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IGN: Xbox One vs. PS4 - Which Is The Best FPS Controller?

Destin and Alfredo debate about which controller they prefer to use for first person shooters.

M-M4563d ago (Edited 4563d ago )

I've always preferred the PS3/PS4 controller, asymmetrical analogs just aren't my thing. The Xbox 360/One controller is comfortable to hold though. Both controllers are very good, I honestly think it just comes down to whether you prefer symmetrical or asymmetrical thumbsticks for the PS4 and Xbox One lol.

Enemy4563d ago

Asymmetrical sticks are way too weird. There's no lighter way of putting it, sorry guys.

thereapersson4563d ago

I think the reason why people preferred the sticks on the 360 pad is because of the concave shape of the top of the sticks, and the responsive dead zone when compared to the DS3. The DS4 is basically on par with that design and maintains comfort for hours. Sony really hit a home run with the DS4's design.

Sometimes the touchpad gets in the way of the OPTIONS and SHARE buttons, but other than that I wouldn't change anything. Being able to put any headphones you want into the DS4 and listen to the game audio is a killer feature.

guitarded774563d ago (Edited 4563d ago )

I haven't got to try X1's controller, but I have 360 and DS4 controller. 360 controller is very nice, but I've already grown attached to the DS4. I can game on either... Can't say I have a preference. I've gamed on some weird controllers over the past 35+ years, so wither are way nicer than some of the crap from the past.

I see people who complain about this or that, and act like they couldn't possibly play on one or the other, and laugh a bit. Any controller you spend time with, you'll get good on. Some may initially feel more comfortable, but they all fit... just like guitars.

MASTER_RAIDEN4563d ago

no way. in an FPS, left sticks are meant to make a character move forward. an UP motion is required. subconsciously it makes more sense for a thumb to be placed upward in order to move a character forward.

Honestly the DS4 is my controller is my controller of choice just because its so much better than the ds3. but don't try to make the argument that the 360 layout somehow "doesn't make sense".

UnholyLight4563d ago

@thereapersson

as much as I was blown away with the DS 4 the only problem I seem to have is that I've been playing the crap out of the PS4 and the fact that the triggers jut out so far seems to cause some discomfort in my hands when I've been doing it a long time...especially playing NFS or AcIV because those games involve a lot of holding the trigger down! But otherwise that controller is a grandslam

3-4-54563d ago

easier to push up/ go forward with less effort/ more natural with 360 / xb1 controller.

Hate the ds3...ds4 looks good though.

mikeslemonade4563d ago (Edited 4563d ago )

As a owner of both the 360 and PS4 I can say much about the sticks. It's easier to transition to perpendicular sticks than the off-axis controller. It's just common sense that when you have something that is congruent it gives you a sense of more balance than something that is not. The people who argue that the off-axis is better are just people that use the 360 style controller more since the 360 has more shooter-centric games.

That being said the 360 style controller has a very slightly better triggers even though the DS4 is just right up there. 360 still has more spring while the PS4 trigger has a smoother push and release. However I use the R1/L1 buttons in COD regardless of the controller. Buttons will always be more responsive than triggers.

WeedyOne4563d ago (Edited 4563d ago )

@thereapersson

While I agree with you on the concave part, the DS3 actually has a smaller dead zone than the 360 gamepad.

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-Foxtrot4563d ago

Really just depends of preference at the end of the day but I don't like people who call the DS despite them most likely not complaining about it in the PS/PS2 days.

It's like "What....you don't like it all of a sudden.....yeah ok then"

thehitman4563d ago

I can see where people got the DS3 hate from when they removed the rumble and just had the sixaxis the DS3 was slightly smaller and much lighter than the DS2. I personally liked the DS3 and had no problems with it at all and think like the other guys here said asymmetrical analogs are weird as hell. I remember trying to play Fight Night on 360 and transitioning from the 360 to ds3 controller was kind of annoying.

Other than that though I still believe controllers are just pure preference. Hell I believe a controller > mouse and keyboard but a lot of PC gamers would say otherwise.

AceBlazer134563d ago

Always prefered the symmetrical layout, one of the main reason i never got into xbox.

and yeah i know what you mean, when i hear people rip on ds it makes me wonder if they skipped over a decade of gaming.

xPhearR3dx4563d ago (Edited 4563d ago )

@thehitman

I'm a PC gamer and I choose controller > mouse and keyboard any day of the week. If a game doesn't support a controller, I'll use 3rd party software unless it's a RTS or MMO game. Many "PC Elitist" so to speak, will say "Oh, controller players won't stand a chance again M/K". That's not true at all. Truth be told, I've been gaming with a controller for 20+ years so that's what I'm good with.

I've held my own in FPS like Battlefield, Rise of The Triad etc very well with a controller and in many cases on the top of the leaderboard at the end of the match.

@-Foxtrot - Actually, yeah I can say that. I had no issues with the PS2/PS1 controller. I enjoyed them. Then the 360 controller came out and blew every other controller away. The PS3 DS is horrible. Extremely light weight, horrid triggers, and the thumbsticks aren't as precise as the 360. However, the DS4 is AMAZING. Sony did an excellent job with this resign. The DS4 took the place of the 360 controller as my favorite controller of all time.

Xsilver4563d ago

i haven't held the Xone Controller yet so i wont pass judgement but i know everyone who has held the DS4 was surprised as how amazing it feels me personally it melts in my hand and i love it.

B-radical4563d ago

Well put im adjusted to both of them so i have no complaints really

nthstew4563d ago

like the editors at IGN i would prefers keyboard and mouse for fps shooters..

bujasem_894563d ago

this is completely unrelated... but has anyone watched south PARK XD

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fluffydelusions4563d ago

Have yet to hold the xb1 controller but I have a ps4 and love the controller so much more than ds3 one.

scott1824563d ago

Pretty sure it just depends on what you're used to for controllers. I do have to say though that the mouse and keyboard will always be the best...

GreenRanger4563d ago

A controller could be shaped like a brick, but if people are used to using it, it'll be the best to them.

M-M4563d ago

When I read your comment, I thought of the NES controller lol.

DEAD-DEVIL-DISCO4563d ago

never bought a ps2, was a xbox gamer, as with the 360. my transition from xbox to ds3 and now ds4 was quick and easy. feel right at home and acually more accurate than ive ever been with the ds4. i feel like comparisons are pointless and just a preference.

@MM

that nes controller was crappy. i sucked really bad at games cause of that thing

etownone4563d ago

Both controllers are amazingly comfortable to hold this gen.
Not like last gen.

It all comes down to preference.
I believe for FPS, xbox One controller all the way. But, that's my preference.

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Playstation Plus Monthly Games for May: EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Nine Sols

All available May 5.

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FPSRUSSIA20d ago

What's Point in commenting your basicly closing down the site.

LiViNgLeGaCY20d ago

I'm surprised it's still the old site. I thought he said starting today?

Eonjay20d ago

Its like the final episode of the Sapranos. You gonna go to make a comment and when you click add th-

Profchaos20d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7220d ago

Insert the Ferris Bueller end scene... "You're still here? It's over.."

LiViNgLeGaCY20d ago

I think the only game here for me is Nine Sols. Was always interested in that game.

TheColbertinator20d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum20d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z20d ago

Good month for me, I wanted that particular footy game and thought it might be due. Anyway who cares, shame about the site I'll miss the comment sections. All the best everyone.

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Naughty Dog Was Reportedly Divided On Joel's Controversial Fate During Development Of TLOU Part 2

Naughty Dog was reportedly divided on the controversial fate of Joel in The Last of Us Part 2 during the game's development.

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SimpleDad21d ago

NO, that can't be... No! I can't... Really?/s

Cacabunga21d ago

They for sure chose the worst way to deal with it

-Foxtrot20d ago

Funny considering Bruce left half way through development and now we get told there was an internal conflict with the story direction.

Makes you think…

HectixRose21d ago

I think it was good decision, if he was still alive, he would have been a mascot just like Kratos, drake and many others. These old dudes gotta die for new characters to take center stage with their own storyline. They keep dragging the emotional baggage into many sequels and eventually the story just turns into absolute shit show.

JEECE21d ago

It was ironic because people complained heavily about the story in the Uncharted games not having sufficient stakes because all the key characters always survived, despite the dangerous situations they were always in. Then ND killed a character in a more serious series and everyone lost their minds. Just shows that people don't always really want the thing they say they want.

CantThinkOfAUsername20d ago

I thought the more common complaint about Uncharted franchise was how the main cast are the good guys acting so nonchalantly while killing hundreds in cold blood (aka the dissonance between gameplay and story cutscenes). They just did it again in Part II.

Soy21d ago

Didn't have to kill him. Just have them part ways or Joel can "retire," whatever.

DarXyde21d ago

I don't think he would necessarily need to become a mascot (and besides, technically, I'd say Ellie is... So regardless, someone was going to be).

From a narrative perspective, I do think it has a similar effect to Ricky dying in Boyz N Da Hood: very likeable character, and you're really motivated to see the get back—in this case, it's more intense because it's an interactive experience. Most people hated Abby, but I get what they were after with portraying the cycle of violence and revenge—unfortunately, the game appears to want to take the side of the bad people.

But I will say that if Joel survived, it does become harder to tell an interesting story. What COULD have happened is an exploration into the rift between Joel and Ellie after the trolley dilemma events of the first game. It could have been interesting to see Abby out for revenge at the same time Ellie hated Joel.

Ashunderfire8621d ago

Sorry just had to say this lol! RICKYYYY!

Man Cuba Gooding Jr was miscast in that movie, but that part was cringey it was sad and funny at the same time man.

Ashunderfire8621d ago (Edited 21d ago )

I understand but the way they went about killing Joel, was poorly executed. Even the show of the Last of Us games tried to improved it, but it was just as bad. Well at least Joel got to know the reason why he had to die, before the death happened in the show. That part gave us the full context, but the game just let it happen with no pay off.

Joel death should have been a midway thing through the story, so we at least get to play him a little more with Ellie. Abby didn’t need to be this Hulk looking woman, but more like the show Abby which is a beater idea in my opinion.

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InUrFoxHole21d ago

The only ND game that was so disappointing to me I couldn't finish it.

pwnmaster300021d ago

Honestly as much as I loved the game, they could have just not killed him off.
I get it creator vision and all but killing a character that made you millions is just wrong imo. At least have him go down fighting.

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Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Website Launches With New Nomura Artwork and Merchandise

Square Enix launches Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary site, revealing new Nomura art, books, music releases, and merchandise.

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-Foxtrot21d ago

Look I know VIII has its issues and all that but how on earth can the do big anniversary events with new artwork and merchandise for VII, IX and X yet VIII got sweet f*** all.

They could have given it something during its 25th anniversary yet all it got was a single Happy Anniversary post on their social media.

solideagle21d ago

they should know that we are OG fans of VIII as it sold truckload as well. not as much as VII or X. I personally didn't like IX but X and VI are my personal fav.

Shadow Hearts 2 covenant is another game I love. I hope one day someone can make remake, I would be delighted

Relientk7721d ago

Final Fantasy VIII is great and you are always the first to defend it in the comments