How bad is the PS3 controller for shooters?

Hi guys

I'm really interested in buying a PS3 and one of my main reasons for doing so is the excellent array of shooters coming to the system. I wanted to get some feedback before I did anything though

I've never played a shooter on the PS3 but I played a few on the PS2 and it was absolutely terrible. Bear in mind that I don't even like 360 controllers that much and the analogue sticks on those are pretty great

How bad are the analogues on the PS3 pad for shooters and is there any alternative availible?

Hi guys

I'm really interested in buying a PS3 and one of my main reasons for doing so is the excellent array of shooters coming to the system. I wanted to get some feedback before I did anything though

I've never played a shooter on the PS3 but I played a few on the PS2 and it was absolutely terrible. Bear in mind that I don't even like 360 controllers that much and the analogue sticks on those are pretty great

How bad are the analogues on the PS3 pad for shooters and is there any alternative availible?

blushield

You mean the tightness or lose? What else would it be. Anything else is how the game is developed. COD4 felt the same to me on the PS3 as it did the 360. As did other games feel different then COD4.

That was a stupid argument 60 Bots came up with way back in the Original X vs PS2 days. All BS.

I'm sure there are third party options available, although they'll either be wired or use a USB wireless dongle.

The stock Dual Shock 3 pad is okay...although it does have the same issues as the Dual Shock 2 - short, poorly capped analog sticks and mushy shoulder buttons. Unfortunately, the triggers don't help much as they're (like the analog stick) curved in the wrong direction and way too loose.

You get used to it, though.

I'm sure there are third party options available, although they'll either be wired or use a USB wireless dongle.

The stock Dual Shock 3 pad is okay...although it does have the same issues as the Dual Shock 2 - short, poorly capped analog sticks and mushy shoulder buttons. Unfortunately, the triggers don't help much as they're (like the analog stick) curved in the wrong direction and way too loose.

You get used to it, though.

DJ_Lae

Dual 2 was better. But at least neither one is so dead in the middle. So dead, that my guy moves around any which way when you let go of the controller. And we know who owns the worst dead spot. Dual 2 had a vary stiff nice snap back. right to middle. Dual 3 is a tad weaker. Game cube Had the best analog ever, despite a cheap feeling controller overall. In fact the Gamecube Wireless "Wire Bird? Or whatever it was called." Was maybe the best feeling controller ever.

Dual 2 was better. But at least neither one is so dead in the middle. So dead, that my guy moves around any which way when you let go of the controller. And we know who owns the worst dead spot. Dual 2 had a vary stiff nice snap back. right to middle. Dual 3 is a tad weaker. Game cube Had the best analog ever, despite a cheap feeling controller overall. In fact the Gamecube Wireless "Wire Bird? Or whatever it was called." Was maybe the best feeling controller ever.
truenextgen

Yeah, the Gamecube's stick was great. Good length, nice grippy rubber top and the perfect feel as you yanked it around, and a nice snap back to the center when you let go. Sony should have copied the design, or at least borrowed part of it.

[QUOTE="truenextgen"]Dual 2 was better. But at least neither one is so dead in the middle. So dead, that my guy moves around any which way when you let go of the controller. And we know who owns the worst dead spot. Dual 2 had a vary stiff nice snap back. right to middle. Dual 3 is a tad weaker. Game cube Had the best analog ever, despite a cheap feeling controller overall. In fact the Gamecube Wireless "Wire Bird? Or whatever it was called." Was maybe the best feeling controller ever.
DJ_Lae

Yeah, the Gamecube's stick was great. Good length, nice grippy rubber top and the perfect feel as you yanked it around, and a nice snap back to the center when you let go. Sony should have copied the design, or at least borrowed part of it.

Its kinda like a steering wheel. You need to feel it fighting back some. And when you let go, you want it to snap back to the exact middle. I liked Dual 2 also. Dual 3 is not bad, but its a tad weaker then 2 was. They just need to make the analogs a tad stronger, like dual 2 again. And if they were as good as the Cubes, that would be fantastic.

THEY ARE WAY BETTER no matter what anyone says. They've been raised so they have a way better range of motion, trust me the analog sticks are great now way better for shooters, even my friend who has a 360 when he plays my PS3 COD4 he doesn't have any problems.

Its kinda like a steering wheel. You need to feel it fighting back some. And when you let go, you want it to snap back to the exact middle. I liked Dual 2 also. Dual 3 is not bad, but its a tad weaker then 2 was. They just need to make the analogs a tad stronger, like dual 2 again. And if they were as good as the Cubes, that would be fantastic.truenextgen

I wish someone could take all the best designs for each component of the controller and slap them all together.

Mix the 360's analog sticks with the responsiveness of the Gamecube's, the 360's triggers, and the Dual Shock's dpad and face buttons. I'd be all over that controller.

[QUOTE="truenextgen"]Its kinda like a steering wheel. You need to feel it fighting back some. And when you let go, you want it to snap back to the exact middle. I liked Dual 2 also. Dual 3 is not bad, but its a tad weaker then 2 was. They just need to make the analogs a tad stronger, like dual 2 again. And if they were as good as the Cubes, that would be fantastic.DJ_Lae

I wish someone could take all the best designs for each component of the controller and slap them all together.

Mix the 360's analog sticks with the responsiveness of the Gamecube's, the 360's triggers, and the Dual Shock's dpad and face buttons. I'd be all over that controller.

don't forget the R1 and L1 of the PS3 pad.

They are great just like they always were for the ps2. An alteration is to go play on the PC if you dont like joysticksavataraang1

I don't know about that. I am fine with the xbox ones but the acceleration, length of the sticks, or some thing throws me off with the ps 3's. I do find I am a bit better when playing Battlefield BC but for what reason I don't know.

I totally disagree. I have the regular six axis and the Dual shock 3 (DS3), 2 of each. The DS3 returns to the middle at a dead spot when I am not moving. I have tried it on both FIFA and COD4. The sixaxis also does the same. The shoot buttons (shoulder buttons) work perfectly, aiming can be a burden but once u figure out that its the game design u will know not to crouch at impossible angles and expect to aim properly.

My friend is one of those mash happy guys and he wrecked his pads. His game pads have no caps on the analog sticks and his run button (R2) is broken or constantly on. This is what happens to people who get too emotional while playing. Pressure sensitivity has its limits! Its like driving a car. You could turn slightly with the steering wheel and also u could turn forcefully and ultimately rip the wheel off!

To the Topic creator. The DS3 and sixaxis are good, in my opinion. I prefer the DS3, it has a little weight and is nice to have shock back. I dont like the 360 pads because of where the analog sticks are (no fanboyism) but its also lovely once u get used to it. If people complain about the pads breaking easily or no dead middles its because they have misused the pads. I did this on my first sixaxis while playing COD4 cos of the run function (its the Left analog pressed down and forward). I accidently broke it with way too much force. now i have no dead middle on that pad.

Don't abuse your L3 if you're going to play CoD4.

Overtime the left analog stick will become "sticky" and won't return to the center, and it will be harder to move around.

Maybe if they had changed the sprint button to L2, people wouldn't have this problem...

Hi guys

I'm really interested in buying a PS3 and one of my main reasons for doing so is the excellent array of shooters coming to the system. I wanted to get some feedback before I did anything though

I've never played a shooter on the PS3 but I played a few on the PS2 and it was absolutely terrible. Bear in mind that I don't even like 360 controllers that much and the analogue sticks on those are pretty great

How bad are the analogues on the PS3 pad for shooters and is there any alternative availible?

blushield

Whoa, Blu? Never thought I would see the day you would say, "I'm interest in buying a PS3" :lol:. jk.

I dont know of any alternates that are available, but I'll be honest... I can see the problem with the sticks people complain about sometime. Dont get me wrong, because they arent that bad, but sometimes on COD4 it felt like I couldnt tweek the stick enough to get the shot I wanted at times. That wasnt always the case, but it happens.

Anyway, that's my two cents. It's not terrible, but it's not as good as the 360. But, if you're good you'll be fine, if you stink, you'll stink for sure. lol.

Hi guys

I'm really interested in buying a PS3 and one of my main reasons for doing so is the excellent array of shooters coming to the system. I wanted to get some feedback before I did anything though

I've never played a shooter on the PS3 but I played a few on the PS2 and it was absolutely terrible. Bear in mind that I don't even like 360 controllers that much and the analogue sticks on those are pretty great

How bad are the analogues on the PS3 pad for shooters and is there any alternative availible?

blushield

I have absolutely no issues with the Dual Shock 3 for shooters. In fact, it's my favorite controller for all genres.nyc05

People with kb + m can still get owned by a controller... the PS3 controller is the best gaming controller ever created. EVER. The new R1 + L1 trigger buttons are just like a guns. Plus wireless and tight...kick ass.

The controller is as good as the person using it.JCMac120

Forget the whole controllers don't work for shooters thing!

That ended the day that COD2 came out for the Xbox 360. Try that game or any other major shooter for the 360 or PS3 (e.g. COD4) and you'll see that shooters created with 360 or PS3 controllers in mind work just as well as a mouse and keyboard.

As for the 360 vs. the PS3, the 360 controller is better (the left stick is in a much better position) but the difference is very minor.

I love the PS3 controls compared to the 360's. Besides that the R1 is the default fire which is easier that on the 360's, I hate that dip that the 360 has. On COD4 if I move the stick down or up too fast I end up pushing the controller in which make me knife randomly, unlike the PS3's where its convex no concave.YoungGun333

People with kb + m can still get owned by a controller... the PS3 controller is the best gaming controller ever created. EVER. The new R1 + L1 trigger buttons are just like a guns. Plus wireless and tight...kick ass.

ScottEFresh

Forget the whole controllers don't work for shooters thing!

That ended the day that COD2 came out for the Xbox 360. Try that game or any other major shooter for the 360 or PS3 (e.g. COD4) and you'll see that shooters created with 360 or PS3 controllers in mind work just as well as a mouse and keyboard.

As for the 360 vs. the PS3, the 360 controller is better (the left stick is in a much better position) but the difference is very minor.

Jason_A

[QUOTE="ScottEFresh"]

People with kb + m can still get owned by a controller... the PS3 controller is the best gaming controller ever created. EVER. The new R1 + L1 trigger buttons are just like a guns. Plus wireless and tight...kick ass.

pyromaniac223

Truth. Example Shadowrun, where they nerfed PC players so that the xbox'rs weren't utterly RAPED. It's not that controllers are bad for shooters, it's just that KB/Mouse is VASTLY superior.