Xbox Official Controller S

I've had an Xbox pretty much since the Launch, and until now I've used the standard pad, but I've recently had a few problems and I ended up buying a new pad, the Official Controller S, this is a fantastic controller, it's a good weight and size, the buttons are all easily reached, the triggers have a nice and fluid movement and apart from the confusion with the Start Buttons and the Black and White buttons, it's very easy to use. Now I know there are people out there that'll stand by their original controllers, but i'd recommend this to anyone, I actually think the controller S is better. I have had a problem on Splinter Cell, where the buttons really need to be pressed down to do anything, but I've had no other problems. Anyone out there who's looking for a new pad, especially those whose hands are too small to use the original, get the Controller S.

Just recently taking the plunge into uncharted territory and investing some of my hardearned pennies on the worlds most powerful console, I found the the standard controller provided with the XBox a bit too big for my hands which are not built like shovels.

I found the GameCube controller to be nigh-on perfect, but I must confess (and eat my hat) this controller is better! More buttons, ease of use, perfectly comfortable, and provides much better accessibilty to those games I found a bit hard to control with the original pad.

This is not only smaller than the original controller, but whatever the bumf says on the original controller, I would have to say about hours of user testing, this controller far more ergonomic.

If you're after a new controller, don't waste your money on cheap alternatives - the Microsoft controllers are built to last and the best value for money - and the S is the best of the two options.

Still this pad comes highly recommened for all of you gamers who's hands aren't the size of shovels