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SONY needs to change the controller for the PS4
- Thread starter DR3AM
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They should be moved the underside on the handles.
Dark Octave
Banned
Just give me tighter sticks and we cool. The controller is the main reason I prefer to play non-2D games on my 360.
gross
BattleMonkey
Member
Curve the triggers and it's perfectly good controller
linko9
Member
Lately I've been switching back and forth between the 360 and PS3 controllers a lot, just due to the games I've been playing, and I've come to the realization that I prefer the Dualshock quite a bit. I like the feel of the buttons a lot more, I prefer the shoulder buttons by a mile, and the d-pad is far superior (though still not great). I really don't have a preference regarding the stick placement, but I really prefer the convex, softer sticks on the Dualshock. It allows more of my thumb to be in contact with the stick at any given time, which makes it slightly easier to manipulate. Also, the hard convex buttons of the 360 controller, and the concave sticks mean that the buttons and sticks are essentially poking my fingers, so I have some very minor pain in my thumbs after a long play session with the 360 controller. All minor complaints, but complaints nonetheless. The Dualshock isn't anywhere close to perfect, so I do hope they make improvements, but I hope they don't make it more 360-like.
Nizz
Member
Yep. Change the L2/R2 triggers back to buttons like the Dualshock 2, or make the triggers concave instead of convex so fingers don't slide off.
But yep, DS4 with better L2/R2 buttons is all I need.
Because 30 year old shit can't play 2012 games whereas 20 year old shit can. If you're looking for "innovation" from an input device you're looking at the wrong thing. You should be asking for innovative games instead.
Steve o 3000
Banned
the d pad is good on it....that's about it.
They would at least be usable for primary functions instead of having it be the dedicated reload/grenade button.
LamerDeluxe
Member
The boomerang controller was really bad to use or people just freak out about the design back in 2006?
The boomerang controller would most likely have felt great to hold. I have a similarly shaped controller and it is super comfortable. One reviewer said it felt more natural to hold this controller than to hold nothing at all.
Also you wouldn't have to bend your thumbs very much to operate the controls, they are already at a slight angle. EDIT: The buttons do seem to be too far apart though.
TheOohChild
Member
I am on team big hands, and it took me a while to get used to the ps3 controller. i would prefer a bigger controller
PetriP-TNT
Member
Change the best controller ever?! What is this I am reading?
They're a tad too high and not as well positioned as the Dual Shock's L1/R1 buttons, but they're not unusable at all. The internet loves their extremes, but come on.
I'm saying this as someone who played Dark Souls on both systems. Better on DS; not bad at all with the 360 controller.
This. They can add muscle tension sensors if they want.
i can understand people wanting an updated DS3(although i do like it besides the mushy L2/R2)
what i can't understand is how everyone seems to think the 360 pad is perfect? or would be perfect with a new dpad
come on. the face buttons on the 360 pad are pretty shitty compared to the DS. the bumpers are TERRIBLE. probably the worst part of the design. they're so awkward to press
and obviously the dpad is garbage
what i can't understand is how everyone seems to think the 360 pad is perfect? or would be perfect with a new dpad
come on. the face buttons on the 360 pad are pretty shitty compared to the DS. the bumpers are TERRIBLE. probably the worst part of the design. they're so awkward to press
and obviously the dpad is garbage
I don't think that anyone outside of Sony ever got to hold it. There's one shot of a Sony employee holding it with gloves, and it's actually much smaller than you'd think when you just look at regular photos of it.
That looks really small, unless the angle is screwing me up. That or that person has giant hands.
Liamario
Banned
-I have small girl hands (I'm not a girl). The dual shock sticks are too close together.
-The 'triggers' are poor- take a leaf from the ps move triggers, which are perfect.
-I'd like the option to make the triggers behave like standard shoulder buttons as well.
-Customisable buttons (replace d-pad/sticks with a small thumb wheel for example), as well as customise their locations.
-Make a bigger version of the Vita d-pad and use it! It's a thing of beauty.
Somebody with too much time on their hands should draw my design.
-The 'triggers' are poor- take a leaf from the ps move triggers, which are perfect.
-I'd like the option to make the triggers behave like standard shoulder buttons as well.
-Customisable buttons (replace d-pad/sticks with a small thumb wheel for example), as well as customise their locations.
-Make a bigger version of the Vita d-pad and use it! It's a thing of beauty.
Somebody with too much time on their hands should draw my design.
OldJadedGamer
Banned
I can't take anyone seriously who feels the triggers are perfect. The controller was unusable until I bought the real trigger button add ons. Now they are tolerable but still need fixed.
LamerDeluxe
Member
This is the controller I have, it is similar to the boomerang one and feels amazingly comfortable to hold.
Yup yup yup.
Additionally.
I would make the arguement that DS is a more versitle controller.
But both are good.
This, so much. The boomerang was ergonomically sound and Sony should have kept it.
Acquiescence
Member
If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
They're not very good, but shooters on PS3 have adapted by moving fire to R1. R2's weakness isn't very apparent to me anymore.
Still needs to change though, yeah.
i agree
ds3 is good for most things
360 pad is great for a few, and somewhat poor for the rest (just like the gamecube pads)
LamerDeluxe
Member
i use this:
maybe make that part of the joystick.
I have those as well, they make a big difference, especially with racing games.
EatinOlives
Member
I like everything about the DS3 controller apart form the shit triggers, which are fixed with those $5 clipon thingies.
I don't agree with any of the other complaints. I don't think it being lightweight is bad, I don't think the sticks are too lose, and I definitely don't think they should swap the d-pad and left stick.
The 360 controller on the other hand...I like it enough, as it's my go-to controller for PC games (which I play more often nowadays), but the bumpers and d-pad are dogshit and the battery compartment is EXTREMELY annoying. My middle fingers always end up in some uncomfortable position thanks to that shitty tumor on the back.
I don't agree with any of the other complaints. I don't think it being lightweight is bad, I don't think the sticks are too lose, and I definitely don't think they should swap the d-pad and left stick.
The 360 controller on the other hand...I like it enough, as it's my go-to controller for PC games (which I play more often nowadays), but the bumpers and d-pad are dogshit and the battery compartment is EXTREMELY annoying. My middle fingers always end up in some uncomfortable position thanks to that shitty tumor on the back.
TomcatTheLion
Member
I would like it if they made adjustments to the DS4 more along the lines of the original Dual Analog controller (concave sticks, ridged triggers, slightly longer grips).