I only had it in my hands for a few hours but it feels a touch narrower than previous iterations. Maybe I'm too used to the Steam Controller's oversized grips.
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Is the Series X controller the best ever designed?
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Depends on if you use gyro or not. I find it useless.
Controllers for me would be Series x/s > dualshock 4 > dualsense > all the rest
I totally understand that. I wouldn't have gotten it normally either but I was trying to get a Series X for my nieces and Gamestop had a bundle with one. Definitely hard for me to say it's worth the nearly $200 but it does feel like a premium controller with all the customization you have and just how much heft it has compared to a standard controller. I mainly game on PC so I've gotten quite a bit of use out of it.
(sorry, I haven't held the PS5 controller yet... so I didn't vote)
As for now, my vote is GameCube, but that might be because I've used it for decades, whereas the Xbox 360 controller has been used far less frequently.
1. GameCube
2. Xbox 360 / XBX
As for now, my vote is GameCube, but that might be because I've used it for decades, whereas the Xbox 360 controller has been used far less frequently.
1. GameCube
2. Xbox 360 / XBX
For me in terms of ergonomics the Series X controller is awesome and I love how good the dpad feels. But in terms of gameplay implemented features hands down the dualsense is magic. Basically for a singleplayer game with great implemented dualsense features I would go with that. But for mp shooters I would go with Series X controller.
Dualsense has neat features and gimmicks, but imo, its not nearly as comfortable. Trackpad, worthlless, adaptive triggers, neat but are now off. Rumble is great, but it cant tip over how my hands feel after hours of use.
Whenever I go from ps5 to xsx I am always surprised how good it feels, so there's the answer.
Whenever I go from ps5 to xsx I am always surprised how good it feels, so there's the answer.
It sure feels nice and is an upgrade over the one In a few areas, I still go my elite version 2 98% of the time, it's just about perfect.
I mean, how is it different? I have 4 AA rechargeable that just get swapped back and forth from controller to charger once a week. I have them all over the house but 4 and a charger that will last a decade is like $18. Super cheap and super easy. I'd way rather swap batteries quick than have to find the cable to plug in when I forget to charge my controller. God made controllers wireless for a reason.
The DualShock 4 was a great improvement over the DS3 but I was super surprised how much of a leap the DualSense is/was over the DS4. I know I said I prefer the Elite V2 but that's only because it's a $200 controller with so much you can customize. If it didn't have that I think the DualSense would be my new favorite controller and that's just pure comfort and feel in the hands. That's not considering the leap in technology when it comes to haptics and adaptive triggers. Sony really nailed the hardware side of the PS5 without a doubt on ALL ends.
Switch Pro has one of the worst input lag of all controllers.
Yep, it's the most comfortable for me and I much prefer it's stick layout. If it had gyro and they had something similar to the Dualsense haptics it'd be perfect but overall I still like it the best.
With the Switch Pro Controllers, Dualsense and Series X/S controller all consoles have great controllers at least which is awesome. Wasn't a huge fan of the DS 3 or 4 in previous gens.
With the Switch Pro Controllers, Dualsense and Series X/S controller all consoles have great controllers at least which is awesome. Wasn't a huge fan of the DS 3 or 4 in previous gens.
My perfect controller would be a Switch Pro controller with the internals and triggers of the DualSense.
I love the tech in the PS5 controller, but whenever I pick up the Pro I'm reminded of how great it feels to hold and that the DualSense is actually a bit chunky.
As far as I'm concerned it's got a better shape and feel in the hand, the D-pad is superior (even with its issues), the sticks feel better, and it's got much superior battery life. It's got nothing to do with the Joycons.
I love the tech in the PS5 controller, but whenever I pick up the Pro I'm reminded of how great it feels to hold and that the DualSense is actually a bit chunky.
As far as I'm concerned it's got a better shape and feel in the hand, the D-pad is superior (even with its issues), the sticks feel better, and it's got much superior battery life. It's got nothing to do with the Joycons.
It's the first time sony did change the shape design of their controllers.
And it looks really close to it. But i agree, it's not something that we can say for sure.
About the broken dpad:
It's the same thing why people complaining about the switch joy con not having a real dpad.
I mean, the sony dpad buttons are a lot better than the joy con, but they are still buttons.
When playing fighting games like MK11 or Street Fighter, and doing a back to forward spin (which is used a lot), it's not OK.
I must say i don't play the same way as most do. But even then....
Here is my example on how i set my finger on the dpad:
https://www.screencast.com/t/RSQmnXC6Ad
Than about the misplaced Analog stick:
https://www.screencast.com/t/sIirXp5H380U
People can have there oppinion. Thats ok, but for me saying that this is better is the same as saying that fps games are better with analog than mouse & keyboard.
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switching between both constantly.
both new controllers got to a point where they feel generally good in hand, so its a toss up ergonomics wise,
than on top, dualsense takes crown just by new features alone easily, it really makes going back to other gamepads feel lackluster.
other issues i have with series controller,
dont like how its still required to pay extra for charge pack, dpad is stupidly loud, the light on it is too bright without a way to dim.
both new controllers got to a point where they feel generally good in hand, so its a toss up ergonomics wise,
than on top, dualsense takes crown just by new features alone easily, it really makes going back to other gamepads feel lackluster.
other issues i have with series controller,
dont like how its still required to pay extra for charge pack, dpad is stupidly loud, the light on it is too bright without a way to dim.
The bumpers got fixed right after release. Every controller made in the last like 7 years doesnt have launch xbox one bumpers.
Lol it's not even close. It's archaic and distinctly last gen compared to the dual sense. The Xbox controller is over priced and so under cooked on the tech front. Don't know why MS fans give it a free pass.
Let's not even get started on the 'elite' controller cost and shocking build quality.
Let's not even get started on the 'elite' controller cost and shocking build quality.
I studied industrial design at university, so I love discussing controllers.
I think when it comes to ergonomics, Microsoft has it figured it out almost completely. In fact, they reduced the size of the Series controller to fit an even bigger percentile of hands. It is really really hard to feel discomfort when holding the new controller, it just melts naturally in your hands. Part of it is also due to the angled grips, a key element that surprisingly enough is not copied in other controllers. In this regard, I don´t understand why the Dual Sense grips curve inwards, it is totally unnatural.
However, design is a immensely broad term, so even when ergonomics could be considered by many the most important factor, there are others to take into account. Innovation is one of them, and the Dual Sense, with its adaptive triggers and advanced haptic feedback wins in this aspect by a country mile. Add to this that this is by far the most comfortable controller Sony has ever designed, although the weight distribution is imbalanced towards the upper part, and we could, prematurely say tho, the Dual Sense could be the best controller ever designed.
I think when it comes to ergonomics, Microsoft has it figured it out almost completely. In fact, they reduced the size of the Series controller to fit an even bigger percentile of hands. It is really really hard to feel discomfort when holding the new controller, it just melts naturally in your hands. Part of it is also due to the angled grips, a key element that surprisingly enough is not copied in other controllers. In this regard, I don´t understand why the Dual Sense grips curve inwards, it is totally unnatural.
However, design is a immensely broad term, so even when ergonomics could be considered by many the most important factor, there are others to take into account. Innovation is one of them, and the Dual Sense, with its adaptive triggers and advanced haptic feedback wins in this aspect by a country mile. Add to this that this is by far the most comfortable controller Sony has ever designed, although the weight distribution is imbalanced towards the upper part, and we could, prematurely say tho, the Dual Sense could be the best controller ever designed.
Dualsense has nice innovation in the haptics but for everything else, ergonomics, buttons, trigger feel, stick placement and stick feel the Series controller is superior in my opinion. I never used the Xbox One controller so can't say how much of an evolution it is from there.
For me personally, in terms of shape, I feel like Microsoft's controllers got progressively worse after the 360 controller. I loved the ever living hell out of those and used them extensively not only for 360 but my PC as well but never really enjoyed what they have done afterwards with the Xbox One or Series X/S.
The 360 controller is the only asymmetrical controller that I have ever liked basically. Generally I prefer symmetrical and because of that Sony's controller offerings. My overall vote goes to the 360 controller though, it just fits into my hands perfectly.
The 360 controller is the only asymmetrical controller that I have ever liked basically. Generally I prefer symmetrical and because of that Sony's controller offerings. My overall vote goes to the 360 controller though, it just fits into my hands perfectly.
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Nothing has fit my hands more perfectly than the 360 pad, but the overall build quality of these new pads is just fantastic. I recently got the Shock Blue controller for my PC and I'm loving it. I was using the DS4 previously as my PC gamepad, and was quite fond of it, but that shit just feels cheap now lol.
I love the minimalistic design, the controller has a great weight to it, the triggers are terrific and the D-pad is the best stock one since the Saturn pad. And it let's me use my rechargeable AA batteries, which is always a big plus.
However it lacks a number of features I expect from a modern controller (gyro, rumble/FF, etc.). I prefer to play games on weaker hardware as I miss the gyro assist. And over the last few years I came to prefer to play with split joy-cons instead of one pad.
However it lacks a number of features I expect from a modern controller (gyro, rumble/FF, etc.). I prefer to play games on weaker hardware as I miss the gyro assist. And over the last few years I came to prefer to play with split joy-cons instead of one pad.
But the GameCube controller is bad for most games that aren't GameCube games.
