How? My Xbox One dpad randomly mistakes inputs, and the general "clicky" feel of it doesn't lend itself well to rolling motions.
Did they change the dpads halfway through the cycle or did I simply receive a busted controller with my console?
How old is your Xbone controller? Early model controllers were registering multiple inputs for a single input, I think it was a software issue, but I'm not 100% sure of that. I haven't experienced that issue in a long time since replacing my original controllers so I thought the issue had been fixed.
The Xbone controller, expecially the newest models, are my favorite controllers. Setup on PC is super fast. I prefer offset layout. The triggers and revised bumpers are the best out there, rolling my fingers up on the bumpers while using the triggers feels really good. There is a raised pivot in the center of the Xbone D-pad, you literally can't mistake up/down or left/right inputs, you can only hit one direction at a time, either a straight press or a diagonal press. The newest model controllers dialed back on the clicky feel a bit, though I actually like the click as there is no mistake that you a press occurred as there is tactile feedback thanks to that click. To me it's like the feedback from an 8-way arcade joystick. For fighting games it's the first controller I'd use. My biggest gripes with the Xbone controller are the micro-USB port which is weak and prone to damage (it should use a USB C connection by now) and the analog stick modules are still pretty cheap and prone to crawl. But all the controllers use the same, or at least similar modules minus the Joycons in the Switch. I bought an Eneloop charger and a set of batteries a long time ago and have been rotating them ever since, so I've never had an issue with charge duration.
The Switch Pro controller is lacking the pivot in the D-pad, so you can push down on the entire D-pad accidentally actuating any or all four inputs underneath. Other than Mario Odyssey and ARMS I've played through pretty much every game on my Switch with the Pro Controller. The D-Pad is pretty awful for a Nintendo d-pad. People mod the D-pad's backside to include a pivot to prevent it. I haven't done mine yet, but plan to. I got annoyed a few times playing BotW and Xenoblade 2. I rock D-pads from he center so when navigating menus or choosing blades the whole pad would sink and mess things up. Playing some of the fighters on the Switch I found the same issue. Battery life is great and USB C charging ports are nice to have in the odd chance I can play as long as the battery life.
The PS controllers are my least favorite of the OEM controllers. Segmented d-pads are my least favorite type, while the DS4 pad is mechanically fine, it's not comfortable for me. Since I rock D-pads I end up with an X on my thumb after playing games that use the D-pad a lot. Replacing the Dual Shock was the first thing I did with my PS3. The DS4 pad bought for my PS3 later on almost never sees use as I don't care for the stick placement, the spongy triggers or the segmented pad, and the battery life is too short.
