Microsoft confirm the superior joypad will become the standard in Europe...

Microsoft today confirmed that the radically improved ‘Controller S’ would become the standard joypad packaged inside all Xbox video game systems in Europe.<br><br>“The decision to make Controller S standard in Europe was based on feedback from gamers,” said Michel Cassius, Senior Director, Xbox Platform and Marketing. “The majority of gamers preferred Controller S to the original Xbox controller, and we saw an opportunity to further improve the Xbox offering to new gamers. Not only is Xbox amazing value, with a built in hard disc and broadband adapter for Xbox Live gaming plus Dolby 5.1 sound and exceptional DVD playback, but it now offers the gamer’s choice in controllers.”