Well then that settles it, the Dual Shock/SIXAXIS is better than the 360 controller.

Its funny because I used to think the DualShock/2 was the best controller ever. Then, I got the Logitech wireless PS2 controller and became very comfortable with it, as its form is more rounded to your hands. Since the PS3 controller is the same as the DualShock, I actually had to get reintroduced to it.

Now, obviously I've never held the PS3 "boomerang" controller in my hands, but from the gif tutorial that was floating around the net at one point, I came to the conclusion that the way it was meant to fit inside your hands is the same way that the grips of the 360 controller is fitted. With the DualShock, your palms sit "off" the controller in a sense, because your hands are rotated more toward the back of the controller as a result of the placement of the sticks. The 360's controller has more of an ergonomic build and the entire grip of your hands wrap around the whole controller, just like how the PS3 boomerang was supposed to be. Sad thing is, all the bitching and prejudice killed it before the rest of us could judge for ourselves.

All that said, I think the 360's pad has the overall best feel over any other controller.

I love the 360 controller! i just wish they had the powersourse built in! the batery ack gets in the way of my fingers damnit!

The controller does feel comfortable in your hand. I just mess up when im playing a game because im not used to XYBA.

The only problem I have with the PS3 controller is the position of the left stick. Just doesn't feel right. I know it's meant to fit in a hand but it never sat right with me.

Not even before you didn't know any differently?

I always though the Xbox dual-analog sticks were better placed than the Dualshock controllers. I like triggers/buttons rather than buttons/more buttons. The 360 controller fills my hands more than the Dualshock/Sixaxis.

For some reason, I love playing with a dualshock/sixaxis for sports games, but for anything else, it's the 360 pad.

It's preference, of course.

quote Darknet

The only problem I have with the PS3 controller is the position of the left stick. Just doesn't feel right. I know it's meant to fit in a hand but it never sat right with me.

i actually remember having pains in my fingers from using the PS2 controller. After hours and hours of playing NBA Street, which required a lot of use of the shoulder buttons, my fingers would get sore at the joints.

i haven't had a problem with the xbox controllers though

quote badb0i87

i actually remember having pains in my fingers from using the PS2 controller. After hours and hours of playing NBA Street, which required a lot of use of the shoulder buttons, my fingers would get sore at the joints.

The original XBOX controller (before the S) was an abomination. I only bought an XBOX after the S Controller was released.

Also I was reading in a PS magazine an article comparing the 2 controllers (PS3/360) and they totally trashed the XBOX saying it couldn't be used by humans and the rumble was so primitive and out-dated. They also said (about the 360 controller)that priority was given to the analogue and that the D-pad was in a spot where it couldn't be used. Firstly, shouldn't the analogue have priority? Secondly, the place where the 'd-pad' couldn't be used' is the same place the PS3 controller has it's analogue.

quote Milkenobi

The original XBOX controller (before the S) was an abomination. I only bought an XBOX after the S Controller was released.

Also I was reading in a PS magazine an article comparing the 2 controllers (PS3/360) and they totally trashed the XBOX saying it couldn't be used by humans and the rumble was so primitive and out-dated. They also said (about the 360 controller)that priority was given to the analogue and that the D-pad was in a spot where it couldn't be used. Firstly, shouldn't the analogue have priority? Secondly, the place where the 'd-pad' couldn't be used' is the same place the PS3 controller has it's analogue.

I think the 360 controller is comfortable to hold, but slightly prefer the SIXAXIS.

I HATE the ABXY buttons on the Xbox and 360 controllers. I also prefer the analog stick placement on the PS2/PS3, but that's only because I've used it TONS more than the Xbox/360 controller.

The boomerang controller was awesome though. I got a chance to test it out, and it truly did kick ass. Too bad people couldn't shut up and quit complaining about it before they ever even got a chance to use it. It was really comfortable and ergonomic, something the Dualshock and SIXAXIS can't really say...

quote guticb

I think the 360 controller is comfortable to hold, but slightly prefer the SIXAXIS.

I HATE the ABXY buttons on the Xbox and 360 controllers. I also prefer the analog stick placement on the PS2/PS3, but that's only because I've used it TONS more than the Xbox/360 controller.

The boomerang controller was awesome though. I got a chance to test it out, and it truly did kick ass. Too bad people couldn't shut up and quit complaining about it before they ever even got a chance to use it. It was really comfortable and ergonomic, something the Dualshock and SIXAXIS can't really say...

I'm a Sony beta tester.