the xbox 360 be arguably one of the most popular console of recent memory , with even Hollywood film and television series make reference to `` the Xbox '' or show play the console in some manner . the console 's main advantage over its predecessor be the ergonomically design controller . whereas the original Xbox feature a rather large controller similar to that of the Sega Dreamcast , the xbox 360 feature a much smaller , yet larger than the PS3 , design that incorporate easy to use trigger and concave thumbstick which provide better overall grip than the PS3 's analog stick do . however , one thing have always be a little `` off '' about the controller . despite its overall design be praise left and right by consumer and gaming professional alike , one drawback have be constantly present whenever one discuss the xbox 360 controller and that be its directional pad . the PlayStation controller have always provide one of the best fitting , and most useful , d-pad on a controller to date . however , Microsoft go the route of the Sega Genesis , and utilize more a disc design for they d-pad . the result : a awkward design that do not respond as intend . press `` up '' can sometimes be interpret by the controller as a `` up-forward '' make on screen avatar move in the wrong direction . this controller promise to try to alleviate the problem , and it work , to a degree . the controller provide a much easier to press directional pad which allow the user to ensure that he\/she be indeed press the desire direction properly . it do not move as fluidly as the PS3 d-pad do , but when compare to the previous iteration of the xbox 360 controller , it do provide a much better overall response for each direction . if the user decide to play the game with the traditional disc that the 360 use , a simple twist of the d-pad convert it back it to its regular form . overall , the controller provide a better directional pad than previous version of the controller , with slightly improved response from the four major direction : up , leave , right , and down . however , if a user be expect PS3 level responsiveness , than they may be disappoint . the color scheme be a nice touch to the controller , provide a overall classy , and sleek design .