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{{refimprove|date=February 2017}} The '''Turbo Touch 360''' is a series of aftermarket third-party controllers made by Triax for the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]], [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super NES]], and [[Sega Genesis]] (the latter version also being compatible with Atari and Commodore systems). The Turbo Touch 360 was first shown off at the International Consumer Electronics Show in late 1993, but the controller never replaced the D-Pad in later consoles because it was reported to be overly sensitive and uncomfortable to use.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://segaretro.org/Turbo_Touch_360 | title=Turbo Touch 360 | date=3 December 2020 }}</ref> ==Design and functionality== Whereas most controllers used a [[D-pad]] with mechanical switches, the Turbo Touch had an octagonal plate with eight [[capacitive]] touch sensors arranged in the cardinal directions; contrary to the "360" name, the controller only provided digital input along the cardinal directions. The idea was that the controller could be operated with less physical force, reducing thumb injuries and "numb thumb", thereby improving player comfort and health. The controller was endorsed by Dr. Robert Grossman, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports injuries.<ref>''Gamesmaster'' magazine issue 1, 1993</ref> Other than the touchpad, the controllers have a standard set of features typical for controllers of the time, with [[turbo button|turbo]] support. ==Reception== The controller was ranked the ninth worst video game controller by ''[[IGN]]'' editor Craig Harris.<ref>{{cite web |title=Top 10 Tuesday: Worst Game Controllers |url=http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/690/690449p1.html |publisher=[[IGN]] |accessdate=2009-08-07 |date=2006-02-21}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} {{Nintendo Entertainment System}} {{Super Nintendo Entertainment System}} {{Sega Genesis}} [[Category:Unlicensed Nintendo hardware]] [[Category:Nintendo Entertainment System accessories]] [[Category:Super Nintendo Entertainment System accessories]] [[Category:Sega Genesis]] {{videogame-hardware-stub}}
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