Preferred controller: PS3 vs. Xbox360
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I much prefer the PS3 controller, but good luck getting it to work properly. The 360 controller seems like the obvious choice for PC gaming. I haven't used one myself but by all accounts they sound comfortable.
If nobody has linked this to you man... THIS THIS!Wuffykins said:
http://store.razerzone.com/store/razerusa/pd/productID.218523900/categoryId.54297600
Do you want sticks and triggers like a 360 but a d-pad with individual buttons like a ps3? Look no further.
BEHOLD THE CHIMERA! RAZER ONZA!
Pictured is the Chimera Tournament edition for Xbox 360. Those dials you see under the sticks are tension adjusters allowing you to customize your sticks for rapid movement or fine precision on the fly, If they're not your thing however the standard edition does away with them and you still get the improved upon d-pad and the 360 style triggers and sticks. Speaking of that D-pad please take a moment to observe it for yourselves ladies and gentlemen, you'll note that each direction has an individual button, no more of that nasty see-saw action. And while I've got your attention on those buttons I might add the face buttons are hyper-responsive, with a tactile feedback more akin to a mouse click than a traditional rubber-peg button. It's corded and works for PC, Standard's 40 dollars and TE's 50.
Having owned both controllers I dislike the mushy feel of the ps3's triggers. And apparently most developers do too because they'd have you use the bumpers instead in first person shooters. Not only that the damn things are always going off by accident. The sticks also are a lot looser than the 360's with a noticeable dead zone and a convex shape that seems intended to make your thumb slip off at the worst possible moment.
Being an avid fan of fighters the thing I despise about the 360 d-pad is it's mushiness. Let's say you want to enter a back then forward command? Somehow the game will think you ROLLED back to forward. Not good. Especially in a genre where that might not simply see you fail to do what you wanted to, but see you actually DO something else that can land you in hot water.
If you asked me to pick, I'd say 360. But why take either of them now? This thing at least looks like the best of both world's and mine's on pre-order as we speak.
Get the 360 controller if you have big hands. The 360 controller is also made of sturdier plastic and weighs more.
My preference is the PS3 controller.
My preference is the PS3 controller.
I am amazed nobody knows how to hold a PS3 controller, you don't move your fingers to press L2 and R2 you roll them up or down from the groove between them.
"The PS3 controller is made from flimsy plastic", stop throwing it and raging with it! It's not meant to be unbreakable, it's meant to be lightweight so you can play for longer without feeling the weight.
"The PS3 controller is made from flimsy plastic", stop throwing it and raging with it! It's not meant to be unbreakable, it's meant to be lightweight so you can play for longer without feeling the weight.
I think they're both about equal, they're just better for different games.
Like I'd say the PS3 controller is better for arcade games that use the d-pad a lot, and some games work better with the more symmetrical control scheme. I also like the triggers, dunno why everyone seems to hate them.
Then the Xbox controller is a little more comfortable for general use but occasionally I find the controls to be a little awkward, I guess that's something you grow out of though.
Ideally you want to get one of those controllers that have the Xbox style shape, and the interchangeable joystick and dpad buttons :3
Like I'd say the PS3 controller is better for arcade games that use the d-pad a lot, and some games work better with the more symmetrical control scheme. I also like the triggers, dunno why everyone seems to hate them.
Then the Xbox controller is a little more comfortable for general use but occasionally I find the controls to be a little awkward, I guess that's something you grow out of though.
Ideally you want to get one of those controllers that have the Xbox style shape, and the interchangeable joystick and dpad buttons :3
Aren't the drivers there free anyway? I thought motioninjoy ran on donations.Goody said:
I prefer the ps controllers for the same reason: neat, symmetrical, and aerodynamic. Also it's more shapely: tapers out where it should and rounded where it should like a tiny hot chick. The 360 controller feels a bit too knobby and bulky like it's a tiny obese man made out of knuckles... it kind of reminds me of the Dreamcast controller which I didn't like much either.
It depends on which games you play imo.
The Xbox 360 controller is better for FPS games and racers and the PS3 controller is better for Action/Adventure and platform games
The Xbox 360 controller is better for FPS games and racers and the PS3 controller is better for Action/Adventure and platform games
I like the 360 controller, its bigger and fits my hands better so it's more comfortable. Also, its heavier; and a lot stronger, I know this because they have been thrown around a lot, and some people have been hit hard in the shoulder. My only gripe is the little grips on the analog sticks ware off and it gets smooth and my thumb slips off.
Years ago I would have sworn that the PS2 controller was perfect and nothing could ever beat it. But now that I don't have the hands of a toddler I find that the PS3 controller just feels tiny in my hands. My hands just swamp the small handles and it's just awkward to hold. I maintain that controller preference should be taken into account if you cannot decided between the two consoles.
Wow. Totally forgot about this thread as I spent most of the day afterwards layed out trying not think about pain, but definitely a big thanks to you all for chiming in. Granted, I'll admit I skipped most posts that were one liners, but I did get a lot of help here from you guys.
Cheers.
Thankfully though I'm seeing people here have posted a decent amount of factual opinions on the controllers themselves that it's not a *pure* console war, though my bad if you think that's what I've caused.
Cheers.
Just for the record I'm mainly interested in the comfort and quality of the controllers after extended amounts of play (either in one sitting or over a month or so), which you can't really get by holding one for thirty seconds in a store.sunsetspawn said:
Thankfully though I'm seeing people here have posted a decent amount of factual opinions on the controllers themselves that it's not a *pure* console war, though my bad if you think that's what I've caused.
Technically the answer would be 'PSP' to your question, but I did get used to the ol' PS1 and Xbox S-controllers (that's the non massive one, right?) years ago. Though I saw (and felt) the advantages of both controllers I'm just not sure on what changes have happened in the generation shift, ie: weight of PS3 dualshock from added battery, form factor change of Xbox360 over extended use, 'clickiness' of buttons, etc.Bara_no_Hime said:
That... that just looks damn gorgeous.Ghengis John said:
I take it you missed the part of the OP where Wuffykins said:Straying Bullet said:
I was always annoyed by the Playstation 3's lack of bumpers for the triggers on its controller. it would go nuts if i was watching a movie down or playing a game.
Okay, so you like smaller controllers (like the PS1). The PS3 controller is almost identical to the PS1 controller, so if you liked it, you should like the PS3 controller.Wuffykins said:
360, hands down. Fist off, you won't slid off the R2 and L2 buttons like you will with the PS3, there is no excuse for such a horrible design. It is also easy to glide off the analog sticks, and I like the placement of them more on the 360. I like the handles better on the 360 as well. The 360 control is big, burly, heavy and has less features, but it's so much better designed for longer gameplay. Also, it's more compatible for the PC and cheaper. So 360's easily the way to go.
I always get the triggers messed up for the PS3. I'm going XBox, even if it does have funky analog sticks.
Thread needs poll.
For racing: 360>PS3
For fighting: Arcade stick>Fightpad>PsOne>Ps2>PS3
Classic 2D Platforming Fightpad>SNES>PSone>Ps2>Ps3>xbox
Pick which applies. PSOne with the USB adapter's a great choice for most platforms. Fightpad's also nice.
If you have a PSOne or PS2 controller, you can very cheaply make it available for use with PC by purchasing one from this site
http://www.dealextreme.com/ (If they have a blue one, I can vouch for its build quality, very nice. I can't say anything for the others, I do not own them)
And use XPadder Software (freeware) to bind the keys.
I got 2 psOne controllers and a console (good for smashin' ^^) for £1 out of a junk sale.
thrifty... though I own all the other controllers I mentioned.
PostScript: Some do find the analogue stick on the 360 controller very nice for 2d platformers, myself included. You'll do fine with it if you go for it.
For racing: 360>PS3
For fighting: Arcade stick>Fightpad>PsOne>Ps2>PS3
Classic 2D Platforming Fightpad>SNES>PSone>Ps2>Ps3>xbox
Pick which applies. PSOne with the USB adapter's a great choice for most platforms. Fightpad's also nice.
If you have a PSOne or PS2 controller, you can very cheaply make it available for use with PC by purchasing one from this site
http://www.dealextreme.com/ (If they have a blue one, I can vouch for its build quality, very nice. I can't say anything for the others, I do not own them)
And use XPadder Software (freeware) to bind the keys.
I got 2 psOne controllers and a console (good for smashin' ^^) for £1 out of a junk sale.
thrifty... though I own all the other controllers I mentioned.
PostScript: Some do find the analogue stick on the 360 controller very nice for 2d platformers, myself included. You'll do fine with it if you go for it.
