PS3/PC gamer? But you prefer the Xbox controller!
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Yes. All none sony products do. I'm sure the bluetooth from Sony has a special encryption. So to combat it none Sony products need their own bluetooth receiver.
Because you might want an xbox style controller that works on PC and PS3.
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But the DS3 is the best controller!
I hate to use one of my most hated internet memes but;
Not sure if serious?
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Is it Xinput, Directinput or both?
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Why don't you like it?
The triggers are a bit iffy but other than that a far better d pad, pressure sensitive buttons and analogue sticks are perfectly fine
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noting special about it, the ps3 just doesnt accept 3rd party controllers direct over blutooth. You can go the other way just fine and connect the ps3 pads to other equipment, pcs and android devices for example.
I hate the design of the PS3 pad. Always preferred the position of the analogue stick on the 360 pad and the triggers, but I play Fifa 12 on the PS3 and its knackered my left thumb so I'm hoping this turns out to be a decent alternative.
Why don't you like it?
The triggers are a bit iffy but other than that a far better d pad, pressure sensitive buttons and analogue sticks are perfectly fine
I would say that the d-pad is only thing it has going for it and really, is that something a controller should be trumpeting? It's got no heft to it, the buttons feel cheap, the triggers are awful, the sticks are in an awkward position and domed. Ergonomics aside it just feels cheap cheap cheap.
It was fine and dandy on the PSX, but even then I preferred the n64 controller. The ergonomics were never brilliant and have barely evolved at all.
Crappy d-pad included(it's only weakness) I would take the xbox controller over it every time and if I stop being such a miser I'll get the new xbox pad(with fancy d-pad) and just deal with the ps3 pad when I have to.
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Awesome no more blisters on my thumbs!!!
Why do you want weight on the controller?
D Pad is still good for fighting games, granted those new xbox chrome ones look nice.
Button feel fine to me
Sticks are in a nice position for me on both 360 and PS3, the dome thing I can see where you're coming from but doesn't bother me.
And yep, the triggers are bad, but rectifiable with cheap additions.
No idea how you could prefer N64 controller, what an abomination.
I wish they did the PS3 controller for PC, much nicer than xbox
Not sure if you're serious?!
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Why don't you like it?
The triggers are a bit iffy but other than that a far better d pad, pressure sensitive buttons and analogue sticks are perfectly fine
It feels cheap. I don't like the analogue sticks at all, they feel too loose, not enough resistance. The triggers, as you say are rubbish.
The d pad is ok, it's quick to turn on and I liked the ability to switch music tracks anywhere because of blutooth.
The 360 pad though is the best console controller ever made in my opinion. Just a shame the console lacks the media capabilities of the ps3.
Yeah I am, I have serious pains in my fingers though using a M+KB, and i think it is due to my phone, I find the PS3 controller the most pleasing to hold and like the buttons more
Everyone to their own, still don't believe it feels cheap though
It would be nice if they took PS3 and then gave it xbox lives features on the PS3 XMB as opposed to the awful xbox one. (massive thread derail in PC games, my bad
)I like to keep fit and doing reps with the controller as I play makes me feel less guilty about the time sat on my bum.
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Xbox controller is the most overrated thing ever. I've never used a PS3 but the PS2 DualShock and the N64 controller > *
Also, MS make an official Xbox controller for the PC don't they?
Also, MS make an official Xbox controller for the PC don't they?