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[7DollarHagane]

The dpad and analog sticks are better on Xbox one but the wired 360 pad is much more reliable. It just works with everything. No microusb slot to wear out. Costs less than half as much. It's lighter, and the triggers and bumpers are better.

Wireless isn't great on either but at least 360 has a wired option. And at $25 (for a new official wired pad) you could replace it 3 times over before you spent more than one Xbox one pad. Many times more for an elite controller.

 

[Indelible]

The Xbox One controller is better in every way, especially the improved version with the headphone jack.

 

[7DollarHagane]

The Xbox One controller is better in every way, especially the improved version with the headphone jack.

Except it's nearly 3 times the price and has random compatibility issues. And microusb is unreliable for long term wired use. The durability of the $25 xb1 wireless dongle is still yet to be established as well.

 

[AcademicSaucer]

The d-pad on the 360 is shit.

 

[Gurnlei]

XB1 just because of the 360 dpad. Though I use my DS4 with DS4Windows more than anything else.

 

[potatohead]

XB1 just because of the 360 dpad. Though I use my DS4 with DS4Windows more than anything else.

DS4 with DS4Windows is the correct answer... I'm just sad it wasn't part of the OP options :/

 

[Psyclone]

Any idea how to use my Xbox one elite controller with my Mac mini? Drivers online only bring up 360 option.

 

[nekkid]

The Elite. You can thank me later, OP.

 

[Backfoggen]

Xbox One pad is better in every aspect after they updated the bumpers. 360 just feels weird and bad now.

 

[Persona7]

xbone controller has been great for me. Much better than the DS4 because you don't have to install a bunch of fishy shit and hope it works.

 

[BashNasty]

If you can afford it, the XB1 Elite controller is far and away the best controller money can buy.

 

[eerik9000]

I've gone from a wireless Xbox 360 controller to a Dualshock 4 to a wireless Xbox One controller (revised model). It's a great controller, can't see myself using the other two again.

 

[Hasney]

Some incompatibilities still make me use the 360 pad. Annoyingly, the Windows Update fixed some and broke some.

If the XB1 pad was compatible with everything the 360 one was, it would be a no brainier.

 

[aznpxdd]

Another vote for the elite, do it!

 

[Ushay]

X1 elite, never look back.

 

[Awakened]

Some incompatibilities still make me use the 360 pad. Annoyingly, the Windows Update fixed some and broke some.

If the XB1 pad was compatible with everything the 360 one was, it would be a no brainier.

I'm pretty happy to have my triggers working in Trackmania after that update. If they can figure out a fix for GTA5, UPlay and the few others the update has issues with it should be about as compatible as the 360 pad.

 

[Durante]

Not one of the two mentioned options, but for PC gaming, do you not have any interest in the Steam controller?

That would be my first question. It's far more versatile, and much better at any games which require camera control/aiming.

The only thing it isn't superior for is d-pad heavy games, and neither of the XB controllers are particularly good at those either.

 

[Triscuitable]

The X1 gamepad has a SUBSTANTIALLY better d-pad. Like, it's not even comparable; the difference is that huge. In fact, it's arguably the best d-pad on any gamepad on the market right now--it's that good. I bought one long before I had an Xbox One so I could play stuff like Dark Souls and USF4 without needing to drop $150 on a fight stick, and I adored the clicky, responsive d-pad from the first depression.

Bumpers are also much nicer than the 360 gamepad's (albeit slightly larger), and the analog sticks are both more durable (the rubber grips don't wear out after long periods of play) and much nicer to the touch.

In the end, I feel the only place where the 360 wins out is in affordability. I don't like how it feels in my hands, and I think the analog sticks are a bit too big (and the rubber coverings on them wear out so fast).

 

[mjp2417]

The revised XB1controller is better in pretty much every way than the 360 controller. It's worth paying the slight premium for it - but make sure you get the new revision with the improved bumpers.

 

[LilJoka]

360 pad has better triggers
I prefer the analogue stick height on 360 pads

 

[Psyrgery ES]

Both are great, but I do think that the stick pressure is perfect in the 360 pad, whereas it is too soft in the Xbone controller.

Save for that, the Xbone controller is superior in every other way

 

[Kydd BlaZe]

Xbox One Elite controller, if you can get your hands on one.

Thing just melts in my hands. Wish I could use it on my PS4 as well.

 

[poodaddy]

Xbone elite> DS4> Xbox 360> Xbone standard> Wii U Pro. That's the line up that makes controller gaming on PC a joy.

 

[Kydd BlaZe]

Xbone elite> DS4> Xbox 360> Xbone standard> Wii U Pro. That's the line up that makes controller gaming on PC a joy.

Any idea where the Steam controller fits into that algorithm? Been thinking about picking one up just to mess around with it.

 

[Durante]

Any idea where the Steam controller fits into that algorithm? Been thinking about picking one up just to mess around with it.

Above all of them, for everything which requires aiming and/or camera control.

And of course, it's on an entirely separate tier for games which don't even support any of the other controllers.

(FWIW, I strongly disagree with the Wii U Pro pad placement in that list)

 

[Possumowner]

Gotta go with the One over 360.

360 was my go to pad,but I replaced it with the One and couldn't be happier with it

 

[May16]

I have a PS2-to-USB connector that I used for making a PS2 controller work on my PS3 back in the day. Turns out, it also works on PC for most games. It's my go-to.

But given the two choices in the OP? I kinda like 360 better. Maybe it's because I used it longer?

 

[Kydd BlaZe]

Above all of them, for everything which requires aiming and/or camera control.

And of course, it's on an entirely separate tier for games which don't even support any of the other controllers.

(FWIW, I strongly disagree with the Wii U Pro pad placement in that list)

Thanks! Gonna order one now.

 

[poodaddy]

Any idea where the Steam controller fits into that algorithm? Been thinking about picking one up just to mess around with it.

Above all of them, for everything which requires aiming and/or camera control.

And of course, it's on an entirely separate tier for games which don't even support any of the other controllers.

(FWIW, I strongly disagree with the Wii U Pro pad placement in that list)

I can't speak on the Steam controller as I haven't any experience with it, but I will say that I'm excited to use one but I do play a lot of fighting games so I'm also somewhat worried from what I've seen of it. As far as the Wii U pro controller, I absolutely adore it; honestly the last three selections in that list are pretty much equal to me, but I wrote it partly along the lines of what I think your average PC gamer would prefer while they game, particularly for the types of games that average PC player plays. Of course, I play a LOT of older platformers on my PC, so the Wii U pro may be a bit higher to me in a personal sense, but I don't believe most PC gamers would like it as much as I do. I could be wrong though.

 

[Durante]

Thanks! Gonna order one now.

Do make sure to give it some time when you do. Remember that you have years of training in thumbsticks and 0 hours with the Steam controller.

Also, low friction trackball emulation with high tactile feedback, accept no substitutes.

I can't speak on the Steam controller as I haven't any experience with it, but I will say that I'm excited to use one but I do play a lot of fighting games so I'm also somewhat worried from what I've seen of it.

Well, it's not a good controller for genres heavy on d-pad use, like 2D fighters and shmups.

Luckily, those are also the genres for which I'll use an arcade stick anyway, so that's not really an issue. I don't believe in "one input device for everything"

 

[poodaddy]

Do make sure to give it some time when you do. Remember that you have years of training in thumbsticks and 0 hours with the Steam controller.

Also, low friction trackball emulation with high tactile feedback, accept no substitutes.

Well, it's not a good controller for genres heavy on d-pad use, like 2D fighters and shmups.

Luckily, those are also the genres for which I'll use an arcade stick anyway, so that's not really an issue. I don't believe in "one input device for everything"

Absolutely agree. I've always dreamed of owning a stick personally. I keep saying Ill buy one but I don't know if Ill ever be able to swing it at this point. I grew up in arcades so it'd be a dream come true to have my own fight stick. Who knows, maybe when my daughter gets older things will get a bit cheaper, or maybe Ill have more income, and Ill be able to relive the glory days of the 90's with my PC lol. Probably a pipe dream, but it's a fun dream.

 

[AHA-Lambda]

360 controller is fine, no real need to upgrade.

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[mcrommert]

Above all of them, for everything which requires aiming and/or camera control.

And of course, it's on an entirely separate tier for games which don't even support any of the other controllers.

(FWIW, I strongly disagree with the Wii U Pro pad placement in that list)

The steam controller should exist in a good place where it is the best choice for many games...but it's not. The two issues are that the controller is one of the cheapest feeling things I have ever held (not saying it is cheaply built but it sure feels this way) and it's ergonomics are horrifying. People made fun of Microsoft for spending the large amount of money to design the one controller but it cane out the other end as a fantastic feeling and built controller. Hopefully valve does a redesign or someone better picks it up.

 

[Ladekabel]

Xbox 360 controller if you're looking for the cheaper version and can handle an awful D-Pad.

Otherwise the Xbone Controller is the way to go. Better in every way. Hard to go back for me.

 

[SpartanSlayer117]

You can't go wrong with either. I prefer using an X1 controller though.

 

[Chris1]

XB1 Lunar/Forza controller with the grips. Or if you can afford to spend $150, get the Elite.

360 controller is awful now, I don't know how anyone can say it feels even remotely good after using the XB1 one.

 

[Colbert]

I would say Xbox One Elite Controller for PC gaming

 

[Hektor]

The XB1 pad is a straight upgrade from the 360 Pad imho. I wouldn't want to go back.

 

[Sanpei]

Anyone having problem with X1 controller playing Dark Souls 2 ?

The Up on the d-pad is not good on this game. Other than that everything is fine

 

[Jenks]

Did anyone ever try a Duke with USB converter?

Orderd myself a ibuffalo snes controller for D-pad and retro games.

 

[Jawmuncher]

I prefer the 360 controller just because it's wired. Using the USB for Xbox One it tends to slip out if I move a little bit. Haven't tried either wirelessly though.

 

[Kezen]

Having both the Xbox One wins hands down.
And apparently new Xbox One controllers are coming our way :

 

[Backfoggen]

Anyone having problem with X1 controller playing Dark Souls 2 ?

The Up on the d-pad is not good on this game. Other than that everything is fine

I played through DS2 vanilla on PC no problem with the Xbox One pad.

 

[Spman2099]

So many great 2D games on the PC that are SO much better with a working D-pad. The Xbox One controller is the only choice.

 

[Strootman]

Having both the Xbox One wins hands down.
And apparently new Xbox One controllers are coming our way :

 

[Kezen]

I think the dusk shadow one looks good. Not a fan of copper.

And those are official ones, not aftermarket/third parties.

 

[Chris1]

Having both the Xbox One wins hands down.
And apparently new Xbox One controllers are coming our way :

Dusk shadow looks great

Do they have the rubber grips?

 

[Black Mantis]

Having both the Xbox One wins hands down.
And apparently new Xbox One controllers are coming our way :

Think Dusk Shadow will be my 2nd controller.

 

[Kezen]

Dusk shadow looks great

Do they have the rubber grips?

Does not seem like it.

 

[Truant]

I've been a long time user of the wireless 360 controller on PC, but it stopped working after I upgraded to Windows 8.1 for some reason. I've mostly been using my X1 controller with a USB cable. Not the best solution, but I haven't had the time to check out the elite model.

You'll be good either way, though. Both the 360 and X1 controllers are some of the best in history.