I can't stand the xbox 360 controller...

Hi,

I got a 360 a few years back and have always had problems with the controller. However, now it has become close to unbearable. I can't find any way to hold the controller comfortably and it is all because of the left analog stick being placed on the top of the controller rather than on the bottom. This forces you to hold your left hand significantly higher on the controller than your right in order to get a good hold of the analog stick. However, the grips on the back of the controller are designed to fit your hand in a lower position, so this seems to be why it is uncomfortable. Does anyone know of any alternate or modded controller that perhaps has the analog sticks on the bottom? At gamestop I saw an advertisement for a PS3 controller that changed its analog layout to mimic the xbox 360, so I was wondering if there was any 360 controllers that mimics the PS3. I really don't want to spend $300 on a new counsel just because the controller is the only thing ruining my experience with the xbox.

All comments are appreciated.

Really? I understand that everybody is different but how anybody could think that the PS3 controller is more comfortable is something I can't wrap my head (or hands) around, the PS3 controller is just horrible.

The only position you change while holding the controller are the thumbs, the hands are in the same opposite positions.

hhmm I think I see the problem here. Your mistaking your hands for your feet.

I was a PS2 owner before I converted to the 360 at release. Found it awkward at the start, but now it fits in my hand like it was meant to be there. I can't even use those convex analog sticks on the ps3 controller anymore bah.

Hi,

I got a 360 a few years back and have always had problems with the controller. However, now it has become close to unbearable. I can't find any way to hold the controller comfortably and it is all because of the left analog stick being placed on the top of the controller rather than on the bottom. This forces you to hold your left hand significantly higher on the controller than your right in order to get a good hold of the analog stick. However, the grips on the back of the controller are designed to fit your hand in a lower position, so this seems to be why it is uncomfortable. Does anyone know of any alternate or modded controller that perhaps has the analog sticks on the bottom? At gamestop I saw an advertisement for a PS3 controller that changed its analog layout to mimic the xbox 360, so I was wondering if there was any 360 controllers that mimics the PS3. I really don't want to spend $300 on a new counsel just because the controller is the only thing ruining my experience with the xbox.

All comments are appreciated.

DJgummy

The 360 controller is the most comfortable and easy to use controller I've used. You act as if it's an n64 controller.gmoneybball91

The NES, N64, Sega Genesis, Dreamcast, Gamecube, PS2 and the Wii. What do all of these consoles have in common? They all have terrible controllers. The 360 is the first console I've ever owned that doesn't have a terrible controller.

I think the 360 controller is great. Now if they would only fix the d-pad...

Really? I understand that everybody is different but how anybody could think that the PS3 controller is more comfortable is something I can't wrap my head (or hands) around, the PS3 controller is just horrible.

Xeogua

i cuoldn't agree more.

I don't care for any of the current console remotes TBH. I liked the Dreamcast remote the best.
The PS thumbsticks are to close to each other, I bump my thumbs agaisnt one another.It needsconcaved thumbsticks andreal triggers. (plus it's shape sucks)
The 360 mote is still kinda large (not like the football oflast gen) plus the battery pack should either be recessed or internal. Perfer the wired remote for that reason. Maybe next gen they'll get it right...

I don't care for any of the current console remotes TBH. I liked the Dreamcast remote the best.
The PS thumbsticks are to close to each other, I bump my thumbs agaisnt one another.It needsconcaved thumbsticks andreal triggers. (plus it's shape sucks)
The 360 mote is still kinda large (not like the football oflast gen) plus the battery pack should either be recessed or internal. Perfer the wired remote for that reason. Maybe next gen they'll get it right...

YoungSinatra25

You bump your thumbs against each other on the PS3 controller? You must have large hands.

The 360 controller is the most durable controller out, and the most comfortable..

It's the best controller ever, imo.

I've always loved Microsoft's controller designs. The huge controller that was released with the original Xbox was my personal favorite game controller up to that point. Then Microsoft released their redesigned smaller controllers for the original Xbox & that became my all time favorite. Now, my all time favorite is the 360 controller. I don't know why Nintendo can't create a great controller & I also have no clue why Sony has stuck with the same awful controller design for three consecutive consoles.

Hi,

I got a 360 a few years back and have always had problems with the controller. However, now it has become close to unbearable. I can't find any way to hold the controller comfortably and it is all because of the left analog stick being placed on the top of the controller rather than on the bottom. This forces you to hold your left hand significantly higher on the controller than your right in order to get a good hold of the analog stick. However, the grips on the back of the controller are designed to fit your hand in a lower position, so this seems to be why it is uncomfortable. Does anyone know of any alternate or modded controller that perhaps has the analog sticks on the bottom? At gamestop I saw an advertisement for a PS3 controller that changed its analog layout to mimic the xbox 360, so I was wondering if there was any 360 controllers that mimics the PS3. I really don't want to spend $300 on a new counsel just because the controller is the only thing ruining my experience with the xbox.

All comments are appreciated.

DJgummy

you must have never held a 360 controller, your hands are held even. or maybe you're deformed or somthing may want to look in to that.

The PS3 controller is outdated as hell... it's such an awkward thing nowadays, especially if you're used to the 360 controller. :| Only bad thing about it is the D-pad, in every other way it's superiour to the PS3 controller.

i personally love the 360 controller. comfortable and seems the controls are in the right spot.

i also have no problem with the ps3 controller either, but 360 controller is just, perfect. imo.

I think the 360 controller is great. Now if they would only fix the d-pad...

Vari3ty

They did with the transforming d-pad controller, now it really is the perfect controller.

I liked the 360 controller. It's not too small not too big either and it's comfortable on my hands.

I think you can find many other alternative controllers for 360 made by 3rd party if you're still not comfortable with your 360 controller :)

You bump your thumbs against each other on the PS3 controller? You must have large hands.

Vari3ty

[QUOTE="Vari3ty"]

You bump your thumbs against each other on the PS3 controller? You must have large hands.

YoungSinatra25

I was playing later after you said that and now that I look at it, it certainly seems quite possible. I'm guessing I just never noticed before because most games don't have many moments where you have to push both analog stick to the middle. But yeah, I looked at it and realized just how close my thumbs were.

The left stick is perfectly placed on the 360 controller.... the four face buttons on the right are there because that'sthe natural place for the right thumb to be when holding the pad... consequentially when the D-pad was the movement controller it was opposite the face buttons on the left hand side as this was the natural position for the left thumb.

When the stick became the default controller for movement it made sense for it to be opposite the face buttons which is where it is... it's only Sony who haven't bothered redesigning the Dualshock for years who just whacked the sticks at the bottom, they showed a similar lack of imagination when they released the keypad for the Dualshock.

The crappy Dualshock is one of the main stumbling blocks for me getting a PS3, that and there are too many shooters, because having moved to the Xbox from the PS2 it was a delight to finally find a controller that was designed for adult hands.

wow, really eh? i have both a 360 and PS3, cant stand the PS3 controller and bought a 360 replica for the console. lol. backwards senerio

Hi,

I got a 360 a few years back and have always had problems with the controller. However, now it has become close to unbearable. I can't find any way to hold the controller comfortably and it is all because of the left analog stick being placed on the top of the controller rather than on the bottom. This forces you to hold your left hand significantly higher on the controller than your right in order to get a good hold of the analog stick. However, the grips on the back of the controller are designed to fit your hand in a lower position, so this seems to be why it is uncomfortable. Does anyone know of any alternate or modded controller that perhaps has the analog sticks on the bottom? At gamestop I saw an advertisement for a PS3 controller that changed its analog layout to mimic the xbox 360, so I was wondering if there was any 360 controllers that mimics the PS3. I really don't want to spend $300 on a new counsel just because the controller is the only thing ruining my experience with the xbox.

All comments are appreciated.

DJgummy

I think the 360 controller is great. Now if they would only fix the d-pad...

Vari3ty

They did fix the d-pad... you should get one of the new silver controllers with the d-pad that 'twists'.

Years ago i went from the PS1 to the Xbox, and yes, i felt a little discomfort using the bulgy Xbox controller, but after a few days, i got used to it.

hhmm I think I see the problem here. Your mistaking your hands for your feet.

I was a PS2 owner before I converted to the 360 at release. Found it awkward at the start, but now it fits in my hand like it was meant to be there. I can't even use those convex analog sticks on the ps3 controller anymore bah.

ElectricEchoes

My all time favorite way to controll games is the keyboard and mouse but my second is the 360 controller I don't see why you would think its uncomfortable it fits very well in the hands and I am not a huge controller fan and its the best controller i have ever used.

But if you grew up on a Playstation controller I can see where you are coming from it took me awhile to get used to the 360 controller since i grew up playing PC games but once i did I really liked it just give it some time and you'll get used to it.

The 360 controller is the most comfortable and easy to use controller I've used. You act as if it's an n64 controller.gmoneybball91

[QUOTE="gmoneybball91"]The 360 controller is the most comfortable and easy to use controller I've used. You act as if it's an n64 controller.2pac_makaveli