JAPANESE XBOX CONTROLLER
March 30, 2001

At the Tokyo Game Show, Bill Gates showed a custom Xbox controller made specifically for the Japanese market. Based on feedback from Japanese gamers, the controller is slightly smaller than the North American and European controller, and the buttons have been positioned to best accommodate the styles of gameplay popular in Japan.

It features a D-pad, left and right analog sticks, left and right shoulder triggers, six pressure-sensitive multicolored analog buttons, dual slots for memory cards and other peripherals, and a built-in rumble feature. The controller also features a cord more than 9.5 feet long.

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