'X Scorch' for Xbox 360 gets in on the split controller craze

by JC Fletcher { Mar 22nd 2010 at 6:00PM }

With PlayStation Move (and, let's not forget, the Splitfish lineup), the PS3 is taking part in the dual-controller wizardry that Wii owners have been enjoying for years -- a layout designed to allow free arm movement, but functionally allows us to play games without having to expend the effort to lift our arms from our sides to rest our hands in our laps. Now Xbox 360 owners will be able to get in on the slack-armed fun -- and utilize mouse control in their first-person shooters while they're at it -- with Bannco's "X Scorch" controller, an Xbox-based version of another two-handed PS3 setup, the "FragNStein."

The X Scorch, which is cross-compatible with PC, combines a custom mouse with a wireless Nunchuk-esque controller that features a D-pad, an analog stick and some trigger buttons. According to Bannco, the device is upgradeable via firmware updates and has "digital sniper buttons," which certainly sounds impressive. The X Scorch retails for $79.99. See it in action after the break.

Well that's a start I guess. I'm still shocked that neither of the two HD console Wiimote copies went with a traditional controller that can seperate down the middle to provide two motion wands. I guess Sony was prevented from doing so because of the balls on the front.

But mark my words, at least one of the next gen consoles will contain a traditional looknig controller that can split apart to offer two seperate motion and aim detecting controller sections.

Mouse rulez, but where's the keyboard? Yet another console failure against the almighty PC!

I've been waiting for something like this for years.

That's really nice =)

Looks great.

Alby_da_Wolf said: Mouse rulez, but where's the keyboard? Yet another console failure against the almighty PC!

Having the analog in the left hand and using mouse for aming is far superior to a keyboard.  The mouse is what makes PC gaming great, the keyboard is what holds it back.

Also, this isn't to combat the Move or Wiimote, its just the 360's version of the FragFX that is available on PS3.

The only negative to this controller setup is that it has no Mic port on either the mouse of the nunchuck thing so I'd have to either play without a mic or not be able to use my Astros which would hurt my gaming experience just as much as this thing might improve it...

i like the flowers next to the flat panel

nightsurge said: Alby_da_Wolf said: Mouse rulez, but where's the keyboard? Yet another console failure against the almighty PC! Having the analog in the left hand and using mouse for aming is far superior to a keyboard.  The mouse is what makes PC gaming great, the keyboard is what holds it back. Also, this isn't to combat the Move or Wiimote, its just the 360's version of the FragFX that is available on PS3.

That controller is nice, I agree, jokes apart. Anyhow keyboard has its streghts in some genres, but also weaknesses and when possible gaming keyboards reduce their main flaw, the higher probability of hitting the wrong key during fast actions.