The 360 controller is so much better than the PS3's, it's not even funny.

I'm just making this post because I'm quite honestly sick of Sony's BS. Their controller sucks. Face it, it sucks. I powered on my PS3 today, feeling up to playing some UC 2 and Heavy Rain. What am I greeted with instead? A dead controller. Great. I haven't used my system in a while, so I'm going to have wait two hours for it to charge, unless I want to sit two feet away from the PS3 while playing as it's connected to the USB cable. With my 360, I have two rechargeable paks so one is always available should the other die.

This isn't even mentioning the overall design of the controllers. The PS3's is THREE. GENERATIONS. OLD. Their stubborn insistence on using such an archaic and outdated interface drives me up the wall. I do not have tiny Japanese hands, I have big fat manly American ones. The L1, L2, R1, and R2 buttons are terrible. The PS3's analog's concurve shape makes slip ups more common than the 360's concave nubs. The 360 fits more comfortably in the hands. It has a decent heft, and the triggers are better.

EVERYTHING about it is more competently designed and thought out than Sony's offering. Someone point out to me something the Dualshock does better, because I sure can't see it. The 360's is so much better, in fact, that whenever a multi-plat game comes out, I'll always grab the 360 version first, even if the PS3 is superior or has some exclusive DLC. The controller is 50% of what makes any console enjoyable to use, and Sony really dropped the ball in this aspect. Anyone else agree?

/Rant.

The controller is 50% of what makes any console enjoyable to use

Rekunta

The PS3 controller is so much better than the 360's fat, heavy controller

in other words, everyone have their own opinions and they all stink. LOCKED

The 360's is certainly better from an ergonomic standpoint. As for you charging issue, simply buy a longer cord or charge it whilst not using it - it's annoying, but not hard to fix.

It's almost exactly the same as the 360's controller. :question:

Even if you prefer the 360 controller it's not that much better. Back in my day (ok so bakc in everyones day!) handling the N64 controller was nothing!

I play while charging my controller via USB cable at the SAME TIME.

Mind blowing, I know.

I think its just the one you use more. I like both, but since I use the PS3's more I like the DS3.

If you find one controller better than another, you are trying to hard to not like one of the controllers or you suck at videogames.

I play while charging my controller via USB cable at the SAME TIME.

Mind blowing, I know.

RavenLoud

Exactly. My cousin brought his 360 over but couldn't play because he left his charger at home LOL

It's definitely more durable.

I can use both but only one controller has a flat out broken d-pad.

[QUOTE="RavenLoud"]

I play while charging my controller via USB cable at the SAME TIME.

Mind blowing, I know.

poorfamz

Exactly. My cousin brought his 360 over but couldn't play because he left his charger at home LOL

Where's the third option, "They both suck"?

I don't know why you're complaining about the controller having a built-in rechargeable battery.

If you have a wireless 360 controller you have to either keep replacing batteries, buy a play'n'charge kit, probably multiple since the cords always seem to die, or buy a wired controller, all cost more money.

I don't own a PS3 but I'm pretty sure the port on the controller is just a mini-usb cord, so if you have a longer mini-usb cord you can use it for your PS3 and other stuff. Where Microsoft sells you proprietary crap that only works with XBAWX.

The PS3 controller seems to have longer battery life.

[QUOTE="Rekunta"]

The controller is 50% of what makes any console enjoyable to use

Teufelhuhn

Absolutely, if not more. If a controller's uncomfortable to use and is not suited well to its purpose, playing a game becomes unenjoyable.

This is the most blogable thing I've ever read on SW......how is this not locked? And a Lvl. 51 at that?

By the way to answer your question about what the PS3's controller does better, the D-pad.soulitane

OK, I'll grant you that one. The 360's is pretty terrible, although the new controller remedies this somewhat.

If you find one controller better than another, you are trying to hard to not like one of the controllers or you suck at videogames.

15strong

Just last night, I was being told I was living in the past because I was referring to redundant comparisons such as this. Turns out I'm not (living in the past).

I play while charging my controller via USB cable at the SAME TIME.

Mind blowing, I know.

RavenLoud

Yea, who would've thought people would want to play with a WIRELESS controller if they can just plug it in? :roll:

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[QUOTE="RavenLoud"]

I play while charging my controller via USB cable at the SAME TIME.

Mind blowing, I know.

Ravensmash

Exactly. My cousin brought his 360 over but couldn't play because he left his charger at home LOL

it weighs double the ps3 controller (my wrist was actually hurting yesterday because i was playing the 360 for a few hours straight...never done that with the dualshock)campzor

:lol: Get your weight up!

I think TC is over reacting a little lol

[QUOTE="RavenLoud"]

I play while charging my controller via USB cable at the SAME TIME.

Mind blowing, I know.

Rekunta

Yea, who would've thought people would want to play with a WIRELESS controller if they can just plug it in? :roll:

I don't know why you're complaining about the controller having a built-in rechargeable battery.

If you have a wireless 360 controller you have to either keep replacing batteries, buy a play'n'charge kit, probably multiple since the cords always seem to die, or buy a wired controller, all cost more money.

I don't own a PS3 but I'm pretty sure the port on the controller is just a mini-usb cord, so if you have a longer mini-usb cord you can use it for your PS3 and other stuff. Where Microsoft sells you proprietary crap that only works with XBAWX.

krunkfu2

Sure it costs more, but what's the alternative? OK, I suppose I could plug in my PS3 controller to my PC's USB port while not playing, but as I don't play it much at all, and it would always require the controller to be on. I could also buy another PS3 contoller to have charging, but that costs just as much and seems unecessary.

The PS3 controller seems to have longer battery life.

spookykid143

I think TC is over reacting a little lol

mD-

Yea, I'm a little P.O.'d.

I agree, but not that passionately. The DS3, imo, is a fine controller. I prefer the 360 one, but it isn't that important to me.cainetao11

I don't think it's a terrible controller, just see the 360 as vastly superior. It needs to evolve, and I really hope they do something new for the PS4.

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:lol: Get your weight up!

bez2083

[QUOTE="krunkfu2"]

I don't know why you're complaining about the controller having a built-in rechargeable battery.

If you have a wireless 360 controller you have to either keep replacing batteries, buy a play'n'charge kit, probably multiple since the cords always seem to die, or buy a wired controller, all cost more money.

I don't own a PS3 but I'm pretty sure the port on the controller is just a mini-usb cord, so if you have a longer mini-usb cord you can use it for your PS3 and other stuff. Where Microsoft sells you proprietary crap that only works with XBAWX.

Rekunta

Sure it costs more, but what's the alternative? OK, I suppose I could plug in my PS3 controller to my PC's USB port while not playing, but as I don't play it much at all, and it would always require the controller to be on. I could also buy another PS3 contoller to have charging, but that costs just as much and seems unecessary.

I don't understand why it is so hard for people to be able to use both controllers.

I don't understand why it is so hard for people to be able to use both controllers.

Silverbond

To this day the position of the x button sometimes trips me up, but I can use both easily.

I guess you could get a longer USB cord. You have to have the DS3 on for it to charge?krunkfu2

It has to be blinking, so I assume that's on.

I can handel both but I perfer the DS3.

I play while charging my controller via USB cable at the SAME TIME.

Mind blowing, I know.