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Does anyone prefer the DualShock 4 to the Xbone Controller?
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I prefer the DS4 as an all-rounder. The face buttons and d-pad especially feel better. That said, I think the build quality on the XB1 pad is superior, and it's the easiest pad to get running on Windows (unsurprisingly). Not even mentioning how much I wish Sony would create their own "Elite."
Me. I prefer the symmetry of having both sticks aligned and I always liked the dpad and button placements and it doesn't feel way too chunky or big compared to xb
I prefer the Xbox One controller, and specially the Elite's one by a fair margin. The Dualshock 4 feels like it's gonna break at any time while playing Spiderman. I don't like how the sticks and buttons feel, too.
I used to think the xbox controller was better. But I think the dualshock has better shoulder buttons, face buttons and dpad. The shape is nicer for the xbox pad and I like the triggers a bit better. But overall the dualshock 4 is a better, more versatile controller.
Are the actions you're doing with each hand on the controller mirrored? (I don't have any strong preference either way, but I certainly understand the merits of asymmetrical sticks.)
The DS4 is my standard controller for work, iOS, PC and PS4 for sure. I did like the 360 controller a lot despite having asymmetrical sticks so I was disappointed with how the Xbox One controller turned out. It's too bulky for my taste and all shoulder buttons felt inferior to the 360 version. I never had a problem with any controller out there tbh since you get used to them rather quickly.
DS4 for symmetrical design, sticks that aren't too concave, better D-pad, and touchpad that also works as two additional buttons.
I don't mind either, but I can comfortably use the Xbox controller for hours on end, whereas after using the PS4 controller for a while my hands start to hurt, and I constantly have to remove and reposition my left thumb on the left analogue stick. Given a choice, I'd go with the Xbox controller (but I wish it had a speaker/touchpad/motion controls/a dedicated "share" button).
But you don't - one hand is always more dominant than the other. Never understood this line of reasoning - as a right handed person, I appreciate that the left analogue stick is closer to the edge on the Xbox controller.
But you don't - one hand is always more dominant than the other. Never understood this line of reasoning - as a right handed person, I appreciate that the left analogue stick is closer to the edge on the Xbox controller.
The DS4 is better than previous, but I still find that it's the 'worst' of the big three by some distance (since I use a Pro Controller for the Switch where possible).
I used to see people troll on another forum with comments like this a lot. I have no issue with anyone who prefers the DS4 but it is not like people who would rather use the XB1 controller have asymmetrical hands.
I tend to play with my right thumb resting on the face buttons. That actually makes the XB1 controller more symmetrical for my play style. If you go back to the NES, and all of the consoles that came afterwards you will see that the majority of their controllers had the primary input (a D-pad or analog stick) on the left and the face buttons on the same plane on the right side. Even the original PlayStation controller was designed this way.
These parts, I just cannot hold the controller in my hands fully or comfortably without these digging into my palms
No such issue with the Dualshock 4.
I'll admit the Xbox controller has better thumstick grips and a higher quality build overall but I prefer Dualshock for playing games.
ds4 dpad can be rough for fighting games since there are sensitivities tied to the buttons. you can hold the left button down but if your thumb pushes it angled downwards you will get down/left rather than just left. There are modded/custom controllers out there with mechanical switches, I believe sonicfox uses one. I use ds4 for fighting games but I also use analog stick (which is pretty egregious to a lot of ppl).
I've never used an xbox one controller, but I think I prefer the 360 controller over all the ones I've used.
I've never used an xbox one controller, but I think I prefer the 360 controller over all the ones I've used.
I love the feel of a new DS4, but the build quality isn't great. Sticks get progressively looser as you use them, and some iterations have problems with the rubber on the thumbsticks. I also hate that you can't turn off the light completely when it's not being used.
My fingers always slip off my DS4 controllers.
In the heat of the battle I sometimes need to use my right thumb to hold the left stick forward while I reset my left thumb to the center of the stick.
So XBox controllers by far.
In the heat of the battle I sometimes need to use my right thumb to hold the left stick forward while I reset my left thumb to the center of the stick.
So XBox controllers by far.
Nope, but I prefer the PS4 so I'm stuck with a stupid controller design built not for ergonomics but to satisfy some insane need to honor the terrible design choices of the original.
I prefer DS4 but by a small margin. Better dpad, better stick resistance, and quieter, more pleasantly shaped buttons. The triggers are arguably worse than Xone pad but the "bumpers" are clearly better.
DS4 sucks - yes. It is better than DS3 but it is still a shitty controller compared to Xbox One Controllers
the xb elite controller is just so amazing to use - best controller ever made
Joycons - lol
I prefer the XBO Pad but there isn't much in it. Or between that, DS4 and the Switch Pro Controller. All great pads.
They're both fine; I prefer the Xbone controller slightly, but I've never been discontent with the DS4 when playing PS4 games.
The DS3 and below were awful, though.
(SNES gamepad remains the GOAT for games that don't require analog triggers/sticks.)
The DS3 and below were awful, though.
(SNES gamepad remains the GOAT for games that don't require analog triggers/sticks.)
DS4 for me. Xbox Controllers are better for certain genres like FPS and Racing games, but most of the other genres I prefer to play on the DS4.
I don't care about the left stick-placement since it doesn't even require that much precision, but the D-Pad position and quality sucks on Xbox Controllers and make FG unplayabe for me on Xbox. DS4 is also easier to claw, the DS4 buttons feel better to "mash" and I prefer the "lighter" feel of the triggers+shoulder buttons.
I don't care about the left stick-placement since it doesn't even require that much precision, but the D-Pad position and quality sucks on Xbox Controllers and make FG unplayabe for me on Xbox. DS4 is also easier to claw, the DS4 buttons feel better to "mash" and I prefer the "lighter" feel of the triggers+shoulder buttons.
The Xbox One pad is a far superior general purpose controller in my book, it just "feels" right for most games and the sticks are much better. It's almost completely useless for fighting games though, which is where I usually break out the DS4.
(I'm talking about using both on PC, of course. I don't actually own an Xbox, I just love Microsoft peripherals.)
(I'm talking about using both on PC, of course. I don't actually own an Xbox, I just love Microsoft peripherals.)
Xbox One X controller isn't that natural for me to use, I have trouble with the default Gears control scheme.
But the build quality is great, DS4 is absolute garbage compared and I go through one every four months. Call of Duty (clicking the stick to run) wears it down, it constantly fails.
But the build quality is great, DS4 is absolute garbage compared and I go through one every four months. Call of Duty (clicking the stick to run) wears it down, it constantly fails.
I do like the offset analogs of the Xbox pad and triggers, but I love the touch pad feature of the PS4 controller, especially when using it on my PC. So PS4 wins.
I prefer the Xbox One controller overall, but the d-pad is really bad. Platformers or fighting games are basically unplayable without the Dualshock 4 for me. So I tend to switch back and forth depending on the game.
If I had to pick only one, I'd pick the DS4 because of the d-pad. Even though I like the feel of the Xbone controller more.
If I had to pick only one, I'd pick the DS4 because of the d-pad. Even though I like the feel of the Xbone controller more.
If you touched it more you'd certainly get used to it. Problem solved.
Overall: yes. using my Elite for games that can make use of the paddles is better, but I'm about to mod a DS4 for this anyway, so...