PS4 DualShock 4 vs. Xbox One controller hands-on – Reader’s Feature

By Benjamin Abbott: "Talk all you like about processing chips and advanced graphics engines; if your controller isn’t up to snuff then the whole conversation is rendered moot"

[Goku781]

For me the controller that doesn't have batteries is the clear winner

[DeadManIV]

I was born with the dualshock, I have lived by the dualshock and I will die by the dualshock

[chrissx]

Both conrollers are cool but I think the Dual Shock 4 is better. + it doesn't use AA batteries

[thebudgetgamer]

These articles always end up with healthy debates.

[GarrusVakarian]

When you think about it....what the hell is a 2013 next gen controller doing using AA batteries? Couldn't they just have made it like the ps3/ps4 controller and have it inside the controller?

We will be going almost into the 2020's with next gen and people will still be using AA batteries for their Xbox One controller, that's laughable.

[solidjun5]

I believe in choosing whatever makes you more happy. I don't believe one is better than the other. I think they're both going to be great conyrollers. So in essence, I don't want to hear one is better than the other in fps, and as long as Microsoft fixed the D-pad, I don't want to hear one is better than the other in fighting. I think they both made great strides in making solid controllers.

EDIT: I can understand people's concerns with the battery pack, and I really did wish Microsoft did away with that, but I got a rechargeable battery pack and used that for my 360. Admiringly, prior to that it was annoying, but I addressed it and saved on costs of constantly buying batteries.

Anyway,..., happy gaming.

[Goku781]

But why should the consumer have to keep addressing this by buying batteries and extra accessories. That is not staying in tune or fair to consumers.

[brew]

XB1 controller impressions from Timurse (neogaf)
http://www.neogaf.com/forum...

- The controller is very, very, very unergonomical compared to X360. It's smaller, the feeling is kind of like you are using a DualShock3.

- The move distance of sticks is a little bit smaller, than the one in X360. I really thought about PS Vita sticks while playing.

- Bumpers are totally connected to triggers. There isn't any piece of plastic (like in DS4) in-between trigger and bumper (clearly seen on video I edited in) so in 30-40% maybe you would miss the trigger and hit the bumper.

- The vibration is a lot less than on X360.

- The D-Pad is deepened into controller and it's really awkward. As in X360, DS3, DS4 it's slightly above the surface of controller. So while you try to press it on XBO gamepad moving your left thumb down from left stick you hit nothing, then you have to spend a second to find d-pad and actually press it. Really strange.

In order for you to not think that I am biased - I was the biggest basher of DS3 ever and also a huge fun of X360 gamepad :(

Video of PS4/XB1 controllers
http://www.youtube.com/watc...

[eliasg]

you mean sonygaf...

[brew]

Yeah , so that goes with

N4Sony
Sonygaf
Sonyfaqs
Sonyspot

What will be included next ? Sonytrailers ?

[dethpuck]

timurse is a huge troll. both pads are excellent