I think it's funny how we are comparing the classic controller to the PS3 controller. The classic controller is designed to play old outdated games (ie: classics).
http://www.acm.org/crossroads/wikifiles/13-2-CE/hiResImages/timeLine_3.jpg
I found this chart comparing controllers over the course of time. I never realized how close the PS1 controller resembles the SNES controller. I, of course, realized a long time ago that Sony added analog sticks after Nintendo did and when they realize it's about the only way to do 3D games. Also, they haven't changed the controller since the original dual shock. I guess that makes Sony smart; Let the other company do the hard work of innovating and then just copy them after it becomes old news.
As for the new classic controller: I am not sure it is any better than the old one. I don't think I would find it that comfortable.
