How can anyone think the xbox360 controller is better t

its not even debatable seriously, the only good thing about the 360 controller are the triggers (which doesnt mean that the PS3 has bad ones, they also work flawlessly)

the dpad is terrible, why the hell did they made it 8 way instead of just 4? more than often the controller detects that you hit a diagonal when you actually just hitted forward, its horrible for fighters.

the shape of the analog is terrible too, both of them, its harder to aim with them and the shape makes your fingers slip easily. the xyba buttons have terrible shape and the distance between them makes it very uncomfortable for fast pressing.

the l1 and r1 (forgot the names) are simply the worst buttons i've seen on a controller...they are like the Z from the gamecube controller, its not a standard button, you cant press it from every angle, you have to press it from the edge or it wont move, and it can get stucked easily or simply not recognize that you pressed it.

and the batteries, why dont they use rechargable batteries like the DS3? hell even the battery life of the DS3 is way better than standard AA that the 360 controller uses

seriously the only thing good about it are the triggers and the fact that the "select" button is called back and that it actually has a function.

"hitted".... cool story bro!

How could anyone ever think that abomination known as MLP:FiM is good?

On topic; DS3 > 360 pad all day, every day.

Yeah damn people and their opinions.

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zarshack

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lightleggy

the 360 controller is so much better than the ds3. anyone who says otherwise is jelly.

The 360 is one of the most comfortable controllers for me.

As for the batteries issue, there are wired 360 controllers if batteries are that much of an issue.

Only real issue I agree with is the D-pad being bad. Outside of fighting games though (which I don't really play much anyways), the D-pad doesn't bother me much.

The only feature I prefer on it over the DS3 are the trigger buttons.

The 360 controller is better. Not by a large margin, but it's more comfortable than the DS3 for sure.

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zarshack

The 360 is one of the most comfortable controllers for me.

As for the batteries issue, there are wired 360 controllers if batteries are that much of an issue.

Only real issue I agree with is the D-pad being bad. Outside of fighting games though (which I don't really play much anyways), the D-pad doesn't bother me much.

DJ-Lafleur

The Playstation controller will always be inferior in my mind, since they put the left analogue stick in a really terrible place.

Your left thumb naturally rests up near the top of the controller, which is where every other comfortable controller (Gamecube, Wii, Xbox 360) places their analogue stick. Instead, Sony put their analogue stick further down and to the right, so that you have to awkwardly hold out your thumb at a right angle in order to move (made worse by the fact that your right thumb will be in its natural position).

It's an awful design fault - I honestly have no idea why they haven't changed that yet, since it makes even basic movement feel uncomfortable.

Nope, 360 controller is still better.

Your left thumb naturally rests up near the top of the controller, which is where every other comfortable controller (Gamecube, Wii, Xbox 360) places their analogue stick. Instead, Sony put their analogue stick further down and to the right, so that you have to awkwardly hold out your thumb at a right angle in order to move (made worse by the fact that your right thumb will be in its natural position).

Planeforger

If the left analog wasn't in a natural position on the DS3, then the 360's right would have to be unnatural. There really isn't a "natural" placement/position anyway.

Also it isn't awkward at all. It feels perfectly fine.

The Playstation controller will always be inferior in my mind, since they put the left analogue stick in a really terrible place.

Your left thumb naturally rests up near the top of the controller, which is where every other comfortable controller (Gamecube, Wii, Xbox 360) places their analogue stick. Instead, Sony put their analogue stick further down and to the right, so that you have to awkwardly hold out your thumb at a right angle in order to move (made worse by the fact that your right thumb will be in its natural position).

It's an awful design fault - I honestly have no idea why they haven't changed that yet, since it makes even basic movement feel uncomfortable.

Planeforger

I don't use the dualshock, I use the Logitech controllers that have the same format as the PS3's controllers.

What I can say is this: the PS3 controller is better for fight games and games that abuse the d-pad. The Xbox 360 controller is better for shooters (the dual analog asymmetrical setupd) and racers (actually having decent triggers). I also feel like the 360's controller fits better in my hand, but that might be because I have big hands and whatnot. Otherwise, no big quality differences.

The Playstation controller will always be inferior in my mind, since they put the left analogue stick in a really terrible place.

Your left thumb naturally rests up near the top of the controller, which is where every other comfortable controller (Gamecube, Wii, Xbox 360) places their analogue stick. Instead, Sony put their analogue stick further down and to the right, so that you have to awkwardly hold out your thumb at a right angle in order to move (made worse by the fact that your right thumb will be in its natural position).

It's an awful design fault - I honestly have no idea why they haven't changed that yet, since it makes even basic movement feel uncomfortable.

Planeforger

What about the right analog? The left one just swapped places with the d-pad, and as bad as the 360's d-pad is, its uses are still quite prevelant in all facets of gaming. You could also argue that while the DS3' placement is less ergonomic, but it provides better leverage by not having your thumb resting in the neutral position. I'm not saying which controller is best, but the analog placement is a weak argument, and comes down to personal preference at best.

I can think of much more valid points for the 360 controller; the aformentioned trigger buttons, the overall ergonomic form, several power options, built-in headset port.

Well the 360 controller DOES have better triggers and to me it feels more... sturdy? Overall I prefer the DS3, but they are interchangeable enough to me that it doesn't bother me much either way. 360 pad gets more use from me these days simply because it's so well supported on the PC in games that I want a controller for.

Yeah damn people and their opinions.

coolnessmancool

that's an awesome sig

it's called player prefrence jackass i prefer 360 controller over duelshock anyday

I prefer the 360's controller, mainly because the handles on it fit the contours of the hand much better than the DS3 does.

PS3 controller is a joke, that is how

Anything is better than the way SOny places the two sticks and back buttons, it seems so much like an afterthough and is so akward to use everthing is not even funny

360 is the perfect controller, all buttons are ergonomic and everything feels so fluid and natural to use, there is no comparisson, get over it

It is all about torque and balance, PS3 controller is terrible in balancing

the 360 controller is far better alot of your opinions about the 360 controller TC are just completely laughable most absurd is how concave analog stuck nubs are some how more slippery then convex analog nubs with some texturing...

TC is actually right, alot of shooter fans will disagree but the DS3 is superior in many ways. first of all the 360 controller is more comfortable and does have better triggers. but the face buttons are slow and clumsy, the analogue sticks have a much larger deadzone making the DS3 more precise. it is quicker to press r1 than it is to press in a trigger, this makes shooting on the ds3 a split second faster. fighters,sports games and platformers play a dream with it. and shooters are quicker. on a technical basis it leaves the 360 controller for dead with built in battery, on the fly slot swapping and pressure buttons.dvalo9

*laughs* then I guess the fact that in any recent contest between the 2 such as whom had the most kills in multiplayer the 360 players have won every time *the most recent in memory was battle field 1943 360 players got the extra map unlocked 3 days before the ps3 players* Its a bunch of bs that the 360 controller is less precise its also just plain stupidity to make a claim of slow and clumsy face buttons *laughs hard at that one* Lets not forget that the 360 wireless controller has 40 more hours battery time with AA, And recharge pack then the ps3 controller does.

P.S: and preasure sensitive buttons? of which about 20 games if that use such function on the ps3.

Did i mention the horrid battery life of PS3 controllers ?

I have to plug mine every few days right now to charge all the time, it is so infuriating

Sony actually forces you to buy a new one or a long charge USB cable to have it pluged in all the time, but that is not what wireless is about

I rather deal with the 360's crappy d-pad than force myself to use the POS Sony controller. Everything from the size to the analog placement, I dislike about it.

Did i mention the horrid battery life of PS3 controllers ?

I have to plug mine every few days right now to charge all the time, it is so infuriating

Sony actually forces you to buy a new one or a long charge USB cable to have it pluged in all the time, but that is not what wireless is about

loosingENDS

I like the ps3 controller but i think i like the 360 slightly mor because of the triggers.

PS3 controller is terrible in balancing

loosingENDS

Here TC let me help you with your problem:

Also its an americun product(made in china)DERP. Which makes it superior right?

PS3 is a classic controller so that says something where as Xbox is somewhere from outer mars so, when anyone says PS3 controller is bad either they are alienated cause theres werent any complain until xbox controller came out....

360 is better for people who have large hands (ie. guys who are older than 12).

You forgot the fact that the DualShock 3 uses 10-bit analog precision, while the 360 controller uses 8-bit, the same analog precision used in the PS2, original Xbox and Gamecube.

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Your left thumb naturally rests up near the top of the controller, which is where every other comfortable controller (Gamecube, Wii, Xbox 360) places their analogue stick. Instead, Sony put their analogue stick further down and to the right, so that you have to awkwardly hold out your thumb at a right angle in order to move (made worse by the fact that your right thumb will be in its natural position).

ChubbyGuy40

If the left analog wasn't in a natural position on the DS3, then the 360's right would have to be unnatural. There really isn't a "natural" placement/position anyway.

Also it isn't awkward at all. It feels perfectly fine.

You forgot the fact that the DualShock 3 uses 10-bit analog precision, while the 360 controller uses 8-bit, the same analog precision used in the PS2, original Xbox and Gamecube.

arkephonic

Because it is better than the DS3, i'm not saying that to hurt you or annoy you, its simply how i feel on the subject.

It is better. The analog placement is better, it has a better grip cause of its form and is a bit heavier which a lot of people prefer. Also, the triggers... so good.