra wireless receiver.
November 3rd, 2010 at 4:33 pm
Good points lawlhalla. Just a suggestion but get rechargeable batteries not the Microsoft ones. I rotate and recharge them every couple days go keep the juice full. Check the charge status before loading up your game to play. Just saying that it works for me.
November 3rd, 2010 at 5:36 pm
Remind me again what the D-Pad is used for in FPS games? Because I’ve only played Halo, and it’s used for about 2 basic functions not even essential for playing campaign or multiplayer. I think anyone who buys something like that, just to make a couple of game genres ‘easier’ is a bit silly. But that’s just my opinion lol
November 3rd, 2010 at 6:04 pm
getting this for sure. the dpad along with the domed sticks just looks perfect. gunna wait for some reviews but this looks amazing
November 3rd, 2010 at 6:06 pm
hmm second thought i just checked and they want an extra $10 for the sticks. and $20 for a RoL mod… i can do both those for $8 haha unless they drop its not happening now
November 3rd, 2010 at 6:56 pm
Yeah No Hands, I’m sure you could make this and better stuff for cheaper lol
November 4th, 2010 at 6:12 am
I agree 100% with my brethren LAW! The MAD DOG™ is right! I always hate having to prepare for batteries possibly dying on me, and having a recharged set handy. Wired=POWER!
November 4th, 2010 at 6:13 am
NoHands, quit school, open a mod shop, we’ll buy all your goods.
November 4th, 2010 at 11:34 am
POWER TO THE WIRED PEOPLE !
November 4th, 2010 at 10:27 pm
LOL @ BPD and lawlhalla. Preferring wired to wireless because you dont want to change 2 double A’s=LAZY.
hahahaha
November 11th, 2010 at 10:47 am
like the domed sticks, but is that d-pad functionality better than a ps3 d pad, i know the og xbox dpad is farked, but not sure that is the solution, what about corner angles? As far as lawl and bpd, multiple rechargeables..duh cmon
November 11th, 2010 at 3:35 pm
im gunna try and mod a ps3 dpad onto an xbox controller this summer. i will be taking orders haha. but seriously does any1 know if there is any other reviews or anything on this?
November 21st, 2010 at 9:38 pm
Lemme know how that modding turns out, as far as reviews. Here you go http://pixelatedgeek.com/2010/11/evil-controllers-evil-d-pad-review/
December 5th, 2010 at 10:57 am
HA HA HA HA HA LMAO
$75 for a controller, seriously how hard is it to hit in between the directions for down forward or up back