Customer Rating: 
Summary: Where to put your thumb...
Comment: I recently bought an Xbox, after considerable time on a PlayStation. Perhaps the biggest change issue I had was that the Xbox's Controller-S is bigger by far than the PS2's. I have small hands and after a few days of acclimatization decided to look for something a bit smaller. This controller, the MicroCon was my first selection.Oddly enough, the MicroCon is almost too small. My thumbs cross in the middle, and in a fast game I sometimes switch back to the larger controller. But for most of my use (playing Morrowind) the controller puts things under my fingers. I haven't notices any performance difference, and I'm not a violent player, so durability seems fine.
Unfortunately the size does introduce an element of hand strain that wasn't present in the (for me) more awkward Controller-S. Because of that, I can't give it a wholehearted recommendation. If your hands are small to the point that the Microsoft controller S is a real problem this might be just the ticked, though.
I do like the macro capability, although I had to figure out how to use it on my own. I don't like the fit of the memory sockets, though - just a bit too loose. So I'll continue to look for something better for me.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Do not buy this controller.
Comment: I bought this controller the same day I bought my xbox. After a week of playing on it the right trigger wore and stuck. I returned the item to where I purchased it and got another one different color. A week later the right trigger wore and stuck, i returned the controller once again and got another one different color. About a week later the right trigger began to stick yet once again. I then returned the item paid the extra 5 bucks for an OEM controller which I have now had for quite some time now. If your looking for another controller for your xbox dont buy this one. Pay the extra 5 bucks for the OEM controller.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Read this before you buy
Comment: I bought one of these after receiving the xbox for christmas. I loved the slim design compared to the standard xbox controller. After a while I noticed the A button had a mind of it's own. I play Amped alot and to do a trick you have to hold down the A button (I think), and with out letting off the button the controller did it for me leaving my snowboarder laying flat on the hill. I can deal with this problem even though it happend often. What I can't deal with is........ One day I was playing (you guessed it Amped) and I was using the right thumbstick to do the "grabs" when the sucker just broke off hanging lifelessly in its little socket!! I strongly recommend that you don't buy this controller it is a piece of junk. In a month or two Microsoft is supposed to release the Japanese version controller. Supposedly it is a slimmer version of the standard one that came with your Xbox. Wait for this one to come out. Or you will be sorry.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Amazing price for a great controller!
Comment: I'm not used to saying this, but this controler is VERY good. The rubberized grips are very nice, but i had a hard time with the "macro" button. But its bargin price and the fact that it's smaller than most others [cough] official controller [cough], it's worth the money.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Compared to the Controller that came with Xbox
Comment: This controller is a little slimmer than the one that came with Xbox. It fits in the hand better for the throttle triggers, the A, B, X, Y, white and black buttons, and the cross D-Pad is much better and easier to use than the one on the Xbox controller. The right analog stick is further in the middle from the right thumb making it hard to release your thumb from the buttons and push right on the stick.For example, in Amped I found that I would be pushing left on the right analog stick a lot because my thumb is coming from the right instead of from on top like the Xbox controller. Halo is harder to aim and fire at the same time.
I find it nice to own 2 different controller types, plus Mad Catz controllers have cool colors. Bottom line, if you LOVE the controllers that came with Xbox then just buy another, but if you're looking to get something a little different then this is your choice. The price difference between the two should not persuade you.
