Sticks vs D-pad

[godylla]

I use the D-pad to navigate through menus and play calling but the sticks for the actual game play. I use the D-pad for the menus and play calling because I know when I press left/right/up/down it is going to react as such.

[DJ]

I was stricly a D-pad user until 5 years ago, when I finally switched to using the Analog Sticks. It was certainly an adjustment (like others, I grew up on NES, Genesis etc.) at first but once you get used to it, the sticks are superior to the D-pad.

[Moojenowski]

I never really understood the people that use the D-Pad... as soon as sticks came out on controllers I was all about it. When Xbox introduced the new placement I was in love... I feel that the D Pad is outdated and the Xbox control realizes the left stick should be primary, which makes sense to have it where they have it. This is the same reason why I hate playing on PS3 now, the low left stick feels so awkward to me, while the 360 control fits the hand like a glove.

[Cycho]

Quote: Originally Posted by smoove7

I hear people mention you have to be good on the sticks so I have to ask is using the left stick to move your player more rewarding than using the D-pad? I have just always used the D-pad and wondered what some of the experienced people here think of this?

I hate the D-pad on my 360..

[Skyboxer]

Quote: Originally Posted by NaptownMVP

I grew up on the NES. Add in SNES, then PS1/2, I'm never getting used to the sticks.

Well I was before even the Atari and Intellivision (My fav system) and I got used to the sticks.. so anyone can.

[Skyboxer]

Quote: Originally Posted by Moojenowski

I never really understood the people that use the D-Pad... as soon as sticks came out on controllers I was all about it. When Xbox introduced the new placement I was in love... I feel that the D Pad is outdated and the Xbox control realizes the left stick should be primary, which makes sense to have it where they have it. This is the same reason why I hate playing on PS3 now, the low left stick feels so awkward to me, while the 360 control fits the hand like a glove.

D - Pad has it's uses when programmed into games the right way. Like quick selecting an inventory item etc..

[willIam9387]

Quote: Originally Posted by bdarnell

Goodness, I couldn't even imagine playing with the D-Pad.

I agree with you on that, tried using the d-pad a couple times and was horrible lol, so I'm glad the controllers these days have analog sticks.

[demon19000]

yeah I just feel like I have a better sense of direction in general with the analog sticks.