Poll: PS3 or 360 Controller?
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I like the ergonomics and look of the PS3 controller, however I hate the middle button that the poisonous Xbox butch controller introduced. It doesn't pause your game and brings up a overhead menu. Most quicktime mash events involve shifting the analog sticks haphazardly and I always hit it.
If that button is gone, it's good.
However my favorite controller shall remain the N64, and WASD and Mouse fo' life!
If that button is gone, it's good.
However my favorite controller shall remain the N64, and WASD and Mouse fo' life!
I can understand your perspective, but I can only speak from my own experience. The Black/white buttons were not like the other face buttons, btw. They were smaller and set in a bit more. Never had an issue with them.Sonic Doctor said:Ugh!!! That is horrid. The palm of my left hand would be constantly hitting those two left buttons. Same with the right. That is a nightmare.Icehearted said:From the Xbox controller last gen cycle. It didn't have bumpers it had a black button and a white button.
Gotta say, looking back I also like the start/back positioning, or at least I would more so now so I don't accidentally hit the guide button when I have to use the back button for some reason (lookin' at you, Mass Effect)
The Triggers and bumpers are perfectly positioned on the 360. Easy access and quick response.
The start and back are in the perfect place; they are easy to access as well. The back button is an extremely quick flick down with the left thumb and then back to the stick. Same with the start button. The 360 is the pinnacle of controller design. The D-pad is the only thing that is a little awkward, but it barely registers on the annoyance scale, because so few games use it.
Whilst I love the PS3 and 360 controller, I see the triggers on the PS3 to be a downright pain.
But I've got to admit, Six Axis is a bit neat, and when it comes down to it, I will always choose the GBA SP over the GBA, not just because of the backlight, but the fact that the battery is rechargeable, wich saves money.
Yes, you can get a rechargeable battery for the 360, but the PS3 came with it, instead of me buying it seperately, and in the end, the PS3 just wins it for me.
But I've got to admit, Six Axis is a bit neat, and when it comes down to it, I will always choose the GBA SP over the GBA, not just because of the backlight, but the fact that the battery is rechargeable, wich saves money.
Yes, you can get a rechargeable battery for the 360, but the PS3 came with it, instead of me buying it seperately, and in the end, the PS3 just wins it for me.
Out of the two options, PS3 wins in my books. However my Micron Gamecube controller beats everything both Sony and Microsoft have to offer.
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The 360 one. The PS3 one I constantly involuntarily jam on R2/L2 (and even a slight touch sets it off) and it's very hard to accelerate fully in racing games that have X as the throttle button.
It's not particularly comfortable to play with it. It's alright, but the 360 one is better.
It's not particularly comfortable to play with it. It's alright, but the 360 one is better.
Xbox. The triggers and analog sticks are designed so that your fingers won't slip off, while the PS3 bizarrely encourages it.
Long ago, when I was but a teenager, I loved the Dual Shock 2. These days, I generally prefer the 360 controller unless the game requires me to use the d-pad regularly.
It should be noted that any game that requires me to make regular use of both sets of shoulder buttons causes unending rage and torment. Killzone 2 for example, even were I to overlook any of its other myriad faults, is a game that I will not remember fondly because of the severe hand pain caused when playing.
It should be noted that any game that requires me to make regular use of both sets of shoulder buttons causes unending rage and torment. Killzone 2 for example, even were I to overlook any of its other myriad faults, is a game that I will not remember fondly because of the severe hand pain caused when playing.
For me it depends on what type of game your playing. The 360 controller works for most games that require real time skill and dexterity like fps's and action adventure games. The Ps3 controller handles better for games (and gamers) that require more contemplative controls like rpg's and platforming. The PS controller hasn't changed in 3 generations so it's been a constant but the 360 is still new and as I play with it more and more, i get a deep appreciation for for how intuitive it's developers were in matching what gamers need for high performance games. Particularly I have to point out the placement of the analogues and the D-pad, It's really a large improvement for the optimization of eye-hand coordination and if the PS3 were to adopt it, it would even this argument out down to pure aesthetics.
The 360 controller hands down the PS3 controller is an absolute abortion it's too light and feels like it could snap at any second.
ps3 has a better feel, easier to reach buttons, and smoother triggers, 360 controller is a bit too big for it to feel natural for me, although both dont get close to a gamecube controller
With each controller, I had only one complaint, both easily fixed by an add-on purchase. The 360 had me picking up the $20 wireless adapter kit and the PS3 had me picking up a pair of $5 "PS3 Dual Triggers" off of Amazon.karp250 said:
The triggers work great. They snap onto the PS3 triggers and then you can forget all about the one major design flaw of the PS3 controller.