Playstation controllers are the best, thats why they never needed a change

No. Its because change costs money, and keeping the same controller for three generations (despite being an unergonomic mess with horrible analogue stick placement and terrible triggers) is cheaper than making a newer, better one.foxhound_fox

Yep, Sony created a system that cost $900 to make and sold it for $600, but the reason they couldn't change the controller design, too expensive... Lmao...:lol:

They also did try to change the controller... They tried to change it to "the boomerang" but people liked the original PS controller they'd grown to love.

And the controller is not an unergonomic mess, that's the Wii-brick-mote, and the N64 controller designed for people with three arms.

Nintendo changes its controllers every generation, microsoft changed its controllers 3 times, playstation controllers remained the same aside from adding analog sticks during the ps1 era. Till this day the ps controllers are the most comfortable to me, small and compact. not bulky huge and nerdy like some controllers.

russiaAK47

Sony hasn't changed it because Sony isn't creative enough to come up with anything new. Remember the artrocious early ps3 controller design? "The boomerang"? Yeah, that was bad! Besides, the PS controller is a knockoff of the SNES controller. (Just like the Move is a direct Wiimote rip-off) But, besides all this, I do agree that it is the best contoller on the market. "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!" :)

I'll take my ergonomically designed, efficient and effective controller over the lame ps3 one.

[QUOTE="Heil68"]Considering MS wants to get rid of controllers and wants you to be the controller, I concur, WilliamRLBaker

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I love when people say Sony always copies, but ignores the fact that Microsoft and Nintendo both redid their controllers not once, but twice to make them almost exactly like the Dualshock.

I will say that the DS3 is a downgrade in quality, and needs to be improved, and that the 360 controller is better, but at the end of the day, it is just a more refined Dualshock 3. Next gen the Dualshock 4 will most likely perfect everything wrong with the DS3, and finally shut people the hell up about it. The way people talk about the damn thing you would think its the friggin N64 controller or something.

bbkkristian

You know those 4 buttons on the right side of your controller? Sony, Microsoft AND Nintendo copied Sega. :P

2. Correct me if I'm wrong but the only Sega controller with only 4 buttons I remember was the Dreamcast. I know the Genesis had a 3 and then 6 button controller.

3. Microsoft's controller is obviously inspired by the Dreamcast controller and it always has been.

[QUOTE="WilliamRLBaker"][QUOTE="Heil68"]Considering MS wants to get rid of controllers and wants you to be the controller, I concur, Heil68

[QUOTE="tormentos"][QUOTE="DarkLink77"] Any if anything, Microsoft copied the Dreamcast controller design, considering they bought the rights to it. Well, that and the original Xbox controller looks just like a DC controller.DarkLink77

Look at the analogue placement, the button placement, the trigger layout, the D-pad, the two slots for memory cards, etc, etc. it's an updated DC controller. They only thing they did that was like the DS was move the black and white buttons to the shoulders. I can't find the article atm, but there is one.

[QUOTE="foxhound_fox"]No. Its because change costs money, and keeping the same controller for three generations (despite being an unergonomic mess with horrible analogue stick placement and terrible triggers) is cheaper than making a newer, better one.HoolaHoopMan

Both the DC and DS the DC controller did not had 2 analogues,also did not had 8 buttons,and certainly did not have rumble build in. Those are features of the DS controller,also do you have a link of MS saying that MS bough the rights to the DC controller.? MS try to not copy the DS placement to much while making a copy at the same time,reason why the black and white buttons are 2 of the worst buttons ever use on a controller,hard to press to small,but with the xbox 360 controller,they actually went at it,the xbox 360 controller feature 4 should buttons,2 trigger and to normal ones,the only controller on the console market with that kind of layout was the DS.tormentos

Look at the analogue placement, the button placement, the trigger layout, the D-pad, the two slots for memory cards, etc, etc. it's an updated DC controller. They only thing they did that was like the DS was move the black and white buttons to the shoulders. I can't find the article atm, but there is one.

[QUOTE="HoolaHoopMan"][QUOTE="foxhound_fox"]No. Its because change costs money, and keeping the same controller for three generations (despite being an unergonomic mess with horrible analogue stick placement and terrible triggers) is cheaper than making a newer, better one.tormentos

didnt they try to use six axis to get rid of DS?eboyishere

Yes and also this... their infinate wisdom on controllers is pretty much steeped in "WE LOVE DUELSHOCK!!!"

didnt they try to use six axis to get rid of DS?eboyishere

this really is a blog thread, methinks. And, honestly, I'm fine with all the controllers this gen. The Playstation one feels awkward to me, but it's still fine.

[QUOTE="WilliamRLBaker"] Remember folks the Dualshock was a completely unique creation sony never ripped anyone off only Microsoft can do that We'll just ignore all the changes the 360 controller has over the dreamcast controller.tormentos

The 360 controller with better dpads would be the best controller ever.

Yes and also this... their infinate wisdom on controllers is pretty much steeped in "WE LOVE DUELSHOCK!!!"TheEroica

[QUOTE="tormentos"][QUOTE="WilliamRLBaker"] Remember folks the Dualshock was a completely unique creation sony never ripped anyone off only Microsoft can do that We'll just ignore all the changes the 360 controller has over the dreamcast controller.Pegalamp

[QUOTE="TheEroica"]Yes and also this... their infinate wisdom on controllers is pretty much steeped in "WE LOVE DUELSHOCK!!!"tormentos

I love the ps3 controller, never had a problem with it. No finger slipping, etc. Maybe I'm one of the rare few who don't have size XXL hands.

[QUOTE="tormentos"][QUOTE="TheEroica"]Yes and also this... their infinate wisdom on controllers is pretty much steeped in "WE LOVE DUELSHOCK!!!"Pegalamp

Aside from the Dpad the 360 controller is my fav of all time. The PS3 is good for fighting games (because of dpad) but the triggers and analog placement make it not as good for other genres. I also thought the "s" Xbox controller was better then the PS2 in most cases. (white and black button placement was the only fault of that one)

Back Trigger buttons are crap. Best controller would be the Classic Wii Controller. No crap trigger buttons for L2 and R2.

Sony pad hasnt changed?!

It started off as a Snes Controller with theadded 4 Back Buttons, When controlling with analogue controller on N64 the PSX had.... Oh right nothing so several years later sony add 2x analogues to the controller to the PSX controller and couple then Dual Shock was introduced the same day as Gran Turismo was released. Last gen they kept the design pretty much the same as PS2 era. This gen they added crap L2 / R2 Buttons, Six Axis, Wireless.

So the controller has changed a significant ammount, For the worse though this gen.

the boomerang controller was a vast improvemnet over the current dualshock.WilliamRLBaker

The boomerang looks like the most uncomfortable controller on Earth, and everyone else seemed to hate it too. I don't see how you could think it's an improvement over the DS3...

[QUOTE="WilliamRLBaker"]the boomerang controller was a vast improvemnet over the current dualshock.StealthMonkey4

The boomerang looks like the most uncomfortable controller on Earth, and everyone else seemed to hate it too. I don't see how you could think it's an improvement over the DS3...

*cough* Wii u *Cough*

Nintendo changes its controllers every generation, microsoft changed its controllers 3 times, playstation controllers remained the same aside from adding analog sticks during the ps1 era. Till this day the ps controllers are the most comfortable to me, small and compact. not bulky huge and nerdy like some controllers.

russiaAK47

aHH YES, Xbox and Wii controls are "Nerdy". Great adjective use.

WheresDaBeer

[QUOTE="Heil68"][QUOTE="WilliamRLBaker"] based upon? oh I know nothing except you seem to think all they do is kinect which is wrong. Odd how you would think if they wanted to get rid of controllers they would make no more games that use controllers and discontinue controllers...WilliamRLBaker

Great opinion!

I completely disagree.


P.S. Your reasoning is very flawed. The original Volkwagon Beetle (Type 1) was in production from 1938 to 2003, does it mean it was the best car? :P

DS3 is terrible,just terrible for FPS.

But for most other genres its my favourite.

first of all nintendo changes its controllers because it wants to evolve the way we play,

2ndly your wrong

sony has changed its controllers 3 total times

ps1 start without no analog sticks and rumble sony added them after n64 was release well after ,

the ps1 controller original had only 12 buttons- r 1 r2 l1 l2 start select x o triangle square and dpad

the remodeled ps1 controller had rumble and 2 analog sticks

ps2 had 2 clickable sticks i dont remember if the ps1 had them also but thats that

ps3 added motion and removed rumble,

ps3 2nd edition re added motion also the r2 and l2 buttons on the ps3 controller are different then ps2 and 1 ,

in fact i think their the worst because when you set the controller down they press while watching a movie that fastforwards or rewinds it

also the build quality of ps3 controllers arent as good as ps2 was,

i dropped mine only once and the piece that goes between r1 and r2 popped right out

causing the medal cylinder piece to be exposed-had to snap the piece back in but ya

also the battery packs are not reachable witout voiding your warrantee so if that pack messes up you ll have to pay 60 /55 for a ps3 controller because that battery is irreplaceable without skilled professionals

trust me i know i tried opening my controller ended up breaking it more in the process

so no ill take a wii mote as far as quality goes over the new ps3 controller ,,

even the xbox360 controller isnt as bad as ps3,

so that said your wrong about the ps controller being the best

they are getting worst and worst ,, if ps4 isnt goin to use propper r2 buttons like gc r'/l or 360s triggers or wiis triggers then they should go back to ps2 type buttons where they actually did not break

I think they're pretty great.I would rather have a Xbox 360 controller or Wii Remote and Nunchuk for shooters,but I have no problem using it.I think the PlayStation controllers are better for fighting games and maybe action adventure games.

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Okay, some of you may know me as a huge proponent of the 360 controller. And while I still think it is more comfortable, the sticks wear down over time faster than the Dualshock 3. Of course the D pad is better for fighters and the triggers are better for racing games.

i also find that aiming on the ps3 controller is more accurate and precise, another thing is that the buttons are the most responsive and are pressure sensitive. for example when i play mlb 11 the show i use buttons to swing, and if i tap the button my hitter will check swing and if i press it he will full swing.

that would be impossible on the 360 controller as the buttons arent touch sensitive (which is why i bet they make you use the analogs to swing)

it could use better triggers, but other than that its perfect.

Well,that's nice.

360 controller is way better for me,imo,my hands,environments,...

Well, they tried some changes but it seems Sony designers are not very good when it comes to ergonomy :P

The Dualshock 3 triggers aren't that great, and the analog/thumb sticks aren't as sturdy as they could be. Other than that I have no problems with it.

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Golden_Boy187

Not exactly, Sony tried to change but people loved the DualShock so much that they didn't want change, it goes to show that many people like the DualShock.

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StealthMonkey4

Not exactly, Sony tried to change but people loved the DualShock so much that they didn't want change, it goes to show that many people like the DualShock.

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C_Rule

Not exactly, Sony tried to change but people loved the DualShock so much that they didn't want change, it goes to show that many people like the DualShock.

People really like the DS, the people who like it outweigh those who don't. The DS is a great controller for all genres, only thing it needs is triggers and it's golden.

[QUOTE="C_Rule"][QUOTE="StealthMonkey4"]

Not exactly, Sony tried to change but people loved the DualShock so much that they didn't want change, it goes to show that many people like the DualShock.

StealthMonkey4

People really like the DS, the people who like it outweigh those who don't. The DS is a great controller for all genres, only thing it needs is triggers and it's golden.