TriAceJP
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Now that all the current generation consoles are out and just about all controllers can be used on the PC, which is your preference?
I have at least one of everything able to be used on the PC. The situation usually decides what I'll use, but I'm on the hunt for the 'go to' pad.
Wireless Xbox 360: Made to simply work with the PC. The controllers can be found dirt cheap and make setting up multiplayer games absolutely simple. These are what I use for when I have friends over for Smash Bros or whatever running on Dolphin and Sonic All-Star, etc. The fact that xinput was made for these controllers saves the headache of dealing with background apps of curious origin. My negative against these are that I don't find them comfortable, but this is simply preference. Also, I've had nothing but bad luck with battery packs so I now use rechargeable AAs.
Xbox One: Majorly improved design over the 360 controller (personal opinion, of course) and natively support xinput, but only being able to be used wired is a major drawback. Requiring batteries or packs is also confusing, it's 2014. Also, there is a very slim chance of finding these under $45.
PlayStation DualShock 3/Sixaxis: Simply preferred over the 360 in design in my case, but can be a hassle to set up. The lack of need for a dongle is great, but that only holds true if you happen to have a compatible Bluetooth receiver built in your system or have a USB receiver anyway. These don't natively use xinput so getting them to work with a majority of games stress free involves emulation software that may/may not have some sneaky background stuff going on. Even with the software, not all games will see them 100% and have issues (Dark Souls was a big one in my case). The awesome battery life and convenient mini USB charger gives them a mighty plus. These are what I keep in my laptop bag. Easy to transport and awesomely syncs fine with the laptop, no issue. These are mostly found cheap but have a lot of misleading knockoffs and genuine controllers typically run a bit higher than a 360 controller.
PlayStation DualShock 4: These things pack a unimpressive battery life (you guys win!) but have the option for using the touch screen as a mouse, which can save some hassle if you're playing on a couch without a wireless keyboard. The micro USB cable makes a more modern simple charge and sync, but otherwise these are very similar to the PS3 controllers in terms of sync and compatibility. However, some games do support these natively (Transistor) but it is unknown if this will be commonplace. I also prefer these over the DS3 in comfort.
WiiU Pro Controller: These bad boys are light, comfortable and pack a hell of a charge. Simple mini USB charging is a plus. I don't have much more to add due to not having personally used one on the PC, but it is my current favourite design of controllers available. I will try to sync mine to my PC tonight and post back my findings.
So how about it, GAF? What's the best console controller used on the PC?
I have at least one of everything able to be used on the PC. The situation usually decides what I'll use, but I'm on the hunt for the 'go to' pad.
Wireless Xbox 360: Made to simply work with the PC. The controllers can be found dirt cheap and make setting up multiplayer games absolutely simple. These are what I use for when I have friends over for Smash Bros or whatever running on Dolphin and Sonic All-Star, etc. The fact that xinput was made for these controllers saves the headache of dealing with background apps of curious origin. My negative against these are that I don't find them comfortable, but this is simply preference. Also, I've had nothing but bad luck with battery packs so I now use rechargeable AAs.
Xbox One: Majorly improved design over the 360 controller (personal opinion, of course) and natively support xinput, but only being able to be used wired is a major drawback. Requiring batteries or packs is also confusing, it's 2014. Also, there is a very slim chance of finding these under $45.
PlayStation DualShock 3/Sixaxis: Simply preferred over the 360 in design in my case, but can be a hassle to set up. The lack of need for a dongle is great, but that only holds true if you happen to have a compatible Bluetooth receiver built in your system or have a USB receiver anyway. These don't natively use xinput so getting them to work with a majority of games stress free involves emulation software that may/may not have some sneaky background stuff going on. Even with the software, not all games will see them 100% and have issues (Dark Souls was a big one in my case). The awesome battery life and convenient mini USB charger gives them a mighty plus. These are what I keep in my laptop bag. Easy to transport and awesomely syncs fine with the laptop, no issue. These are mostly found cheap but have a lot of misleading knockoffs and genuine controllers typically run a bit higher than a 360 controller.
PlayStation DualShock 4: These things pack a unimpressive battery life (you guys win!) but have the option for using the touch screen as a mouse, which can save some hassle if you're playing on a couch without a wireless keyboard. The micro USB cable makes a more modern simple charge and sync, but otherwise these are very similar to the PS3 controllers in terms of sync and compatibility. However, some games do support these natively (Transistor) but it is unknown if this will be commonplace. I also prefer these over the DS3 in comfort.
WiiU Pro Controller: These bad boys are light, comfortable and pack a hell of a charge. Simple mini USB charging is a plus. I don't have much more to add due to not having personally used one on the PC, but it is my current favourite design of controllers available. I will try to sync mine to my PC tonight and post back my findings.
So how about it, GAF? What's the best console controller used on the PC?
I havent tried figuring out if it works wireless or what I need to make it work but since the battery is WiiU gamepad levels of shitty Ill prolly just keep it plugged in.
