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Xbox 360 controller: Applications & Standards

The Xbox 360 controller is the primary game controller for Microsoft's Xbox 360 home video game console that was introduced at E3 2005. The Xbox 360 controller comes in both wired and wireless versions. The Xbox controller is not compatible with the Xbox 360. The wired and wireless versions are also compatible with Microsoft PC operating systems from…

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Xbox 360 controller topic overview

The analysis highlights Applications and Standards as prominent areas in the source structure around Xbox 360 controller. 1 topic appears in more than one source area, which can help identify connections that are less obvious in a linear reading.

Related topics
45
Source areas
6
Connected nodes
52
Extracted relationships
88
Concept neighborhoods
15
Bridge connections
52

What this topic covers Research coverage

Source areas are shown by the number of related topics found in each part of the analysis. Use smaller areas too: they can reveal specialized angles and content gaps.

Layout · 22 topics
Overview · 12 topics
Design · 5 topics
Accessories · 3 topics
Non-gaming uses · 3 topics
Reception · 1 topics

Smaller areas are not necessarily less important. They contain fewer connections in this analysis and can be useful for finding specialized angles or coverage gaps.

Key facts & relationships

High-confidence facts extracted from structured source data. Use them as anchors for further research.

Connectivity
Wireless (proprietary 2.4 GHz protocol), USB, 2.5 mm headset jack
Dimensions
Wireless version: 154 mm × 105 mm × 61.3 mm (6.06 in × 4.13 in × 2.41 in) · Wired version: 152 mm × 107 mm × 54.0 mm (5.98 in × 4.21 in × 2.13 in) (cable 3.0 m, 9 ft 10 in)
Generation
Seventh
Input
2 × clickable analog sticks · 2 × analog triggers · 2 × shoulder buttons · 4 × action buttons · 3 × other buttons (wireless)
Manufacturer
Microsoft
Power
Nickel-metal hydride battery; 2 × AA; USB host powered

Explore all related topics Closing gaps

Browse the complete topic structure, not only the most central items. Less prominent entities and concepts can reveal missing angles, specialized context and useful research gaps. Each item opens a new analysis centered on that subject.

Overview

Design

Layout

Accessories

Non-gaming uses

Reception

Advanced semantic analysis

Deeper signals for content research, entity SEO and topical coverage. The plain-language headings explain what each technical view is useful for.

How Xbox 360 controller connects Entity context

The extracted context around Xbox 360 controller shows recurring relationship patterns in the source. For example, Xbox 360 controller → Among, Charge Kit, Charge Kits, Controller, D-pad, Europe, February, It, Major Nelson, Microsoft's Larry Hryb, North America, November, On August, Play, The, The Xbox, TRS, Wireless, Xbox Another extracted example is Xbox 360 controller → .mw-parser-output .plainlist ol,.mw-parser-output .plainlist ul{line-height:inherit;list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}.mw-parser-output .plainlist ol li,.mw-parser-output .plai…, ARE: October 28, 2008, AU: March 23, 2006, BRA: December 1, 2006, CHL: July 7, 2006, CZE/POL: November 3, 2006, EU: December 2, 2005, HKG/SGP/TWN: March 16, 2006, IND: September 25, 2006, JP: December 10, 2005, KOR: February 24, 2006, MEX/COL: February 2, 2006, NA: November 22, 2005, PER: February 26, 2008, RU: February 10, 2007, SYC: Spring 2010, ZAF: September 29, 2006. Use these groups to spot repeated connection types before inspecting the individual relationships.

Xbox 360 controller

Top relations

related to Design · 19
Xbox 360 controller → Among, Charge Kit, Charge Kits, Controller, D-pad, Europe, February, It, Major Nelson, Microsoft's Larry Hryb, North America, November, On August, Play, The, The Xbox, TRS, Wireless, Xbox
Released · 17
Xbox 360 controller → .mw-parser-output .plainlist ol,.mw-parser-output .plainlist ul{line-height:inherit;list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}.mw-parser-output .plainlist ol li,.mw-parser-output .plai…, ARE: October 28, 2008, AU: March 23, 2006, BRA: December 1, 2006, CHL: July 7, 2006, CZE/POL: November 3, 2006, EU: December 2, 2005, HKG/SGP/TWN: March 16, 2006, IND: September 25, 2006, JP: December 10, 2005, KOR: February 24, 2006, MEX/COL: February 2, 2006, NA: November 22, 2005, PER: February 26, 2008, RU: February 10, 2007, SYC: Spring 2010, ZAF: September 29, 2006
related to Layout · 10
Xbox 360 controller → Back, Both, D-pad, Guide, In, It, Start, The, Wireless, Xbox
related to Reception · 7
Xbox 360 controller → Before, IGN, It, Many, Microsoft's, The Xbox, Xbox
Input · 6
Xbox 360 controller → 2 × analog triggers, 2 × clickable analog sticks, 2 × shoulder buttons, 3 × other buttons (wireless), 4 × action buttons, Digital D-pad
related to Guide button · 6
Xbox 360 controller → For, In, The Guide, The Xbox, This, Xbox
related to External links · 5
Xbox 360 controller → Controller, Media, Wikimedia Commons, Wiktionary-logo-en-v2, Xbox
related to Non-gaming uses · 3
Xbox 360 controller → The United States Navy, Virginia-class, Xbox
Dimensions · 2
Xbox 360 controller → Wired version: 152 mm × 107 mm × 54.0 mm (5.98 in × 4.21 in × 2.13 in) (cable 3.0 m, 9 ft 10 in), Wireless version: 154 mm × 105 mm × 61.3 mm (6.06 in × 4.13 in × 2.41 in)
Weight · 2
Xbox 360 controller → Wired version: 300 g (10.6 oz), Wireless version (with batteries): 265 g (9.35 oz)

Important terminology

Use these terms to understand the vocabulary surrounding the topic, not as a checklist for keyword stuffing.

Important terminology

controllers controller xbox d-pad edition released 360 analog limited black also wireless button features buttons bundled console stick face standard

Xbox 360 controller relationships Subject–Predicate–Object triples

TTTA extracted 88 structured relationships around Xbox 360 controller. Examples in this analysis include Xbox 360 controller → Connectivity → Wireless (proprietary 2.4 GHz protocol), USB, 2.5 mm headset jack and Xbox 360 controller → Dimensions → Wireless version: 154 mm × 105 mm × 61.3 mm (6.06 in × 4.13 in × 2.41 in). The table shows each extracted connection, where it came from and its confidence.

SubjectPredicateObjectConfidenceSrc
Xbox 360 controllerConnectivityWireless (proprietary 2.4 GHz protocol), USB, 2.5 mm headset jack1.00infobox
Xbox 360 controllerDimensionsWireless version: 154 mm × 105 mm × 61.3 mm (6.06 in × 4.13 in × 2.41 in)1.00infobox
Xbox 360 controllerDimensionsWired version: 152 mm × 107 mm × 54.0 mm (5.98 in × 4.21 in × 2.13 in) (cable 3.0 m, 9 ft 10 in)1.00infobox
Xbox 360 controllerGenerationSeventh1.00infobox
Xbox 360 controllerInput2 × clickable analog sticks1.00infobox
Xbox 360 controllerInput2 × analog triggers1.00infobox
Xbox 360 controllerInput2 × shoulder buttons1.00infobox
Xbox 360 controllerInput4 × action buttons1.00infobox
Xbox 360 controllerInput3 × other buttons (wireless)1.00infobox
Xbox 360 controllerInputDigital D-pad1.00infobox
Xbox 360 controllerManufacturerMicrosoft1.00infobox
Xbox 360 controllerPowerNickel-metal hydride battery; 2 × AA; USB host powered1.00infobox
Xbox 360 controllerPredecessorXbox controller1.00infobox
Xbox 360 controllerReleased.mw-parser-output .plainlist ol,.mw-parser-output .plainlist ul{line-height:inherit;list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}.mw-parser-output .plainlist ol li,.mw-parser-output .plai…1.00infobox
Xbox 360 controllerReleasedNA: November 22, 20051.00infobox
Xbox 360 controllerReleasedEU: December 2, 20051.00infobox
Xbox 360 controllerReleasedJP: December 10, 20051.00infobox
Xbox 360 controllerReleasedMEX/COL: February 2, 20061.00infobox
Xbox 360 controllerReleasedKOR: February 24, 20061.00infobox
Xbox 360 controllerReleasedHKG/SGP/TWN: March 16, 20061.00infobox
Xbox 360 controllerReleasedAU: March 23, 20061.00infobox
Xbox 360 controllerReleasedCHL: July 7, 20061.00infobox
Xbox 360 controllerReleasedIND: September 25, 20061.00infobox
Xbox 360 controllerReleasedZAF: September 29, 20061.00infobox
Xbox 360 controllerReleasedCZE/POL: November 3, 20061.00infobox
Xbox 360 controllerReleasedBRA: December 1, 20061.00infobox
Xbox 360 controllerReleasedRU: February 10, 20071.00infobox
Xbox 360 controllerReleasedPER: February 26, 20081.00infobox
Xbox 360 controllerReleasedARE: October 28, 20081.00infobox
Xbox 360 controllerReleasedSYC: Spring 20101.00infobox

Related concept clusters Concept neighborhoods

The concept neighborhoods around Xbox 360 controller bring nearby vocabulary together. In this analysis, examples include Controller, Xbox and Features. Use the clusters to find adjacent concepts and terminology that may deserve separate research.

  • Xbox 360 controller
    • Controller
    • Xbox
    • Features
    • Black
    • Controllers
    • Guide
    • Edition
    • Wireless
    • Button
    • Sticks
    • Also
    • Standard
  • xbox 360 controller
    • Controller
    • Xbox
    • Features
    • Analog
    • D-pad
    • Black
    • Controllers
    • Guide
    • Edition
    • Wireless
    • Also
    • Button
  • game controller
    • Xbox
    • Features
    • Analog
    • D-pad
    • Black
    • Also
    • Buttons
    • Sticks
    • Face
    • Guide
    • Released
    • Console
  • xbox 360
    • Controller
    • Controllers
    • Guide
    • Edition
    • Wireless
    • Button
    • Also
    • Standard
    • Limited
    • Wired
    • Console
    • Buttons
  • xbox controller
    • Controller
    • Xbox
    • Features
    • Analog
    • D-pad
    • Black
    • Controllers
    • Guide
    • Edition
    • Wireless
    • Also
    • Button
  • xbox series x and s
    • Controller
    • Controllers
    • Guide
    • Edition
    • Wireless
    • Button
    • Also
    • Standard
    • Limited
    • Wired
    • Console
    • Buttons
  • controller s
    • Xbox
    • Features
    • Analog
    • D-pad
    • Black
    • Also
    • Buttons
    • Sticks
    • Face
    • Guide
    • Released
    • Console
  • analog sticks
    • D-pad
    • Stick
    • Buttons
    • Sticks
    • Tops
    • Features
    • Face
    • Transforming
    • Standard
    • Black
    • Button
    • Controller

Connections between topic areas Semantic bridges

For Xbox 360 controller, one of the stronger structural bridges in this analysis connects Xbox 360 controller with Layout. Bridges highlight paths between different parts of the map and can reveal research angles that are easy to miss in a flat list.

Min side: 3
Xbox 360 controllerLayout · splits 30 ⟂ 23
Xbox 360 controllerOverview · splits 40 ⟂ 13
Xbox 360 controllerDesign · splits 47 ⟂ 6
Xbox 360 controllerAccessories · splits 49 ⟂ 4
Xbox 360 controllerNon-gaming uses · splits 49 ⟂ 4

Map overview Semantic statistics

Xbox 360 controller

Nodes53
Edges52
Triples88
Avg. degree1.96
Density0.037736
Components1

Source & methodology

TTTA analyzes the structure around Xbox 360 controller to surface related topics, entities, relationships, concept neighborhoods and bridge connections. Use the map to explore areas such as Applications & Standards, including less central topics that may reveal useful research gaps. Automatically extracted connections are research leads rather than rewritten encyclopedia content.

Source: Wikipedia — Xbox 360 controller · EN edition · Analysis: TopicsToTalkAbout

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