Poll: D-Pad vs. Analong Stick

[MetalMantheRevenge]

Which do you prefer to using in games(that give you a choice)?

I find myself more often than not using a analong stick.

 

[grimsprice]

For 2-d games the D-pad is a must.

However, for 3-d gaming the precision you need can only be had by a joystick.

 

[delet]

I've grown quite accustomed to the analog stick over the years. I do still remember when I preferred the D-Pad though. Those were fun days...

 

[MultiColouredWonder]

For 2-d games the D-pad is a must.

However, for 3-d gaming the precision you need can only be had by a joystick.

Ditto.

 

[no oneder]

The analog stick is way better than anything.

 

[Gigaguy64]

Not sure.

If im given a choice for control style i look to the game.

For fighters i like the analog stick.
For games like SRPGs i like the D-Pad for more controlled movement.

 

[nairb1582]

I use a keyboard and a mouse. More precise than analog if you are used to it, and like a D-pad with 26+ directions (not going to bother to count, thats close enough).

 

[tombman888]

For 2-d games the D-pad is a must.

However, for 3-d gaming the precision you need can only be had by a joystick.

i third this opinion.

 

[DeadlyYellow]

Really depends on the game.

Though Grimsprice comment works.

 

[Radeonx]

For fighting games, the D-Pad.
For everything else, I've gotten used to dualshock.

 

[Redlin5_v1legacy]

I actually really like the D-pad. Sometimes it doesn't work for certain games but I like it better. No D-pad ever hurt my thumb...

*remembers the N64 controller*

 

[Drexlor]

I use the analog stick for every game except MGS1, which was made for the d-pad so it makes sense.

 

[Lightslei]

Depends on the game. 2D or fighters I tend to use the d-pad, 3d games analog.

 

[eatenbyagrue]

I like the control I get from the analog sticks, so I'll stick with that, thankyouverymuch

 

[AmrasCalmacil]

Analogue stick, definitely.

I dislocated my thumb on a d-pad back on the SNES. Ain't never been the same since.

 

[Marter]

I much prefer the analog sticks. I don't like it when I can't use them.

 

[Pielikey]

keyboard and mouse

Although for racing games and any game where I'm expected to drive a car at fast speeds, then analog controls are a must.

 

[ShadowKatt]

I use the D-pad for fighters, and that's it. I never liked it. I still remember the old NES controllers. I used to play so much I would put it down and I couldn't move my thumbs they hurt so much.

I so switched to Duck Hunt for a while while they recoverd. =D

 

[Omikron009]

Analog stick by far. It's so much more precise and comfortable.

 

[RatRace123]

Analog stick, D-pad is too imprecise.