Microsoft has finally heard the cries of fighting and platforming game fans and has decided to do something about its console's "d-pad" abomination. Rumors were going around the interwebs yesterday about the new, redesigned Xbox 360 controller and today we have proof from Xbox's Community Manager, Major Nelson:


Of course, if you've grown accustomed to the "disc" version of the system's d-pad you can "transform," I'd say degrade, it back to its original form. The new controller will be out by the holidays this year and -- unfortunately -- will only be available in the Plug-and-Play variation for $64.99.