PS3 Controller.. Hands-on

[SPTO]

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I hate the analog too. I grew up playing Nintendo and Snes so the d-pad just feels much more comfortable with me.

That's my reasoning too. Now notice I didn't say i'm anti analog it's just that I feel more comfortable with the D-pad. I will use the analog controls if it makes the gaming experience easier or more convenient.

Remember not everyone has the same opinions with things.

[SportsorDeath]

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That's my reasoning too. Now notice I didn't say i'm anti analog it's just that I feel more comfortable with the D-pad. I will use the analog controls if it makes the gaming experience easier or more convenient.

Remember not everyone has the same opinions with things.

Fair enough. A lot of us here grew up in an era where there were no analog sticks, though, at least not for home use. I know I did.

The analogs took me a while to adjust to as well, but what I want to know is how you play football or hoops games using the D Pad. The movement is just so limited in comparison, and especially in games like NBA2K6 where a lot of moves are tied to the sticks or any FPS console game, it is not just more dynamic, but essential. I have also played quite a few games where it wouldn't even let you move unless you used the stick.

[SPTO]

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Well like I said i'll use the analog controls if necessary but in a perfect world i'd rather use the D-pad.

[DueceDiggla]

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If the Lt thumbstick was were the D-pad is like the Xbox controller, then I wouldn't mind it. But I'm so used to the Xbox stick placements that I would never be able to adjust.

[videobastard]

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This controller looks awkward to me. I dont like where the analog sticks are. They are too low and too close to each other.

[Ice Cream Truck]

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WORLD EXCLUSIVE: PS3 DUAL SHOCK 3 DETAILS EMERGE!

Wireless gameplay confirmed, plus major addition of trigger for next generation of PlayStation control pad

11:56 The next iteration of Sony's Dual Shock joypad for PlayStation 3 will be wireless and come complete with a single trigger under the right hand side of the control pad, we can exclusively reveal.
A highly placed SCEE insider, operating under strict conditions of anonymity, who has been privy to early details of the PS3 controller, told us: "Dual Shock 3 will definitely be wireless and we'll also be including a trigger button, probably under the right hand side of the controller. Other than that we've no plans to change the basic formula, which has proved so successful."

This makes perfect sense, since the basic Dual Shock layout - ultimately inspired by Nintendo's SNES pad - is the perfect, neutral joypad for developers to work with. Compare this with the GameCube pad, for instance, which has clearly been designed with first party games in mind.

Wireless gameplay will not be a cheap addition for Sony, but an important one which will doubtless be welcomed by gamers with open arms. The addition of the trigger is the obvious choice in offering broader scope for developers without tampering with the existing formula.
A Sony spokesperson was unavailable for comment at the time of writing. We'll keep you posted; remember where you heard this first.

Johnny Minkley

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/front_index.php?

[Ice Cream Truck]

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until the PS3 improves their online setup, they aren't even a thought in my book.

http://ps3forums.com/viewtopic.php?p=147440#147440

It's going to be improved, i'm sure of it

[dubplate]

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Doesn't look like there is another pair of should buttons on that controller. *scratches his head* I wish Sony would talk. I know they wouldn't throw away 2 buttons like that.

One thing to know, that PS3 logo in the middle is the "home" button, whatever that is meant to mean.

They took the home button feature from Microsoft.

[Brandwin]

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I hate the analog too. I grew up playing Nintendo and Snes so the d-pad just feels much more comfortable with me.

So did I! Been playing since I was 4 years old, got the NES on my 5th birthday


Like SportsorDeath said, its just limited to me..I dont even notice the d-pad anymore.

[Pared]

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They took the home button feature from Microsoft.

How did they "take it from Microsoft?"

The PSP, released MUCH earlier than the 360, which is what I'm guessing you're talking about, has a home button.

[Brandwin]

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They took the home button feature from Microsoft.

What if MS stole the idea from Sony? We really dont know who came up with it first and does it really matter?

[cjonesfan921]

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http://ps3forums.com/viewtopic.php?p=147440#147440

It's going to be improved, i'm sure of it

Thanks for the link. That had some pretty nice details. The new supposd Online Community sounds good. Hopefully it's not at a price but if it is, a relatively affordable price.

[fishepa]

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That controller looks uncomfortable compared to the 360 controller.

[cjonesfan921]

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That controller looks uncomfortable compared to the 360 controller.

That's what I thought at first but after looking at it more and more this may be more comfortable. We won't know until we actually use the controller though.

[Jimplication]

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I have long fingers, and a potential concern is that my fingers will 'overlap' at the top of the controller.

The older controller was more "upright' and allowed the index fingers to bend and account for accessive length. By the looks of this controller, those with long fingers may run into some problems, to the point that the controller is unusable.