Joystiq has a report about a rumour about a new and improved 360 controller being readied for Christmas release.
According to a “trusted source”, the controller will feature a new d-pad that raises a quarter of an inch when rotated ninety degrees.
It would appear an attempt to solve the biggest problem of the pad – rotational moves with fighting games – but hopefully it will simply be an improved d-pad. Period. Exclamation mark!
Obviously, this is only confirmed when Microsoft says so, so for now, please wait around, because we’ll try to let you know as soon as possible.
**UPDATE**
Strategyinformer reports that Microsoft has confirmed this rumour, but with a release date of early 2011.
“The Xbox 360 Wireless Controller with Play & Charge Kit – with Transforming D-pad will be available worldwide beginning early 2011.” As said by a Microsoft spokesperson.
