It is a FACT that the Dual Shock 3 is better than the Xbox 360 controller.

People that argue that the Xbox 360 controller is superior always have the same argument. They say that it is more comfortable. Well, that is subjective, that is an opinion. To some people, the Dual Shock 3 is more comfortable, to others, the Xbox 360 controller is more comfortable, this argument holds no weight at all as it is purely subjective and opinion.

These things are NOT an opinion.

The Dual Shock 3 uses motion sensing (6 axes), better known as Sixaxis support. The Xbox 360 controller does not support this or anything like it.

The Dual Shock 3 uses 3.7 V Li-ion Battery, USB Host Powered. The Xbox 360, by default, is powered by AA batteries which is a thing of the past, practically prehistoric.

The Dual Shock 3 has a wider range of motion along with higher precision with the D-Pad. The problem with the current Xbox 360 controller's D-pad is that there is too much give in the plastic piece that sits on top. Also, the circular cut-out is not always lined up perfectly to fit inside the controller's casing, so the edges can hit the controller too. Long story short, the defects in design lead to accidental directional commands and ultimately frustrated gamers.

The Dual Shock 3 has a pressure sensitive D-Pad and pressure sensitive face buttons. The 360 controller does not support pressure sensitivity for either.

The Dual Shock 3 analog sticks have 10-bit precision, allowing a higher level of precision when compared to the Xbox 360 controller, which uses 8-bit analog precision, the same level of precision used by GameCube, PS2, PS1, N64, Dreamcast, etc.

So yeah, it may be your OPINION that the Xbox 360 controller is more comfortable to hold, but just as many people think that the Dual Shock 3 is more comfortable to hold. That doesn't matter anyways, as it is just a loose, subjective opinion that holds no weight anyways. When you look at the actual specs and the actual facts between the controllers, the Dual Shock 3 is a much better controller and it is not debatable.

FACT!!

arkephonic

People that argue that the Xbox 360 controller is superior always have the same argument. They say that it is more comfortable. Well, that is subjective, that is an opinion. To some people, the Dual Shock 3 is more comfortable, to others, the Xbox 360 controller is more comfortable, this argument holds no weight at all as it is purely subjective and opinion.

These things are NOT an opinion.

The Dual Shock 3 uses motion sensing (6 axes), better known as Sixaxis support. The Xbox 360 controller does not support this or anything like it.

The Dual Shock 3 uses 3.7 V Li-ion Battery, USB Host Powered. The Xbox 360, by default, is powered by AA batteries which is a thing of the past, practically prehistoric.

The Dual Shock 3 has a wider range of motion along with higher precision with the D-Pad. The problem with the current Xbox 360 controller's D-pad is that there is too much give in the plastic piece that sits on top. Also, the circular cut-out is not always lined up perfectly to fit inside the controller's casing, so the edges can hit the controller too. Long story short, the defects in design lead to accidental directional commands and ultimately frustrated gamers.

The Dual Shock 3 has a pressure sensitive D-Pad and pressure sensitive face buttons. The 360 controller does not support pressure sensitivity for either.

The Dual Shock 3 analog sticks have 10-bit precision, allowing a higher level of precision when compared to the Xbox 360 controller, which uses 8-bit analog precision, the same level of precision used by GameCube, PS2, PS1, N64, Dreamcast, etc.

So yeah, it may be your OPINION that the Xbox 360 controller is more comfortable to hold, but just as many people think that the Dual Shock 3 is more comfortable to hold. That doesn't matter anyways, as it is just a loose, subjective opinion that holds no weight anyways. When you look at the actual specs and the actual facts between the controllers, the Dual Shock 3 is a much better controller and it is not debatable.

FACT!!

arkephonic

You know, I prefer the 360 controller for shooters, but when you put it like that it really does put things into perspective.

People that argue that the Xbox 360 controller is superior always have the same argument. They say that it is more comfortable. Well, that is subjective, that is an opinion. To some people, the Dual Shock 3 is more comfortable, to others, the Xbox 360 controller is more comfortable, this argument holds no weight at all as it is purely subjective and opinion.

These things are NOT an opinion.

The Dual Shock 3 uses motion sensing (6 axes), better known as Sixaxis support. The Xbox 360 controller does not support this or anything like it.

The Dual Shock 3 uses 3.7 V Li-ion Battery, USB Host Powered. The Xbox 360, by default, is powered by AA batteries which is a thing of the past, practically prehistoric.

The Dual Shock 3 has a wider range of motion along with higher precision with the D-Pad. The problem with the current Xbox 360 controller's D-pad is that there is too much give in the plastic piece that sits on top. Also, the circular cut-out is not always lined up perfectly to fit inside the controller's casing, so the edges can hit the controller too. Long story short, the defects in design lead to accidental directional commands and ultimately frustrated gamers.

The Dual Shock 3 has a pressure sensitive D-Pad and pressure sensitive face buttons. The 360 controller does not support pressure sensitivity for either.

The Dual Shock 3 analog sticks have 10-bit precision, allowing a higher level of precision when compared to the Xbox 360 controller, which uses 8-bit analog precision, the same level of precision used by GameCube, PS2, PS1, N64, Dreamcast, etc.

So yeah, it may be your OPINION that the Xbox 360 controller is more comfortable to hold, but just as many people think that the Dual Shock 3 is more comfortable to hold. That doesn't matter anyways, as it is just a loose, subjective opinion that holds no weight anyways. When you look at the actual specs and the actual facts between the controllers, the Dual Shock 3 is a much better controller and it is not debatable.

FACT!!

arkephonic

Sixaxis is a total gimmick, and funnily enough a pair of rechargeable AA bateries can last much longer than the DS3's batteries. However I agree about the Dpad, 360's is quite annoying.

Overall though, DS3's design is quite terrible and the triggers are horrible. It feels very flimsy and isn't very good for shooters

360 controller feels heavier and more natural in my hands. I don't mind the DS3 for sports games, but everything else, the 360 controller is a must.

I love how someone actually claims Sixaxis and pressure sensitive buttons are a feature. Features are useless when games don't take advantage of them properly.

I refute all this based on the fact that it's a lot easier to hook up a Xbox controller to a PC, with that wiredUSBthing, you know, the things controllers used to have. I'm also too lazy to move my left thumb down two inches.

Many people want to see MGS4 in xbox360.... but how could you assasinate screaming mantis without sixaxis.....hippiesanta

It's a fact that the N64 pad is better than all pads ever made :P

It's a fact that the N64 pad is better than all pads ever made :P

nameless12345

It is one of the best, but the TC was comparing the 360 to the DS--stating that the DS has a wider analog range and pressure sensitive buttons, that comfort is in the eye of the beholder, and that the DS simply has features the 360 pad does not. Pretty fair post imo.

People that argue that the Xbox 360 controller is superior always have the same argument. They say that it is more comfortable. Well, that is subjective, that is an opinion. To some people, the Dual Shock 3 is more comfortable, to others, the Xbox 360 controller is more comfortable, this argument holds no weight at all as it is purely subjective and opinion.

These things are NOT an opinion.

The Dual Shock 3 uses motion sensing (6 axes), better known as Sixaxis support. The Xbox 360 controller does not support this or anything like it.

The Dual Shock 3 uses 3.7 V Li-ion Battery, USB Host Powered. The Xbox 360, by default, is powered by AA batteries which is a thing of the past, practically prehistoric.

The Dual Shock 3 has a wider range of motion along with higher precision with the D-Pad. The problem with the current Xbox 360 controller's D-pad is that there is too much give in the plastic piece that sits on top. Also, the circular cut-out is not always lined up perfectly to fit inside the controller's casing, so the edges can hit the controller too. Long story short, the defects in design lead to accidental directional commands and ultimately frustrated gamers.

The Dual Shock 3 has a pressure sensitive D-Pad and pressure sensitive face buttons. The 360 controller does not support pressure sensitivity for either.

The Dual Shock 3 analog sticks have 10-bit precision, allowing a higher level of precision when compared to the Xbox 360 controller, which uses 8-bit analog precision, the same level of precision used by GameCube, PS2, PS1, N64, Dreamcast, etc.

So yeah, it may be your OPINION that the Xbox 360 controller is more comfortable to hold, but just as many people think that the Dual Shock 3 is more comfortable to hold. That doesn't matter anyways, as it is just a loose, subjective opinion that holds no weight anyways. When you look at the actual specs and the actual facts between the controllers, the Dual Shock 3 is a much better controller and it is not debatable.

FACT!!

arkephonic

Each controller has its ups and downs and neither is objectively better because judgments of quality are inherently subjective.

where is your pie chart?

Zaibach

[QUOTE="themyth01"] Motion sensing makes PS3 controller worse, so 360 controller is better = FACT.. hmm interesting logic you have there. Ribnarak

Reasons may be the design, the placement of the analog sticks, better triggers, etc... It's up to opinion. The only fact here is that the TC has no clue what a fact actually is.

[QUOTE="Zaibach"]

where is your pie chart?

Allthishate

TC,

While you have listed actual facts, the valuation of those facts is subjective. For instance, I don't care about Sixaxis support. Lots of people don't.

That's why you will never win an argument that one is factually better. That implies that it doesn't matter what my personal experience with the controller is. I'm crazy if I don't agree with you.

Why do insist on "being right"?

Actually sounds like a decent argument in the OP. It does seem from an objective perspective, the DS3 has it over the 360 controller relatively easily.

Of course, making a techinical battle over controller seems a bit... petty. In the end it'll all be subjective and people will argue their senseless opinions.

It's a matter of personal preference. I can't stand the 360's controller cause I hate triggers. I prefer buttons. I actually dislike the trigger-wannabe l2/r2 on the ds3, but they are still more 'buttony' than the 360's triggers. PS2's ds2 best controller of all time imo. Strictly talking about controllers here, cause kb/m>>>>>>>all.

It's a FACT that TC's OPIONIONS are pointless....

The DS3 comes with a built in recahrgable battery so it wins.

It's a FACT that TC's OPIONIONS are pointless....

KevinnButlerNPK

Only the point of his post was to rid the opinions and simply state the facts, which he did. Did you miss that part?

[QUOTE="KevinnButlerNPK"]

It's a FACT that TC's OPIONIONS are pointless....

Heirren

Only the point of his post was to rid the opinions and simply state the facts, which he did. Did you miss that part?

[QUOTE="Heirren"]

[QUOTE="KevinnButlerNPK"]

It's a FACT that TC's OPIONIONS are pointless....

dkdk999

Only the point of his post was to rid the opinions and simply state the facts, which he did. Did you miss that part?

In your opinion they aren't facts of course.

[QUOTE="Heirren"]

[QUOTE="KevinnButlerNPK"]

It's a FACT that TC's OPIONIONS are pointless....

dkdk999

Only the point of his post was to rid the opinions and simply state the facts, which he did. Did you miss that part?

He did? It looked to me like he just simply took an objectional view on what each pad offers, essentially stating that the ps3 one offers everything the xbox one does, plus more.

[QUOTE="Allthishate"][QUOTE="Zaibach"]

where is your pie chart?

Zaibach

[QUOTE="dkdk999"][QUOTE="Heirren"]

Only the point of his post was to rid the opinions and simply state the facts, which he did. Did you miss that part?

Heirren

He did? It looked to me like he just simply took an objectional view on what each pad offers, essentially stating that the ps3 one offers everything the xbox one does, plus more.

But once again it is still a opinion. did anyone ever difine what fact and opinion means to you?

I've never tried the Xbox 360 controller, but I will say it looks cooler. :D

I definitely agree with the OP. The DS3 is a far superior product, handles better, the D pad absolutely demolishes the 360's D pad. All in all I feel it's just a better controller, for me at least...

[QUOTE="ActicEdge"]

Terrible triggers are terrible. Controller is garbage for shooters. 360 controller has a garbage Dpad making it terrible for fihgters and 2D platformers generally. Each has ups and downs. Tech doesn't make the best controller, practical use does.

arkephonic

Wrong.

I like the triggers. I think the DS3 is great for shooters.

You see how this works? You throw around loose opinions trying to make an argument. It doesn't work. The only way you can make an argument is by using facts. Specs are facts.

I hate the 360 but I agree the DS3 has terrible triggers. I think it would be wise of you to man up and admit this otherwise youd just look like a fanboy, at least in my eyes. I had to go buy those "real triggers" to prevent my finger from slipping off.

Aside from that I love everything else about the DS3. And the fact that the DS3 has pressure sensitive buttons automatically makes it better than the 360s controller.

I prefer the 360 controller, but they both work fine. About the only thing I agree with in the TCs post is the battery. Would have been nice if the 360 controller came with a rechargable instead of AA.

[QUOTE="arkephonic"]

[QUOTE="ActicEdge"]

Terrible triggers are terrible. Controller is garbage for shooters. 360 controller has a garbage Dpad making it terrible for fihgters and 2D platformers generally. Each has ups and downs. Tech doesn't make the best controller, practical use does.

USBxDVD

Wrong.

I like the triggers. I think the DS3 is great for shooters.

You see how this works? You throw around loose opinions trying to make an argument. It doesn't work. The only way you can make an argument is by using facts. Specs are facts.

I hate the 360 but I agree the DS3 has terrible triggers. I think it would be wise of you to man up and admit this otherwise youd just look like a fanboy, at least in my eyes. I had to go buy those "real triggers" to prevent my finger from slipping off.

Aside from that I love everything else about the DS3. And the fact that the DS3 has pressure sensitive buttons automatically makes it better than the 360s controller.

[QUOTE="arkephonic"]

People that argue that the Xbox 360 controller is superior always have the same argument. They say that it is more comfortable. Well, that is subjective, that is an opinion. To some people, the Dual Shock 3 is more comfortable, to others, the Xbox 360 controller is more comfortable, this argument holds no weight at all as it is purely subjective and opinion.

These things are NOT an opinion.

The Dual Shock 3 uses motion sensing (6 axes), better known as Sixaxis support. The Xbox 360 controller does not support this or anything like it.

The Dual Shock 3 uses 3.7 V Li-ion Battery, USB Host Powered.The Xbox 360, by default, is powered by AA batteries which is a thing of the past, practically prehistoric.

The Dual Shock 3 has a wider range of motion along with higher precision with the D-Pad. The problem with the current Xbox 360 controller's D-pad is that there is too much give in the plastic piece that sits on top. Also, the circular cut-out is not always lined up perfectly to fit inside the controller's casing, so the edges can hit the controller too.Long story short, the defects in design lead to accidental directional commands and ultimately frustrated gamers.

The Dual Shock 3 has a pressure sensitive D-Pad and pressure sensitive face buttons. The 360 controller does not support pressure sensitivity for either.

The Dual Shock 3 analog sticks have 10-bit precision, allowing a higher level of precision when compared to the Xbox 360 controller, which uses 8-bit analog precision, the same level of precision used byGameCube, PS2, PS1, N64, Dreamcast, etc.

So yeah, it may be your OPINION that the Xbox 360 controller is more comfortable to hold, but just as many people think that the Dual Shock 3 is more comfortable to hold. That doesn't matter anyways, as it is just a loose, subjective opinion that holds no weight anyways. When you look at the actual specs and the actual facts between the controllers, the Dual Shock 3 is a much better controller and it is not debatable.

FACT!!

gpuFX16

1. Its my opinion that the Ford Model T is a prehistoric car.

2. Accidents can happen with all cars, so even if a specific car is more prone to accidents, it doesnt matter because accidents can happen with all cars.

WHAT????? Do you see your logic?

[QUOTE="USBxDVD"]

[QUOTE="arkephonic"]

Wrong.

I like the triggers. I think the DS3 is great for shooters.

You see how this works? You throw around loose opinions trying to make an argument. It doesn't work. The only way you can make an argument is by using facts. Specs are facts.

halokillerz

I hate the 360 but I agree the DS3 has terrible triggers. I think it would be wise of you to man up and admit this otherwise youd just look like a fanboy, at least in my eyes. I had to go buy those "real triggers" to prevent my finger from slipping off.

Aside from that I love everything else about the DS3. And the fact that the DS3 has pressure sensitive buttons automatically makes it better than the 360s controller.

The upcoming MGS HD Collection will take full advantage of the DS3s pressure sensitive buttons. If youve played MGS3, youd know theyre not pointless. It adds A LOT to the experience. Im curious to see how the 360 verison of the collection will play out given the lack of pressure sensitive buttons.

And the 360 controllers analog sticks have larger dead zones.

Your opinion=fact?K,thanks :).

[QUOTE="halokillerz"][QUOTE="USBxDVD"]

I hate the 360 but I agree the DS3 has terrible triggers. I think it would be wise of you to man up and admit this otherwise youd just look like a fanboy, at least in my eyes. I had to go buy those "real triggers" to prevent my finger from slipping off.

Aside from that I love everything else about the DS3. And the fact that the DS3 has pressure sensitive buttons automatically makes it better than the 360s controller.

USBxDVD

The upcoming MGS HD Collection will take full advantage of the DS3s pressure sensitive buttons. If youve played MGS3, youd know theyre not pointless. It adds A LOT to the experience. Im curious to see how the 360 verison of the collection will play out given the lack of pressure sensitive buttons.

And the 360 controllers analog sticks have larger dead zones.

[QUOTE="Allthishate"][QUOTE="Zaibach"]

where is your pie chart?

Zaibach

[QUOTE="Allthishate"] u dont need pie charts to prove the obvious . ps3 controller is good for tekken and those kinda games . the 360 for the the restZaibach

It's a fact that the N64 pad is better than all pads ever made :P

nameless12345

[QUOTE="hippiesanta"]Many people want to see MGS4 in xbox360.... but how could you assasinate screaming mantis without sixaxis.....Mozelleple112

Thank God.

Do all of you who defend the DS3 know that it's designed to be disposable? Go into any store and look at the back of any DS3 box (in fine print): "how to dispose of wireless controller". That's a first I've ever seen in my 28 years of gaming.....disposable hardware. I couldn't believe what I was reading when I first saw that. Now everytime I pick one up I know why it feels so light and cheap.

Honestly I think the PS3 controller feels very awkward. I like 360 better.

People that argue that the Xbox 360 controller is superior always have the same argument. They say that it is more comfortable. Well, that is subjective, that is an opinion. To some people, the Dual Shock 3 is more comfortable, to others, the Xbox 360 controller is more comfortable, this argument holds no weight at all as it is purely subjective and opinion.

These things are NOT an opinion.

The Dual Shock 3 uses motion sensing (6 axes), better known as Sixaxis support. The Xbox 360 controller does not support this or anything like it.

The Dual Shock 3 uses 3.7 V Li-ion Battery, USB Host Powered. The Xbox 360, by default, is powered by AA batteries which is a thing of the past, practically prehistoric.

The Dual Shock 3 has a wider range of motion along with higher precision with the D-Pad. The problem with the current Xbox 360 controller's D-pad is that there is too much give in the plastic piece that sits on top. Also, the circular cut-out is not always lined up perfectly to fit inside the controller's casing, so the edges can hit the controller too. Long story short, the defects in design lead to accidental directional commands and ultimately frustrated gamers.

The Dual Shock 3 has a pressure sensitive D-Pad and pressure sensitive face buttons. The 360 controller does not support pressure sensitivity for either.

The Dual Shock 3 analog sticks have 10-bit precision, allowing a higher level of precision when compared to the Xbox 360 controller, which uses 8-bit analog precision, the same level of precision used by GameCube, PS2, PS1, N64, Dreamcast, etc.

So yeah, it may be your OPINION that the Xbox 360 controller is more comfortable to hold, but just as many people think that the Dual Shock 3 is more comfortable to hold. That doesn't matter anyways, as it is just a loose, subjective opinion that holds no weight anyways. When you look at the actual specs and the actual facts between the controllers, the Dual Shock 3 is a much better controller and it is not debatable.

FACT!!

arkephonic

It's also a fact that BF3 will be better than MW3 but people still argue about that.

I think they're equal, I love boths placement of the Dual Sticks. Now, Six Axis bumps it ahead for sure, but... when has that been used well?