Ruffian: 360 controller 'a big reason' for sticking with Microsoft

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TOO PAWNED6036d ago

Are you serious? It's same controller for 15 years, maybe you are 15 yr yourself and can't remember, kid.
Same controller that set standards and was regarded as best controller until this gen, then for what ever reason people began hyping 360 controller.
Of course it isn't literally the same as PS1 controller, it is same core design, i have been gaming on it since PS1 days, i don't want it changed.

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rucky6036d ago

While the 360 controller does have a good design, it has never made me pick which console is better because of it. All these people whining about the PS3 controller's design most likely just began gaming this gen.

Like I said I like the feel of the 360 controller but I can switch to a PS3 controller just as easy.

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Guido6036d ago (Edited 6036d ago )

Is an idiot. Each console has different controllers and you simply get used to it. I have had a PS controller since the PSone and with each console have seen the addition of new buttons and sticks but each one felt the same in terms quality and control. The 360 controller is nice but it is simply another controller and nothing to pick a console over another for.

As for FishCake9T4, I am going to guess he was born in 1994... Call it a hunch but... just sayin'.

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littletad6036d ago

They should not have installed the trigger like r2 l2 buttons. Why waste a good thing? Either way, I think the Ms controller is one of the best out there.

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D4RkNIKON6036d ago

I do enjoy the feel of the 360 controller, but that doesn't mean anything is wrong with the PS controller. And if the controller is the only reason you would chose a console, I feel sorry for you first off and second there are adapters to make them compatable with either console.

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Saaking6036d ago (Edited 6036d ago )

The face buttons are stiff and too plastic (they suck). The D-Pad SUCKS. The bumpers are terrible and the analogs ain't that great either. The only thing the 360 has over the DS3 is the triggers, but that's about it.

There's a reason that Sony has stuck with the same design for nearly 15 years.

If you think the 360 controller is somehow better than this is probably your first or second gen of gaming. Oh, and unless you have abnormally huge bear hands, the DS3's size is good enough for most.

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Nuclearwinter6036d ago

I can't stand the the position of the left thumb stick on the 360. It's too high, makes my thumb cramp up at the joint after a while.

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morganfell6036d ago (Edited 6036d ago )

I can conduct repetitive actions far faster with the PS3 controller. Although the triggers on the DS3 and the 360 have the same travel length, on all the other buttons the travel length on the PS3 controller is shorter and therefore faster. And the Dpad on the DS3 actually works.

NegativeCreepWA6036d ago

When it comes to FPSs and racing games I prefer the 360 controller, I prefer PS controller for games that focus on the d-pad and face buttons like fighting games.

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Insomnia_846036d ago

Go find a third party controller for PC and tell me what shape it has...oh like the DualShock you said? wonder why.
Nothing feels more natural than a PS3 controller and that's why most if not all companies follow the same design.

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ThatCanadianGuy6036d ago

I disagree.In my opinion, what the hell was microsoft thinking!?

Seriously, battery packs? LOL! That alone makes me like the PS controller better.

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iamtehpwn6036d ago (Edited 6036d ago )

Uhm...:

- Wireless isn't standard
- Rechargable batteries aren't standard
- For Wireless controllers, must buy adapter to work with PC.
- Lack of Bluetooth (unlike SIXAXIS/DS3 which have bluetooth drivers), again if you want use with PC, buy the adapter.
- D-pad is extremely poor
- Controller is awkwardly big, with battery pack sticking out in the back
- The Controllers, oddly, break very easily.
- Designed perfectly for FPS, but feels awkward for action games.

(And I personally get RB/LB and RT/LT confused because of the naming. R1 and R2 etc make more sense, But that's a personally pref. )

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ItOnlyDoesYLOD6036d ago

yeah i find 360 controller more comfortable

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Elwenil6036d ago

Honestly, the Xbox controller and the price of Live are the main reasons I won't buy an Xbox. I simply cannot get comfortable with the offset analog sticks, the odd size and shape and the sensitivity seems a little off compared to what I am used to, but that may just be personal preference. I do like the triggers on the Xbox controllers better, but I have no doubt that Sony will correct the triggers with the PS4 since that seems to be the only real complaint. Until then there are those little trigger add-ons but I haven't bothered with them yet.

table6036d ago

more importantly, can you guys believe that a developer of all people used this as a reason to be exclusive to a console. It's so subjective it's not even funny what he said. A lot of people out there still prefer the playstation controller design.

jwatt6036d ago

I have no problems switching between both controllers but I have to say the 360 controller does feel more comfortable in my hands plus the positioning of the analog sticks make it great for fps. When I think of games like Devil may cry, God of war or any fighting game the DS3 is the way to go because it's more ideal for button mashing or just hitting the face buttons period. Both controllers have their pros and cons it's just the 360 is more comfortable.

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NecrumSlavery6036d ago

I think the PS3 controller is better..but...

The PS3 main triggers are R1 & L1
and R2 & L2 as secondary

so when idiot devs map the PS3 like the 360 controller ( how brutal legend is ), it fvcks up everything. Thank god all PS3 call of duties got it right. The trigger/bumpers are backwards from how the PS3 controller is. I think Bioshock had this issue too. PS3 shoots with top trigger, 360 shoots with bottom trigger.
I don't want Real Triggers, just want devs to get it right the first time.

Rainstorm816036d ago

The 360 face buttons feel toy like in comparison and the Dpad is horrendous and awkwardly placed other than that i have no problem with the 360 controller.

The sixaxis broke so easily ive gone through 3 sixaxis controllers, but the DS3 is perfect other than the R2/L2 shouldve been concave instead of rounded your finger can slip off the the buttons, the triggers are better.

On a side note why is it that 360 exclusive devs tend to have foot in mouth disease

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Risky_246036d ago

Wireless isn't standard? Not everyone wants wireless and it gives consumers more choices. You don't have to worry about batteries dying with a wired controller.
Rechargeable batteries are perfect the way they are, "REPLACEABLE." Although I do believe they should be included with every wireless controller and not have to be bought separately.
You need a receiver for either wireless controller if you want to use it wirelessly with the pc. Wired controller work flawlessly
No bluetooth??? You kidding? What else can you use the bluetooth on the controller for? Look at it this way, the PS3 is limited to 7 wireless devices connected at one time. Remote, headsets etc. Think about it and you will see the disadvantage to this.
I don't know where you got your info about the controller breaking easily as I don't know of any cases claiming such.
The rest of your points are down to personal preference and I won't argue with that except that the 360's D-Pad really is sh!t.
I own all 3 consoles.

IdleLeeSiuLung6036d ago

But it is all preference, and frankly the d-pad on the 360 completely sux! However, one time I was testing out SF IV at GameCrazy and for some reason their d-pad was really loose and really good.

Suprisingly as good as the DualShock 3 if not better, but all my 360 controllers (4-5 of them) d-pad's sux!!!

It amazes me that MS hasn't fixed this issue and it is one of the reason why fighting games sell better on the PS3 despite the smaller user base.

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iamtehpwn6036d ago

"Wireless isn't standard? Not everyone wants wireless and it gives consumers more choices."

Yep - It is about Giving the consumer options. That's why, you can plug the PS3 controller's into the console while it's charging and keep playing. It is a Wireless and Wired controller.

"Rechargeable batteries are perfect the way they are, "REPLACEABLE." Although I do believe they should be included with every wireless controller and not have to be bought separately."

- Which causes you have to a giant battery pack in the back of the controller, which makes the form factor uglier, and it's over all more clunky.

"You need a receiver for either wireless controller if you want to use it wirelessly with the pc. Wired controller work flawlessly"

- Yeah, but WIRELESS controllers won't work, even with a cable. My Ps3 controller which again, functions as a wired and wireless controller out of the box, works with my PC after installing the drivers.

"No bluetooth??? You kidding? What else can you use the bluetooth on the controller for? Look at it this way, the PS3 is limited to 7 wireless devices connected at one time. Remote, headsets etc. Think about it and you will see the disadvantage to this."

- I mentioned bluetooth because you can use bluetooth to wirelessly connect your PS3 Controller to your PC for use, as opposed to buying an adapter only 360 controllers. There are drivers for this. Also, There's nothing wrong with 7 wireless devices being connected to the Ps3 at once...o_O;

"I don't know where you got your info about the controller breaking easily as I don't know of any cases claiming such."
- Many, many Personal Cases and with friends and family.

"I own all 3 consoles. "
I own all 3 consoles, both portables (3 Nintendo DS's even), and a Gaming PC.

evilmonkey5016036d ago

Are you serious? I know it all about preference, but jeez.The ps3 has sixaxis AND a functioning d pad. Plus my ds3 is rechargeable out of the package, and it has longer battery life. Also, I don't have to connect my headset to it...Its WIRELESS, just like its bluetooth cousin, the ps3 controller.

presto7176036d ago

but to me the xbox 360 controller sucks. The D pad is horrible and the analog sticks are positioned akwardly. No to talk of the fact that face buttons feel clunky and cheap. The only redeeming quality is the triggers, and thats not saying much cuz I bought custom triggers for my ps3 controllers.

http://crumaharashop.com/wo...

Dualshock has been kicking ass for more than a decade now. If it aint broke, dont fix it.

presto7176036d ago

wow. nice comeback.

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Trebius6036d ago (Edited 6036d ago )

You're absolutely right...

I have no qualms with the 360 remote...it is awkwardly big in my personal opinion, but I still manage to play on it...

the D-pad kills me though, the triggers are cool...but I've been playing video games since the old days, and the SNES remote comes to mind...small, and at the time very comfortable.
(more than the BLOCK NES remote lol)

In the end though, to each their own. right? :)

And to be quite honest...

THIS is the kind of response you give if someone asks you if you're planning to develop on the opposing system. (albeit it's a ridiculous one lol)

VALVE needs to start taking notes.

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iamtehpwn6036d ago

Thanks guys :]

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Risky_246036d ago (Edited 6036d ago )

How long is the Usb cord for the controller? I can buy a wired controller at a cheaper price than to buy a wireless controller which costs more just to make it wired using usb. If I don't need wireless what is the point of buying it for more when there is a cheaper alternative? I don't feel the need to touch up on the other points as I don't need to reiterate.

Oh btw I own a gaming pc as well. 3 psp's, Ds, Ps2 etc. Another note, You still need an adapter to connect to the pc wirelessly through bluetooth. The 360 have a wireless headset as well did u know that? 4 users can sign in at once with four headsets

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Immortal Kaim6036d ago

I have been gaming since the atari 2600, and have played every console since, so I have no problem moving between controllers.

For me personally I prefer to play certain genres on each respective console. I like FPS (because of the off axis analogs) and racing games (because of the triggers) on the 360. I prefer to play fighting games (because of the DS3's D-pad) on the PS3. Every other genre I have no problem mixing and matching, of course everyone has different tastes, so people claiming superiority of one particular controller are kidding themselves.

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MGSR THE HD VERSION6036d ago (Edited 6036d ago )

of cores they pick 360's controller, it's durable, easy to have a firm grip, it's scratch proof, fingerprint proof, it's got flexible triggers, and it's FPS friendly.

Bubble Buddy6036d ago

Honestly, the only advantage the 360 controller has over the DS3 is the triggers. The triggers are far superior on 360 but that's about it. IMO anyways.

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raztad6036d ago

@Necrum

You right, for instance games like BioShock, FEAR2 are cheap ports from the xbox version, you can tell easily because the triggers are mapped to R2 (main)/L2 (secondary), to make things worse they arent customizable. I really hate that. L1/R1 are the triggers in the DS3.

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ultimolu6036d ago (Edited 6036d ago )

...Wow, just wow.

If that's not a crazy comment, then I don't know what is. I love the PS pad. I play all my fighting/action/adventure games with it. And I have small hands so it's great for me.

And you can charge it on the PC/PS3!

duplissi6036d ago

how about some facts eh?

http://gamer.blorge.com/200...

Statix6036d ago (Edited 6036d ago )

As a long time console FPS and veteran joystick user, I've long held the opinion now that the PS3 controller is a better controller for FPS. Sure, the 360 has a more ergonomic analog stick layout and better-feeling triggers, but I feel where the Dualshock 3 really benefits me is in the overall smoothness and precision of the analog sticks. The PS3's analog sticks simply feel smoother, more precise, and have a wider range of motion than the 360's analog sticks, and I feel this would give me the edge in a head-to-head battle against 360 players in a shooter game. I've seen studies/analyses done by some websites that arrived to the same conclusion.

I also owned an Xbox 1 last generation, and while I loved playing shooters on the system, I hated the way the analog sticks felt on the Controller S (haven't tested the Duke); they were just too stiff and had too little range of motion for me to aim well in shooters. I bought a Logitech wireless Precision Pro controller, which I felt had much more precise and smoother analog sticks.

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Christopher6036d ago

Worst excuse ever.

Seriously, the level of difficulty is designed around the ability to control the character not around the ability for the controller to possibly increase one's accuracy when targeting.

iamtehpwn6036d ago

"How long is the Usb cord for the controller? etc etc etc"

Sit closer to your damn tv, or hell Dude, PS3 controllers get 30 hours of play before needing to be charged. It takes ~2 hours to recharge the battery to 100%. You can charge it with ANY thing that has USB ports, I've charged my Ps3 controller with my Wii before.

- I mean if you can't remember to recharge your controller...Dammit, just sit it down for a few minutes, leave the game going, and go get a bag of chips or something--

"You still need an adapter to connect to the pc wirelessly through bluetooth. "

- This Bluetooth adapter can be used for numerous amount of things other than your Ps3 controller, such as cellphone, PSP Go, wiimote, and other devices. Many people already have bluetooth capable Computers, laptops, and definitely Macs.

"4 users can sign in at once with four headsets"
- I never heard that the Ps3 can't. Hell, Someone get a USB mic, or plug their controller in the console directly or something. 4 people on all their mics at once is a disaster anyway. You should try LANing ffs.

HolyOrangeCows6036d ago (Edited 6036d ago )

That's idiotic.

You miss out on the PS3's awesome lineup because of the first-party controller, and I will enjoy playing awesome games on what's basically the same controller that I (And 100s of millions of others) have enjoyed using for over a decade.

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Risky_246036d ago

Lol come on now. The 360 controller can be charged using anything with a usb port as well. In case you don't know, sitting too close to your tv isn't too good for you eyesight especially on a tv over 40"
Besides it's wireless so you shouldn't need to sit too close anyway.
Lol at the headset thing. Btw don't get me wrong, I am not against the PS3 or the controller. I was just addressing the points you made. Look at it this way... Say u were just this non techy individual who was looking to buy windows. Why would you buy Ultimate for much more cash if you aint gonna have any use for the extra features when you can purchase a different edition that suits your needs for less? It's all about options. That said, No controller is better than the other in my opinion. I think it is down to personal preference as what feels comfortable to one person may not for another.

DaTruth6036d ago

The damn thing just looks like a copy of the PS controller with the analog and D-pad switched for patent reasons.

Can't believe you people are pretending there is a big shape difference!

They had to change it because that original XBOX six face buttons was just stupid so they went with the carbon copy!

sikbeta6036d ago

This is on par with saying something like:

female neepl*s a big reason for sticking with a woman

WTF!!!!

You know a woman have a lot of good things to explore than just the neepl*s, is a whole package

The same goes for everything

WHO WAS THE VIRGIN KID WROTE THIS, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD!!!!

ThanatosDMC6036d ago (Edited 6036d ago )

Here. Remember the big gigantic xbox controllers? Remember how xbox owners deluded themselves of how great it was back then? Then remember the time when the smaller controller came out that took on the similar layouts of a PS controller? There.

MS did their best to copy to PS controller but it's patent protected.

Btw, i hate Aim Assist with a passion.

tordavis6036d ago (Edited 6036d ago )

To all the people saying Microsoft copied the Playstation design, I point you to this picture. THIS came out before the PS1 had analog sticks. Notice the similarities of the location of the d-pad and the left analog stick.

Thank you and good night.

Oh let me add that I prefer the 360 controller for FPS and Driving games and the DS3(not that 6asses crap) for fighting games.

[EDIT] it was the Sega Saturn Analog Controller but the picture won't post.

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St06036d ago

I prefer the Xbox pad for driving games since the triggers are better for accelerating and braking, but prefer the PS pad for FPS, Fighting & Action type games

pixelsword6035d ago (Edited 6035d ago )

360's a little more ergonomic because of d-pad placement, but 360's d-pad sucks,

PS3's controller is the design all others pattern themselves after, but the controller should be bigger.

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f7897906035d ago

Problem solved
http://www.slashgear.com/cu...

I got to say that the 360 controller is slightly more comfortable with my big hands, but immediately after using it I was ready to throw it at the TV for the dpad sucking.

edhe6035d ago

I've always had an issue with the ps controller, and the dualshock used to leave welts on my palms after long sessions of tekken.

The ps controller's retarded. It's ancient, modelled off a digital pad with 'me too' analogue sticks placed in inappropriate places.

The 360 controller's almost perfect for ergonomics, especially considering my huge hands.

Guessing anyone that genuinely prefers the ps3 controller has tiny hands and penis accordingly.

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Leathersoup6035d ago

And the anti-Valve freaks have a new target.

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UltraNova6035d ago

'Unreliability' the biggest reason to stay away from MS or any product manufacturer for that matter...

Dandiego6035d ago

If you think 15 years of the same controller makes sence you might think Nintendo should still have the square controller right? It's called innovation. Planes, cars, houses etc have innovated PS3 controller hasn't! I have the adaptor on my PS3 to use the Xbox 360 controller its the only way to get me to play my PS3.

TotalPS3Fanboy6035d ago (Edited 6035d ago )

PS3 controller 'a big reason' for sticking with Sony.

jadenkorri6035d ago

to idiot who first commented, wow 100 disagrees, IDIOT, but these articles are running thin.

So reasons to have a 360 are down to the controller now, what, fanboys are running out of excuses.

boJABER6035d ago

actually 360 controller is the reason that made my friends hate playing on my 360

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TOO PAWNED6036d ago

the most ridiculous reason i ever heard...

randomwiz6036d ago

no valve's is

RROD Service_Rep6036d ago

why dont developers just come out and say it... ms is giving big bonus checks.

how much more are devs going to cover this up.

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ultimolu6036d ago

I know, you're right...*shakes head in pity*

I can understand if a developer wants to stick with Microsoft but the reasons they give are f*cking stupid.

Arnon6036d ago

"I can understand if a developer wants to stick with Microsoft but the reasons they give are f*cking stupid."

I wasn't aware Valve was a Microsoft company. In fact, I doubt they even really like them, and the only reason their games show up on the 360 is because it's very similar to the PC, and the fact that the 360 and PC community seem to be pretty intertwined at times.

ultimolu6035d ago

Arnon, you completely misread that.

Did I say Valve was a Microsoft company? I *said* that a developer sticking with Microsoft based games is fine but don't gi9ve stupid reasons in order to shun the other console.

BrownPowerzz6035d ago

it's just a simple truth!! The 360 controller walks circles around the DS3, except the D-pad on the 360 which sux bigtime!

Tried MW:2 on my friends PS3 today and it's just awfull to use, maybe I just have too large hands for it..

NIGHT_HAWK32106035d ago

its because all you kids do is b*tch and moan instead of playing games..... thats the real reason you idiots dont get support.

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ape0076036d ago (Edited 6036d ago )

xbox 360 pad is the most comfortable pad I've ever felt

don't get me wrong,the DS3 is awesome and all but the 360 pad feels like magnet + and -

the DS3 feels a bit,just a bit more responsive,buttons are great,the 360 one feels sticky sometimes

overall.....I may like the 360 controller better,triggers and analogs help FPS shooting and driving games to feel a bit more natural

no one can deny that MS did one hell of a job with the controllers

edit:omg look at disagrees

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Nac6036d ago

It is more comfortable.

sabestar6036d ago

LOL at your disagrees. Here, have an agree. Although, I do prefer the DS3 over the 360, but still they are both awesome in different ways.

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Saaking6036d ago

The only thing the 360 controller has over the PS3 is the triggers (and that's debatable). Other than that, it ain't that good. Especially the face buttons and D-pad.

HDgamer6036d ago

It's just a dreamcast controller with MS on it.

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MasterBlaster6036d ago

What? You must have forgotten what the Dreamcast controller looked like.

It only had 1 thumbstick and it was even bigger than the original Xbox controller.

http://img524.imageshack.us...

http://technabob.com/blog/w...

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callahan096036d ago

This is a matter of opinion and it's such a negligible quality, I just don't get it. I personally prefer the Dual Shock. It's been a controller I use regularly for 15 years. I like certain aspects of it, like the tips of the thumbsticks versus the 360's, and the pressure sensitive analog face buttons, the d-pad. I prefer the placement of the analog sticks. I can understand it if some people have this same opinion, just as I can understand it if some people prefer the 360 controller. What I don't get are the people who make one out to be some godsend while saying the other is inferior. Neither is superior/inferior. I prefer the PS3 controller, but that doesn't mean I think it's got objectively superior qualities. Saying that the 360's controller is a reason to develop exclusively for the 360 is mind-boggling to me. The PS3 controller has the same number of buttons and it's just as capable of being used to played any game you can make for the 360, so that reasoning just makes no sense to me.

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zootang6036d ago

Wasn't the dual shock given an industry award?

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Mista T6036d ago

only new people to gaming can't play both equally, though the thing that annoys me about the 360 controller is the dpad for like fighting games

LostCypher116035d ago

the thing that annoys me about the DS3 is the Triggers for FPS. but to each there own

gundamman6036d ago

i don't know about everyone else, but i've been gaming as well we the ps controllers, and the org xbox controllers sucked, but the 360 ones are a step up, i can easily play and game on both, but the only thing i gota say bout the 360 controller is the little dips in the nubs, on my ps controller i barley put my thumbs in the middle of the nubs, but that being said they are both great controllers, least we each got 2 nubs unlike the wii, lol. BRING IT WII FANBOYS!!!1 lol *sarcasm*

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MetalGearRising6036d ago

If i was Crackdown 2 developer my reason would have been plain and simple.......PS3 Sucks.

lh_swe6036d ago

So it all works out in the end :D

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ZombieAutopsy6036d ago

If i was a crackdown developer i would quit developing games because crackdown sucked.

talltony6036d ago

The 360controller is impossible to go back to after gaming on ps3 for a year. The first thing you will notice after a year without the 360 controller in your hand is how imprecise it's joysticks are compared to the dualshock. I absolutely hate the 360 controller now. I bought mw2 for 360 and could not play it anymore so I was forced to trade it in for the ps3 version.

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RetroPietro6035d ago

was an awful game so he has no credibility. and metal gear rising, dont lie, you love the ps3. better games, graphics, controller, online and fanbase :)

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Bodyboarder_VGamer6036d ago

I have a better reason, reliability... Oh wait...

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chase1676036d ago

by far

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Saaking6036d ago

This is just f#cking pathetic. They don't got games. Don't got superior online or superior hardware, or better features so after all is lost they got to use the controller as a reason? WOW, just pathetic.

AngryTypingGuy6035d ago

You're the one who's pathetic for trying to convince people that Xbox doesn't have any games, when in fact is has more than the PS3. The upcoming list of games is very impressive too. Not to mention that Live is better than PSN, and there's a lot more to do on the 360's interface.

And yes, the controller is a big reason to stick with the 360. It's so much better than the PS3's controller, which is a 3 gen old design now. People pitch a hissy fit about the original boomerang design for the PS3 controller, but it was more ergonomic than what they have now.

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RetroPietro6035d ago (Edited 6035d ago )

the xbox seriously has no games, get over it.

and the dualshock is probably the best controller i have ever used

TheTeam066035d ago (Edited 6035d ago )

Saaking and PIETRO are both wrong. It has games, just not many good ones... not many at all.

Johnny Rotten6036d ago

your right, I'm not sure what I'd do without my double A's.

mintaro6036d ago (Edited 6036d ago )

I guess you would have to send it back and get a new controller.

Johnny Rotten6036d ago (Edited 6036d ago )

ummm if your talking about the PS3 controller? there's instructions on how to take out the battery in the manual (it's not rocket science, just some screws).

$5 for a new lithium battery is pretty cheap.
http://www.dealextreme.com/...

Elvfam5116036d ago

you have to keep buying batterys for the Xbox 360 wireless controller in till you buy the play and charge kit

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ThatCanadianGuy6036d ago

Seems like the microslaves are running low on things to brag about..

inbetweener6036d ago

a video editor for Gametrailers or something?

VladimirK6036d ago (Edited 6036d ago )

It's funny, this is actually very true imo.
I'm not a fanboy, but the controller is shockingly bad for PS3.

Personally I can't play it for more than a couple of hours before my hands start getting sore because of how small the controller is.
Plus I actually don't like the weight of it, the 360 controller, without the battery pack, charge and play straight in the back, is heavier still.
I just don't like the way the PS3 one feels so flimsy to me.

I have seen some converter though before, plugs into the PS3 USB slot and then you can just use the 360 controller.

And the point above about only playing this generation, maybe it's because around my age when I was playing with the PS1/PS2 it actually fitted my hands as opposed to now where the bigger controller fits more comfortably.

But tbh, this whole thing can be easily summed up.
If you have small hands or are just a fanboy you'll most likely say PS3 controller is better.
If you have big hands or, again, are just a fanboy, you'll most likely say 360 controller is better.

(Haha, I know that this is going to get loads of disagrees from children that can't seem to understand that someones opinion is just their opinion).

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Saaking6036d ago

I seriously don't understand. Unless you have tremendously large hands the DS3 is more than fine. Besides they're BOTH almost the same size:

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table6036d ago (Edited 6036d ago )

or maybe you'll get disagrees because people don't agree with your opinion... don't take it to heart

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Arkham6036d ago (Edited 6036d ago )

"Personally I can't play it for more than a couple of hours before my hands start getting sore because of how small the controller is."

You're probably holding it wrong. How many fingers on one hand are you putting on the L/R buttons? It should be one per hand, not two.

I'm 6'4" and do not have small hands. The controllers aren't too small.

Maybe you have fat hands?

http://www.neogaf.com/forum...

(all hail dot50cal - sorry, couldn't find his original post)

VladimirK6036d ago

Haha, nah it's not just my hands being too fat.

But I don't think it's so much height though.
I'm about the same height, glove size though, I'm around 3xl minimum.

It's just the way I've found the controller to be since I've grown.
I think what makes it feel smaller is the way it cuts in so much where your middle finger goes if you know what I mean.
The bigger feeling Xbox ones have felt more natural.

And I've tried both ways, two fingers and one finger on the R/L buttons.

But like I said, just my opinion on it.
Feel too small for me no matter how many times I've tried playing it.

Arkham6036d ago (Edited 6036d ago )

;) Good spirit, ol' chum.

You're right, it's a matter of personal taste and fit. I wish more people would think of that before saying either is a 'bad' design. Maybe the very first superlarge XBox controllers were a mistake, but apart from that, they can't be that bad if they've survived a bazillion hours of playtime.

I *do* wish the DS3s would have a concave trigger top though. I have to track down my original Playstation Dual Shocks and see if I can hack those tops onto my current controllers. ;) I know I lent them to someone... Hmph.

VladimirK6036d ago

Yeah, I remember the first time playing it, did not expect R2 and L2 to move the way the did.

And here, I've seen these before.

I'll guess that you're American if you're on at this time, so Amazon.com.
http://www.amazon.com/PS3-D...

Arnon6036d ago

Those .gifs pretty much explain why people like the 360 controller. There's no excessive hand movement when playing a game. Yeah, the guy is just being a dork with the Dualshock, but anyone who's actually used both can see why the 360 controller doesn't require much, if any hand movement.

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STICKzophrenic6036d ago

The 360 controller feels better in my hands. DS3 feels a little small to me, and I don't think I have large hands.

That said, I can game with each, and I wouldn't pick a console based on the controller, though it would factor in a little bit probably.

I do love the triggers on the 360 controller, but after using the nub triggers on DS3 for any length of time, they feel really good. The analog sticks feel better on DS3.

Qazdaz6036d ago (Edited 6036d ago )

tbh I prefer the dualshock 3 to the 360's controller, for a few reasons

- I feel the buttons are a bit too plastic and stiff
- The sticks are too stiff, do not have enough movement and the shape means that they dig into my thumb, I find ps3 sticks are much more comfortable.
- I don't like having the left stick above the dpad
- The dpad is absolute crap, although everyone know that
- The battery pack. I hate it so much. It gets in the way of my fingers and I'm always moving them to try to find a good position for them
- I find that the controller is just too big to be comfortable. I don't have tiny hands either.
- Having to buy rechargeable batteries for it

And there's a few more but after those it would just be nitpicking.

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shutupandplay6036d ago

I do love the 360 controller. It caters to my hands perfectly. Unlike the ps3 controller which makes me think I have hoofs for hands. After one session, I feel like I should pop some aleve to help the coming arthritis. It was a good controller when I was a kid, but c`mon this isn`t 1995.

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Saaking6036d ago

Unless you have abnormally HUGE hands, you shouldn't have a problem with DS3.

ambientFLIER6036d ago

Wrong, asshole. I have medium to large hands, and I get hand cramps after 15 minutes of holding the ps3 controller. It's garbage. Doesn't even have real triggers. It's forcing me to spend a bunch of money on the adapter to allow me to use the xbox controller on my ps3.

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Boty6036d ago (Edited 6036d ago )

Was it necessary to call him an asshole? you Asswipe.

I've always played with the DualShock Controllers and have never had any issues with cramps unless I have played for 8+ hours, then in that case yes, but that will happen to any thing you hold in your hand for that long which I'm sure you know ;-)

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chrisulloa6036d ago

I feel like I'm playing with something out of date and unrefined when I use the PS3 controller. Oh wait....

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IRetrouk6036d ago (Edited 6036d ago )

Lets get one thing straight. The Xbox pad is a slight rejig of the playstation controller, all Microsoft did was change the R2 and L2 buttons for trigers and moved one of the sticks and the D pad around, and fatten it out a bit.
Sony tried to change the controller for the better and got a fan backlash because it looked so diffrent, even though it was desighed to fit around the natural curve of a human hand and thus making gaming more cumfortable, there are vids all over youtube with the advertismentss of it.
And lastly, the Playstation controller is an icon in gaming, its as much a part of the Playstation brand as the name Playstation itself, hense the fan backlash to the controler change. I like both of the controllers, but i know which one is based off the other.

Matthew946035d ago

the 360 controller is just the ps2 and the gamecube controllers merged together.

face buttons the same as ps2
position of d-pad and analogue sticks, analogue buttons and z buttons of the gamecube

there is nothing original

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likedamaster6035d ago

"Unless you have abnormally HUGE hands, you shouldn't have a problem with DS3."

Thumbs always slipping off the wonky analogs and terrible placement of the left & right "triggers" says otherwise. Not to mention, the pathetic & plain sad battery life of the great "DS3" compared to 360's controller.

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SpartanZero6036d ago

No games dude 360's top games on Metacritic dont go below 90. Live is the best choice for online. Lets take a look at Uncharted 2 and Killzone 2 how many are online, Exacty. Hardware is obvious look at the multiplats and Alan Wake. The ps3 controller really sucks ok. Playing Uncharted 1 on Gamestop with that crap felt wrong on so many levels. 360 is the the best choice for Crackdown.

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Saaking6036d ago

Halo ODST, Halo Wars,Ninja blade (lol) etc. are all below 90. You= fail.

Have fun playing at gamestop, that's as close as you'll ever get to real games.

ZombieStalker6036d ago (Edited 6036d ago )

Ruffian is an idiot. "And I prefer the 360 controller which is a big reason for sticking with the 360." So you are developing on a console solely based on the controller?! Wow! (I know that is not the reason for the exclusive, but still, what a comment!)

The 360 controller is a good controller, but the D-pad is horrible. Any slight deviation from your intended direction on the D-pad and it is interpreted as a different direction. Horrible!

The PS3 controller is good too, but the triggers are horrible. You have to purchase a third party add-on to make the triggers what they should have been.

The PS3 controller is better for me...but only after I installed the add-on triggers!

kaveti66166036d ago

Well, if that sounds ridiculous, then why not ask Insomniac why they only develop for Sony? They don't even have a good reason.

"Oh, our relationship with Sony is really good?"

And?

I don't have a preference when it comes to controllers. For me, the DS3 has the better directional pad, but the 360 controller has the better analog sticks because the nubs have depressions that conform to the thumbs. The triggers in the 360 controller are better for shooting, but the DS3 has R1 and L1 buttons used as shooting buttons so there is not much of a problem.

006036d ago

is not a single person, just FYI

Redgehammer6036d ago

I just don't get what people even use a D-pad for ( unless its to change weapons).

Shmotz6036d ago

D-Pad is ass and the sticks are much to sensitive. Dont like the bumpers much either.

I guessing its because I've been using a PS controller for years haha.

Dorwrath6036d ago

I have both consoles, but find the PS3 very uncomfortable. I cannot play for long periods on the PS3 due to it's horrid trigger buttons. For me the trigger buttons have way too much resistance. They seem to want to fight against you rather than with you.

inbetweener6036d ago

You must have the weakest fingers in history if you think there is too much resistance in those trigger buttons. This place is crawling with nancies, always whining about the silliest little things.

Dorwrath6035d ago

@inbetweener - The world is full of immature people that cannot debate issues without using verbal abuse.

You are a classic example of the immaturity that plagues this website community.

The real reason you decided to make an immure statement like that was because i referred to a Sony product being inferior and we can't have that can we. After all in your eyes Sony is God and must be worshiped at all times.

Grow up and come back when your balls have dropped.

qwertyuiopasdfghjkl6036d ago (Edited 6036d ago )

Here's my few cents.

360
Positives: More ergonomic, stick layout is ideal. Sticks are smoother. Wireless technology is quicker than Bluetooth.

Negatives: All face buttons are BAD, their awkwardly designed, placed and feel cheap. The analog have these weird dots which indents into my fingertips after a short time. The analogs concave design allows for too much slippage. Triggers are too springy.

PS3
Positives: Better face buttons, pressure sensative, convex analog is ideal.

Negatives: Not ergonomic whatsoever. Marshmallow triggers are retarded, they have a small amount of resistance at first, but then get really tight. Very Awkward.

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SpartanZero6036d ago

Stay on topic. I said the top games. Go to metacritic it tells you the list of the highest scoring games on the PS3. 360 has more games because the list can't reach to the 80's. PS3 in the other hand has less so the list ends with games in the 80's range.

Saaking6036d ago (Edited 6036d ago )

WTF are you talking about? Halo IS the 360's "top game." You moron. And how about you learn to speak coherently before trying to spew sh1t out?

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ThatCanadianGuy6036d ago

Having just checked metacritics top 20 highest rated games for PS3 and 360.

360 only had 4 exclusives out of the 20
while PS3 had 6 exclusives out of 20.

Two of which (LBP,UC2) Scored much higher than any 360 game.
So i don't what the hell you're talking about.

PS3
http://www.metacritic.com/g...

360
http://www.metacritic.com/g...

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shutupandplay6036d ago

Nice spin with 4. Here`s what I saw:
-Mass Effect
-Gears of War
-Gears of War 2
-Forza 3
-Halo 3
-The lost and Damned
-Portal Still alive
-Forza 2
-Orange Box far superior on 360, a broken mess on ps3
-Not to mention, 5 more sitting at 89.
What a pathetic sh*t list you have, so desperate, you actually count the GOW collection, 2 ps2 games. Hahahaha.

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Saaking6036d ago

@SHUTupandplay

yep and like thatcanadianguy said, none of those games you mentioned come close to LBP and UC2.

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ultimolu6036d ago (Edited 6036d ago )

Damn Saaking, take it easy. You're making them cry and I'll run out of tissues too quickly. o_o

Poor 360 trolls and fanboys. Nothing to play and nothing to do.

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ambientFLIER6036d ago

A ps3 troll making fun of xbox trolls instead of playing her amazing ps tripple exclusives? Nice...

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ultimolu6036d ago (Edited 6036d ago )

And you are someone who cares about what I say online Ambient. And you are also a 360 fan who isn't playing games at the moment. Where's the amazing 360 games that are supposed to blow PS3 fans away? What happened to the alleged gaming console? What happened to those comments about the PS3 being a bluray player?

See what I did there?

Yeah, shouldn't you be playing games as well? Don't be bitter and hate me. I could care less what you 360 fans say or do to me. You won't change my comments.

I am playing my amazing PS3 exclusives and my amazing Blazblue. Kicking ass, making friends, I'm happy.

ambientFLIER6036d ago

I don't hate you. I just think it's funny that you always attack the xbox joke accounts, and turn a blind eye to the ps3 ones.

Also I have both consoles, so give me a break. I prefer the xbox, but the ps3 is good too, and I am completely capable of giving props to sony.

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NewZealander6036d ago

if anyone sounds bitter its ultimolu, people like me who own and play both consoles get the best games on both paltforms and the choice to play the best versions of multiplat games.

yes i loved uncharted 2, but just because the 360 had a poor year doesn't mean ps3 had the best year ever, killzone 2 and infamous sure they scored well but i didnt like either of them, but the fact is if i want to play them i can, just like next year ill be playing splinter cell, mass effect 2 and fable 3, or on ps3 the last guardian.

the only bitter people are the ones that are so hung up on the console war, that they would cut of their nose despite their face rather then get both consoles, see that they both offer some incredible exclusives, and just enjoy the games, ultimolu i know you try to contain yourself these days but you come off incredibly passive aggressive.

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ultimolu6035d ago (Edited 6035d ago )

Bitter for what exactly? Just because I own one console doesn't make me any less of a gamer. You don't have to own two consoles to be a gamer. I'm happy with one.

You people with both consoles need to grow up. You have both? Good for you. If I do become a multiconsole owner, it's only for that new Super Mario Bros. game.

I'm not hung up on the console war. I'm just sick of 360 fanboys acting as if the PS3 is a piece of sh*t. The 360 isn't a bad console but it has terrible hardware. That's what keeps me from buying one.

I'm afraid of it breaking.

Whatever.

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TheBand1t6036d ago

I can game with either, though at the end of the day I prefer the DS3.

Simply because it's the same basic design I've been using since 1996.

kewlkat0076036d ago

Shooters - Go to my Xbox 360 every time
Fighting - much better chance on the PS3 but I have an arcade joystick.

Everything else is meh....both controllers work.

A buddy of mine likes the Ps3 controller vs the 360 so he doesn't wanna get a 360. He has small hands.

rob60216036d ago

Look at the 360 controller, it looks like crap, you look like a weirdo having one in your living room sitting on the couch. All these buttons.. Analogues and direction keys randomly placed. The ps3 controller is balanced, elegant and sleek. Go ahead take another look.

It is funny what little the 360 developers have left to brag about the 360.. They have to resort now to saying things that are completely perceptual like 'better controller' or 'better online.' It's not proven better they're the same thing.

blue7xx76036d ago

Yeah I have to agree with them. The xbox 360 is just a better controller overall it just feels more comfortable and fits in your hand perfectly. Sony needs to redesign their controller it was a great one when it first came out but now its kinda old. It's to small.

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SpartanZero6036d ago (Edited 6036d ago )

How old are you I said the PS3 list ends with wipeout at a score of 89 while 360 ends with a 90. I find it pathetic the God of War collection got a 93. Desperation at its finest. Besides if check out more the top games you'll see that the 360 keeps it at the 90 mark even passed the top 20 games

Elvfam5116036d ago (Edited 6036d ago )

Have more multi-platform games then exclusive games

Whats sad that you don't know the reply button

And GTA 4 getting 98

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ZombieAutopsy6036d ago (Edited 6036d ago )

GoW collection a ps2 game ranked higher being re-released this gen than Halo ODST, the same as Gears 2, better than forza 3, higher than mass effect...just saying, i dont really think any of those games are bad but come on a PS2 game beat them and GoW is a last gen game....COME ON!!

SoapShoes6036d ago

I like the 360 controller design, but I like the PS3 controller design just as much if not more. The first time I ever held a 360 controller though, there was a huge difference in quality. The 360 controller feels extremely cheap compared to the DS3.

Smokzdaizm6036d ago

I'm a man and I work work out 5x a week and I prefer the 360 over the ps3 controller any day. The PS3 controller is terrible for FPS and racers and the analog sticks are too close together and uncomfortable. The PS3 controller seems likes for little kids or guys with little girl hands

SoapShoes6036d ago

Man, you can have your preferences but I have huge hands and am completely fine with the DS3. I don't see how it's so hard to reach down for the left stick when you have to do the exact same thing with the right one.

It's perfectly fine for FPS and racers.

TheBand1t6036d ago

If anything, I find the DS3 more capable in FPS games due to the looseness of the sticks. Allows you to twitch better.

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SpartanZero6036d ago (Edited 6036d ago )

Yeah a lot of multiplatform games. Yet you haven't dare to check out the rest of the list and youll find more 360 exclusives you just didnt get to see them because of the top 20 count limlt. The overwhelming number of high scoring 360 games didn't let you see the rest of the exclusive 360 titles with a score of 90 didn't it. :P

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Elvfam5116036d ago

I did check it but we talking about the top 20 aren't we

This is a losing battle just let it go

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nygamer286036d ago

wow so many PS3 fanboys here like saaking.their both good and bad but the 360 controller feels more comfortable

glennc6036d ago

it comes with the website. it's a package deal. PS3 fanboys out number everyone else put together on this site and is why they all have heaps of bubbles.

nygamer286036d ago

@nitex:i looks like a toy,but it domnates the PS3

glennc6036d ago

argue and disagree all you want fanboys but the 360 controller is still king unless you have little girlie hands. i am not a fan of the PS1, 2 and 3 controllers, even prefered the n64 controller of the PS1 of which sony then copied the thumbsticks from it.

agree the d-pad sux but i rarely even use it given the games i play

SpartanZero6036d ago (Edited 6036d ago )

There you go the ps3 list ends at 89 while 360 ends at 90. I proved my point so shutup. I took it a little far though sorry if I hurted you even more droid. Once again Jijoro is undefeated. Jijoro-59 Droids-0
:(

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Elvfam5116036d ago

Wow

lmao what a way to dodge who taught you that

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nygamer286036d ago

......N64 CONTROLLER ROCKS LOL

LeonSKennedy4Life6036d ago

Give me the PS3's analog sticks with the 360's layout, the PS3's L1 & R1, the 360's LT & RT, the PS3's X, O, triangle, & square, the PS3's d-pad (obviously)...

...and bluetooth (PS3), full-range motion control (wii), and ergonomic feel.

I like how the 360's pad feels, but it's still missing a bit of something underneath...

stonecold16036d ago

little big planet all say hello killzone2

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nygamer286036d ago

SAKKING STOP TROLLING 360 PAGES AND GIVE UP BEING A PS3 FAN BOY AND GET A LIFE

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Risky_246036d ago

I have to agree with you there. I have seen his comments over and over bashing 360. One thing I have noticed and is very funny to me is to look at a PS3 thread and you will notice little to no 360 fans commenting but when you look at at 360 thread it's loaded with PS3 fans. Just take a look back and see.

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cyborg69716036d ago

You must have your fanboi goggles on if you believe that risky. Or you are a half hour old to this site. It's phucking payback to for you xtards who have talked non stop sh!t since 05. Sakking doesn't need to shut up it's all you bots who are clinging to xgame chat as your excuse to own only a 360. MS is laeving the gaming market after they bow their heads in defeat. Leaving the game industry to the masters Sony and nintendo.

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Risky_246036d ago

@ cyborg6971
Sorry bro I don't debate with children. Our little debate which just started unfortunately have ended. From the way you started off it's easy to see some immaturity.

@ultimolu

As I said before, just take a look at the threads. I am no fanboy myself as I enjoy best of all worlds. I enjoy exclusives of both consoles. I made the statement because it's what I noticed.

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The 16036d ago

I agree Saaking is nothing but trouble. He's a Rabid PS3 fanboy that is gamer enough to not miss out on other offerings on the 360 but don't let that fool you he is a PS3 fanboy and is as bad as they come.

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Redgehammer6036d ago

The 360 controller is more ergonomical for my hands and does not cause me wrist pains or thumb pains like the controllers of symetrical design. In fact I have not enjoyed a controller as much as the 360 controller since the Epyx Xj500 I used on my Amiga.

playnation6036d ago

the ps3 controller for me it's a master piece, while the other controller from that company that i cant remember right now the name , its just like having a block in your hands.

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akaFullMetal6036d ago

here is how i see it:

ps3 ds3: all round good controller in all area's of gaming (racing, fighting, fps...etc)

360 controller: excells in a few area's(fps and arguable racing games) but falls short in other area's.(fighting, and dpad type games)

ApocalypseShadow6036d ago (Edited 6036d ago )

ps3's controller is an evolution.

no batteries,bluetooth,motion control,great D-pad,etc.

all standard with all ps3s.

this dev is just making a flamebait comment when we know good and well they only make 360 games.

it's like saying they only like making games for 360 because they love the limits of DVD over bluray.

badbond16036d ago (Edited 6036d ago )

PS3 is now widely considered the best console WITH the BEST GAMES, PERIOD! When you botty boys can get a demo as good as GOW III let me know, ok? MGS4 upped the ante, LBP said you have nothing like me, and Killzone 2 and Uncharted 2 said you cannot match my power! Nuff said, but I'll continue - GT5 and the 2010 lineup with end this, believe me!

Bigpappy6036d ago

Saaking - "I seriously don't understand. Unless you have tremendously large hands the DS3 is more than fine. Besides they're BOTH almost the same size:" False! The 360 controller is much thicker. especially in the grips. I never got comfortable with the PS controllers. That actually is why I never owned one. I have played several games on PS1 and 2 but always walked away annoyed. The sticks on Ps controllers are placed badly. I have to turn my hands in to use the thumb sticks any it is very uncomfortable. When the Xbox was released, with the big controller, I was able to pick it up and start playing DOA3 and Halo for hours after not playing on console for 8 years. When they release the smaller one, it felt just as comfortable. People who like the PS3 controller are not liars, but I could understand why the developer has this opinion. I have difficulty using the PS3 controller and may be he has the same problem with it. 99% of the game I play on 360 do not require a D-pad. I play mostly RPG's, shooters and Arcade games. I played DOA3 + 4, and SC using the left stick. They played very well on the 360. May be it is my preference of using the stich over D-pad. I used D-pad on NES, Sega and TG-16. Did not get in to the stick on PS but prefer it over D pad on any system now I have Xbox.

devilhunterx6036d ago

The reason we want to stay with XB2 is .. uh .. uhm.. uh....... CONTROLLER! YES! BECAUSE OF THE CONTROLLER.

P_Bomb6036d ago (Edited 6036d ago )

lolz at the tubbies saying "I'm teh man and work out 5 times a week and thus have big hands so 360 is the controller for men." Too bad muscle growth is at a minimum on the hands. Applies to feet too. You could work out 100 times a week and have legs the size of tree trunks and never go up a shoe size. I think what you're really trying to say is "I'm a fat tub who eats too much KFC and Mountain Dew and I haven't seen my feet in years, so I need a behemoth of a controller as it's easier to find when I lose it in between the rolls of flab on my belly."

:p

lightningsax6036d ago

I don't care whether or not there's a good amount of evidence supporting this post, this was hilarious. You win!

tripewire6036d ago

Teh WINZ!

lightningsax6036d ago (Edited 6036d ago )

The DualShock 3 has an awesome D-pad - it's much better for fighting games and old-school arcade gameplay. The 360 controller feels better for shooters. Since I could care less about shooters, I won't go near the 360 controller, but I could see where some people would like it.

However, the best controller for those shooters is still a keyboard and mouse... so combine PC and PS3 and you've got the best setup! Honestly, what's the problem with bringing a PC into the argument? It's all running on a Microsoft OS anyway - it's not like PC owners aren't supporting Microsoft. Let's chill.

Boty6036d ago

But come on... you would rather develop for (or play on) a console because of its controller? REALLY? That's your ONLY reason? Whats next? You would rather play on your xbox 360 because you enjoy the start-up chime?

But I have to hand it to him. He isn't dissing the other consoles(other than controller types, no biggie) or its fan-base unless I missed something in the article.

Risky_246036d ago

lol Yea the reason really is kinda dumb

Sheikh Yerbouti6036d ago

"We don't think of ourselves as exclusively 360 for the rest of time. As a company we have to keep things open and think about how to survive without Microsoft sometime in the future but that doesn't mean we're set in our ways."

"We're happy with the situation at the moment. We don't contain ourselves in any way. We want to make great games and we want to make great games on any console."

I think Ruffian can expect a long relationship with MS if it so chooses. But it is nice that some developers recognize the impetus is making a great game, not supporting a console.

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seifer0856036d ago

I thought this was a guy from Valve!

m1ndz6036d ago

yeah you must be a reallyyyyy smart gamer if you stick to a company that sells you

150$ HDD drives
100$ plastic wifi dongle
50$ a year to play your games online
broken ass dpad
GPU failure

just for the controller -_- lol that's retarded sorry

its like dating a hot chick with HIV. you ain't gonna stay with her for the looks

Alan Wake6036d ago

ps3 controller so ugly and 18 years old notihnig new

L2.R2 so cheap and same dashboard copying psp looking crap

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Odin7776036d ago

The 360 controller is the better than the original xbox controller (that thing was horrid) but I still prefer my Playstation controller.

tripewire6036d ago

It's a sad day for a console when its only highlights are its access to Facebook and its controller. Used for accessing facebook.

robotnik6036d ago

What the hell is Crackdown anyway?

Arnon6036d ago

The only thing that I dislike about the 360 controller is it's D-Pad. That most certainly goes to the Dualshock. Also, the right face buttons can get a little annoying at times, but other than that, it's by far the most comfortable controller I've had, and I started on the Genesis.

Morbid Bulldozer6036d ago

My POV:

360 controller:
- Bulkier (I don't mind)
- Better triggers
- Better analogs (position and shape-wise)
- Wireless (no BT, but I who cares?)
- No internal battery (pros and cons; I just use rechargeable AA's)
- Crappiest D-pad ever

DS3:
- Small and light (I don't mind)
- Crappy triggers
- Mediocre analogs (obsolete positioning, slippery convex shape)
- I keep forgetting which button is R1 and which is R2 (RT/LB are better names - a bumper is a bumper, a trigger is a trigger)
- Face buttons are softer (in a good way)
- ...but they are not as clearly colour-coded as 360 (cross/triangle/square/circle code is a bit obsolete IMHO)
- Motion controls (which I don't use)
- Wireless (BT, which does not make any difference to me)
- Internal battery (pros and cons again - no AA's needed, but I have to play wired from time to time)
- So-so d-pad (I prefer dedicated controllers for fighting games, but it's much better than 360's d-pad)

So for PS3 exclusives I use DS3 (and it's ok)
For fighting/racing/music games - dedicated controllers (can't use fighting sticks because during my Amiga days I got used to having the stick on the right and buttons on the left)
Everything else - 360's pad

PirateThom6036d ago

It may just be me, and it's unrelated to this case, but how is the 360 controller de-facto standard for FPS games?

Apart from the better range of motion on the analogue sticks and smaller dead zone on the DS3, I use my index finger to "shoot", a lot of 360 games have the fire button, inexplicably, mapped to the trigger, problem is, the trigger button is where my middle finger rests, so I have to move my index finger down to the trigger, so I lose the use of the bumper unless I move it back, which is a retarded design. Not using the trigger, the fact the trigger is at the back of the controller.

The fact most PS3 games map the fire button to R1 means I can use the normal and natural trigger finger on R1 and my middle finger on R2 without having to switch.

It's not a big deal, but it's something a lot of people seem to overlook for some reason.

Morbid Bulldozer6036d ago

"Apart from the better range of motion on the analogue sticks and smaller dead zone on the DS3"

That's new. Link?

"a lot of 360 games have the fire button, inexplicably, mapped to the trigger"

Yes, guns share this weird, inexplicable design. A trigger for firing? What's next, pedals for accelerating and braking in racing games? :>

"the trigger button is where my middle finger rests"

Probably a PS/PS2 habit.

"so I have to move my index finger down to the trigger, so I lose the use of the bumper unless I move it back, which is a retarded design"

Games are designed in a way that doesn't require you to press bumpers and triggers at the same time. You don't shoot and throw grenades (CoD) or shoot and reload (Halo) simultaneously. It's not "retarded design", it's ergonomic, especially for FPS games.

"The fact most PS3 games map the fire button to R1 means I can use the normal and natural trigger finger on R1 and my middle finger on R2 without having to switch"

PS3 games map the fire button to R1 (the "bumper") because the "triggers" are crap without 3rd party mods. And since index finger is "natural trigger finger", you should probably keep in on the trigger.

"It's not a big deal, but it's something a lot of people seem to overlook for some reason."

People just use it properly. You don't ;)

PirateThom6035d ago

Sorry, I should point out, I'm a "pro", I have the ability to press the buttons with my middle finger.

Just accept, if you're using a controller properly, you'd be resting four fingers over the four shoulder buttons and your middle finger is useless for using a trigger.

lonix6036d ago

gave a huge middle finger to left handers....

im surprised that they're giving the middle finger to kids and adults aswell feels like a cheap nasty toy

ndibu6036d ago

I'm sorry what?? Please explain to me how MS gave me, I'm a lefty, the middle finger

hazelamy6036d ago

yeah it's all to do with the 360 pad and not ms' deep pockets.
this industry could do with a bit more honesty.
the 360 isn't a reliable console and the ps3 doesn't have a better online service than the 360.
there, two of the biggest lies busted. :)

Tesselation 3606036d ago

Maybe they need to update his brain's (if he has one) firmware cause i think its stuck in a loop.

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ndibu6036d ago

spend as much time defending their console as they did playing them. Notice how not a single Wii fan came to the Wii's defence? I mean gees you guys, 125 comments, 65 disagrees???
For the last time, don't you guys have an awesome console (PS3) you're supposed to be playing instead talking controllers right about now?

Odin7776036d ago

Well the Wii has a mostly casual fanbase (I'm assuming...as are you about PS3 fans being the only ones disagreeing) and N4G isn't really a site casual gamers care about or even know about.

bjornbear6036d ago

all these reasons to stick to the 360 englobe everything EXCEPT games? So...i'll stick to a console for OTHER factors other tham games?

Why? Thats stupid...

+ 360 controller IS good, but so is the Six Axis, and since i've been playing since PS2, i appreciate the controller =)

This article is sad =/

The Hillman6036d ago (Edited 6036d ago )

I posted this over a day ago, as in the full interview from Square-Go with not many takers on N4G.

http://www.n4g.com/xbox360/...

An excerpt from that interview on our site then finds it's way onto another site, gets reposted and everyone goes crazy.

The mind boggles...

Redgehammer6035d ago

See the difference that a sensational headline makes? Amazing, your articles title is straight forward and much more adult, whereas the title to this article is nothing more than fodder for the competitive malady that is the so-called console war. Kudo's for not propogating N4G with more flame bait, but unfortunately it seems that N4G would not be N4G without without said flame bait.

Bodyboarder_VGamer6036d ago

I don't know if it's just me but lately I've been seeing more people choosing a PS3 over an X360... In fact these past couple of months the PS3 have been raping the X360 really hard on the sales department, which means that the PS3 has many more things that attract people more than the controller or XBL.

ian726035d ago

I like the PS3 pad more. M/soft one is too large IMO. The add on triggers for R2/L2 are great and cheap. For racing games I notice people saying M/soft pad better, I use a steering wheel and pedals which are better than any pad.

Ma1nframe6035d ago

EVERYONE and their DOG knows that the PS2/PS3 controller is the best designed controller in HISTORY. Remember when micro$oft introduced the monstrosity of a controller back on the original Xbox lol, they must have play tested it with NBA players lol, that thing was MASSIVE, then they (as usual) decided to copy someone elses design (sony) and try to mimic the PS3 controller lol.

Personally, id rather NOT have to go out to the corner store at 1am just to buy BATTERIES for my CONTROLLER...LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOO

Dozer6035d ago

I hate the round buttons, i hate the position of the left analog and i hate the concave analog sticks. I was playing MW2 for a few hours the other day and the way i hold the controller made my hand sore. Thats why my friend is making me a modded ps3 controller for the xbox.

silvacrest6035d ago

the D pad on the 360 is junk while the only fault in my opinion with the PS3 pad is the kinda useless sixaixs and the redesigned L2 and R2 which i find perfectly useable

DuneBuggy6035d ago (Edited 6035d ago )

Ive always liked the Sony controller since the PS1.When I first tried a 360 controller,I found it akward because it was different. But I liked it was a little larger (have long fingers) and the triggers are great.
Now its a natural fit to me like how I felt the Sony controllers were.
Both are great designs but neither are perfect. The D pad on the 360 isnt as accsesible,but Ive always prefered using the sticks since the Dual Shocks. The triggers/shoulders on the 360 are better.

cpuchess6035d ago

If you could just put the triggers of the 360 controller on the PS3 controller then the PS3 controller would be clearly better. As it is now they are pretty close..

DuneBuggy6035d ago (Edited 6035d ago )

Yeah if they did that and moved the sticks a little further apart,it would be a perfect controller for me.
I guess alot of it depends on what type of games you play.Ive never been into fighting games, and alot of games (I have) either use the D pad for secondary controls or as a substitute for the left stick.

Droid Control6035d ago

I have to admit they have the best controller EVER.

Why can't i use this beauty with my PS3? I'm sick of playing on my P1 pad! Its three generations old!

Offset the analogue sticks sony! Make the pad feel more comfortable in my palms.

dredgewalker6035d ago

Ive never tried the 360 controllers but i think its big for my asian hands. Ive always liked the PS controller, they didn't change the design because you can't fix it if it ain't broke. Its not that bad as an fps controller and on fighting games it the only controller of choice for me. Its light, wireless and batteries are not a problem even recharging takes very little time. I dont want Sony to ever change them...well except for the trigger buttons which sometimes causes me some gaming mistakes.

horndog6035d ago (Edited 6035d ago )

design and added a couple extra buttons and thumbstick but pretty much the same basic layout and don't forget that rumble got copied from Nintendo to silly kid.

You can also buy a charge and play kit for the 360 ($10) but i guess you rather sit 2 feet away from your t.v to charge your ps3 control and the ps3 control sucks for everything except for 2D fighters. The 360k's just naturally feel better it's like the control just molds into your hand. Its perfect.

P.S My bad, Sony also copied the thumbsticks of the N64 but added two instead of one. How creative.

dredgewalker6035d ago

I respectfully disagree, it doesn't take that long to recharge a PS controller and once recharged lasts me days. Wow you just made yourself look stupid because once the charge on those batteries run out then you cant even play while recharging unlike the ps contollers. Plus i dont have to buy anything else like rechargables or even a charger with a ps controller. If Sony copied from nintendo then the 360 controller copied from a copy...where the hell do you think those analog sticks also came from? Creativity from MS?? Dont even get me started little boy.

n to the b6035d ago (Edited 6035d ago )

you're missing the point horndog didn't claim MS reinvented the wheel, but Ma1nFrame thinks sony are gods and deserves to be made fun of for it. bubs+ horndog.

@Ma1nFrame: how does reducing the size (not layout) from orig xbox's F controller down to the S controller = copying sony? is u a ret@rd??

W-k6035d ago

id like to see Sony change up the regular Dual Shock controller with better triggers and maybe make it more ergonomic and have some grips that would be the perfect controller for me..Dual Shock 3.5 LOL

Grandreaper99996035d ago (Edited 6035d ago )

The analog and triggers are nice, as for the rest of it I can't really give praise. The one thing that genuinely bothers me about the 360 controller are those two sharp grooves in the back, near the center of the controller. They must house the triggers or something. The otherwise curvy-ness (is that even a word?) feels great though. It's a love/hate controller for me. The PS3 controller is a lot like the rest of PS controllers. They work fine, they feel ok. Nothing to write home about, but nothing to really complain about either.

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dorron6035d ago

Peple choose their system for the games on it and for the overall specs...not only for controllers. This article=FAIL.

gtamike1236035d ago

ps3 adapter for use of xbox 360 controller :)
http://www.goodtechtips.com...

Eat that 360 fanboys

hoops6035d ago (Edited 6035d ago )

I love the PS3 controller for Fighting games and adventure type games. Nothing beats it IMO for those type games.
The Xbox controller is simply better for FPS and RTS and Racing type games.
Each has its strengths and weaknesses.

gtamike1236035d ago

360 D pad would suck for Tekken 6 and the stick.

ForROME6035d ago

I wont go as far to pick on Sony's controller but I will say Xbox's is superior in design for sure, which isnt a bad thing, controller evolvement is only natural, SONY next gen needs to eithier make a new design orrrrrr just adjust the current one

pointypants6035d ago

just get one of those ps3/360 controller swap device, can swap it anytime
no need to flame it

Bilbo_bobbins6035d ago

to be the funniest articles yet surely. What a complete and utter moron lol

Sony haven't changed their design because they don't need to. IMO its the most comfortable design and those who say otherwise are just fanboys.

n to the b6035d ago

I still think gamecube controller was best. same basic layout as MS but the 'face' buttons each feel distinct, helps me remember what I'm pressing.

Automat6035d ago

i think the 360 controller just seems large and heavy, like my c0ck!

Alan Wake6035d ago (Edited 6035d ago )

PS3 sucks

Crapstation 3 like no others

and also Cliff Bleszinski hate Pshit 3 Controller

check

http://www.gamerchip.com/cl...

Cliff Bleszinski: "F*%#ing Hates" The PS3 Controller

looool

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spinbot_lv16035d ago

don't worry in the next future you'll no need of a controller. with the project natal you 'll play like ....

http://www.youtube.com/watc...

RumbleFish6035d ago

360 controller 'a big reason' for never playing 360.

All just a question of taste. I don't understand why people write such utter sh!t. This has nothing to do with journalism.

Grandreaper99996035d ago

I recall Cliffy B saying something similar to this too when they were talking about Gears and the 360.

http://www.goodtechtips.com...

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Commander TK6035d ago

better when it comes to FPS games, but the PS3 controller is better with the other genres. Also, the PS3 controller can't take s***. I slammed it to the ground over U2. It's impossible to fix. The PS2 and PS1 controller aren't that hard to fix at all. The triggers in the PS3 controller r also slippery. The 360 controller has better ones.

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nutbear966035d ago

But the PS3 controller is better in every way! Well they are both the same really but one has SIXAXIS (I'll admit it, it kind of sucks) and built in battery (so you don't have to spend £15 on that) and other controller doesn't have these features. But I don't a 360 but my brother does and sometimes he lets me go on it and the only game I have brought was Crackdown (I got Halo 3 then sent it back within a day) and I think it is just such a good game (series now isn't it?)! And I've also pre-ordered Mass Effect 2 and Crackdown 2.

Cajun Chicken6035d ago

Wow, I really do get fed up when people insist on praising the 360 controller, it has no additional precision or anything better than that of the PS3, besides, it took MS two controllers on the XBOX (Normal and controller S) to get to the 360 design and they still utterly fail in the D-Pad department.

densai6035d ago

as much as i love my ps3 the 360 is the best pad around, fact

borgome6035d ago

I like both controllers, there are just a couple of key differnces. The d-pad on the PS3 controller is light years ahead of the 360's. Having the anaolg sticks not offset on the PS3 controller is just a brutal design flaw.

SuperMassiveGav6035d ago

Have all those people saying that it's a good thing Sony hasn't redesigned its controller in 15 years not noticed something – GAMES have changed massively over the last 15 years. The PS controller has not adapted well. A lot of modern games use sticks and triggers and the 360 pad is way better for them. The reason Sony hasn't revamped its design isn't because its still considered a good design, it's because the shape of the pad is iconic and part of the PlayStation brand.
The PS pad still has a better D-pad and face buttons, but the sticks are bad and the triggers absolutely terrible. Even Sony's own first-party FPS developers don't use the triggers as fire buttons. What does that tell you?
I'm not picking sides, and I've not only just started gaming (29 years so far). I own both consoles, but I buy and play more 360 games, mainly because of the controller. I just find Sony's stubbornness frustrating, hence the long rant.

B00M6035d ago (Edited 6035d ago )

In facts the PS3 controller is way better, bluetooth and built in battery. But the 360 controller feels way better for me, just more comfy and the triggers are great. But yeah, sort out the sh!tty d pad! But how are the 360 face buttons worse than the PS3 ones? I prefer them XD

strickers6035d ago

I can use either fine thanks but 360 has better analog response and that's about it.The PS3 pad has better shoulder buttons(bumpers are poor),better face buttons(and analog at that),better D pad and is more comfortable for my smallish hands.Triggers on 360 good for racing games but worse for aim and fire than L1/R1.People that think triggers are better for shooter games are wrong,a button press is superior,and if you say it's more like shooting,go play the Wii.That mimics real movements.The Wii mote is by far the worst control pad.

mario8886035d ago

If your good it doesn't matter which controller you use. I prefer the PS controller because the 360 has a bigger dead zone. For you Noobs that means you have to move the stick more to make it react and if you have good eye hand coordination you really want the stick to be more precise when you move it.

SpinalRemains1386035d ago

The PS3 controller is much much better. I own both, and the SONY controller is much better due to the better d pad and lower left analog stick. Ummmm... I guess 360 users have never played a game using sixaxis control. While not popular; motion sensing PS3 games are a blast! Anyone who played Blazing Angels the way it was meant to be played knows what I'm talking about.

Grandreaper99996035d ago

I found using motion controls in Warhawk made you a near-perfect pilot too. Once you get a good handle on it, it's hard to go back to steering with sicks.

Solid_Snake6666035d ago

the huge brick is also a good reason to stick with M$

TheTeam066035d ago

And the AA batteries IN the controller!

Rocco Siffredi6035d ago

Its the award winning controler this gen.. so nothing new in this aricle.

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TheTeam066035d ago

I have yet to find your source. Mind finding it for me?

Looks like DualShock was the one to win the award.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wik...

BTW, I love how you guys were perfectly fine with DualShock when it was released on the PS1 and PS2. Now suddenly, the exact same structure is claimed as sucking by you guys?

Ian4146035d ago

most of my friends have a 360 and for the most part they like the 360s controller but i cant stand it(of course i get alot of crap for that)i grewup on gamecube and ps2 and they both are similar to ps3 current one.when i go to play halo 3 my hands slip down to the direction stick and i die.and when i play madden i try passing to rb but end up passing to rt and throwin an iterception.r1(top right)and R2(bottom right)makes more sense. the handles are huge and i struggle to comfortabley get my hands around the handles and maneuver the analog stick.but thats my opion.

horndog6035d ago

"I respectfully disagree, it doesn't take that long to recharge a PS controller and once recharged lasts me days. Wow you just made yourself look stupid because once the charge on those batteries run out then you cant even play while recharging unlike the ps controllers. Plus i don't have to buy anything else like rechargeable or even a charger with a ps controller. If Sony copied from nintendo then the 360 controller copied from a copy...where the hell do you think those analog sticks also came from? Creativity from MS?? Dont even get me started little boy. "

Last night i finally finished Dead Space for the ps3. I give it some love too. Great game by the way for anyone who hasn't played it yet. Anyways my crappy ps3 controller with no rumble (60G launch version included one control with no rumble) starts to die off because the message pops up on my t.v as i am playing. So i plug the controller in with the two feet or so USB cable that came included and i just hit the ps button on the controller and i carry on with the same controller as it's charging. Now you know that you can play with the controller while charging it. Silly kid, you can go tell you friends in school now and look like the smartest kid in grade 3. You need more time with your ps3 instead of posting silly comments on the site.

I never said MS reinvented the controller, i was just responding to another poor ignorant kid who thought sony invented it. Yes MS copied the same formula kinda like how sony did and is now also copying xbox live, except that they get a gimped version of what live has and are now going to start charging for the better version of it. Kinda of like how MS charges for the superior xbox live.