Xbox One controller vs PS4 controller

[MrTickle]

Only reason I'm dedicated to the Xbox one over the ps4 is due to the controller. Yes the controller and if ps4 changed the layout of the joysticks I would happily get a ps4 over the Xbox one. What do you guys think? Do you prefer the ps4 controller or the Xbox one controller and why? Or it doesn't matter to you at all?

[TheSLSAMG]

Xbone controller because I have big hands.

[Morpheus]

playstation 2/3/4 controllers is what I prefer and I really don't like xbox controllers lol they feel weird

[jayrod983]

i prefer the Xbox

[ExDreamer]

Prefer ps controller because it is my first console.Xbox controller feel so weird, especially the joystick position..

[Prettyfinej]

In my opinion, the xbox brand of controllers are the best, but I don't hate the ps controller, though I can only play ps3 games for a short period of time because it's a little too small for my hands for long use. 

[xRAGExSounDxRIOTX]

I prefer the Xbox Controller, I like the joystick position. Even though the first games that I really played were on PS2. I don't mind the Playstation controller but my hands hurt after using it for a while.

[Kirihuna]

I like the Xbox controller but I love PlayStation.

 

Hopefully Mad Catz has those controllers where you can move around analogs. Make the PS4 controller have Xbox 360 layout.

[AzureJahk]

I plan to try the Dualshock 4 with PC when I get a PS4. If the controller is good enough then I will buy an extra one for my PC but if it isn't then I may buy an Xbox One controller. I'm assuming its an upgrade over 360 controller but the smaller analogues and higher looking shoudler buttons may make it subjectively worse. Worst case and they're both downgrades (doubtful) its not like there will be a shortage of cheap 360 controllers anytime soon.

[ManOfDisguise]

mouse and keyboard . sorry i just couldn't resist.

[Parus major]

I really cannot understand why people use keyboards. The multitude of buttons is about it but WASD? Eh, no.

[Whiskers]

Dualshock 4 or Xbox 360 controller.

Apparently the joysticks on the Xbox One controller suck, and the Dualshock 3 was just not very comfortable for me.

[Skcorpion86]

Playstation controllers are better in my opinion. Plus the PS4 conrtoller has a touch pad, and has rubber grips around the handles and they redid the triggers. 

[MzCatieB]

Xbox cause i like to use them to smash my windows when i get game rage ps 1s just shatter when u drop them, useless at beating people up with

[Henry]

I have used a PS2 and PS3 controller and a Xboox 360 controller.

 

PS2/PS3 was most comfortable for me and better for button smashing/spamming.

[Wesley]

PS4

[Dudenstein]

I prefer the Xbox layout because it works much better for me considering I play mostly shooters on the console. I have a ps3 and I could never get used to the controller. I really don't like the joystick layout because it feels like my thumbs are crowding each other. My favorite controller to date is the original Xbox fat controller. I found it very comfortable and it fits me better than the 360 one lol

[Whiskers]

I prefer the Xbox layout because it works much better for me considering I play mostly shooters on the console. I have a ps3 and I could never get used to the controller. I really don't like the joystick layout because it feels like my thumbs are crowding each other. My favorite controller to date is the original Xbox fat controller. I found it very comfortable and it fits me better than the 360 one lol

 

The Dualshock 4 (PS4 controller) has reportedly fixed this. The controller is slightly larger with a more grippy material, a more ergonomic shape and a much greater distance between the two thumbsticks.

[Parus major]

The best controller layout for me was the Sony Europe Playstaion (PSX) analogue controller that was foisted on us Europe when Sony didn't want to give us Dual Shock's. Folk forget that Sony had to be dragged kicking and screaming to give us those in the west.

[RatedBlam]

If the new xbox one controller will be as solid as the previous one they have me if I'd need a controller. Even though I have played lots of ps2 the controller is just inadequate for my use so I had to get a bigger aftermarket one. And I don't get what do people have against either of the joystick layout. I can switch between them no problem, no adapting needed

[Vitalius]

Only reason I'm dedicated to the Xbox one over the ps4 is due to the controller. Yes the controller and if ps4 changed the layout of the joysticks I would happily get a ps4 over the Xbox one. What do you guys think? Do you prefer the ps4 controller or the Xbox one controller and why? Or it doesn't matter to you at all?

I have a legitimate reason to prefer the Playstation's controller layout over the Xbox's layout.

I learned this as a kid, and I have used it ever since. If you take your left index finger and move it to the D-pad on the PS controller, you can control the left and right Thumbstick, the D-pad, both sets of shoulder buttons, AND the right 4 buttons all at once.

You cannot do that with the Xbox's controller layout because you cannot adequately control the left thumbstick with anything other than a thumb (such as your index finger) and because the controller is too big. 

You might say "Well, why would you want to control all those things at once?" Simple. Complicated games.

Specifically, my favorite game ever. Kingdom Hearts. The D-pad and Right Analog stick both control the command menu. Since KH is an Action RPG, and is a Hack 'N' Slash game, you need that level of dexterity to be awesome at it. Or rather, it helps a looot.

Especially considering the fact that you have to use the L2/R2/R1 buttons to control the camera. The L1, D-Pad, X/O buttons, and Right Thumb Stick for command menu, and so on.

You get the idea. It enables me to be more dexterous in certain games. I like it. It helps in CoD too when I want to activate a killstreak or change my rate of fire while sprinting and diving/shooting/throwing a grenade/etc. 

If you think this is a silly reason, explain macros. Extra Mouse Buttons. Ergonomic keyboards (not for the actual ergonomic effect, but for faster reaction time and more key presses, faster). Cherry MX Reds. Again, you get the idea.

[Parus major]

Off topic but I feel really old seeing someone talking about learning something about a dual shock "as a kid". I was legally drinking when that thing came out.

[Vitalius]

Off topic but I feel really old seeing someone talking about learning something about a dual shock "as a kid". I was legally drinking when that thing came out.

I am from the PS1/N64 gaming generation. Crash Bandicoot was my favorite and first real game to play aside from Final Fantasy Tactics and Legend of Dragoon. 

I am 19. Feel old yet?

[Parus major]

Older, I bought Crash 2 and it did actually involve sacrificing beer money.

My first computer games were loaded off cassette tape. 16k of eyepopping colour.

[Purple]

Xbox one, because of that stupid light on the back of the PS4 controller.