Xbox Alpha Controller

Sir, finishing this article This article is a stub and needs more information added to it. You can help Xbox Wiki and the Master Chief by expanding it with additional information and pictures or by improving existing text.

Xbox Alpha Controller
Manufacturer	Microsoft InterAct
Type	Prototype controller
Platform(s)	Windows, Xbox Alpha Tower I and II
Status	Discontinued
Connection type	Wired
Color(s)	Black
Predecessor	Microsoft SideWinder Game Pad Pro

The Xbox Alpha Controller (also known as the Hammerhead controller) is a controller that was manufactured by InterAct and used by Microsoft with the Xbox Alpha Tower I and II development systems, during the original Xbox's development. The controller had two different designs which were both very similar to each, the only real difference being the logo.

Design

A rebranding of the InterAct HammerHead FX, the controller has a similar design to the Sega Genesis controller, with six face buttons on the right. It also features dual analog thumb sticks, similar to the DualShock controller used by the PlayStation consoles, in addition to two triggers on the back, a rumble feature, and is powered by two AAA-size batteries.

Two variations of the controller were produced, which were very similar to each other but had a slightly different shape. Another difference between the two models is the logos. The first model uses the Xbox logo in text form and the other model uses the Xbox logo in its X form. This logo was never used on the finalized Xbox controller.

Gallery

2 Model 1 Alpha controllers, with protecting packaging on.

Alpha Controller Model 2, with protectors on.

Model 1 controller showing dimensions (Click to enlarge).

InterAct HammerHead FX, the basis of the Alpha Controller.

Trivia

• The HammerHead FX, the basis of the Alpha Controller, was at one point involved in a marketing ploy with 3dfx Interactive, where controllers were branded with the 3dfx logo.