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Poll: Best Analog Stick Placement
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DunDunDunpachi
Patient MembeR
I honestly don't have a preference. I regularly play on a Wii U Pro controller, a Dualshock 4, and a standard 360 controller, to say nothing of the smattering of retro controllers hooked up to old systems.
I mentioned it in one of the other threads, but the placement of the shoulder + trigger / R1 + R2 / R + ZR is most obnoxious to me. I am happy that back-paddles are becoming more standardized.
I mentioned it in one of the other threads, but the placement of the shoulder + trigger / R1 + R2 / R + ZR is most obnoxious to me. I am happy that back-paddles are becoming more standardized.
Captain Hero
The Spoiler Soldier
I like PS controller but when it comes to analog definitely I’m choosing Xbox .. I tried both of them and Xbox much better
JareBear: Remastered
Banned
One S is my favorite controller this gen but I prefer the DS4 stick placement overall
MiyazakiHatesKojima
Banned
Exactly my thoughts.
PropellerEar
Member
Have Nacon pro and I hate it, DS4 + scrotum is much better.
LostDonkey
Member
like this
CJY
Banned
Dee Dah Dave
Member
All 3 options are pretty much a compromise. But the Xbox makes the best trade off from the 3.
Musky_Cheese
Banned
Symmetrical when I have the option.
PropellerEar
Member
DunDunDunpachi
Patient MembeR
The Wii U controller is quite comfortable. My hands are the comfiest when I am making an "L" shape with the thumb on the stick or face buttons and the index finger on the shoulder button, and all three controllers allow me to maintain that "L".
However, that "L" pinches into an uncomfortable "C" when using shoulder buttons, L1 + R1 or L + R.
jts
...hate me...
Just looks weird. The left analog is on the same position as the Xbox analog so for movement it will feel about the same. And for the right side, you adapt very fast.
On that note, what matters the most to me is that the left analogue, main directional input, is in the prime position. The right side I don’t care as much.
CrapSandwich
former Navy SEAL
Xbox, but DS is a close second. The dualsense looks like it might be more comfy than the DS4.
CatLady
Selfishly plays on Xbox Purr-ies X
Thanks,
DunDunDunpachi
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jts
for the info. The Wii layout just seemed odd and possibly inconvenient so I was genuinely curious.
DunDunDunpachi
&
jts
for the info. The Wii layout just seemed odd and possibly inconvenient so I was genuinely curious.
GymWolf
Member
DrAspirino
Banned
It depends on the games you play most. For 2D and fighting games, the symmetrical approach is the best option, since the left thumb would land naturally on the d-pad, which is used the most on those games. For 3D, in which you need precise movement control, the asymmetrical approach is better, because the thumb would rest naturally on the analog stick, allowing it for more precise control on 3D environments.
It's like comparing a hammer and a screwdriver: both are equally useful as tools, you can use both to hammer nails and screws, but that doesn't mean the hammer will always be better than the screwdriver or vice-versa.
It's like comparing a hammer and a screwdriver: both are equally useful as tools, you can use both to hammer nails and screws, but that doesn't mean the hammer will always be better than the screwdriver or vice-versa.
PropellerEar
Member
Poll: Best Analog Stick Placement
Bonfires Down
Member
Verchod
Member
Does that mean you can only use both thumb stickers together or d-pad and buttons together? Otherwise your thumb positions aren't symmetrical
Alphagear
Member
Neither the xbox placement or the playstation placement have ever bothered me. Perfectly fine.
Only analogue placement I have had an issue with was the Wii U gamepad and Wii U Pro controller. The right analogue stick being above the face buttons felt very awkward. Never really got to grips with it.
Only analogue placement I have had an issue with was the Wii U gamepad and Wii U Pro controller. The right analogue stick being above the face buttons felt very awkward. Never really got to grips with it.
Fbh
Member
I honestly don't care.
I've been using a Dualshock 4 and Switch Pro controller as my 2 main controllers for the past 2+ years, often switching between them on the same day, and reading through this thread I think it's the first time I've actually realized they have different analog stick placement.
I've been using a Dualshock 4 and Switch Pro controller as my 2 main controllers for the past 2+ years, often switching between them on the same day, and reading through this thread I think it's the first time I've actually realized they have different analog stick placement.
martino
Member
for me it's :
for 3d game (tps) with lot of different move : move with left sitck top + 4 button action
for fps (if not mouse + keybord) : symetrical top (shoot on bumper / trigger)
for 2d game: dpad top + 4 buttons actions
worst of all : trackpads
Layout i use the most : first one.
For me playstation is stuck in a past addon on ds1 (considering the type of experience they mainly push)
for 3d game (tps) with lot of different move : move with left sitck top + 4 button action
for fps (if not mouse + keybord) : symetrical top (shoot on bumper / trigger)
for 2d game: dpad top + 4 buttons actions
worst of all : trackpads
Layout i use the most : first one.
For me playstation is stuck in a past addon on ds1 (considering the type of experience they mainly push)
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SLoWMoTIoN
Unconfirmed Member
get a pro
Hostile_18
Banned
Asymmetrical all the way.
The Mad Draklor
Member
Be funny if Sony uses something like this for marketing.i changed my choice, i like symmetrical more.
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
I use the analog sticks on all controllers just fine. No preference.
What I do have a preference for is the d-pad and buttons. The PS controllers come out ahead in that aspect. However, it is the Xbox One controller that is attached to my PC only because the drivers work better natively.
What I do have a preference for is the d-pad and buttons. The PS controllers come out ahead in that aspect. However, it is the Xbox One controller that is attached to my PC only because the drivers work better natively.
Bonfires Down
Member
Steam Controller with a real d-pad and the analog stick on top would be ideal. Not sure we'll ever see that on consoles at this rate, but I've heard some rumblings that an SC v2 is incoming.
GymWolf
Member
just to get eaten alive by the soy boy male feminist vergin mob on twitter? i don't think so broh.
The Mad Draklor
Member
Let me dream.
Nah, I'm aware of that and even Sony gained a negative reputation of being too censorious over anime tiddies. It would be a nice breath of fresh air though.
GymWolf
Member
they don't look symmetrical...Well these are my hands after using the DS4
MiguelItUp
Member
I always preferred the XB360/XB1 analog placement for FPS titles. But I felt PS3 and especially PS4, felt better to me for third person titles for some reason. But if I had to choose, I'd choose Xbox as it just feels better in the hands. I mean that Switch pro controller is top-top to me as well.
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