IGN: Razer's Onza Xbox 360 Controller is Finally Here and It's Awesome

IGN: "It has been a long time since I first saw the Onza, Razer's professional-grade Xbox 360 controller; though it made its debut at CES 2010 and has made appearances at a number of tradeshows since, it has only now been finalized for production. So, what's changed over the last year and a half? Quite a bit.

The resistance adjustment mechanism, which allows users to manually adjust the tension of the analog thumbsticks for either more rigid or fluid motion, has been significantly improved. In earlier encounters, twisting the dials underneath the thumbsticks resulted in only slight changes in resistance, whereas now there is a much larger range of tension, allowing for finer adjustments. "

[a_bro]

Razer makes good stuff. highly recommended over Mad Katz.

[Newtype]

>Razer
>Good Stuff

ROFL.

[zeal0us]

Given my history with mad katz products I would have to agree with you, to date all 4 of my mad catz controllers is no longer working. Some started screwing up only after months of having them.

Not to mention the ps2 products I brought from them multitab had an shortage controller wouldn't work.

This is just my experience with them, if anyone else been better or never encounter then don't stop b/c me.

[starchild]

Does this work on the PC? I mean, are there drivers for it yet?

I already prefer wired controllers for the faster response time and the fact that they are more comfortable due to the lack of battery bulge on the bottom where your fingers tend to rest, but the fact that wired Xbox 360 controllers work easier on the PC is another reason I prefer them. If this has drivers for the PC I might well buy one.

Edit: I read that guy's review in the comments below and now it doesn't sound so great. I'll have to read some other reviews.

[palaeomerus]

I prefer wired controllers because they are generally cheaper, I don't need to worry about batteries or recharging, I won't lose the damned things in the couch cushions or under my bean bag chair, and I won't have distracted guests wander off and accidently leave them somewhere between the den, the front door, or the bathroom and then begin a frantic house-wide search for the player two controller (probably hiding in plain site)to unpause the game

On the other hand one of my cats liked to attack the wires, and every once in a while I'll stand up, catch the cord and drag a wired controller off of the coffee table or whatever. Also it's nice to have the USB's open for Thumb drives to save and stream music from.

I guess both have their place.

[wwm0nkey]

Going to buy this very soon.

[tawak]

and It's Awe...Wired?

[SJPFTW]

yes you go wired for competitive play noob.

[-MD-]

Who still says noob?

[ELite_Ghost]

everyone u nub

[CobraKai]

I think MS holds the patent or rights (or whatever) to the wireless tech of their controllers so third parties can't take advantage.

[DarkBlood]

im confused, if so then why are the ps3 wireless, unless im not understanding something here?

[STICKzophrenic]

@Darkblood - Sony used standard Bluetooth for their wireless controllers, so any company can make their controllers wireless.

Microsoft has their own patented wireless frequency or something that they either won't license to other companies, or other companies simply won't pay to use.

[Cheeseknight28]

Seeing how it'll jointly work as a computer gamepad, I don't mind wired.

[DelbertGrady]

I play lots of online multiplayer and prefer the wired controller. It's lighter and you don't have to worry about batteries running out mid-game.

[Wenis]

I too have a wired controller which I tend to use most often. Its more convinient for netflix, so I don't have to turn on my controller just to pause a movie or something since the wired is always on.

[NoBias]

I have 3 wireless controllers and one wired one. My wired is the main one that I use. I definitely prefer it. Just got the Razor as well. I freaking love it for SSFIV and other fighters.

It's like having an arcade stick in your palm.

[Senden]

I have the standard edition of this and it's GREAT for MW2. As it's standard, the analogue stick tension is unchangeable and they're set to being very very loose. For MW2 (I assume would work with all cod or twitch based shooters) it really helped with my accuracy and in 1v1 battles up close I really felt I had a distinct advantage because of this. For Halo Reach however, the loose sticks aren't so good. Overall it's a great controller but the way it's made looks kind of cheap.. reminds me of one of the unofficial controllers i got on cheap for my friends to play mp games with me. But don't let that fool you, it's a fantastic controller despite the cheap feel on the standard edition.

O and the wired vs wireless, wired all the way! I'm quite competitive and had always used wireless for convenience. Since switching to the Onza my first wired controller, I've definitely noticed an improvement in the controller's response time and as i'm used to the wireless one, it felt like I had a distinct advantage initially which was great.

[wwm0nkey]

just so you guys know pros use wired controllers for a reason

Wired= no input lag at all.

[WetN00dle69]

Been wanting to order this through Amazon BUT what keeps me from doing so is the shipping. It says it will be shipped with in 1 to 2 months.........:(

[maniacmayhem]

wow, i have the razor and i think its crap, it's way too flimsy and the d-pad is horrible for games like SSF4 and MvC 3.

[GamerPS360]

I use wired.
Competitive games and wireless doesn't do good for me. I still like regular 360 controller. It's built solid and shape is pretty good too.

[SirBillyBones]

I read this article and had to sign up to this site as well as IGN just to post my feedback. That review is ridiculous and seems like its been paid for. I'll post what I said on the IGN page...

'I have an Onza TE and its terrible. I had been looking forward to getting it for months but unfortunately I couldn't be more disappointed as mine is faulty. The left stick won't press in if it's angled in any direction meaning its impossible to sprint etc.

Also, the placement of the mappable bumper buttons only suits people who trigger with their middle finger. Personally I've never found that comfortable, so for me the mappable bumpers are useless as I have to move my trigger fingers too far to press them. Surely it would've made more sense to have the bumpers closest to the triggers mappable instead? That would suit various grip styles. I'd be tempted to try and open the Onza up and remap the bumper buttons if I was keeping the controller. It's my bad that I never actually checked before hand which of the bumpers were mappable, but I just assumed it would be the ones closest to the trigger as that seems the most logical.

The triggers are badly designed and overly sensitive, something I have seen mentioned in other reviews. I'm not keen on the D-pad buttons either. They rattle and seem sticky/sluggish when I press them. The sticks require more force to press in, and this makes them feel quite cheap. They make a loud clunky click sound compared to the quiet click of the MS controller sticks. The bumper buttons also make a loud click sound when pressed which is irritating.

Finally, the actual build quality isn't great at all. The whole thing rattles every time I move it, and there are a lot of sharp plastic lumps on the joins from where the parts have been removed from the mould (especially corners, like the edges of the triggers). It wouldnt have hurt them to file those off. Even the dashboard button looks cheap, like something you would imagine seeing on a fake/dummy controller.

The adjustable sticks are a good idea, though they don't effect my game play much. I also don't like their height. The rubberised grip feels ok, but it's not as noticeable as I expected it to be. I do like the ABXY buttons, they're one major improvement over the MS controller.

Other than that though I'm pretty gutted. I had been looking forward to this controller for a long time and for it to arrive with a fault is disappointing. It feels like I've been sent a one off prototype that hasnt been through quality control.

It's a shame as I do like some Razor products and it could've been such a great controller.

Do not get your hopes up, it's no better than MadKatz.'

[Senden]

What games have you been playing on? Maybe the TE is different to the SE but ultimately after a few hours of getting used to the controller, had no problems with the parts mentioned.

The remappable buttons in particular could have been improved. Like keep LB and RB as the top buttons and the remapped ones underneath... it would have made it easier but ultimately took me less than a day to adjust to how it's laid out. Triggers never bothered me either and prefer how they are. D pad though, I don't like much the buttons are way too bulky.

[dirthurts]

I'm waiting for a wireless version, although it will probably be blutooth and require a dongle of sorts...
I doubt they'll license out the MS wireless tech for it.