DualShock 3 vs Xbox 360 Controller?

[mugs]

Originally posted by: Childs
The RX/LX is better on the 360 controller. Rumble seemed stronger on the 360 controller as well. There is something clumsy about it though. DS3 seems more precise. Ideally, a controller with the 360's Rx/Lx buttons, taller R3, 360 shell sturdiness and DS3 precision and button placement would be ideal. But as they are, I guess I prefer the DS3.

Oh yeah, the analog triggers on the 360 kick ass. They're great for racing games. I just picked up GT5: P for my PS3, and it uses the face buttons for gas and brake. WTF?! I assume it's configurable, but I haven't checked yet.

 

[sao123]

I like the DS2/3 controller best...
First I like the 2 sticks to mirror each other, which makes it easier to use both at the same time for games such as madden or NHL...
Secondly, I hate the 360 triggers as opposed to the R2L2 buttons of the DS...
For games which require button mashing (like the swing powerup on tigerwoods golf) its easier to mash, with lessdisplacement required.
Finally, the 360 controller just feels heavy and bulky to me.

 

[mxyzptlk]

I've never liked any of the Xbox controllers, starting with the original Xbox controller, to the Xbox S, to the 360 controllers..

Purely a personal preference/ergonomics issue for me though.. They're just the wrong shape for me to hold comfortably. I refuse to use this as evidence that one is superior to another though.. nobody else in the world has hands just like mine.


the wii motes are goddamned retarded though. Who the fuck has square hands? Way to take it back to '86 with that one Nintendo.


edit: oh and i love the classic controller for mario kart wii.. makes it feel like i'm playing old school SNES mario kart.. that kind of nostalgia is worth the thing being also completely anti-ergonomic.

 

[Schadenfroh]

The original xbox 1 "dual potatoes" controller.

 

[VIAN]

XBOX 360 controller with fixed D-pad. Otherwise, DS3.

 

[RedRooster]

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: Childs
The RX/LX is better on the 360 controller. Rumble seemed stronger on the 360 controller as well. There is something clumsy about it though. DS3 seems more precise. Ideally, a controller with the 360's Rx/Lx buttons, taller R3, 360 shell sturdiness and DS3 precision and button placement would be ideal. But as they are, I guess I prefer the DS3.

Oh yeah, the analog triggers on the 360 kick ass. They're great for racing games. I just picked up GT5: P for my PS3, and it uses the face buttons for gas and brake. WTF?! I assume it's configurable, but I haven't checked yet.

I find it amazing Sony hasn't put analog shoulder buttons on their controllers yet. Like you say, for racing games, its unfathomable to have pathetic digital shoulder buttons for gas and brake. The Dreamcast had em! What's the hold up Sony?

 

[mlm]

Originally posted by: RedRooster

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: Childs
The RX/LX is better on the 360 controller. Rumble seemed stronger on the 360 controller as well. There is something clumsy about it though. DS3 seems more precise. Ideally, a controller with the 360's Rx/Lx buttons, taller R3, 360 shell sturdiness and DS3 precision and button placement would be ideal. But as they are, I guess I prefer the DS3.

Oh yeah, the analog triggers on the 360 kick ass. They're great for racing games. I just picked up GT5: P for my PS3, and it uses the face buttons for gas and brake. WTF?! I assume it's configurable, but I haven't checked yet.

I find it amazing Sony hasn't put analog shoulder buttons on their controllers yet. Like you say, for racing games, its unfathomable to have pathetic digital shoulder buttons for gas and brake. The Dreamcast had em! What's the hold up Sony?

Eh? I thought most people used R2/L2 in racing games. That's what I used in Calling All Cars at least.

 

[Jules]

I like both.

 

[RedRooster]

Originally posted by: mlm

Originally posted by: RedRooster

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: Childs
The RX/LX is better on the 360 controller. Rumble seemed stronger on the 360 controller as well. There is something clumsy about it though. DS3 seems more precise. Ideally, a controller with the 360's Rx/Lx buttons, taller R3, 360 shell sturdiness and DS3 precision and button placement would be ideal. But as they are, I guess I prefer the DS3.

Oh yeah, the analog triggers on the 360 kick ass. They're great for racing games. I just picked up GT5: P for my PS3, and it uses the face buttons for gas and brake. WTF?! I assume it's configurable, but I haven't checked yet.

I find it amazing Sony hasn't put analog shoulder buttons on their controllers yet. Like you say, for racing games, its unfathomable to have pathetic digital shoulder buttons for gas and brake. The Dreamcast had em! What's the hold up Sony?

Eh? I thought most people used R2/L2 in racing games. That's what I used in Calling All Cars at least.

Well I'll be a horse's ass, you're right! Did the ones for PS2 have that? Or have I been playing those things all this time with the wrong buttons?! 😱

 

[bunnyfubbles]

Originally posted by: erwos

Originally posted by: Dumac
I don't get why everyone says the PS3 controller design is "outdated". Sure, they didn't go with the whole d-pad and analog stick switch, but that's a mere choice. If you liked the controller is the past, why wouldn't like it now? Did your hand morph to fit only the "current" controller styles?

Because, basically, there are very few games that only work well with the DS3 layout, and there are tons that only work well with the 360 layout (FPS games coming to mind, RTS as secondary).

Exactly. The DS3's fundamental design dates back to the original DS for the PSX where they decided to tack on some analog sticks to cater to the new phenomenon that was 3D gaming that was being pushed hard by the N64 with its analog stick. However the PSX at that time still had a ton of games that either didn't work well with the sticks or at all, and many future games would simply work better with the dpad anyways, so it made sense to keep both sticks in that secondary position.

Things should have changed starting with the DS2 but I guess the Sony fanbase has been too insecure to welcome any significant change for the better.

Until Sony does change things (that is if controllers as they are now are still relevant come next generation) I'll still prefer the Wavebird or Xbox controller by a fairly significant margin.

Of course who knows, Sony's radical sextoyboomerang style PS3 controller still had the dpad in the primary (wrong) position 😛...of course with such a radical looking design, I'll admit I would have had to try it before truly judging it, but I'm sure all the current DS3 fans did more of that for me when they spoke out massively against it before they even tried it which is why it was canned right away in favor of sixaxis and now the DS3...

 

[Imported]

I like both.

 

[destrekor]

Originally posted by: bunnyfubbles

Originally posted by: erwos

Originally posted by: Dumac
I don't get why everyone says the PS3 controller design is "outdated". Sure, they didn't go with the whole d-pad and analog stick switch, but that's a mere choice. If you liked the controller is the past, why wouldn't like it now? Did your hand morph to fit only the "current" controller styles?

Because, basically, there are very few games that only work well with the DS3 layout, and there are tons that only work well with the 360 layout (FPS games coming to mind, RTS as secondary).

Exactly. The DS3's fundamental design dates back to the original DS for the PSX where they decided to tack on some analog sticks to cater to the new phenomenon that was 3D gaming that was being pushed hard by the N64 with its analog stick. However the PSX at that time still had a ton of games that either didn't work well with the sticks or at all, and many future games would simply work better with the dpad anyways, so it made sense to keep both sticks in that secondary position.

Things should have changed starting with the DS2 but I guess the Sony fanbase has been too insecure to welcome any significant change for the better.

Until Sony does change things (that is if controllers as they are now are still relevant come next generation) I'll still prefer the Wavebird or Xbox controller by a fairly significant margin.

Of course who knows, Sony's radical sextoyboomerang style PS3 controller still had the dpad in the primary (wrong) position 😛...of course with such a radical looking design, I'll admit I would have had to try it before truly judging it, but I'm sure all the current DS3 fans did more of that for me when they spoke out massively against it before they even tried it which is why it was canned right away in favor of sixaxis and now the DS3...

I know, the fanboys piss me off. Now, I love the Playstation brand for the exclusive series it has always had (lost a few this generation, still many companies loyal to Sony and that keeps me on board, since games from them don't even appear on the PC)... but the loyal fanbase is full of retards.
NO CHANGE! NO CHANGE! WE'LL KILL YOU! NO CHANGE!
Argh, that's basically all the bastards did, and Sony backed off and kept the same tired design. Now personally the design is comfortable, but I'd love to see what Sony could do with a new controller design. I actually thought the boomerang could be comfortable, or it could have been atrocious. Who knows. Maybe it was canned because people who tried it stated it was uncomfortable, and that it wasn't crying fanboys. We'll never know.
Maybe with the PS4, they'll bring a new controller and offer the old controller as an accessory.

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[Reckoner]

ds3

 

[fatdragondzc]

Originally posted by: BassBomb
I love the current xbox360 controller (I own a ps3 only)

I have yet to try the dualshock3, but I assume it will feel exactly like the dualshock2 heavy and bleh

Actually it's a tiny bit heavier than the Sixaxis but lighter than the DS2. For me I like both, it just depends on the game im playing. Like playing hack and slash type kinda games like DMC4, I prefer the DS3/Sixaxis. The buttons are placed better for those type of games. FPS games like Halo 3, I definitely take the Xbox 360 over the DS3. It just feels more right than the DS3.

Also I'm asian and god forbid, I hate the DS3 for its size. It really is true that it's too small, for this the xbox 360 controller feels better in my hand.

 

[PricklyPete]

In all cases I prefer the 360 controller

 

[mlm]

Originally posted by: RedRooster

Originally posted by: mlm

Originally posted by: RedRooster

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: Childs
The RX/LX is better on the 360 controller. Rumble seemed stronger on the 360 controller as well. There is something clumsy about it though. DS3 seems more precise. Ideally, a controller with the 360's Rx/Lx buttons, taller R3, 360 shell sturdiness and DS3 precision and button placement would be ideal. But as they are, I guess I prefer the DS3.

Oh yeah, the analog triggers on the 360 kick ass. They're great for racing games. I just picked up GT5: P for my PS3, and it uses the face buttons for gas and brake. WTF?! I assume it's configurable, but I haven't checked yet.

I find it amazing Sony hasn't put analog shoulder buttons on their controllers yet. Like you say, for racing games, its unfathomable to have pathetic digital shoulder buttons for gas and brake. The Dreamcast had em! What's the hold up Sony?

Eh? I thought most people used R2/L2 in racing games. That's what I used in Calling All Cars at least.

Well I'll be a horse's ass, you're right! Did the ones for PS2 have that? Or have I been playing those things all this time with the wrong buttons?! 😱

No, they're new for the PS3 🙂

I know people complain about them not being concave, but it doesn't really bother me. There are some attachments you can buy if it does though.

 

[RallyMaster]

The 360 controller wins by miles.

 

[potato28]

I like both, because I can't play a fighter on the current 360 controller and I can't play a FPS on the DS3 because of their ups and downs.