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RaptorChrist on 11 March 2019
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DonFerrari said:
RaptorChrist said:
Sony didn't originally have analog sticks on the PS1 controller. Didn't Sony add them because the N64 came out and they needed to be competitive in that space? I dunno. That would mean that the only reason they aren't offset is because they retained the same controller layout they always had from the beginning.

BraLod, I am calling you out for your nonsense. You pretty much said that the only reason other companies don't have analog sticks that are symmetrical is because Sony did it first and they would be copying. I think you and I both know that's just nonsense. In your argument you even implied that symmetrical sticks are superior as though it wasn't up for debate, despite the majority feeling the opposite.

In fact, I don't think it's a total stretch of the imagination to picture a world where Sony actually switches to an offset controller layout down the road. I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on such a travesty.

8 months from release of N64 to release of dual analog on PS1. It would hardly be due to the success of N64.

Sure the original controller likely looked like SNES due to Sony PS being due to Nintendo fucking they over on a partnership and they likely rushing and keeping same design.

Considering they had to not only develop the controller but also games supporting it, for me it seems more like they were going on that direction anyway. Also if they were copying Nintendo they wouldn't have used 2 analogs.

The reason I made my post is because I'm reading things that are blatantly false. Intentionally false, said in a manner where it's clear the person is trolling. In particular, it was the statement BraLod made saying that no other company is allowed to have a symmetrical layout because Sony patented it.

Here's an equivalent statement: Sony wasn't allowed to use cartridges on the PS1 because Nintendo patented the idea, so they were forced to go with the inferior disc-based technology. Clearly, the point I'm making is untrue, and it makes assumptions that are false. Sony is not the only company that has a symmetrical analog layout, so the whole patent thing is untrue. Also, you can't have an intelligent discussion in which you force assumptions like that.

Also, who cares if one company copied another. Why do you feel the need to try and come up with a reason for Sony to have created the PS1 analog sticks without being influenced by the N64. Clearly you would prefer that it wasn't copied off Nintendo, otherwise you wouldn't have thrown so many different reasons about it. Why do you feel that way?

In an interesting turn of events, I am really curious now to learn about your view of the big three. Do you only play games on Sony platforms? Do you avoid playing games on Nintendo platforms, and why? Is there something about Nintendo that caused you to not like them (i.e., the way they run their business)? Lastly, would you identify yourself as a fanboy?