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New Xbox One controller with 3.5mm jack revealed

Dubbed ‘Covert Forces’ the new controller features a 3.5mm jack and a new paint job.

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Moldiver4016d ago (Edited 4016d ago )

Nice. I have the blue "midnight forces" version. May pick up this one to add to my collection ( I also have the white pad and the COD:AW pad came with my 1TB console). It will make for a nice back up...or a lil custom SCUf love. Im having visions of stealth grey and black buttons with red start/ menus buttons and red illuminious X.

EDIT: Plus this one matches the colour scheme of my COD:AW edition console nicely :)

Crazyglues4016d ago (Edited 4016d ago )

I like your vision, I just wish it was like a soft rubber texture, so that same design it has right now, just with a rubber feel, that would have been awesome...IMO

-But yeah, I like it... Looks nice

BISHOP-BRASIL4016d ago

I know exactly what you mean and I actually did got that on a PS4 controller by applying a single coat of black plati-dip over it. A single coat will not give proper cover (which is why I used black, to match the background color, if your XB1 controller is not black, try using a matching color) but will be enough to give you a textured feel.

I eventually removed it (it grips way too much, as you move your fingers around, it feels like your hands are stucked at it for a split second, but maybe that's exactly what you want by rubber texture) and started to come off by itself as it was just one coat (you need more coats to make a proper rubber skin). But it's ok, any of those spray-on rubber things come off like a skin, even if you end up loving it and decide to apply 4 coats for a more definitive solution, all you gotta do is grab it by an edge and peel it if you want to change colors or for any other reason remove it.

SniperControl4016d ago

Sorry guys, little of topic, i hear there is a new controller update, but for the life of me i cant find how to do it on my X1, any help?

Gazondaily4016d ago

@Sniper

Connect your controller to the console via mini usb and it should prompt an update

BallsEye4016d ago

Damn it.. I want one but already got 6 controllers -.-...3 per xbox. Arrgghhh too many cool stuff to buy...

xer04016d ago (Edited 4016d ago )

lol - they just keep on copying Sony.
Did they add a rechargeable battery pack yet?

CorndogBurglar4016d ago

Actually, the Xbox 360 controller had a 3.5mm jack for its headphones back when the PS3 didn't even exist yet.

So if anything, Sony copied MS when they added the jack to their controllers. Although, saying this is "copying" anyone is stupid as its a very logical design choice. Its easy to think that both companies could have had the same idea.

But only the petty fanboys would even make this stupid argument to begin with.

Gaming_Guru4016d ago (Edited 4016d ago )

Yes the headset jack for the XBOX 360 was is on the controller but you could only use the proprietary headsets. While every PlayStation with a headset feature could use any headset with a USB but now the PS4 can use a USB or a 3.5 mm jack.

There are no USB ports on the front of the XBOX ONE to even charge the console with making things inconvenient if you use the back USB's.

mozzie4016d ago (Edited 4016d ago )

@gaming_guru actually there is a usb 3.0 port on the left side of the xbox one. anyway you can use every power outlet if you've got a phone charger.

@xer0 the difference between the xbox one controller an the DS4 is that with xbox you've got the choice between a rechargable battery or disposable AA batteries. the official play and charge kit lasts up to 30 hours of playing! the AAs last even longer if you use expensive ones like duracell. How long does your DS4 last?

jrshankill4016d ago

@Gaming_Guru

I would actually study the console before trying to sound like a smartass. 3.0 USB port on the left of the console.

Trekster_Gamer4016d ago

Copying an inferior controller yeah right...
If you are referring to the headphone jack well that's been around since at least the days of the 3DO ...

u4one4016d ago (Edited 4016d ago )

MS have had an x1 rechargeable lipo battery pack since launch and it lasts longer than the ds4 by a lot. and the beautiful thing is that if it eventually craps out, you can just go buy another one for $20 instead of having to replace the entire controller.

i definitely prefer the x1 controller over the ds4 too considering I'm now on my 3rd ds4 controller because the quality sucks and the battery sucks even more.

i also think having pulse motors in the triggers is better and more functional than having a touchpad that no one does anything with except use as a comically large button in most cases - or divide into two smaller large buttons. mostly useless and doesn't really add much.

i also hate that even on the dim setting i can still see the almost completely useless led light in the back of the controller reflecting off my tv in dim lighting. distracting.

i still have my original x1 controller with the original charge kit and its still outpacing the ds4 in build quality and charge a year and some change later. I actually said at one point I would pay more money for a better built ds4 with a better battery because that would still be better than having to deal with replacements and wearing out too fast.

@gaming_Guru:

USB in front on the left side of the console under the eject button. haters should educate before they hate. http://cdn2.mos.techradar.f...

Moldiver4016d ago

@u4one

I agree with you about the battery packs. Also, being detachable, means that when it dies you dont have to replace the whole controller.People seem to overlook this now, but soon there will be a lot of perfectly fine DS4s with dead batteries in them. thats a pretty expensive alternative to just replacing a dead rechargeable battery.

Highlife4015d ago

Still have my original dual shock 3 controller the battery is just fine. Never had to buy new batteries. You xbots are freaking nuts. Your controller cost money then you have to spend money on batteries or a battery pack more money. My dual shock 4 will be the same the cost of the controller will only be the cost of the controller. Play a couple hours plug in when done boom ready for next time. You guys love to pay for extras. How was the adapter for headsets. Now you have to buy a new controller if you want it without.

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Abash4016d ago

I hope the 3.5mm jack is added to the solid black controllers, not really a fan of the design of this one

holysmokesbatman4016d ago

After this month all production models will have the 3.5 jack as standard, so yep.

FarEastOrient4016d ago

This is the controller it should've been at launch. Does Gamestop accept the dumb $25 adapter for trade in?

TheCommentator4016d ago (Edited 4016d ago )

@fareast

Why would you trade that in? It has all the controls at your fingertips instead of a stupid lanyard-style dongle. What are you gonna get anyways, $5 towards a $60 controller? I can't help but feel like you're stealth trolling with a name like that...

ReBurn4016d ago

I'm glad I waited to pick up a second Xbone controller.

umair_s514016d ago

Seems like it has internal batteries, and improved D-pad too

Xaphy4016d ago

Where did you see the internal batteries thing?

Hellsvacancy4016d ago

^^^

Reading isn't a new concept "Delivery: Wireless Controller and (2x) AA batteries"

Xaphy4016d ago

But where is it confirmed that they are internal? They could be 2 batteries coming inside the box

umair_s514016d ago

Says in the article:

The controller has internal batteries unlike the current models which rely on external AA batteries.

marlinfan104016d ago

It says it's compatible with the play and charge kit so I doubt there's internal batteries

umair_s514016d ago

I dont know just quoting this article

TheCommentator4016d ago

@hellsvacancy

2AA batteries = internal? All controllers come with 2AAs in the box, lol. Reading isn't the difficult part, it's comprehension. Xaphy knows how to do both. ;)

darthv724016d ago

@umair... "The controller has internal batteries unlike the current models which rely on external AA batteries."

The 360 used "external" batteries. i.e the battery pack. The XB1 has always used "internal" batteries. i.e. the batteries fit inside the controller.

Nothing changed.

umair_s514016d ago

@TheCommentator @darthv72 It says & I quote -

" internal batteries unlike the current models "

TheCommentator4016d ago

You do realize the article was updated before my first post. How you can get agrees when your quote doesn't exist any more is beyond me. The only difference is the 3.5mm jack.

umair_s514016d ago

@TheCommentator Do you know what you are saying mate ?

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Umbasa4016d ago

@TheCommentator

Cause moving the wire ever so slightly causes the sound to crack and pop, i am glad it works but they made that thing shoty as hell.

BlackPhillip6664016d ago

I was hoping for paddles tbh similar to the scuf :)

ScorpiusX4016d ago

I think I need two more controller's, this look good . A shopping we will go.

Hellsvacancy4016d ago

Does it not even come with a free wired headset?

Dread4016d ago

did not know it was standard for controllers to include headsets.

Do playstation and wii controllers include headsets?

Nitrowolf24016d ago (Edited 4016d ago )

The ps4 does, though it's not exactly what I call a real headset, none the less still functions

My wii u didn't one with one, but I think there's a built in mic?? Inot sure on that

Gazondaily4016d ago

The PS4 does have one but it resembles a showlace more than a proper headset. Its terrible. But its better than nothing.

Nitrowolf24016d ago

sorry I miss read the comments I don't think the actual controllers, with the headset I was thinking about the full console

reallyNow4016d ago

whats a showlace? at any rate, the speaker is sort of uncomfortable, otherwise it works just fine for a free, included headset. i use the headset that came with my phone, works fantastic, stereo sound. free.

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andibandit4016d ago

No the Xbox one controllers dont come with a wired headset, but then again for the 20$ price difference(in denmark at least), Im sure you can find a wired headset of roughly equal quality.

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Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Website Launches With New Nomura Artwork and Merchandise

Square Enix launches Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary site, revealing new Nomura art, books, music releases, and merchandise.

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-Foxtrot29d ago

Look I know VIII has its issues and all that but how on earth can the do big anniversary events with new artwork and merchandise for VII, IX and X yet VIII got sweet f*** all.

They could have given it something during its 25th anniversary yet all it got was a single Happy Anniversary post on their social media.

solideagle28d ago

they should know that we are OG fans of VIII as it sold truckload as well. not as much as VII or X. I personally didn't like IX but X and VI are my personal fav.

Shadow Hearts 2 covenant is another game I love. I hope one day someone can make remake, I would be delighted

Relientk7728d ago

Final Fantasy VIII is great and you are always the first to defend it in the comments

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Star Wars: Bounty Hunter Let Jango Fett Loose

LucasArts gave Jango Fett his own game in 2002, and it pulled Star Wars into a much dirtier, rougher, and more interesting corner of the galaxy.

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Relientk7733d ago

I remember playing this back in the day on PS2. What a sick game!

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We started with a simple idea. Games should bring people together through shared experiences. That led to the first Xbox in 2001, Xbox Live in 2002, and new ways to connect, from friends lists and achievements to parties and play across devices. Today, Xbox reaches over 500 million players around the world, with some of the most important franchises in entertainment.

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Outside_ofthe_Box34d ago (Edited 34d ago )

If they go back to exclusive games it at least shows that they are finally getting it. They would be turning down immediate money for something that will potentially workout in the long term.

Only issue is they've already opened Pandora's box. A lot of their base has moved to PC or jumped to PS. So will be a long road to get back on track.

We have been saying this from day one exclusives are a must if you are going to be selling hardware look at Nintendo and Sony before Jim Ryan. That's the proven formula. You had some that were deluded and blinded by loyalty accepting that multiplat was the future and that MS was merely getting ahead of where the industry was headed, but at least they can finally see the light and agree with what everyone has been saying for a decade+

pwnmaster300034d ago

True, blame it on the rabid fanboys. MS can do no wrong and spinner this multiplatform move. While the actual fans moved on.

I feel like with the new Xbox coming they are hoping to bring back those old fans and then if it goes well. Bring back exclusives.

If the new console is performing like series x and one. Naw they staying multiplatform.

darthv7234d ago

Actual fans dont move on... they can add to their hobby while waiting for the next new release. If you believe what you typed then I guess PS fans moved on too.... you know, since its been a Sahara for 1st party games this gen.

S2Killinit33d ago

The fans didn’t tell them to go multilat. MS was forced to after the 82 billion they spent to destroy gaming. Then, while xbox fans cheered, MS realized they can’t justify the price tag by selling through xbox only, so they went multiplat and in the process began to downplay console gaming.

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CrashMania34d ago

I think it's too late, xbox sales were diving even before ABK, they got even worse since then even long before the full multiplatform push. I'd be surprised if they even went back to timed exclusivity at this point, Helix is basically a PC and is going to be expensive, they already struggle to sell cheaper xbox consoles, it will be low volume and they'll have a very small 'console' base to sell to, which has already been conditioned to just play via gamepass anyway.

S2Killinit33d ago

They will do what they always do, they will promise the world at the beginning of next GEN and then failed to deliver all generation long. But there will always be some gamers who will buy into their promises.

ocelot0733d ago

Absolutely agree, Do people genuinely believe Microsoft are now going to go. Hang on how's about we go back to 2020. Then GP was stagnating, Games sold where awful because of GP. Outsold by Playstation by a landslide.

They have sold 5m of Forza I believe on PS5. Spite it being a old game. I think Starfield is going to sell well in the end. Halo is deffinetly going to sell well as is Fable and Forza Horizon 6.

I think at best (for Xbox fans). Single player titles like Clockwork will have a timed exclusivity. Multiplayer centric games like Forza, E Day will release day and date on all platforms.

Or all games will release on all platforms day and date. But maybe Xbox and Windows Store copies will have exclusive bonuses. Or may even get timed exclusive dlc like Fallout and Elder Scrolls and COD use to do.

I think they will treat Xbox players like the premium customers or at least act the way. But will serve just the Playstation and Switch 2 customers as well.

Neonridr34d ago

I don't see them removing PC from the equation. Considering MS has a heavy enough investment in the PC market, it would be foolish to abandon them. I could see them taking away games from PlayStation or ensuring they are timed exclusives at the very least. Say what you will but if Call of Duty ends up becoming a timed exclusive to Xbox machines, that would hurt PlayStation, don't pretend like those games don't sell millions.

Outside_ofthe_Box34d ago

They would lose out on a lot of CoD sales tho. Doesn't PS make up most of the sales?

Neonridr33d ago

@Outside - possibly, but it might push people to want Xbox hardware so they can play with their buddies day one.

Who knows.

S2Killinit33d ago (Edited 33d ago )

it would but remember doing that can splinter the COD fan base and in the process damage the call of duty brand which is probably the only franchise in that $82 billion purchase that in anyway gets even close to delivering what Microsoft thought they bought. If Microsoft fudges around too much with the COD franchise, you might even see a competitor franchise show up on the scene and that would be a catastrophe after the huge debt that Microsoft put itself into with the ABK purchase.

But Its almost guaranteed that Microsoft will want to do something drastic at the beginning of the next generation as they always do. We will see.

Pyrofire9534d ago

Their lifeline of solely the Xbox consoles is dry. Good-Great games on a 1st party scale can't be made at a loss so willingly - sent to the Xbox to only sell limited copies.
They invested billions scooping up studios and need to start making returns.
Sucks that nearly every company is publicly traded and have to be so shareholder biased but that's how it is.
Their words are strong but it'll take time to see what their actions accomplish. Lowering the cost of Game Pass and taking CoD off of it was a good clear start.

darthv7234d ago

More like, allot of their base just played game pass. So now they need to encourage them to start buying again.

S2Killinit33d ago (Edited 33d ago )

A lot of their base left for greener (bluer?) pastures.

--Onilink--33d ago

What exactly is the long term goal with exclusives though?

Because for the most part, the hardware side of things has never been the most profitable, even sometimes being subsidized for a period before breaking even. And that’s before the hardware component nightmare we currently live in.

The whole point of exclusives was to get more people to buy your console in order to have a bigger install base, which meant even bigger software sales.

But if their ports to PS5 are selling (for the most part it seems) quite well, then other than negating the cut Sony takes there, unless you are REALLY increasing your software sales on your own console, it probably doesn’t make that much of a difference?

Honestly I don’t even understand Sony’s decision to scale back on it for PC unless they weren’t even recouping the port expenses. They released ports when the hardware sales never really dropped, and now that all consoles will undoubtedly take a noticeable drop in sales due to the ridiculous prices, that’s when they decide they don’t want to sell to a larger install base to more easily recoup dev costs… it’s just weird

Outside_ofthe_Box33d ago (Edited 33d ago )

I agree. I mean once they went multiplat, in theory there should be no going back especially when you have games that have sold really well on other platforms.

Microsoft are the ones that announced that they are reevaluating. So I'm just guessing on what their end goal is. Right now Xbox as a hardware is not a must buy for anyone but fans of the brand because their games can be played elsewhere. Going exclusive would solve this, but you lose out on a ton of money instantly which has always been what the company does not want to do so not really sure what their "reevaluating exclusives" means unless they are pulling a Phil Spencer and are just saying what people want to hear and will continue to do what they are currently doing.

darthv7233d ago

Their ports to PS5 are selling because Sony's output has been so dry... the fans are thirsty, and MS is the oasis.

SIdepocket33d ago

Unfortunately, the studios they buy wither under their leadership.

mcstorm33d ago

Microsoft still has a name with Xbox the issue is the casual games are not looking at the console because its not the same console their friends have. Look at that poll on how many users upgraded from xbox 365 to one and then the X. Part of Microsoft's downfall was thinking that the Wii was the market they had to be in when really it was the core market. If you get the core gamers you then get the market to. As I posted a few minuets ago on another post Microsoft putting exclusives on PS this gen could bold well if they hit next gen with all our games are staying exclusive from this new gen. They will then get gamers wanting Halo, Forza Gears but this is also where Microsoft fell over with the xbox one and X in terms of they did not have may quality 1st party games affter they fell into the Gears, Forza and Halo cycle. If they can get some old IPs back to bring back the old core gamers as well as fresh ips to bring in new gamers things could improve next gen. But as I said in my last post its all if buts and maybes at the moment. No one knows if the next home consoles will be to expensive that people move to pc as we are now seeing or look at the stem deck as a cheepier alternitive.

DarXyde33d ago

"Only issue is they've already opened Pandora's box."

That's very optimistic. It's not the only issue, far from it. There is a serious rupture between Microsoft generally and the public caused by their weird Game Pass price fluctuations, taking down physical game space in stores, and being the first to go nuts on hardware price hikes that they themselves played a big part in.

They're also charging beyond a premium for Helix which is just vile at a time when the economy is in shambles.

The company itself is really not doing itself any favors with the approach they're taking Windows. Even France is looking to ditch Windows in favor of Linux.

But the most offensive thing is this AI push. They're doubling, tripling, and quadrupling down on the very technology they're using to replace a considerable proportion of their workforce... And the slap in the face is how they bake copilot into everything when nobody likes it—they couldn't even make Bing stick, so why on earth are they trying so hard? You know it's bad when people would rather use ChatGPT than Copilot which is killing their OS. But aside from their snatching up of farmland to build data centers (and reduce the agriculture capacity of whichever country allows them to build them), they made an AI-generated gamer gurl that loves AI the head of Xbox.

Even if we grant them the full benefit of the doubt, it hardly matters what Xbox wants to do if Nadella says no, and that includes exclusive games. Microsoft's relationship with Xbox is the opposite of Sony's relationship with PlayStation—Microsoft pulls the reins of Xbox, but Sony damn near went under for the PS3.

Tanktopmaster9233d ago (Edited 33d ago )

“If they go back to exclusive games it at least shows that they are finally getting it.”

Great strategy, especially after Forza selling 5 million on PlayStation and sea of thieves selling at least another million (2 million) for example. In March 2026, Xbox consoles sales ratio vs PS was 10:1.

In addition to that, with Gamepass, which unequivocally cuts out chunks of sales (Cannibalizing revenue from 1st month sales especially).

I’m sure going exclusive again after releasing everything on Ps5 is going to work out great for business.

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maximusprime_34d ago

Despite all of that, it's clear that Microsoft's Xbox division is broken beyond repair.

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BeHunted34d ago

PlayStation is currently draining money on flop after flop. It's Sony that needs to re-evaluate their strategy

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CrashMania34d ago (Edited 34d ago )

Wonder how much money was lost on perfect dark, hellbalde 2, 300 million lost revenue
by putting cod on gamepass. The recent Jason schrier news that Xbox has cancelled dozens of projects, spent 70 billion just to see Xbox sales further collapse and gamepass see little growth.

The fact is this has been PlayStation's most profitable generation and they are making loads of money and selling plenty of consoles and games. While MS won't give you any sales figures or profit numbers for Xbox, says it all really.

S2Killinit33d ago

Sony PlayStation has deservedly dominated xbox. Facts

Tanktopmaster9233d ago (Edited 33d ago )

Ok tween.

Xbox series SX got outsold 10:1 last month. lol.

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shadowT34d ago

"Our presence on PC isn’t strong enough."

Fishy Fingers34d ago

It isnt. But I dont think they mean in 'games', rather, footprint.

They own the OS but as far as gaming is concerned, Steam dominate. I imagine the VAST majority of people who use the Xbox app/launcher are PC gamepass subs. No ones buying their 3rd party PC games through Xbox PC.

badz14933d ago

and many gamers prefer SteamOS for gaming over Windows too. If only Valve would be more uncompromising to the anti-cheat makers that locked out non-windows players, more pc gamers would have moved onto SteamOS by now and not looking back to Windows. overall, Win11 is a terrible, bloated, unoptimized OS which is not what many people want

ocelot0733d ago

Agreed and I think that's where they are going to focus on more. I think cheaper games on Windows/Xbox store (MS IP) compared to Steam and Epic and maybe even compared to PSN store as well.

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