We first saw the turntable inspired controller for DJ Hero earlier this month but it was only half of the controller not to mention just a rendering.

Well, during a E3 preview special aired on spike there was a brief segment with the hostess, Amanda McKay, holding the full controller cross-fader and all. Even with the missing counterpart it’s still had to determine which game has the cooler controller, DJ Hero, or Scratch: The Ultimate DJ.

Either or, Activision says that DJ Hero is set to drop sometime before the end of this year.

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Just yesterday Activision gave us a first look at the controller for their upcoming DJ Hero title. Today, Kotaku has gotten their hands on some press images of the controller for competiting title Scratch: The Ultimate DJ.

As you can see, the controller is somewhat similar to DJ Hero‘s since it has a turntable and a cross-fader but it also includes 5 colored buttons and was created by actual turntable maker Numark. Oh yeah, that turntable is also free spinning and touch-sensitive.

Now, there’s no telling when Scratch: The Ultimate DJ will be out but if it does actually hit store shelves DJ Hero is sure to get a run for its money.

Activision has recently gone ahead and revealed the above turntable controller for DJ Hero via Twitter.

Upon first glance this thing looks pretty lame, but make note that just pressing the 3 buttons isn’t the whole game. What’s hidden on the above render is an effects-dial and crossfader, so expect this game to actually take some skill.

DJ Hero is currently under development by FreeStyleGames and is expected to hit shelves later this year.