Last-Gen Console Discussions (PS3, Xbox 360, Wii)

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Originally posted by trevorlawrence
Hi All,

I just had a quick question to ask. I just got a PS3 this Christmas, one of the 60gb models. I was just going to update it since I know a lot of the updates allow for more compatibility with PS1 and PS2 games. However, a friend of mine recent;y told me that one of the newer updates will compromise some of the backwards compatibility. I wonder if this was true or not? Also, is there anything else I should know before updating? I'm doing my own research currently but figured it would not hurt to ask here as well. Thanks in advance.

Anyone feel uncomfortable with the 360's controller?
The designers were prob on crack, the thing is huge. My hands get sore after an hour.
Are there any smaller 3rd party controllers available for the 360?

Odd, I prefer the 360 controller to the PS3 one, I feel the 360 sits more firmly in my grasp.

Originally posted by Morridini
Odd, I prefer the 360 controller to the PS3 one, I feel the 360 sits more firmly in my grasp.

You couldn't possibly prefer it if you ever use the d-pad on it, unless you're in some kind of need for help.

LOL @ the sex box link of predators. One of my friends told me last week he was appearing offline to get away from...stalkers.

And ROFL the dude on the other page made a thread, which got merged into this thread, THEN got banned. 😂

The 360 controller is a billion times more comfortable to hold than the PS3 controller.

the d-pad works fine when i need it. I don't play games that i only use it on so it has never been a big deal, since i prefer analog control anyway.

Yes when switching weapons with the d-pad, it's not all that bad especially when having to switch isn't time-sensitive (at least I wouldn't think...unless it's a shooter. I'm talking about games like NG2) but for a fighting game and in high paced fights, LOL you might as well put in your motto "using 360 d-pad" letting people know you most likely will eff up during matches you're playing.

PS3 controller is just the PS1/PS2 dualshock with slightly more features, like a home button and ZOMGSIXAXIS. It's also > the Xbox S and/or 360 controller in comfort. Weighs less. Ain't nothing bad with it either, actually. 360 controller on the other hand...

The 360 dpad is disgusting. And what the 360 controller being a billion times better to hold than the Dualshock? Exagerating much. If anything the 360 controller is a billion times better than the original Xbox's controller.

Really? There is a reason the damned thing has been around for so long.

I'll agree about the 360's d-pad, as it's quite horrible for fighting games, but otherwise I'm okay with the controller.

Yeah. That is when the dpad shows its ugly colors.

But it is great for FPSers and most other games.

THANK YOU PEEPS ABOVE.

360 D-PAD = CRAP. Hell, that thing shifts on its own when you tilt it to the side and the well it's in is so tight, tighter than..........................................

tight can be. 313

I need some friends on my new PS3. Anyone want to share their Playstation ID?

PSN ID: DaJay99

Originally posted by Zack Fair
The 360 dpad is disgusting. And what the 360 controller being a billion times better to hold than the Dualshock? Exagerating much. If anything the 360 controller is a billion times better than the original Xbox's controller.

Really? There is a reason the damned thing has been around for so long.

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I like the 360 controller, it fits nicely in your hands, but the D-pad is horrendous

The PS controller is much lighter and works perfectly.

If it ain't broken, don't fix it

I think the PS3 controller needs some changes.

1. The handles should be a little longer.

2. The trigger buttons blow. It's cool that they added analog trigger buttons, but they did it wrong. They should be enclaved, like an actual trigger. Not protruding outwards.

3. This is the biggest one - the control sticks are way too loose. They move too easily, too difficult to make minor movements with them. Should be tighter and have more resistance.

4. Also, it's weird how on the PS controller the D-pad is still in the main section of the controller and the left control stick is off too the side, kinda. That should be reversed since control sticks are now the main way to play.

Otherwise it's fine. The 360 controller on the other hand is pretty much perfect outside the terrible D-pad.

Originally posted by S_D_J
PSN ID: DaJay99

Request sent.

Originally posted by BackFire
I think the PS3 controller needs some changes.

1. The handles should be a little longer.

2. The trigger buttons blow. It's cool that they added analog trigger buttons, but they did it wrong. They should be enclaved, like an actual trigger. Not protruding outwards.

3. This is the biggest one - the control sticks are way too loose. They move too easily, too difficult to make minor movements with them. Should be tighter and have more resistance.

4. Also, it's weird how on the PS controller the D-pad is still in the main section of the controller and the left control stick is off too the side, kinda. That should be reversed since control sticks are now the main way to play.

Otherwise it's fine. The 360 controller on the other hand is pretty much perfect outside the terrible D-pad.

Agreed...with everything you said.

Originally posted by S_D_J
PSN ID: DaJay99

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I like the 360 controller, it fits nicely in your hands, but the D-pad is horrendous

The PS controller is much lighter and works perfectly.

If it ain't broken, don't fix it

Originally posted by Zack Fair
The 360 dpad is disgusting. And what the 360 controller being a billion times better to hold than the Dualshock? Exagerating much. If anything the 360 controller is a billion times better than the original Xbox's controller.

Really? There is a reason the damned thing has been around for so long.

I've never found Sony's controllers to be very comfortable to hold, all the way back to the PS1.

Considering there hasn't really been too much change in the way you hold the PS controls, of course it would go all the way back to PS1.