Anyone else can't stand DS3 for FPS games?

I literally almost get cramps in my hands from using it... Don't get me wrong it's my overall favorite controller for most games (TPS, Sports, etc.) but just for FPS I can't hardly use it... maybe it's the analog sticks being too close or too loose but I just wish I can use my X360 controller for FPS... this would make KZ2 perfect. Anyone else have this problem too?

The Left stick is out of place that is why on PS2 games I always used the D-Pad unless the developers forced me to use the Left Stick.

same here. it just doesnt work for me... my hand starts to cramp relatively quickly. therefore i avoid fps's on the ps3

Nah, moving my thumb over an inch and a half doesn't really bother me.

They only bother me when some clueless companies map the shooting to the R2 and L2 triggers and don't let you change it. Sticks are fine.

I think its fine personally.

Its fine. I was doing well in KZ2,but then my power turned off:(

It's the flappy pads on the back that bother me. I want triggers.

Killzone 2's horrible controls+Dual shock just wasnt working for me. I cant stand the position of the sticks right next to eachother.

As much as an anti-lemmming I am, I have to admit the 360 controller is the best.

They only bother me when some clueless companies map the shooting to the R2 and L2 triggers and don't let you change it. Sticks are fine.

Nike_Air

I'm fine with it.

Not really. I get use to almost anything. Sure the analog sticks are a little too much tension on the recoil, but over all I like it.

I would much rather use a 360 pad.

Bottom line:

It's basically a moot point between consoles but if you're going to get a gamepad for your pc, the 360 controller is your best bet.

i dont find any controller bad, ive played the dualshock the most but i have no problem with the 360 controller or even the wii mote,

keyboard and mouse is the best but i get cramps easier

I can stand it but I would like it to be bigger and have rubber grips so it doesn't slip out of my hands =)

I actually like the DS3 better for FPSs, maybe I'm just used to it because it's basically the same as in the PS1 days controller. I hate the 360's D-pad, I also hate RB and LB, my fingers also feel awkward when pressing LB/RB. I do hate the R2/L2 triggers, I wish they would make them actually good triggers or just make them buttons like on PS2(I hate when games make you use R2 to shoot)

Never had a problem with the exception of the triggers. Maybe it just me but they are a little sensitive...

works fine for me

I sure as heck can't.

I didn't like the symetrical analog stick placement of the original DualShock controller and, seeing as it hasn't changed much since, I don't like it now. Add to that the convex design of the triggers and you have a controller that I just can't get behind when it comes to shooters.

i never played an fps on a DS controller until i played KZ 2 and good God. i enjoyed the game a lot but i wouldve enjoyed it a LOT more if i were using the 360 controller... any other type of game im ok with, but CLEARLY its not a good FPS controller for me. now unless its an exclusive, all FPS's will b played on the 360slvrraven9

I literally almost get cramps in my hands from using it... Don't get me wrong it's my overall favorite controller for most games (TPS, Sports, etc.) but just for FPS I can't hardly use it... maybe it's the analog sticks being too close or too loose but I just wish I can use my X360 controller for FPS... this would make KZ2 perfect. Anyone else have this problem too?

fourseamer4

I honestly dont know why people have such a problem with ti, i think it works great. But then again i have basketbally hands so..

i have fairly big hands and i still think the 360 controller is too big, and those little action buttons are pretty but also pretty annoying. as for the triggers gamestop has realtriggers for 4.99. they just snap right on over your original triggers. that may be a steep price for plastic buttons but so is 20 dollars for a rechargable battery that should be standard -_-

[QUOTE="slvrraven9"]i never played an fps on a DS controller until i played KZ 2 and good God. i enjoyed the game a lot but i wouldve enjoyed it a LOT more if i were using the 360 controller... any other type of game im ok with, but CLEARLY its not a good FPS controller for me. now unless its an exclusive, all FPS's will b played on the 360-RocBoys9489-

I don't like the DS3 for anything that requires dual analog control, namely shooters. The placement of the sticks is just way too awkward.

[QUOTE="-RocBoys9489-"][QUOTE="slvrraven9"]i never played an fps on a DS controller until i played KZ 2 and good God. i enjoyed the game a lot but i wouldve enjoyed it a LOT more if i were using the 360 controller... any other type of game im ok with, but CLEARLY its not a good FPS controller for me. now unless its an exclusive, all FPS's will b played on the 360SmashingX

I am totally fine with it. I dont understand all these complaints about thumbs touching each other, it seems impossible to do. I guess my hands are just normal and not oversized like other people's. I dont get cramps either.

The 360 controller is of course better, but I really don't see the problem with the DS3, and I honestly don't get why people complain so much about the thumb stick.

I wish there was an alternate controller that was bigger and moved the analog stick around as well as fix the triggers for those people who find the DS3 to be such a nuisance, but I'm fine with it.

After playing with the Xbox 360 controller for the first time I couldn't see how I played my PS2 all those years. Even now I've tried to go back & play some games on the PS2 & can't because I hate the controller now, Xbox 360 is way more comfortable & just the right size. PS2 & PS3 are too small as well as applying a lot of stress to the thumbs.

However, Dream Gear has released a controller for the PS3 that corrects the placement of the analog sticks.

i actually like it better for fps than the 360 controller. mainly because its smaller and the triggers very short

I dont love the DS on FPS either, actually im not overly fond of the DS or Sixaxis I feel like they're too tiny for my hands or something like that... i really like the 360's controller I feel it has the best design its pretty comfy even though the D-Pad sucks so bad...

They only bother me when some clueless companies map the shooting to the R2 and L2 triggers and don't let you change it. Sticks are fine.

Nike_Air

Nope, the setup is perfect except for the triggers

I actually like using the R2 button for shooting cuz it kinda feels like pressing a real trigger

never have a problem my hand only cramps from playing to much not because of the DS3 design. i don't like the R2/L2 buttons but it not a big deal. what i don't get is how people complain the sticks are too close together unless you have massive thumbs or use the bend of your thumb i don't see the problem