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Does anyone prefer the DualShock 4 to the Xbone Controller?
- Thread starter Theef
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Which version do you have? My launch pad's battery last about 5-6 hours of straight play, whereas the one that came with the Pro lasts at least 8 hours. That's more than enough for me. The launch pad is ok as well, since I don't usually play that long, and when I do I take breaks every once in a while, during which I can recharge it.
I burn through one Dualshock per year. I find them pretty crap in that regard. That said, I play a lot of Playstation.
Weird, I had the opposite experience. On my 3rd (4th?) DS4 mainly due to the usb port getting loose, but I've also had bluetooth connectivity issues, broken triggers and rubber peeling off thumbsticks.
Been using an X1 pad since late 2016 and it's still going strong.
My preferred controller is currently the DS4, i used to have a Day One Xbox One and used to love the stick placement, i did have an issue on 1 of the triggers clonking though as the pad had fallen off inside, but since moving to a PS4 i quickly got used to the placement on that and in my opinion the DS4 feels far more solid in its build than the Xbox, the only thing i don't like in it is the pathetic battery life i wish i could just pop in some AA rechargeable batteries and have them last a week before a charge is required, i really hope they address this battery issue on the PS5.
Xbox controller for FPS, dual shock for 2D games. I will say the DS4 is a huge step up, and the previous DS controllers were embarrassing.
I play several hours every weekday evening, from monday to thursday, and occasionally on weekends as well, and the only issue I have is the left stick's decreased functionality on two controllers I've used since September 2014 and December 2016. They work just fine otherwise. I mostly play games where the left stick is pushed down to run, and I probably use too much force based on the marks they both have where the stick touches the socket's upper edge. I wish they'll make those edges a bit more rounded on DS5.
You are either treating them really badly or really unlucky. I have had my dualshock 4 since 2014 use it every week and used by multiple people i have dropped it countless of times and it is still going strong. The only issue i've had is the analogue sticks rubber degrading but still usable.
Just got a PS4 and it's not bad in any way but the Xbox One controller is really just perfection. The DualShock 3 was much much worse.
They are both great controllers, including the Switch pro. It's just that people have differently sized hands and if it's something you hold for large lengths of time that's a significant factor. I have both and I stopped using the xbox controller after a month due to how large it is and clicky the buttons are.
Dualshock 4 is a quantum leap from terrible 3, but it still doesn't hold a candle to the Xbox controller. The Xbox controller is simply more comfortable, has better build quality, better materials, is asymmetrical, and doesn't feel like a happy meal toy.
I find both controllers to be comfortable, but the xbox controller is still considerably better.
in terms of triggers and rumble, its not even cose. The xbox controller is far superior.
The one thing that I prefer on the DS4 is the shoulder buttons. Dpad is also better on DS4 though it's so underused in games I play that I don't really take note.
The DS4's giant touchpad is utilized well in some games, but in most, it's kind of an annoyance as the share/options button are far too tiny and far too squished on the sides. I wish the touchpad was smaller. The xbox controllers more traditional layout in this regard is generally better IMO.
Also, as for batteries, I used to prefer DS3 over the X360 controller because of its rechargable battery, but with how pathetic the DS4 battery life is, I certainly prefer the removable batteries in the Xbone controller.
in terms of triggers and rumble, its not even cose. The xbox controller is far superior.
The one thing that I prefer on the DS4 is the shoulder buttons. Dpad is also better on DS4 though it's so underused in games I play that I don't really take note.
The DS4's giant touchpad is utilized well in some games, but in most, it's kind of an annoyance as the share/options button are far too tiny and far too squished on the sides. I wish the touchpad was smaller. The xbox controllers more traditional layout in this regard is generally better IMO.
Also, as for batteries, I used to prefer DS3 over the X360 controller because of its rechargable battery, but with how pathetic the DS4 battery life is, I certainly prefer the removable batteries in the Xbone controller.
I prefer the Xbox controller with it's offset sticks, replaceable batteries and more robust triggers. That said, I'm disappointed in the build quality of my Elite, I don't even use it anymore
By far Dualshock 4, despite it's issues with durability.
The Xbox controller is just too damn chunky and sharp in all the wrong places and has horrible bumpers and triggers (arguably the most important buttons). Even the face buttons are far better on the DS4. It's honestly frustrating to use.
The only advantage the Xbox controller has is the sticks, although I'm not really a fan of their assymetrical placement.
The Xbox controller is just too damn chunky and sharp in all the wrong places and has horrible bumpers and triggers (arguably the most important buttons). Even the face buttons are far better on the DS4. It's honestly frustrating to use.
The only advantage the Xbox controller has is the sticks, although I'm not really a fan of their assymetrical placement.
Also I don't understand how people can defend asymmetrical sticks any more. The argument that your right thumb should rest on the face buttons is no longer valid.
Most games nowadays are played in a fully 3 dimensional space and require both thumbs to be on the sticks most of the time.
Most games nowadays are played in a fully 3 dimensional space and require both thumbs to be on the sticks most of the time.
I prefer the DS4 for d-pad heavy games (like side scrolling platforms and fighters) but for analog control the Xbox One controller can't be beat.
To be fair, if the founder of LifeisXbox didn't prefer Xbox, Microsoft might really be in trouble.
I bought the first ever dual shock and at that time it was awesome experience, but once you got used to Xbox thumbstick layout can't go back...
You're probably right but those triggers are so awful...
I prefer the DS because I really don't like triggers in the Xbox controllers.
The form factor is pretty good on both, although i've been used to the Dual Shock format for so many years that other controllers feel weird.
And i'm sure the Joycon was added to the poll as a joke or something, but it's one of the worst controllers i've used (heard the Pro is pretty good, but I don't play my Switch undocked anyway).
The form factor is pretty good on both, although i've been used to the Dual Shock format for so many years that other controllers feel weird.
And i'm sure the Joycon was added to the poll as a joke or something, but it's one of the worst controllers i've used (heard the Pro is pretty good, but I don't play my Switch undocked anyway).
No, but the Dualshock 4 is MILES better than any previous PlayStation controller before it.
But it's still ultimately the best house in a bad street.
But it's still ultimately the best house in a bad street.
PS4 has been my primary platform this gen, but I much prefer the Xbox controller. Both are a million times better than the Joy-Con. The DS4 has been a piece of shit, honestly. Terrible battery life and I've had three of them break (L2/R2 triggers every time) even though I take good care of my stuff.
I like them both, but prefer the Xbox Gamepad controllers.
However, the Dualshock 4 is absolutely more durable than Gamepads imo.
However, the Dualshock 4 is absolutely more durable than Gamepads imo.
I find it weird that everyone is saying that DS4's are more durable. I've had to replace two DS4's because the rubber on the thumbsticks completely wore off within the first year of that system launching. I feel like they switched the material for the thumbsticks to something more durable in the non-launch DS4's, but I have not had anything go wrong with an XB1 controller so far...knock on wood.
I find the XB1 controllers to be all around more ergonomic, with better battery life, but I don't dislike the DS4 either. They're both lightyears beyond what we were dealing with a couple generations ago from both manufacturers.
I find the XB1 controllers to be all around more ergonomic, with better battery life, but I don't dislike the DS4 either. They're both lightyears beyond what we were dealing with a couple generations ago from both manufacturers.
DSs have always felt clunky/less ergonomic in my hands. They get better and better but I'd love to see Sony do a more streamlined one for PS5.
The current Xbox controller is almost perfect. The only three things I would change are:
- the battery life feels way too short.
- the dpad isn't great.
- I'd like a 6-button variant for fighting games.
The current Xbox controller is almost perfect. The only three things I would change are:
- the battery life feels way too short.
- the dpad isn't great.
- I'd like a 6-button variant for fighting games.
There's aspects of both I like for different reasons, so I often alternate when I play (PC gamer, so I use both).
I'd love to see something like the Scuf Vantage be more common, though.
Except for less than a billion dollars. And with below touchpad placement for options & share.
I'd love to see something like the Scuf Vantage be more common, though.
Except for less than a billion dollars. And with below touchpad placement for options & share.
