It actually exists! An Xbox 360 controller with symmetrical analog sticks

[migo]

http://cyborggaming.com/prod/cyborgpad.htm

It shows how sad the state of Xbox 360 controllers is when the only pad with symmetrical analog sticks is one where the left stick and d-pad are reversible.

I'm happy though, my left wrist is starting to really hurt from dealing with the 360 pads, and it's nice to finally find a controller that solves the issue.

 

[Deadman Walkin]

Honestly I like the xbox controller the way it is, it fits my hands perfectly. The Play Station and Nintendo ones have always not been right for me, but I still would have a keyboard and mouse over a controller any day!

 

[TelHybrid]

Still an absolutely shit d-pad though.

 

[Shycte]

I love the Xbox 360 controller, fits perfectly into my hand.

It's all a matter of getting used to it tough. Doesn't matter what console.

 

[Thunderhorse31]

The 360 controller is perfection as is. What is this "sad state" you speak of?

 

[DPutna17]

I actually prefer the xbox 360 controller over the PS3 controller but I can see how some people might prefer this.

 

[Miles Tormani]

The 360 controller is perfection as is. What is this "sad state" you speak of?

The only problem with the 360 controller is that the d-pad sucks. Not its placement. A better d-pad would make it very well close to perfect, though.

 

[StriderShinryu]

Meh for me too. I've always preferred the non aligned sticks on the 360s controller.

 

[migo]

Everyone who talks about how the 360 controller fits perfectly is ignoring that you do more than just hold the controller, and that ergonomics have to be taken into account. The left analog stick placement is very poor ergonomically.

As for a PS3 controller for people with bigger hands - there's every sort of 3rd party controller that will accomodate the specific needs of everyone. With the 360 all the 3rd party controllers are almost exactly the same as the default one, except they're wired or require a dongle for wireless most of the time. I understand everyone has their preferences, but apparently Microsoft doesn't, and Saitek/Mad Catz are the only 3rd party peripheral maker to understand this as well.

 

[Zarobitt]

I love my 360 controller. The most comfortable one I've ever used.

 

[Kurokami]

I love the Xbox 360 controller, fits perfectly into my hand.

It's all a matter of getting used to it tough. Doesn't matter what console.

Wise man.

I wonder though, is anyone used to both PS3 and Xbox controllers? For me I have to admit the Xbox controller sort of bugs me, though that's simply as you said, because I play PS3.

 

[The Procrastinated End]

What 'sad state' are you talking about?
The 360 controller works perfectly fine the way it is.

 

[Aura Guardian]

MADCATS!?!?! I pass thanks. Don't need this for my dust collector.

 

[duchaked]

What 'sad state' are you talking about?
The 360 controller works perfectly fine the way it is.

pretty much this

360 controller doesn't have a bad rep (except for the d-pad, but since I abhor fighting games it's not a complaint for me)

 

[Miles Tormani]

Everyone who talks about how the 360 controller fits perfectly is ignoring that you do more than just hold the controller, and that ergonomics have to be taken into account. The left analog stick placement is very poor ergonomically.

As for a PS3 controller for people with bigger hands - there's every sort of 3rd party controller that will accomodate the specific needs of everyone. With the 360 all the 3rd party controllers are almost exactly the same as the default one, except they're wired or require a dongle for wireless most of the time. I understand everyone has their preferences, but apparently Microsoft doesn't, and Saitek/Mad Catz are the only 3rd party peripheral maker to understand this as well.

Too bad Mad Catz makes shitty peripherals.

 

[Infinatex]

Thank god! I'll take 10! I'm so sick of the retarded design of the 360 controller. Sure they wanted to do something to differentiate from the playstation controller, but there is a reason all PS controllers have been symmetrical. Just like there is a reason we don't build houses out of bread..

 

[Shycte]

I love the Xbox 360 controller, fits perfectly into my hand.

It's all a matter of getting used to it tough. Doesn't matter what console.

Wise man.

I wonder though, is anyone used to both PS3 and Xbox controllers? For me I have to admit the Xbox controller sort of bugs me, though that's simply as you said, because I play PS3.

I played both for a while and handled them both pretty well.

The GameCube controller I never managed to get tough. Damn buttons all over the place.