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What Makes a Good Video Game Controller?

Ahh, the age old question. Controllers have gone through substantial revisions since home consoles were introduced into the market and it makes sense, things tend to just change over time. A stick on a square with a button attached to rectangle to a few buttons and a d-pad simply weren’t good enough for the future. There’s still some debate on which controller is best, but it all boils down to personal preference.

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AtomHeart6233968d ago

I get tired of all the hate against Sony or Microsoft fanboys/girls because you don't become a fan of a specific console just to piss people off, you become a fan because something about one console draws you too it more than the others. For me Microsoft has always nailed controllers. It's just a personal preference. The Xbox one controller just fits my hand better than the Sony controller and its always been that for me. I have nothing bad to say about Sony because it's a quality console, but I just adore microsofts controller. I also prefer Xbox live to psn. That doesn't mean that psn is bad it just means that it's not for ME. It's not wrong to prefer one thing over another. That's what makes us diverse and individuals.

3-4-53967d ago

* XB1,Xbox 360,Gamecube,SNES,DS4 = Good controllers...also Sega Genesis 6 button

SpaceRanger3967d ago (Edited 3967d ago )

What does Xbox live and PSN have to do with this? Stay on topic man.

On topic:
Opinions...everyone's got them. Facts...not everyone likes them.
A good controller has functionality, sensitivity, reliability, and ergonomic/aesthetic factors. Yes people have different preferences for looks and what they like about it (features). But the facts like input reliability, durability, sensitivity and ergonomics are things you can't just change because of preference.

A controller that does most of those (which are just about every controller this gen) is all anyone needs. Stick layout and looks are really all that's left for preference. If you like comfort through symmetry, along with aesthetically pleasing lighting with extra features (share, touchpad, etc.) for the controller...DS4 is the way to go. If you like asymmetric controls with a focus of build material and sleek styling with the option for batteries with extra features...the Xbox one controller is the way to go (maybe even the elite if you have money for it).

Personal preference plays a factor. But people can't just play it off as fact when there are facts out there on this stuff. They work well together, on their own they have no merit in any discussion.

MrSwankSinatra3968d ago

ZERO Motion gimmicks makes a good video game controller.

Volkama3967d ago

I use a sponge. But I don't seem to do very well.

FallenAngel19843968d ago

A great controller is one that's durable, has the correct amount of sensitivity, very comfortable in your hands, very flexible, and influences other later controllers

Rookie_Monster3968d ago

Long baterry life, arodynamic, built to last.

Rimeskeem3968d ago

why would aerodynamic matter?

Avernus3967d ago

Probably meant "ergonomic".

Rimeskeem3967d ago

Oh, that makes more sense

SaveFerris3967d ago (Edited 3967d ago )

@Rookie Monster
Judging from your avatar pic, 'taste like cookie' would be another good feature.

Volkama3967d ago (Edited 3967d ago )

Helps for those times you are trying to play games whilst cycling round a velodrome. Me and Rookie do that most Wednesdays.

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SpaceRanger3967d ago

Haha, aerodynamic?? are you one of those who throw controllers across the room rookie?

P.S. I'm only joking with you. I think the word you meant was ergonomic.

Chaosdreams3968d ago

1. I'm not swinging my arms.

kk.

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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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FPSRUSSIA56d ago

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

LiViNgLeGaCY56d ago

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

Eonjay56d ago

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

Profchaos56d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7256d ago

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

LiViNgLeGaCY56d ago

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

TheColbertinator56d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum56d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z56d 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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SimpleDad56d ago

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

Cacabunga56d ago

They for sure chose the worst way to deal with it

-Foxtrot55d 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…

HectixRose56d 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.

JEECE56d 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.

CantThinkOfAUsername55d 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.

Soy56d ago

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

DarXyde56d 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.

Ashunderfire8656d 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.

Ashunderfire8656d ago (Edited 56d 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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InUrFoxHole56d ago

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

pwnmaster300056d 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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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.

solideagle56d 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

Relientk7756d ago

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