I’ll keep this short and sweet. Amazon has the Elite Controller Bundle (Black controller + Play & Charge kit) for $45 with free shipping. This is $25 off the regular price and $5 less than a controller by itself.

Link: Elite Controller Bundle - $45 on Amazon

Buy.com is selling the Xbox 360 Wireless Controller (White) for $37 with free shipping. An excellent price if you’re in the market. The Black version is also on sale, but for $40.

Link: Xbox 360 Wireless Controller (White) - $37

So it’s starting to look like the rumor from yesterday might have some legs to stand on after all, at least according to teamxbox.com. They stated in their post this morning that they can “confirm that Microsoft has been researching alternative input technologies for the last two years.” Another interesting quote: “Particularly, Microsoft has looked at ways to improve the right analog stick input and you’ll hear more about those efforts soon.”

I wouldn’t imagine teamxbox would “confirm” this kind of thing unless they had some sort of confirmation themselves. I guess if they’re right, we should know sooner rather than later if this is all true.

Link: Microsoft Cooking Up an Enhanced Xbox 360 Controller?

According to some reports, Microsoft may be working with Saratoga, California firm Gyration to get motion control on the Xbox 360. Details are still pretty thin, so chalk this one up as a rumor for now. According to the report, motion control may be provided via add-on module, similar to the 3rd party add-ons that are currently in existence.

Link: Microsoft Plans Motion Sensing Controller [Via Gaming Bits]

Buy.com is selling the Xbox 360 Elite Accessory Kit for $50. The kit includes the following: Black Wireless Controller, Play and Charge Kit, and Rechargeable Battery.

Link: Xbox 360 Elite Accessory Kit