Microsoft offers simpler Xbox control
Seattle PI | at | by Mike
Microsoft is turning to an oversized red button in its latest bid to broaden the appeal of its Xbox 360 video-game console.
The company announced plans Tuesday to introduce an alternative Xbox 360 controller, featuring a large button in the style of a game-show buzzer, meant to be less intimidating to new gamers. Four controllers will come with an Xbox 360 adaptation of the "Scene It?" movie trivia game from Seattle-based Screenlife Games.
"It's super-easy to use," said Shane Kim, the corporate vice president in charge of Microsoft Game Studios. It was shown for the first time publicly at Microsoft's media event Tuesday night here at the E3 video-game conference.