Rumor: Microsoft prepping new controller with improved d-pad for the holidays?

[Raptor]

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We've got it on good authority that sometime this Holiday season, Microsoft will launch a new Xbox 360 controller with a rather unique d-pad. According to our trusted source, when one rotates the d-pad ninety degrees on this new controller, it'll raise up about a quarter of an inch -- a modification apparently revealed to be targeted at fighting game fans.

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[Fireball JaX]

might make a difference. dont play manyfighting games so i wouldnt know how that will improve them