Have you ever had a course in Human Kinetics or Ergonomics?Your hand has a natural "at rest" position. The Xbox 360 places the left analog stick so that it more closely matches your thumb's natural at rest position. Further, it more closely reflects your motion (ie, you press your thumb *up* to give an *up* signal as opposed to pressing your thumb "to the left (closing your thumb to your hand, or moving it more closely to your restful position)" which is a vastly more natural motion. Taken together, these two design choices reduce fatigue and injury caused by long term use.You're right stick is set between the "button group" and the analog stick -- its a compromise position to give you access to both.MS has always been leaders in ergonomic controllers, their mice and keyboards are shaped that way for your health, not for fashion. That said, if you're not using an ergonomic keyboard -- and you spend any time on a computer -- you're going to regret it.
apena89Apr 8, 2008
ralph f**king baer is where its ALL at. dont even start with your "microsoft-did-it-first". <a class="user" href="http://www.ralphbaer.com/">http://www.ralphbaer.com/</a>microsoft has never done anything first.
wageslavenApr 11, 2008
Have you ever had a course in Human Kinetics or Ergonomics?Your hand has a natural "at rest" position. The Xbox 360 places the left analog stick so that it more closely matches your thumb's natural at rest position. Further, it more closely reflects your motion (ie, you press your thumb *up* to give an *up* signal as opposed to pressing your thumb "to the left (closing your thumb to your hand, or moving it more closely to your restful position)" which is a vastly more natural motion. Taken together, these two design choices reduce fatigue and injury caused by long term use.You're right stick is set between the "button group" and the analog stick -- its a compromise position to give you access to both.MS has always been leaders in ergonomic controllers, their mice and keyboards are shaped that way for your health, not for fashion. That said, if you're not using an ergonomic keyboard -- and you spend any time on a computer -- you're going to regret it.
diggdroidApr 12, 2008
I'm anticipating a $50 price drop over the holidays. I meant what I said.
tostashekApr 17, 2008
I really hope microsoft goes through with this, i hate the wii just because of its graphics. Wii sports in hd? omg i just s**t my pants.
techagaApr 23, 2008
Gimmick.