PS3 or Xbox controller? Which do you prefer?

I'm not here to start an argument. Let me get that out of the way. I'm simply curious as to how many people prefer the 360 controller to the PS3 controller and why. A lot of my friends prefer it but I can't figure out why. I actually bought the 360 the first night (November 22, 2005, 200) so I'm not a PS3 homer. Actually, up until a few months ago, I preferred it as well. Now though, I find the PS3 has that classic controller that just....feels right. I don't like the divets in the 360's joysticks, even though some say it contours to your fingers better. My fingers stay on the PS3 joysticks just fine. I'm probably overanalyzing all this, but whatever.

Your opinions?

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Mr_Spotswood

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Lto_thaG

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Mr_Spotswood

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360 for shooters. PS3 for everything else. Merex760

DS3, it's just more accurate for any game that requires aiming.

I like the the PS3 controller cause it feels more tight. 360 controller feels like a brick. Also I don't like that the analog sticks on the 360 aren't in line with each other.SquirrelTamer

Somehow, I never realized that. Maybe that's the reason I feel more comfortable with a PS3 controller in my hands.

I like the the PS3 controller cause it feels more tight. 360 controller feels like a brick. Also I don't like that the analog sticks on the 360 aren't in line with each other.SquirrelTamer

[QUOTE="Merex760"]360 for shooters. PS3 for everything else. SquirrelTamer

[QUOTE="SquirrelTamer"][QUOTE="Merex760"]360 for shooters. PS3 for everything else. Merex760

Either are fine for me, suppose I like the 360 a little more because it feels like it has a little more to it and seems like it's of better quality. Generally I play shooting games on my 360 (few exceptions) and most other multiplats and such on the PS3.

if ps3 came with an altenate, like triggers to whatever the r2 l2 buttons are (pedals?). It would be pretty even.

I like the PS3 controller. I like its d-pad and analog sticks. The 360 sticks are fine but I hate the d-pad.

if ps3 came with an altenate, like triggers to whatever the r2 l2 buttons are (pedals?). It would be pretty even.

2013th

You can always buy the real trigger extensions.

Anyway, I prefer the PS3 controller simply because of the D-Pad. Everything is else is basically the same to me, but the better D-Pad puts it over the top.

360 controller.It feels more comfortable & i like the analog stick more but the D-pad is horrible.PS3 has a better D-pad.

PS3 for fightign games

Xbox360 for everything else

Dualshock 3 all the way. I hate the way the 360 controller feels, especially the analog sticks and their placement.

They both get the job done. PS3 controller is better when you want to use the D-pad, though.

And my 360 controller runs on batteries I must replace. Therefore, it fails compared to the rechargeable PS3 controller. ;)

PS3 def has better directional pad but 360 has much better analog sticks and triggers imo.

The old original xbox first controller was the worst ever though so bad, thing was massive!

The 360 controller for me hands down. I dont like the placment of the analog sticks on the PS3 pad and it feels to light. The triggers are also poor and the controller feels cheap. I have bought a £14 360 clone controller for my PS3 and its a lot better for me. I have the new Xbox controllers with the revised dpad and its a lot better now.

360 controller for me. It's a lot more comfortable and the stick placement works better for me. The d-pad of the dualshock is a lot better, though.

360's. I have never liked playstation controllers; they're just too small and uncomfortable.

I like the PS3. Its more compact. The 360 controller just seems like too much.

I like the analog sticks and triggers on the 360 controller more thought.

The DS3.The X-box360 contorller feels like holding a pan and the placement of the analog sticks is little akward for me.

360 controller. Actually i play all my multiplats on 360 because of this. If the RROD company didn't have the controller i liked i would have ditched that Failure Box a long time ago.

If only PS3 had the 360 controller it would solve all my problems. I dont like the shape, the added sensitivity to the joysticks, the joystick placement [too close together & they shouldnt be in line with one another], & the triggers are absolutely horrible. Really its the triggers i can't stand the most. Get real triggers on that bad boy & i think i can deal with my other issues.

Xbox by far. If it had a ps2 d-pad, it would be perfect.

Personally, I just prefer the PS3 controller. Not much to it.

360.

Eh, there are pros and cons to both.

PS3

Pros: Great d-pad, great analog placement, rechargable through USB.

Cons: Crappy triggers, not a very ergonomic design.

360

Pros: Great triggers, feels just right in my hands

Cons: God awful d-pad, crappy analog placement, concave analog stick, takes batteries.

I actually ended up swapping the left analog sticks in both my 360 controllers with sticks from my old Ps2 controllers. Because of the concave design on the stick, my thumbs had a tendency to slip to the bottom edge during gameplay and it would get really uncomfortable.

360 controller slightly.

Xbox controller of course.

360 controller is for the most part better in every single way,except for the dpad.Arach666

This is how I feel.