Why doesn't a third party release these controller?

KNiVES · 5 Jul 2008 at 10:33

We should breed the two controllers together to spawn a controller with the 360's ergonomics and triggers, with the PS3's d-pad and buttons.

NokkonWud · 5 Jul 2008 at 10:58

dbmzk1 said:
I much prefer the PS controller, though the DS3 is much better than the standard one as it has more weight. As above I also don't like the ergonomic-ness of the 360 pad. Yes, it is more comfy to hold firmly, yes it puts less strain on your hands after heavy use. But it just doesn't feel right somehow. Perhaps having used the same controller since the PS1 has done something to my mind!

that's just odd. Those are 2 of the reasons it is a better pad.

NokkonWud · 5 Jul 2008 at 10:58

KNiVES said:
We should breed the two controllers together to spawn a controller with the 360's ergonomics and triggers, with the PS3's d-pad and buttons.

Just d-pad.

Frapple · 5 Jul 2008 at 11:01

NokkonWud said:
Just d-pad.

Never saw what the fuss was about myself dpad has never given me any grief.

What do people think is wrong with it?

Tombo · 5 Jul 2008 at 11:12

NokkonWud said:
that's just odd. Those are 2 of the reasons it is a better pad.

Selective reading for the win.

Warbie · 5 Jul 2008 at 11:13

It's clunky and unprecise. Playing SF2 with the 360's d-pad is an experience i'd like to forget.

Shamikebab · 5 Jul 2008 at 11:24

Id like the d-pad changed, if I ever used it that is.

NokkonWud · 5 Jul 2008 at 11:33

Tombo said:
Selective reading for the win.

I read the whole thing.

NokkonWud · 5 Jul 2008 at 11:34

Frapple said:
What do people think is wrong with it?

Probably the worst d-pad on a console pad ever. It's absolutely dreadful! Imprecise, inaccurate and looks like crap.

wannabedamned · 5 Jul 2008 at 11:40

Warbie said:
It's clunky and unprecise. Playing SF2 with the 360's d-pad is an experience i'd like to forget.

Now it all makes sense, I DONT SUCK AT SFII the pad does

Seriously, I was sure I was awesome on snes, and I just can't play for the life of me on 360, And also, The Dpad makes my thumb hurt quite quickly too.

Inazuma · 5 Jul 2008 at 11:50

KNiVES said:
We should breed the two controllers together to spawn a controller with the 360's ergonomics and triggers, with the PS3's d-pad and buttons.

!!!!
Thrustmaster (lol) Run N Drive Wireless. Unfortunately, Sony/PS3 doesn't allow it to support rumble or motion sensing.

Warbie · 5 Jul 2008 at 11:53

And the left stick is still in the wrong place!

Klytus · 5 Jul 2008 at 12:00

I can't help but LoL when I read these threads and people moan that either controller is uncomfortable or makes their hands hurt!

I was brought up using the likes of these:-

Rubbish Ergonomics???? - Pah!

Some of you don't even know you're born,

Inazuma · 5 Jul 2008 at 12:03

Who the hell cares where the left thumbstick is. I can't for the life of me figure out what is so wrong about its position. In fact we have been using this same design for the last 10 years, and no one complained until recently when the 360 came out. For the vast majority of games, your right thumb is almost always on the right stick, and your left thumb on the left stick. How can you tell me it's awkward to have both sticks adjacent to each other?! You crazy lunatics!

And yes I've just realised I've gone a bit crazy too.

Edit: In fact, if anything, having the dpad at the bottom would be similar to if you had the four right face buttons on the bottom - Now that would be awkward!

james.miller · 5 Jul 2008 at 12:14

people have always complained about the pads. the original xbox had the left stick higher as well, dont forget. and the reason people prefer that is because its a more natural position for the thumbs.

Warbie · 5 Jul 2008 at 12:28

Inazuma said:
Who the hell cares where the left thumbstick is. I can't for the life of me figure out what is so wrong about its position.

The PS3 d-pad is where most ppls left thumb naturally falls. The pad was designed when most games primarily used the d-pad, so this made sense. The vast majority of games these days use analogue tho, which is why every first party pad bar Sony's has had the left stick in the more natural place - from the N64 to GC, DC, Xbox, 360 etc - and moved the d-pad underneath.

It's easy enough to get used to the PS pad, but I find it less comfortable, especially during big gaming sessions with friends, and that my thumbs touch when pushing the right and left sticks towards each other.

Begbie · 5 Jul 2008 at 12:45

Kreeeee said:
Because sony are a Japanese company and develop their controllers in the typically blind Japanese fashion of neglecting everyone outside of Japan with normal sized hands. The PS3 pad is horrible for any men with normal/large hands.

This, if you like the ps3 pad you are either a women, midget or not a real man.

DreXeL · 5 Jul 2008 at 12:51

delbuenno said:
I can't help but LoL when I read these threads and people moan that either controller is uncomfortable or makes their hands hurt!

I was brought up using the likes of these:-

Rubbish Ergonomics???? - Pah!

Some of you don't even know you're born,

Um, I'm 32 and grew up using those. And the PS3 controller still sucks.

wannabedamned · 5 Jul 2008 at 12:52

Begbie said:
This, if you like the ps3 pad you are either a women, midget or not a real man.

Or play guitar

Joebob · 5 Jul 2008 at 13:10

I think all the people who are complaining about the PS3 pad are just tards and need lessons in how to use it properly - a good worker never blames his tools etc.

Why doesn't a third party release these controller?

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