[quote name='j0dy77']Beat me to it...
Anyone have an opinion on the controller? My 2 pads are currently in good shape but I'm tempted to take the plunge.[/QUOTE]
The d-pad is significantly improved. I recommend it a lot.
No, I don't play fighting games with it. I use an arcade stick for that. But if you do ANYTHING else with the d-pad - 2D games, text entry, navigating Netflix - it's so much better.