While the Xbox 360 controller has been regarded by many as one of the best console controllers of recent memory, there are some gripes with it. Competitive gamers will probably know that analog sticks on many of the Xbox 360 controllers have been known to be defective causing slow turning in games like Halo. Luckily, Razer has been known for some time to be releasing the Razer Onza – a tournament quality Xbox 360 controller with things like adjustable resistance analog sticks, backlit keys, programmable buttons and a 15 foot cable that is either braided or not depending on if you’re going for the Razer Onza Tournament Edition which retails for $49.99 or the regular Razer Onza which retails for just $39.99.
While the controllers aren’t the most expensive accessories in the world, perhaps you want to check out what they are like before actually slapping down an order. Well, lucky for you a video has just appeared on YouTube showing off the controller with the video’s creator, Hutch, telling us what he likes about the controller and then proceeding to play Black Ops with it.
If you’ve been looking to pick up a Street Fighter IV FightStick but haven’t been able to justify the high price tag, you’re in luck. Buy.com has just announced that they will be discounting the PS3 version of the controller to $29.99. Additionally, if you’re looking to go a bit more hardcore, they have the Tournament Edition FightStick up for $119.99, a nice saving.
I don’t know about you guys but I prefer a controller over these FightSticks any day. Maybe I need to actually use them some more. What do you think?
Edit: It seems the FightSticks are out of stock, bummer. Let’s hope they hold this promotion again once it’s back in stock.
Mad Catz Art Director, Roentgen D. Reyes, commented on the hardware’s artwork:
“When we set out creating the Limited Edition artwork we knew that we had to create an impactful design that was radically different from the previous imagery and color schemes. With that in mind we chose not to concentrate on a group of characters but instead produce something targeted to the fan community. After working through a number of designs, we focused on one of the strongest ‘fan-favorite’ characters in the game, Sagat. The character is renowned for his large scar which game legend tells us was caused by archrival Ryu. In my mind, playing Street Fighter® IV evokes the player’s competitive nature, with rivalry a key element of the experience.”
The exclusive Tournament Edition arcade sticks will go on sale for Comic-Con attendees for $179.99 while the exclusive SF4 controller, pictured after the break, will go on sale at the convention along with on the Mad Catz website for $49.99.
