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Switch Pro controller takes the throne for me in terms of controllers
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Controller thread? Controller thread. Joy cons are pretty problematic. It's both quite good and bad. Bad because they're tiny, horizontal mode is terrible and small analogue, buttons etc.. but at the same time playing bomberman 8 player was totally doable with horizontal tiny joy cons.
The grip is bad and not worth paying for a charging grip. Imo it's better to play joycons in 2 hands than use the grip, but it's not as comfortable as the Wii more and nunchuck. Pros are extra features, buttons, and dual analogue. Con is too small
The grip is bad and not worth paying for a charging grip. Imo it's better to play joycons in 2 hands than use the grip, but it's not as comfortable as the Wii more and nunchuck. Pros are extra features, buttons, and dual analogue. Con is too small
The Dude
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Yea, looks that way I'd say
Mikey Jr.
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Yeah I don't understand how anyone can say the Game Cube controller is their favorite considering most modern games would have a hard time being controlled with it lol
SciencePilot
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I haven't tried the pro yet, but split joy con is my favorite thing right now. I love having free hands. I liked the Wii mote and nunchuck too, but joy con win because they're not attached by a cord.
ThEoRy...
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So much Stockholm syndrome for the Xbone.
Correct answer is Gamecube wavebird.
Nah. Gamecube controller is about the worst. Giant button in the middle, other oddly shaped buttons in a weird placement. Was absolutely terrible for Soul Calibur especially.
SoraNoKuni
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Xbox 360 controller still the best for me, if you exclude that horrendous dpad.
Same for me. I dont like ds4 at all.
I can already say I will never like this as much as DS4. The dpad alone makes that abundantly clear. It's a solid controller and I still need to adjust to it 100%, but it is also not a $70 controller. I will continue to use it over the joycons w/ controller dock thingy.
Also, havrjng a headphone jack on the controller has spoiled me. I assume that can be resolved through some USB C headphone/headset solution that I will have to look into.
Also, havrjng a headphone jack on the controller has spoiled me. I assume that can be resolved through some USB C headphone/headset solution that I will have to look into.
Shpeshal Nick
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Sounds like the OP has never touched an Xbox controller before. Hard to take an opinion like that seriously.
FrostuTheNinja
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There's one at a local Walmart and I'm really tempted to get it but...
Seventy bucks. :/
I think I'll just get Nier instead.
Seventy bucks. :/
I think I'll just get Nier instead.
I'll take the Switch Pro controller due to the better D-Pad despite the Elite Xbox One controller being really nice.
DualShock 4 is easily the best Sony controller but that's also not saying much. I was never a fan of the earlier DS controllers, they always seemed more focused on looking cool than actually being ergonomic. DS4 is a huge improvement in that area, but the stick placement is still not ideal.
The Switch Pro controller seems like it will be fantastic for all games except those which need analog triggers. Retro games and indies especially, with its solid D-pad, giant face buttons, and 4 comfortable shoulder buttons.
The Switch Pro controller seems like it will be fantastic for all games except those which need analog triggers. Retro games and indies especially, with its solid D-pad, giant face buttons, and 4 comfortable shoulder buttons.
ScientificPizza
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that's true. you must have held every controller before you can formulate an opinion. don't even *think* about telling me what you like without spending a hundred hours with the jaguar controller
Huge Succeeded
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I like it. I don't think it's as good as the Elite controller, and it's about on-par with the standard Xbone controller. The buttons on mine are pretty mushy, but otherwise it's a great controller.
you're kidding, right? HD rumble isn't enough to dismiss all of the other shit that XB Elite controller nails
you're kidding, right? HD rumble isn't enough to dismiss all of the other shit that XB Elite controller nails
Alex_Mexico
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Don't forget the tiny tiny Dpad, the Z button with a cheap feel, missing a shoulder button and clickable sticks.
The GC controller had a comfortable plastic design but was subpar at everything else at the time. Anyone who says its superior to a DS4, XB1, X360, WiiU Pro and/or Switch Pro Controller lives in a Smash Melee bubble and doesn't want to wake up from. It wasn't even better than an OG Xbox or DS2 controller even.
Memorabilia
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Eh...to my preferences, the standard XB1 controller edges the DS4 out and the XB1 Elite takes a giant dump on it from high altitude. Not to mention the DS4 battery life is ridiculously bad. So, to me, the real benchmark is the XB1E...with which the Switch controller cannot compete either. That said, for the money, the Switch Pro is great and def better than the DS4 and probably on par with the standard XB1 controller, all things considered.
Hyperactivity
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Hell, even the gamecube pulled it off, sorta:
You just have to take the x and y and curve it around the A some.
Alex_Mexico
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I respectfully disagree. It's digital triggers, offset stick placement, high price, and lack of headphone jack holds an otherwise stellar controller back.
petethepanda
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I've been playing Zelda switching between the pro controller and the joycon, and... am I crazy, or is the fidelity of the motion tracking on the pro controller very jerky compared to the joycon? It feels nice and smooth on the joycon, but when moving on the pro (while using r3 in Zelda for example) it seems to not be remotely as responsive. Has me kind of worried about Spla2oon.
I haven't really held the XB1 controller much and I haven't touched the Elite, so I'm not going to comment on that one.
However, between the two controllers that I do have (DS4/Switch Pro), I have to give it to the Pro Controller.
The only thing the DS4 gets right is ergonomics, but it's not that hard to improve the how uncomfortable the DS1/2/3 were. The headphone jack (or lack thereof in the Switch's case) doesn't really concern me as I hardly use it (I have Bluetooth headphones, which the PS4 doesn't support, but an adapter can be used on the Switch). The battery life on the DS4 is a huge negative for me. I also prefer the XB/Pro style of having the analog sticks off-set.
The Switch Pro controller is one of my favorite controllers. It just feels right in my hands, and is the best controller Nintendo has made.
However, between the two controllers that I do have (DS4/Switch Pro), I have to give it to the Pro Controller.
The only thing the DS4 gets right is ergonomics, but it's not that hard to improve the how uncomfortable the DS1/2/3 were. The headphone jack (or lack thereof in the Switch's case) doesn't really concern me as I hardly use it (I have Bluetooth headphones, which the PS4 doesn't support, but an adapter can be used on the Switch). The battery life on the DS4 is a huge negative for me. I also prefer the XB/Pro style of having the analog sticks off-set.
The Switch Pro controller is one of my favorite controllers. It just feels right in my hands, and is the best controller Nintendo has made.
Alex_Mexico
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The XB1 literally does everything the 360 controller does but better. Why would you possibly prefer the 360 over XB1 controller? Honest question!
I like the DS4 over the 360's too but I recognize that's more a matter of taste but the XB1 controller is the almost exact same than the 360 but with impulse triggers, headphone jack, more durable sticks, better battery pack placement and better Dpad. It fixes almost every criticism!
Hyperactivity
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Don't have a Switch yet, but I already know this is right. Split controllers are amazing, the ability to lie down and play, to stretch and play, to move your arms around and play, etc. is amazing. The wiimote + nunchuk size difference, plus generally better shape, made me worried about it being less comfortable, I will admit. At least they don't have to be connected by wire anymore though
The 360 controller's d-pad is terrible, but the triggers on the 360 controller are amazing. Idk, something about the boundary between the xbone's shoulder buttons and triggers feels weird
Memorabilia
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To each their own. I'd say on balance they're all pretty darn good controllers. It's just that from an ergonomics standpoint, the DS4 gets by far the lowest marks in my book of the 3 due to my personal grip style preference. The DS4 just doesn't feel as natural in my hands as the others and my hands tend to fatigue much quicker (usually within an hour or two vs virtually unlimited use without discomfort on the XB1/360 designs). For me, long term comfort is far more important than various bells and whistles (tho those bells and whistles combined with comfort/fit&finish are what put the Elite far ahead in my book as well).
CertifiedFP
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Everyone was in such a rush to go "Kids these days" they completely forgot about the Sega button layout which the Xbox layout is a direct continuation of.
(So sad that the 360 controller completely dropped the Z and C (Black and White) buttons/2 rows of 3 layout in favor of going with the ABXY diamond. Xbox was very much the heir to Sega's console legacy, and to see the 360 completely divorce itself from that...)
Gamegeneral
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I really enjoy the switch pro controller also but the d-pad in mine feels so finicky that I wonder if something's wrong.
Sometimes when I hit left on it, up registers before left and it leads to me panickedly selecting runes in the middle of boss fights and such.
Sometimes when I hit left on it, up registers before left and it leads to me panickedly selecting runes in the middle of boss fights and such.
It's definitely a quality controller.
I expected it to be good after the Wii U Pro Controller but this is a step beyond that while still maintaining a pretty great battery.
To go from the tiny Joycon face buttons to the large Switch Pro Controller buttons is funny but they it makes me appreciate how substantial they are and easy to press.
I expected it to be good after the Wii U Pro Controller but this is a step beyond that while still maintaining a pretty great battery.
To go from the tiny Joycon face buttons to the large Switch Pro Controller buttons is funny but they it makes me appreciate how substantial they are and easy to press.
Wow, I was going to bring up Soul Cally as the poster child as to why it's so good.
I'll just have to wreck you with my Ivy to prove it.
It's cheaply made all around.
I absolutely hate buttons that are level with the rest of the controller, e.g. DS4 options and PSVita start and select. Yuck.
CertifiedFP
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Yeah well the Switch Pro's Start/Select and system buttons are level with the face as well in any case, so neither is exactly any better by that metric.
I've have two issues with my Switch Pro controller.
When I hold down on the d-pad, the whole d-pad suppresses to the right side, so often, d-down triggers d-right.
The other issue is that L3 and R3 (control stick pushes) seem too sensitive. I often find myself accidently crouching a lot during combat in Breath of The Wild. My Wii U Pro Controller needs more pressure to click than the Switch Pro Controller.
I very much prefer the Wii U Pro Controller.
When I hold down on the d-pad, the whole d-pad suppresses to the right side, so often, d-down triggers d-right.
The other issue is that L3 and R3 (control stick pushes) seem too sensitive. I often find myself accidently crouching a lot during combat in Breath of The Wild. My Wii U Pro Controller needs more pressure to click than the Switch Pro Controller.
I very much prefer the Wii U Pro Controller.
First post nails it.
But Even the Xbox One Standard Controller is better. It has a headphone Jack. Switch pro Controller doesnt. Dealbreaker for me.
Huge Succeeded
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That's insane to me, but to each his own. I can't imagine choosing Switch Pro controller's Dpad over the Elite Controller's for any genre besides fighting games tbh but that's just me
Fahzgoolin
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I enjoy the elite controller, but it's not more comfortable to me over the og xbox controller.
I play a lot of 2D platformers and fighting games so it's pretty important to have a good D-Pad for me.
I'd probably prefer the Xbox One Elite controller for Steam games since I don't play many platformers on that.
I haven't had time to use my Switch much yet, but it's probably the greatest standard controller ever in terms of pure comfort. I like the Wii U Gamepad more in terms of usability, and something like the Xbox One controller is better as a standard PC controller just because of analog triggers, but purely in terms of how it feels it's amazing.
Huge Succeeded
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It's just impossible for me to put the Pro controller over the Elite controller because of paddles and changeable sticks. Those are gamechangers, moreso than gyro and HD rumble are to me.
Joycons are really nice when not connected to the system. Pro controller is seriously amazing though. And yes, I love dualshocks, hated the Wii u gamepad. And the latest two Xbox controllers are good but the texture on Xbox one sticks is really rough.
Can't comment on hd rumble since I only have Zelda, disgaea and shovel Knight
Can't comment on hd rumble since I only have Zelda, disgaea and shovel Knight
The Dude
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Obviously you haven't read the thread as I've said numerous times I like the xbox one S controller and have overall always enjoyed Xbox controllers. But I simply like the DS4, and the pro tops it. And all of it is just conversation, I enjoy most modern day controllers close to equally
Last_colossi
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The battery life of the Pro is nothing short of incredible, I have only charged it once (on release day) and it still has over 50% remaining... after playing over 30 hours of Zelda... with rumble enabled the entire time.
Possumowner
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Yup fantastic controller,along with the Elite Controller and my Steam controller which i adore
Well the only other controller people say is better is the Xbox elite controller and that thing is 100 plus
The3rdBozon
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That d-pad is a bit whack, but it's otherwise awesome. Curious if other people have the same issue... if I push hard on the d-pad it locks up and won't roll at all.
List of must-haves for a d-Pad:
1) Is it a single piece, or multiple buttons. If single piece...
2) Can I throw hadukens and dragon punches?
If no to either one, go back to start. I worry a bit w/this one on #2...
(Nowhere near as clunky as Xbox 360's d-pad, but I expect an amazing pad on a Nintendo controller. It's kinda their thing!)
List of must-haves for a d-Pad:
1) Is it a single piece, or multiple buttons. If single piece...
2) Can I throw hadukens and dragon punches?
If no to either one, go back to start. I worry a bit w/this one on #2...
(Nowhere near as clunky as Xbox 360's d-pad, but I expect an amazing pad on a Nintendo controller. It's kinda their thing!)
Camper Van Beethoven
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I like the Xbox one more. It's a very good controller but the lack of real triggers and it feeling a little small in my hands means Xbox wins.
It has a battery life > 4 hours so it beats the Dualshock handily.
It has a battery life > 4 hours so it beats the Dualshock handily.
TerryLee81
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It's a good controller, but I like the Xbox Elite controller way better.
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