The controller has a 2.5 mm TRS connector on the front, allowing users to connect a headset for voice communication.

Among small changes such as the shape of the analog stick tops and grey-colored face buttons, the new controller features an adjustable directional pad which can be changed between a disc type D-pad or a plus shaped D-pad.

It is also surrounded by the "ring of light", which indicates the controller number, as well as flashing when connecting and to provide notifications.

Wireless controllers also feature an additional "connect" button located between the "bumpers" to facilitate syncing with the console.

This button is surrounded by a ring of lights divided into four quadrants that provide gamers with different types of information during game play.

In this case, when the user pushes the button, they access the Xbox guide; a menu which provides access to features like messaging friends, downloading content, voice chat and customizing soundtracks, while staying in the game.

[33] The device acts in a similar manner to an Xbox 360, allowing up to 4 controllers and 4 headsets at a time to be connected to the receiver.

The official Xbox website noted that the adapter will work with "all future wireless devices".

The Messenger Kit consists of a wired Xbox 360 headset and a small keyboard known as the "Chatpad".

Before then, as IGN stated, the original Xbox controller was "huge, ugly, cheap, and uncomfortable" and concluded to be an "abomination".