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Forums - Gaming Discussion - DualShock 4 vs XBone Controller Review

Zappykins on 15 October 2013
Ssenkahdavic said:
Zappykins said:
Ssenkahdavic said:
Am I the only one who doesnt like either of the new controllers?

I have not put my hands on either and will most likely change my mind when I do, but I cannot be the only one.

They could have kept the exact same designs and changed just a few things to make me happy (Xbox..I really hated the Analog Sticks. Not where they were but they just didnt feel right to me. Also that terrible Dpad. The PS3..Those were some terrible triggers and the Analog sticks needed a redesign like they got).

I haven't tried the new PS4 one yet, but I can tell you they changed the Dpad on the Xbox One, and the new sticks have a rubberized gripping edge.  They are also a tiny bit lighter to push, and have absolutely no play or jiggle to them. 

Not sure if you will like it better though.  It is really familiar to the current one. 

Will be curious when you get to try them out.  Which one(s) do you actually like?

Guess Im odd in my issues with the two controllers:DS3:  The Symmetry would actually make more sense if the controller was larger, but I liked that It was smaller.  It is now larger and keeps the same design for the most part.  I do like the updated Analog sticks but I know I will miss the Analog sticks being buttons (I loved the nice little click) and they are a bit stiffer.  The Triggers got some needed work as well.

360:  Assymety makes more sense to me if the controller was smaller, to move your fingers away from one another, but I liked that it was larger. It is now a bit smaller (not really sure how much) and I liked the stiffer analog sticks (i just thought they needed to be "softer" not sure if thats the word I want to use). 

Believe it or not, the Original Xbox fatty controller is my favorite MS controller, by far.  Love that thing.  Its huge and I have broken it a few times (always replaced without an issue during the Xbox's life).  It was large and different from every other controller I had used enough, that it "felt" like a new and different interface.  Might just be nostalgia, as I have not turned on my original Xbox in a few years.

My favorite Playstation controller is the original Dual Shock.  I bought a PS1 and later a PSOne (which came with the white dual shock).  The upgrade to analog sticks was just awesome.  I still have my original Dual Shock connected to my computer and use it when I can.

Ah, the good ol'Duke!  I remember that one.  It was big, but was ok for my hand.  I remember how cool it was that the black and white buttons turned on and off the flashlight.  Yea, the Xbox One controller is very similar to the current one.  It feels very 'familiar' in one's had.  You may have the same issues. 

Did you ever get to try a Dreamcast Controller? 

Also, any 3rd parties make ones that you like?



 

Really not sure I see any point of Consol over PC's since Kinect, Wii and other alternative ways to play have been abandoned. 

Top 50 'most fun' game list coming soon!

 

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