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PS4 grabs 95% of Consumer Votes after Amazon shuts poll down early
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Microsoft will not change their policies because Microsoft don't give a fuck.
BrokenEchelon
Banned
spoiler: gamers are shallow
will be interesting to see how this data translates into sales, but I really doubt it means anything
Spoiler: False equivalence is idiotic.
There's adapters but they generally suck and drop inputs, are expensive, or both.
-Pyromaniac-
Member
I think the controller debate might be the dumbest one in all of video games. Do people seriously have trouble with using anything really? I pick up the 360 controller I use it all is well. I pick up the dualshock I use it all as well. I excel at games with both, there's no real learning curve or anything. It's just slightly different thumb placement.
It's one debate I'll truly never grasp in my mind. I can't wrap my head around it. It's one thing to simply prefer one over the other but to the point where you simply cannot use the other is just weird to me. Its reached the point where I'm starting to pity those who can't just pick up and use whatever because they can't handle it for whatever reason. Give me some fuckin logitech ass random ass controller and I'll use that too. Give me a Wii U controller and I'll use it no problems.
It's one debate I'll truly never grasp in my mind. I can't wrap my head around it. It's one thing to simply prefer one over the other but to the point where you simply cannot use the other is just weird to me. Its reached the point where I'm starting to pity those who can't just pick up and use whatever because they can't handle it for whatever reason. Give me some fuckin logitech ass random ass controller and I'll use that too. Give me a Wii U controller and I'll use it no problems.
Latvian Hitman
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There are adapters like the Turbo Cross Battle that let you use a wired 360 controller on PS3.
Most people who have held or used the DS4 have really liked it compared to the DS3, but if that doesn't cut it for you, I'd be pretty surprised if there weren't adapters or 3rd party solutions just like there were with the current gen.
Third party controllers similar to the 360 will be released. Hopefully they will be good quality as well.
Since the left analog stick is for movement, you usually are pressing it up, the same is not true for camera movement.
note: I have no problem with the Dual Shock.
AppleSmack
Banned
The new one is apparently a large improvement in comfort.
I have never understood all the controller wars.
If I use the 360 controller for an extended period of time, the DS3 feels really wrong. The same goes in reverse. .
My hands get used to whichever controller I use for a period of time. The only thing wrong with either controller is the 360's awful D-PAD. No amount of use makes that feel right
If I use the 360 controller for an extended period of time, the DS3 feels really wrong. The same goes in reverse. .
My hands get used to whichever controller I use for a period of time. The only thing wrong with either controller is the 360's awful D-PAD. No amount of use makes that feel right
360's dpad and DS3's triggers. Both improved for next gen. Good stuff.
weevles
Member
MS doesn't care. They don't want "core gamers", they just want the TVSportsCalladuty guy. That guy just leaves the Xbone on all the time in his living room and doesn't give a shit about 24 check in or whatever 'cause he's too busy watching TVSports. Maybe he'll Halo or Calladuty it up for a couple of hours in-between, but yeah, TVSportsTVTVsportsTV...
Krusenstern
Banned
Same here. Makes me really want to question the motor skills of some people.
Not saying that this couldn't be the way it plays out, and I'm getting a PS4 instead of an X1, I'll ask the diehard PS fanboys and warriors to not bank on this happening just because of these early sales. Shit could still blow up in your face. Ah, who am I kidding m? I smell a steam rolling coming on.
As for the controller debate I dig the Xbox placement for most games but I can rock a dual shock just as easily. After all of these generations changing layouts going back to 1 joystick and a button it's just a non-issue.
As for the controller debate I dig the Xbox placement for most games but I can rock a dual shock just as easily. After all of these generations changing layouts going back to 1 joystick and a button it's just a non-issue.
Yeah the triggers of the DS3 are not great, but usable once you get used to it (though if shooters used R2 for firing, it would have been a big problem)
They were awful, so I bought the PS3 real triggers to fix them.
It also conveniently leaves out the Wii U controllers and the Wii classic controllers which all have symmetrical sticks.
It also conveniently leaves out the Wii U controllers and the Wii classic controllers which all have symmetrical sticks.
Roland1979
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xn0
Member
I think that my 2nd major problem with the DS beyond the analog placement is the size. Gripping the DS and putting my palms against the sides of the controller I can press the L1 R1 buttons with my thumbs. I actually have to rest the DS controller on ring and index finger and have my palms 1" away from the sides of the controller for the analog sticks to actually hit near my Metacarpophalangeal joint (upper thumb joint) vs. my carpometacarpal joint (lower thumb joint) either way the DS controller is increadbily uncomfortable. I'm enjoying The Last of us but my left hand is literally still cramping after 2+ hours of play today. I also my hands are big but not gargantuan they measure 8" from the base of my palm to the top of my middle finger.
If you have large hands holding the controller that way is the only way that feels even semi natural even though it's not ideal for using it.
The dualshock is my only concern about the ps4, I will be there day 1 to buy and try third party controllers.
I've never been able to use a PS controller for more than 15 min without hand issues. (rpgs aside where I'm frequently one handing the controller.)
It is yeah, with something like this: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001O89YTU/?tag=neogaf0e-20
I've not tried one but they apparently work well, except in games that use the sixaxis function. I think there's only a few of them though?
Talk about being delusional jeez
Not being funny but I have large hands and the way he is holding that doesn't make sense. Big hands, big thumbs, so why on earth does it look like he has to stretch his thumbs to reach the sticks?
spoiler: gamers are shallow
will be interesting to see how this data translates into sales, but I really doubt it means anything
What the hell? This makes absolutely no sense as a comparison. People aren't voting for PS4 out of some sort of ideology, they are doing it because the XBone is a shitty product.
My thumbs go right between the dpad/face buttons and analog stick when in a resting position. So... seems like I have an all controllers compatible body!
But they've revamped the Dual Shock 4 design in a big way.
Larger, new thumb sticks, new triggers. If the previous DS was too small, then the new DS might be of the right size?
But they've revamped the Dual Shock 4 design in a big way.
Larger, new thumb sticks, new triggers. If the previous DS was too small, then the new DS might be of the right size?
Roland1979
Junior Member
[/thread]Welp that's that.
You Are Viewtiful
Member
Ugh puke
The Bookerman
Member
Welp that's that.
Goddamn I love that gif.
Evolution_1ne
Banned
sucks for you lmao, best get an xbone then
So no dedicated servers is an ideology, but a change in DRM makes it a shitty product?
The people have spoken. Since most of the gaming consumers are teens and young adults, I'm surprised the young generation is so opposed to change and advancement to the digital future. It's very clear they would rather stick with the old system of physical copies. A system that is basically unchanged for over 30 years. Old is best, and the overwhelming strong support for the console that is most unchanged from previous generations is clear.
Any change to the gaming industry and the switch to a digital future is being strongly fought. The future is not wanted, so it's old school for the win. Sometimes the old way is the best way.
Same here. The number of people I've seen using the joint of the thumb rather than the point/end on an analog stick is just sad. Such a basic thing yet somehow some people got it wrong.
I've always thought these were gamers that started gaming in the PS1 or PS2 eras vs. many of us that have been doing it since the Atari, NES, or heck the SNES/SGEN eras.
AdventureRacing
Member
MS really didn't learn any of the lessons they should have from last gen.
demosthenes
Member
I'm glad that I enjoy and use both
I'm with you.
Of course I've my preference, but I enjoy any controller.
CoffeeJanitor
Member
As if this is a PR problem...
Thug Waffle
Member
Not surprised. Microsoft dropped a few balls (not mentioning the game-sharing mechanic).
Salacious Crumb
Junior Member
I'm firmly in the 'DS3 is a bit shit' camp at least ergonomically. Thankfully though, a lot of people that share my opinion have nothing but nice things to say about the DS4 after using one.
Various Artists
Banned
That is crazy business. I wonder why they took the poll down early.
When poll results are 20:1 in one direction after several days, I don't think there's much use in continuing it. The answer is clear.
IHaveCandy
Banned
I just wanna say I joined the MW2 boycott group and I did not buy MW2.
IHaveCandy
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rohlfinator
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Not to mention that image is ridiculous to begin with. Oh, <20 out of 833 members bought MW2, I guess that means gamers have no willpower.
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