Jeff Cannata says the “PS4 controller is far better than the Xbox One controller”

Jeff Cannata only had good things to say about the PS4 controller, the Xbox One controller though, not so much.

“Let me say this, the controller for the PS4 is sublime, far better than the Xbox One controller.”

[Walker]

DS4 is the best controller ever !

[hellzsupernova]

I still don't like how it sits on the trigger though. Otherwise very happy they made the handles bigger! Cannot wait to hold and rock some planetside 2!

Trading in my 360 plus 23 games (mix of 360 and ps3) for my per order tomorrow!

[abzdine]

not only it's a great controller that sits well in hands but it has some great add-ons that will for sure enhance the gaming experience. I can't wait to hold that beauty.

Greatness awaits
4>1

[theBAWSE]

Tho I think ps4 is the console for the new generation.. More powerful than xbone cheaper no restrictions digital and physical media cloud gaming region free upgradeable HDD basically everything xbone isn't....

I wouldn't expect psmania to say anything else but a bit of biasness

Anyway controller preference is determined by individual users not a gaming site.

[NewMonday]

apples vs oranges

whatever a hande gets used to, those who started gaming with a certain type will stick to it because of muscle memory.

sony should do an official alternate DS4 like the 360 controller as a gesture to the converted XBox gamers.

[kaozgamer]

hmmm wont bother me. the ds3 sits on the trigger as well

[Am_Ryder]

Who says it still sits on the triggers? I assumed they'd fixed that, as it was one of the most major concerns about DS3 with the PS3. The trigger design for DS4 looks totally different and looks like the triggers won't press when it's laid flat.

[joeyisback]

if ur trading in at gamestop do what i did trade in 7 games then 7 again and again because right now gamestop offering 35 extra dollars when u trade in 7 games or more it would give u an extra 70 if u do it like that

[nveenio]

I wish it had the feedback in the triggers, though. Would be cool if each gun had a different trigger feel.

[minimur12]

your an ex- Xbox fanboy, arent you? ;) :)

[FlameBaitGod]

You would get a lot more money selling them on ebay.

[Rebo00]

My pre-order at Game.co.uk was £20, is that all you get for a 360+23games nowadays? lol

[guitarded77]

@ hellzsupernova

I have trigger extensions on my PS3 controller, which make it sit the same way. I can tell you that is has never been an issue. Hope that eases your concerns.

In general:
Controller preference is subjective. I've used every controller from the Atari 2600 jot stick, Intellivision data pad to most recently the Wii U GamePad. Real gamers adjust, or buy an aftermarket 3rd party controller for preference. Whenever I hear someone say "THIS is the best controller", I think... "for what?". Some controllers work beter for different things, but I've been gaming long enough to use whatever is available to me at the time, and not piss and moan about it.

[MASTER_RAIDEN]

Bro. Are you trading in at GameStop?

[Army_of_Darkness]

As long as it's a little bigger than the DS3, I'll be happy cause my fingers are stretching like that E.T phone-home freak.

[MASTER_RAIDEN]

if youre trading in at any us gamestop,you can renew your powerup rewards card and get a cupon for "an extra 50% on all your trades". 50% PLUS the 10% you get extra because you own the card. if youre trading in a console and TWENTY THREE GAMES, damn....that extra 60% could turn out to hundreds of dollars! the coupon takes about 48 hours to get to your account though. just ask the workers all about it.

[svoulis]

I did the same thing I got like 330 Dollars toward my PS4. Amazing

[MajorLazer]

I like that game UI's may be on the touchpad :D I like to make changes on the fly or just looking at the map

[loulou]

lol @ walker and the 139 agrees.. you aint even used the damn thing.

[Bobby Kotex]

That was my only complaint with the Dualshocks, they're too damn small.

[ChrisW]

The Atari 2600 controller is by far the best!

[starchild]

It really does look like a fantastic controller. I use the 360 controller on my PC (and xbox 360) and the dualshock 3 on my PS3 and I've never had any problem with any of them. Still, I like the changes and improvements that they have made for DS4.

[Foliage]

Get ready for Kinect + http://www.cbsnews.com/8301...

[justastranger10]

This guy is probably the only person on earth who thinks the PS4 controller is more comfortable. I've literally talked to 100 people who went to E3. All of them stated the X1 controller is the best.

[Kurt Russell]

I hope the touchpad controls my pip boy in Fallout 4 :P

[UNGR]

It's preference fanboy. I found the 360 controller more comfortable, while being the best for shooters. At the same time the DS3 was by far the best for platformers, fighters, and pretty much anything that wasn't in the FPS category. They both had ups and downs. The weight in the DS3 was horrid, it was just too light. The 360 controller had the worst D-pad ever conceived. I could go on and on about each others pros, and cons, but it is ENTIRELY personal preference. Not to mention, when did you get your hands on a DS4? Oh wait..

[crxss]

I loved the rumble triggers in the Xbone controller. If only the ds4 had them, would be spectacular.

[Blachek]

I prefer the 360 controller over the ps3 one. More of a size and weight disparity for me. Excited to hold both and see how I feel this gen.

For the record, can we stop making cell phones feel lighter, thinner, and more chintsy?

[CoolBeansRus]

I like the 360 controller better. Joysticks should not be next to each other like they are.

[kupomogli]

I liked how light the six axis was. It's near weightless. The dualshock 3 is much heavier than the six axis.

The six axis was what the original PS3 controller was called before rumble support was added and the name was changed to dualshock 3.

[SilentNegotiator]

@CoolBeansRus

Of course not. I mean, hands and thumb position are only symmetrical. And my Doritos-dusted thumbs keep slipping off!

[dantesparda]

i have both and both are equal, its all preference, i like the ds3's weight better, i like 360's triggers better. Dpad on 360 is less responsive

[KaBaW]

The problem I always have with the PS3 joysticks next to each other..
Are that my thumbs always end up hitting each other. Constantly.

[Krew_92]

@KaBaW

I think you're doing something wrong then...

I have gotten a chance to play with both controllers over the years and I don't prefer a specific one. At first it's hard to get used to the Xbox 360 (and vice-versa) but then you get the hang of both.

I can handle myself in an FPS online game on both the 360 controller and the PlayStation 3 controller. I don't understand how one can say either is better for any game, when if you play with the 360 for years on end, you'll get good at any game with it, also the same with the PlayStation 3's controller.

You know you're good with both controllers when you can execute quick time events perfectly with both. LOL.

[Ray186]

@kupomogli I have 3 dual shocks here that have never been played with. I caught a great deal on sixaxis's on Black Friday years ago and never switched out.

[NegativeCreepWA]

Like KaBaW said, my thumbs always hit each other with the DS3, and if bend them so they won't my hands cramp up after playing for a bit or I'm holding the controller with my fingertips. Though I have long fingers and thumbs.

I really want to try the DS4, if my hands fit it better than the DS3, I would cancel my XB1 pre-order.

[CoolBeansRus]

@silent, good one. I guess i cant say anything positive about the xbox around here or i get jumped. In my personal opinion the xbox controlled is better. Im sorry i feel that way, i just do.

[SilentNegotiator]

"Someone's disagreeing with me?!?! Oh noes!"

*ENGAGING VICTIM MODE*

[Polysix]

@Newmonday, that's not true at all. I had a 360 that Died on me before picking up a PS3 I had no problem (other than the triggers which needed extenders). I think humans have long ago developed the ability to hold various shaped things in their hands without their brain melting.

I also used to work in the games industry in QA constantly switching between PS2 and XBox (original, we can no longer just call it Xbox 1 - thanks microsoft) and had zero problems. I think you over exaggerate that problem.

DS4 is one sexy controller.

btw Sony would never make an Xbox style controller because they are incapable of making a D-pad as shitty as the one Microderp put in the 360's pad (And analog sticks as flappy/lose as on Xblock one's pad)

[RedHawkX]

yep fact! take that you xbots xbox one has nothing over the ps4 at all. so why are you getting an xbox one?

[gamertk421]

Spite.

[Blachek]

Because, I like Microsoft. Hate me for it?

[airgangstarr]

i think the ps4 made there controller more like the xbox one in size but kept true to there design with the sticks in the middle im jus hopin there tighter this go around they were to lose on the ps3 for me... but to answer ur question i played last 8 years on xbox so for me what was better was xbox live its so much better then psn an the controller felt right to me i never really used my ps3 that much i bought it for socom4 but they ruined that franchise... i mean my teammates that had xbox use to be in party chats on xbl while playin socom jus so we could communicate with other players who were on other gamnes... with all that bein said now that ps4 is charging they better upgrade there network because if xbox1 doesnt lift there restrcitions i wont be gettin one

[maniacmayhem]

That's right, one person and one person's opinion equals FACT!

[YNWA96]

Redhawx... So what? Feel good? If that kind of crap is what makes you feel good in life, it says alot about it.

[Mystogan]

For every one that says DS4 is better. There are a 100 more who thinks X1 controller is better.

[minimur12]

okay, and when your internet cuts out for a week, have fun 'enjoying tv and watching blu-rays'

and not playing a game
because your xbox one cant when you dont have interent

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.a...

[airgangstarr]

its well known that the xbox controller is the best in the industry.. im jus wondering how ps4 will use the touch pad have they shown any games yet that utilize it.. but i will say that it looks like the ds4 will be a great upgrade now all they have to do is upgrade there network an there wont be much reason besides titan fall an halo to even want a xbox 1

[DarthJay]

@minimur12 can we stop with the internet garbage? Anyone with a smart phone can ensure that they continue using their Xbox One offline in the event of an internet outage. Aside from the fact that I have never been without internet for longer than a day, I have never been out of cell service ever. The "check in," which by the way, thanks to the Playstation fanboy sect that are yelling the loudest about the issue, will likely be long gone before launch, is a single ping that takes a second.

Non-issue.

[Minato-Namikaze]

Arent you stuck in edolas?

[schlanz]

All the press I've read seems to preference the DS4, even from people who preferred the 360 controller and/or didn't like the DS3.

[TheGreenMan]

@ Mystogan

Show me the data to back up your claim. Oh that's right, you made it up.

[k2d]

Who are you to judge what other people like best?

Pipe down fanboy.

[GrownUpGamer]

Excuse me but the one who decide that is better or not is me. The Xbox 360 Controller in my opinion is the best one for me available right now. Until i try the new DS4 the xbox 360 controller is the best FOR ME. NObody here/gamer or any developer is going to convince me just because he think is better.

Hi and Welcome disagrees.

[AngelicIceDiamond]

Never knew one guys opinion equaled the world lol.

Says PSmania. If there was a site called X1mania or whatever they would say the X1's controller is the best.

Come on...

[saint_seya]

I have to agree with that.

Im a sony fan, and i love the dual shock, never had problems with it, and i like how it is, and i think is the best. But thats mostly because i got used to playstation joystick from ps1, and i can understand people that is used to xbox controllers cuz only had those, or because they tried both and liked more the xbox controller.

I think dualshock are the best controllers, and im right #not because its a fact, its because its to me#, and i think others may believe that xbox controllers are the best and they are right for the same reason. The best thing is subjetive to personal tastes.

[3-4-5]

well the 360 controller was the most comfortable controller ever made.

The PS4 hopefully fixed that aspect of the PS3 controller.

XB1 controller hasn't changed much which is a good thing.

I'm not sure how PS4 controller, could be that much better when the design hasn't changed all the much.

That is the selling point for me.

I hated dual shock and it's floats analogs and cramped controls.

If PS4 controller is comfortable and analogs seem ok then PS4 I'm buy.

[PunisherRevenge]

Yeah whatever. This comparison means a lot coming from a website called PS Mania...lol Of couse he's gonna say the PS 4 controller is better. We need a real website to make comparisons like Cnet or something not this fanboy site.

[Lvl_up_gamer]

So long as the analog sticks are parallel, the PS controller will NEVER be as good as an Xbox controller...that is just facts.

parallel analog sticks forces your thumbs into an unnatural position. This creates strain on your thumb joints...in time, you will get arthritis in your thumbs far quicker then using an xbox controller because there is ZERO strain on any of the joints in your hands.

This people is called ergonomics. Your thumbs naturally point in the same direction as your fingers...that is why the xbox controller is so well designed, it's designed to be ergonomically correct and has less strain on your joints.

Just the facts.

The xbox controller regardless of what a VERY small group of ppl think, IS the best controller on the market.

This is also a reason why 3rd party controller makers DONT make parallel controllers for the Xbox console...nobody would buy them, meanwhile every 3rd party controller maker makes an offset controller for the PS.

Just the facts ppl.

[eyeDEVOUR]

Lmao...retarded statement....

It All comes down to the individual and how/what they play...period

And I've heard the argument 1000 times about how the dshock controller isnt as good for FPS games and that too is subjective...my personal example is that since i have big hands i can use my lefthand index finger on the dpad too pull out a rezkit/med pack in bf3 without ever taking my left or right thumbs off of the thumbsticks which allows me to stay moving and use my camera as well...and even as big as my hands are I've NEVER had my thumbs to bump into each other....lol

It simply comes down to preference and play style....completely subjective.

[k2d]

Pipe down fanboy.

Who are you to decide what other people like best.

Got no fing common sense..

[fermcr]

The X360 controller was better then the PS3 controler. It just had a better fit to my hands. Since I'm only purchasing the PS4, i hope the DS4 is much better controller then the DS3. At least through the images i've seen, the DS4 looks like a improvment over the DS3.

[showtimefolks]

Better console for core gamers check
PSN plus IMO better service offer great rewards
You can still use Netflix and other media without being a plus member
Better or improved controller
Region free
$100 less
Upgradable hard drive
Cloud gaming
A lot less restrictions
Much better exclusives

Region free for me is a huge thing since I buy many gamers from overseas

Ps4 the ultimate gamers console

[wastedcells]

A quick Xbox one explanation.

http://www.youtube.com/watc...

[Abdou23]

"it’s got rumble on two sides"

What ?!

[Apex13]

Errrrm. Stop being so gay and a fan boy. It looks great but has anyone here held or played with it or the Xbox one controller....no.

[fuzzyLogix]

Awesome, well if Jeff says it's better then I'm sold.

Hang on, news just in Steve who works the Deli counter at my local supermarket said the Xbox One controller is better.

The Sky's the limit.
There can be only ONE

[TheLyonKing]

I think the ps4 controller has made a bigger leap than the xbone controller.

Apparently selecting a weapon in killzone is more intuative with the swipe function so can't wait to try it. I do like the idea of rumble trigger on the xbones controller.

I will never get a chance to play the x1 one though unless a friend stupidly gets it.

[TheGrimReaper0011]

Eu, I'm pretty sure Killzone will still use the triangle button to switch weapons.
The touch pad will be used for you OWL, a little robot wich can do many things actually!
Swipe up = attack and distract the enemy
Swipe down = stop and come back or activate shield
Swipe right = use grapple
Swipe left = stun enemies
Tap = scan area for enemies
It's quite a usefull thing!
You swipe in a direction and then a button prompt appears on screen (L2) to confirm the order.

[Blackdeath_663]

i was amazed how easily he was able to control it and how useful the owl is. i was a big fan of the drone in KZ3 multiplayer for the medic class and played only as a medic throughout the multiplayer part people always look at me and say "who the hell plays as medic and supports rather than kill everybody" and i always end up with the most kills and points

[TheLyonKing]

Sorry I was quoting from this: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/...

They must have their fact wrong, my bad dude!

Actual quote from source: "It also has the touch pad mounted on the front. The convenience of this new addition was best felt in Killzone: Shadow Fall, where a simple swipe on the touch pad equipped different gadgets and weaponry. "

[tigertom53]

seems like a gimmick like the six axis was why not use the d-pad

[b-real]

Whats funny is that if the Xbox One had a touch pad and the PS4 didn't this whole site would be dismissing it as a useless gimmick.

But no, it is innovative now - because Sony did it.

[abzdine]

this makes me think that you cant even try it in shops they need special internet and account for it.

ROFL

Greatness awaits
4>1

[TheLyonKing]

Game in Aberdeen don't have live console play points, they had a 3ds once but that was it.

[eyeDEVOUR]

Maybe so...but usually they give gamestores a demo console which usually operates a little different...

[airgangstarr]

dont like the rumble at all in fact i turn vibration off so i can get a better shot off when im bein shot without the damm controler vibrating so i cant see how this will be a upgrade most pros i know dont have vibrate on

[JamieL]

Thats because the PS4 controller needed to. The 360 controller, besides the D-pad, is widely accepted to be perfact. Why would they change that.

[Gh05t]

Exactly DS4 can get the award for "Most Improved."

In order to improve you have to find flaws.

[lgn15]

On NG4:

Kinect: Stupid gimmick

PS4 controller touch screen: Wonderful and creative addition to gaming

[TheGrimReaper0011]

While I am in favour of Sony, I really can't just agree with this. I never held the DS4 or the X1 controller in my hand. But considering I like the DS3 over the XController, I'm pretty sure I'm gonna like this one as well though.

[Intentions]

I like both. :)

[lgn15]

You shouldn't say those kinds of words on NG4...

[Foxgod]

Thats nice, everybody has the right to have an opinion.
The Dual shock was my favorite controller up until the Ps2, the 360 controller however is the most comfortable controller i ever used.

Looking forward to compare it to the new XB1 controller.

[theBAWSE]

Even tho fox god is a blinded Microsoft follower to crazy levels.. How can you disagree with him having a preference of controllers ?

Come on n4g users show a bit of common sense

[MysticStrummer]

"How can you disagree with him having a preference of controllers ?"

It's still just an opinion that can be honestly disagreed with.

[Blackdeath_663]

gonna have to agree with you on this one however the reason i preferred the small size of the DS3 despite the 360 controller indeed being more comfortable is that with the DS3 you can press buttons on the right had side with your left thumb with relative ease while your right thumb is busy aiming this was useful in FPS games where i could change weapons(triangle),aim(right stick) and shoot(right trigger) without having to displace my right hand. this was a little trick of mine that came in useful in many games

[Polysix]

Well I thought the A/B/X/Y buttons on the 360's controller sucked in comparsion to the DS3s buttons. They actually hurt your fingers and feel cheap. D-Pad was obviously shite too.

I still have 2 360 controllers here I use with my PC (360 long since died) and the triggers were always better than DS3, that's the only thing they had over it for my tastes. Size/weight wasn't a big deal, I can adapt (and do adapt) daily as I switch between them for PS3/PC. Now Sony have sorted the triggers and we are hearing the Xbone has loose/flappy sticks (and no doubt an inferior d-pad again) I take this article seriously. The buttons again look better too (on DS4). I also prefer the looks and the features on the DS4.

Having said that it's a moot point because I'll never hold an Xbone controller as that mess of a system will never be in my possession while I still have my brain functioning normally.

[PositiveEmotions]

Of course it is :)!!!

[RiPPn]

Guys at Giant Bomb were kind of saying the same thing. Said the triggers felt squishy with a weird arroginomac to it. Clicky d-pad. Then they went on to say how much they liked the DS4.

http://www.giantbomb.com/po...

go to 2:28:30

[from the beach]

It has a look of being weightier and bulkier than the DS3, which would be a good thing.

Not sure about the touchpad though.

[Dr Pepper]

Those aren't the first complaints I've heard about the bumper buttons and the size of the X1 controller. It would be a shame if MS altered the design of the controller that much (which didn't seem to be the case when they first revealed it).

Originally I was hoping I could get an adapter of sorts for the X1 controller to be used on the PS4 (I really prefer offset analog sticks), but the added touchpad on the PS4 controller may make that impossible if it's essential for some games. Maybe if the handles have improved the feel of the DS analog stick set up, it will be easier to use/adjust to. I guess time will tell. Anyways, it's a shame to hear about design flaws.

[kaozgamer]

hmm the touchpad is interesting. if you pick up the ds3 and imagine where the touchpad is going to be on the ds4, its kinda in a comfortable position

[juaburg]

Wii U gamepad :) hehe!

[Angainor7]

ahahahahahahahahaha!! Best joke i've ever heard! what ever makes you sleep at night... xD

[Karpetburnz]

Lol at your avatar pic.

[Sharius]

feel bitter huh?

[JamieL]

I don't think he sound as bitter than the 100's of Sony fanatics continually bashing the XBone 24/7 on here. Look I understand why the XBone has been met with such a bad reception, I do. The mandatory online thing is nuts to me as well. I don’t know who thought it would be a good idea to cut out anyone without internet from the jump. To me that’s not a good idea, but if you look at it like this it makes a little more since. MS has a vision for the next generation of games, and that vision requires an internet connection. Is it a good idea? I don’t know yet? I do know that in order for the industry to move forward we need change. What I don’t understand about the Sony clique is when Sony came like this last gen, you All were beating it proclaiming how awesome Sony was, but if MS does something new they are “disconnected from reality”. An example: last gen, “the PS4 is $5.99.00” PS crowd “Look at the value, you get so much for that price”, XBone is $499.00, PS crowd “that’s game over for MS”. The funniest thing is all Sony is doing is copying what made the 360 a success, the friendly architecture, check, reaching out to indie developers, check, charging for MP, check. I mean what is Sony doing new this gen? The touch pad on the controller?

[MRMagoo123]

its not sony fans bashing the xbone 24/7 its everybody except for the xbone diehards lol get it right pls

[Muigi]

4>1 hahahaha

[k2d]

Congratulations for posting the most useless pos in here.

http://www.tasteofcinema.co...

[Karpetburnz]

That picture looks so nice, that grippy material makes it look very comfortable and those triggers look very good. I also like how the made the handles a little longer and bulkier.

[altimako02]

xbox always has better controllers but it dosent matter since im not buying an xbox one

[No_Pantaloons]

I do wish they would make a larger variant like the "Dual Shock LX" or something, just as an option for some of us. After long sessions my hand does get bothered by the current size one, but its not bad keeping the standard one as it is.

I love how they added texture to the bottom side and hand grips, that would be my only other complaint about the ps3 version. Sony's on a roll.

[awesomeperson]

Actually I'm sure they'ld get quite a few customers if they released a second edition controller like that.. But I imagine there would be a huge cost involved in designing, tooling, producing and stocking two sets of controllers in comparison to one.

I can't wait to get my hands on the new controller, I love the look of it so can't wait to see how it feels (going by the current feedback, it should be great).

[SweetIvy]

I agree, there should be different sizes, I feel good with the standard one (small hands for me), but a smaller size would be great for kids!

I tried the new controller and it felt great, hopefully it will for all hand sizes :).

[DiRtY]

Wake me up when Sony knows how to make a decent controller for FPS games.

[Minato-Namikaze]

Its called the dualshock.

[Hicken]

As soon as I get my time machine up and running, I'll go back about 15 years and wake you.

... were you born 15 years ago? I'm not gonna go knocking on some dude's testicles to get your attention.

Some chick's ovaries, though...

[ufo8mycat]

Microsoft are absolute morons

WHy touch something that isn't broken?

The triggers on the 360 were perfect, why change them
Why make the bumper buttons worse, why change?
They improved the deadzone on the analog sticks, now they are much larger - Good!

But the triggers and bumpers, why change something that works great?

Microsoft you guys are fools.

[My_Name_BTW_Is_Dante]

Xbox One controller is definitely better than what Sony slapped together for the PS4. Sony's controller is loaded with stuff for casuals like the touchpad, a big light on the top, and share buttons.

PS3 controller is better than both of them.

[Polysix]

you can't get more 'loaded with stuff for casuals' than forcing the kinnect spy device on everyone who buys your system.

get real, you'd have no problem with the DS4 pad's design/features if it was that way for Xbone. Truly desperate stuff when you have to resort to attacking an OPTIONAL touch pad and a light as 'bad points' vs the entire 20 page list of shit the Xbone is doing.

[My_Name_BTW_Is_Dante]

This is about what controller is better so who cares about kinect, playstation eye, consoles, etc? PS4's controller is just bad. I couldn't care less about any of the next-gen consoles but I call it like I see it.

[SweetIvy]

I think that is subjective, I played Battlefield 4 with the XBoxOne controller and after just a few minutes my left hand would hurt for making the character run.
Everyone is different but I really think that a controller should have a "mirrored" layout, unlike the Xbox one.

[stage88]

I think this was pretty obvious just by looking at it.

[NYC_Gamer]

I wanna know if this controller is designed for those of us with huge hands?

[R00bot]

I saw it and instantly knew it was better than the DS3, and even the Xbone controller. Only really big change they made to the Xbone controller was that they got rid of the battery bump on the back of it. That's good because I always hated that bump.

Too bad I'll probably never buy and Xbone to try out the new controller.

4>1

[Benchm4rk]

Wait until you hold them in your hands and form your own opinion. To each there own. I prefer the 360 controller over the ps3 but others don't. That's there choice. Same goes this gen. I like the improvements Sony have made on the DS4 and can't wait to see what it feels like. I'm a bit worried about the changes to the bumper buttons and triggers on the Xbox One controller but I'm not gonna write it off until I hold it. I'm sure it will be a great controller. Everything I have heard about it points to it being comfortable to hold. So rather than just read one guys possibly bias opinion why not watch the vid in the below.

http://www.youtube.com/watc...

[Belking]

jeff-cannata-says-the-ps4-cont roller-is-far-better-than-the-x box-one-controller............. ..

Then he goes back to doing whatever drug he was doing when he said that....lol xbox controller is hands down the best.

[WeAreLegion]

TIL Belking hasn't been permabanned yet. :/

[Belking]

Permabanned for what< Doing what 99% of the member here do?...lol I state my opinions just like any other member here.

Sorry dude , but there is no way the ps4 controller is "far better" than xbox controller. They even added triggers so tah should tell you everything you need to knowm

[neoMAXMLC]

You are quite dumb if you honestly think Sony didn't change the Dualshock design at all for the PS4. After holding it at E3, the differences were immediately noticeable compared to the DS3. The DS4 will definitely be the best controller ever made.

[despair]

Who? why should I take the opinion of some random guy I never heard about. I prefer the Dualshock than the Xbox controller but its all about preference, I like the changes to both of them so its pretty much the same, personal preference.

[Cueil]

a disagree with logic is a agreement with idiocy... you're absolutely right... I hate the DS design because my hands get cramped up on it's tiny controller, but that is just a preference

[SpinalRemains]

I've always preferred the dualshock.

When I hold a controller, my hands are holding it symetrically and I want my thumbs to be in the same position.

The dpad is far superior and the buttons are better.

No controller is "better" for a certain kind of game if you prefer the other.

This guy prefers ds4.

[imt558]

Even Polygon prefer DS4 :

http://www.polygon.com/2013...

Or this :

http://penny-arcade.com/rep...

[Thunderhawkxbox]

For ps fans its not really important who said it as long as its been said its better he's good and knows about gaming end of it

[NeoTribe]

Pretty sad xbox cant even say it has the better controller now lol. Is there anything good about x one? seriously?

[PSjesus]

I Cant wait gimme ma DS4 naw Sony

[marchinggamer]

Ps4 has a control fitted for a child's hand

[razrye]

Surprising since xbox live is full of children. A child size pad would be better for xbox. Unless you've got freaky hands

[airgangstarr]

i never understood why ps gamers hate xbox so much for me i personally like xbox better that was until they ruined the xbox 1 with restrictions but i dont hate the ps at all jus never understood all the hate i dont hate nintendo i jus dont buy it

[S2Killinit]

I don't think everyone "hates" microsoft. I've always been a Playstation fan. I always had a feeling like MS didn't play fair and that's why initially I tended to lean toward PS. Eventually I felt that Playstation was the better gaming machine and looked more favorably to the variety of games they had on offer, so I was happy with my choice. Never hated microsoft but I always felt that they were a threat to gaming, just the vibe I got. I felt that things I loved would be gone if MS got their way. It kind of makes sense since when you look at MS in areas where they dominate, they don't innovate if they don't have to. All in all, i was honestly planning on buying their system as well as PS4 (just as I did with PS3 and 360), but the recent behavior of MS really makes me feel like my previously unfounded fears may have actually been correct. I don't like where they are going with gaming. I feel that they only cater to gamers as a tool, but that their ultimate goal is not gamers, but casuals. On top of what I like to call the war on gamers, there is the privacy issues. Most people brush this off as nonsense or conspiracy theories, but in light of recent articles (non gaming) it is becoming apparent that this is a real concern. I just don't want to live in a world where one day your toaster is going to start spying on your behavior inside your own home (lol, I laugh but I'm also serious). You see, if you look at the comments of somebody like me, you may feel that I "hate" Microsoft. I don't hate them, but I do fear their influence in my hobby and believe they are too big a company to be satisfied with catering to us gamers. They want to change things, and that is bad news to us gamers who will constitute a small minority of the population. Just my two cents (:

[S2Killinit]

The DS4 looks like a super car when you look at it from the front. (where the light bar is facing you)

[gamer2013]

Who the hell is Jeff Cannata and why the fuck should I care what he thinks?

"far better than the Xbox One controller." Just can't take that comment serious.

[DivineAssault]

Hell ya it is.. Way effin better.. DS4 has the speaker for added sound effects, the touchpad for new gameplay types, share button for instant ease when sharing, the LED light bar for ps4 eye tracking & in game mechanics, six axis, gyroscope, & is just overall a much better device for gaming.. Hardcore & casuals alike..

[Grave]

I agree! I am super excited to see how developers will put the touch screen into play. I can only try to imagine what Kojima-san might put into MGS5 using the touch pad haha.

[MultiConsoleGamer]

I don't agree at all for two reasons.

It has triggers similar to those found on the DS3. Those are terrible for shooters and games that heavily use the triggers.

It still has the dated 90s style analog stick position.

For those of you who do not remember, the original playstation controller did not have analog sticks. When Nintendo introduced their new N64 controller Sony quickly followed suit with an update to their original controller, now with two analog sticks. They simply put two analog sticks wherever they would fit on the existing controller instead of designing something around the ergonomics of your hand. We have been paying for this decision ever since. Off center analog sticks are imprecise and cause more strain on the hands because they force the thumb to move outside of its normal range of movement.

Now here's the thing... The Xbox One controller also has problems. You're screwed no matter which one you pick.

[LeRise]

I don't agree about the triggers. IMO, they are much more 360 controller-like. You hold them as gun triggers. And that's very comfortable.

[wannabe gamer]

whp the hell is jeff cannata

[famoussasjohn]

While I respect this guys opinion. I believe my opinion on the controller that would feel best in my hands would be my decision. Hell, they both could feel great in my hands. I've always leaned towards the Xbox controller, though I had no problems playing The Last of Us all weekend long without any cramping. Maybe it's finally grown on me :P

[kingslayer1000]

The xbox controller is garbage

[Thomper]

Haha!! The ds4 is the best version yet... Funny how it looks like the xbox controller in this pic.

The xbox controller always has been better. One of the reasons I tended to buy xbox games over my ps3, that and the superior on-line support

[xmapcj24]

I like both consoles but PS4 is more of the same. Everything it does and has we can do this generation except for the added power and cloud games and all that stuff. The Xbox One is at least trying to do more and push us to actually do new things like TV. They're just doing a horrible job at it. True next gen is in the Oculus Rift though. It would be possibly a Deadly move if either if these companies bought Oculus Rift and Incorporated them right into their console and it comes with every console and supports every game.

[isyourhouseonfire]

I was able to play several hours using each controller. The XBOX ONE is a hardcore gamer controller. It's meant for precision and long term handling. The PS4 controller is more of a family controller that you can pass around and it will fit anyone's hands. You can't play shooters or anything with it since its not ergonomically fit to allow precise control, but its still 'fun'. Like I've said before, the PS4 will be a success in its own right but hardcore gamers will need the XBOX ONE.

[Jac5al]

Blacklight: Retribution sells the PS4 controller as a shooter's best friend http://www.polygon.com/2013...

[isyourhouseonfire]

That's not a very good game. I don't think the PS4 controller will give the precision needed for a blockbuster title built on accuracy, like Call of Duty: Ghosts.

[Livecustoms]

Hopefully the Daulshock 4 is bigger than daulshock 3 thats something i didnt like about the ps3 controller the size..

[InSpectre]

Yeah, the DS3 wasn't any good really. I played a ton of games on it though.

I bought a 10-foot USB cable to charge it. Definitely made life easier.

[strifeblade]

DID ANYONE NOTICE THE FANSITE IS PSMANIA.NET?!?!?!?!? OR DO PPL ON N4G NEVER PAY ATTENTION TO THE SOURCE!?!?!?!?

[Relientk77]

Look at, seriously just look at it

its magnificent

[Forklift]

Of course the PS4 Controller is better. The PS4 cures cancer as well.

[Zeusprototype]

this how desperate the hate train has got? pfft.

[CaptinzLee]

Man I'm Gonna Buy Another One Of The Controller

[StoutBEER]

Really? I mean really? N4G has become nothing more than a fan site now. Just look at all the titles of the news stories. Xbox did this better, Playstation is amazing and is better! Peoples opinions, not news.

[PFFT]

Thats one mighty fine looking controller NO DOUBT!

[horndog]

Oh yeah!? Isnt that a matter of opinion which conteoller you like? Some guy who's not even a dev says he likes the sony controller better so this is news? Pathetic man. Is this site sponsored by sony?

[Kietz]

Functionality, sure.
Design? Nah.

[bigboss716]

I bet they did since they care about us consumers then other companys.

[Upstate8987]

I completely disagree. xbox one controller is way better, imo.

[chavafx]

very funny because in the official pod cast of jeff cannata he sed he is buying the xbox one because is way beetter in the xbox live and games and the controller is way better then the ps4 .. ???
so who do i belive jeff cannata or sonys interpretation of a interveiw?? hahahaha

[grailly]

I just finished listening to the episode. I'm pretty sure it's not jeff canata saying that he prefers the controler. I think it's john davison that brought it up, then jeff and garnett agreed with him about the controler being good, not saying it was better than the 360's

[tubers]

I'm excited to try the X1 controller. Hopefully it has all the features (motors on triggers) for the PC as well.

People who tried the X1 controller demo enjoyed the small controller demo on the type of vibrations it can offer.

[wannabe gamer]

who the ef is jeff cannata

[josephayal]

PS4 Controller only on PS4

[chavafx]

very funny because in the official pod cast of jeff cannata he sed he is buying the xbox one because is way better in xbox live and games and the controller is way better then the ps4 .. ???
so who do i belive jeff cannata or sonys interpretation of a interveiw?? hahahaha

and he also sed that he play all ps4 games and xbox one games and that the xbox one games are way better in both grafhics and the way they play listen to the pod cast.. nice try sony web site

[neoMAXMLC]

You are trying way too hard. It really is sad.

[H3ADWOUND81]

Ms used high end pc's to demo their games, if that's what he said, he was also deceived.. Says alot about a console when they use pc's rather than the console people came to play.. Weak ass piece o shit...

That's exactly the reason ps4 is on course for a landslide victory next gen, ms faking & taking fools cash, Sony keeping it real & taking 85% of the gamers in the world...

[Nafon]

It's just one guys opinion... sony did finally get some common sense and design triggers and thumbsticks that don't make your fingers slide off... The xbox controller's form factor still suits me better.

[hillsht]

Oh I'm sorry, didn't realize complete shit like this passed for journalism nowadays....Seriously, just about every "news" piece on this site is some biased ridiculous bullshit. Whether it be Sony dickriders or Microsoft dickriders. Now I remember why I stopped coming to this site lol.

[H3ADWOUND81]

Duelshock design never needs to change, it's a winner..
A work of art, it'd be like saying to Da Vinci back in the day, "can you change the eyes & the nose".. Unheard of...

[DVAcme]

Not only is the XBox One controller less comfortable than the 360 copntroller(which I admit, is usually a little more comfortable for FPSs and driving games than the Dualshock 3), but it also has nothing new in terms of interface. The Wii-U has the touchscreen and the PS4 has the touchpad and sharing buttons, the XB1 controller's the same. I seriously though MS was gonna jump on that bandwagon.

I've been a fan of the Dualshock design since the PS1 because it's just an awesome all-purpose controller. It's comfortable for any kind of game, and it's LEAGUES over the XBox and Nintendo controllers for fighting games, which is a big deal for me.

[MRMagoo123]

In reply to all the ppl talking about having big hands so the sony controller isnt right for them i ask

How big do your hands need to be to be too big for the ps3 controller ? I dont have small hands but the controller is fine for me, i know a lot of ps3 owners i dont consider them as tiny handed freaks of some kind.

Do you need to have 2 times the normal average male hand size ?
What about the thumbs on these giant hands you guys seem to have how long are your thumbs ffs mine are from what i can tell pretty average in size and they dont keep hitting each other as i play , do you guys oil up your fingers before playing perhaps and that is why they slip and hit each other ?
And why on earth would having your thumbs in 2 different positions make it better for shooters? I like anyone else i have seen have symmetrical hands if you look at your hands they should be nearly exact mirror images of each other, if not and you have one thumb a lot higher on the left hand than the right seek a DR of plastic surgery and maybe get them fixed. Sony controllers have been awarded best controller for years the xbox one is just stupid imo.

[Krosis]

Lol from "psmania" and by a who-is-that. There you have it folks, confirmed: the PS4 has a better controller, just ask Jeff! I think I'll pass on this article.

[Bonerboy]

Holy shit! Jeff Cannata likes it better?! Quick! Somebody get the mayor!!! Well, if its good enough for Jeff...

Who gives a f*ck what Jeff Cannata thinks?
Who gives a f*ck who Jeff Cannata actually is?
Who posts this garbage?
Why am I here?

[DogtagDuke1992]

In all honesty, I don't give a rats ass what this guy says. He doesn't solidify any ponts made and his opinion is just that, an opinion. I think the PS4 controller looks amazing, it really does. It looks sturdier and more comfortable than the Dual Shock 3. It has some new features implemented that give it a new are refreshing feel as well. Although, features like the light up panel are irrelevant to those without the PS Eye...and since the console does not launch with it, the light up panel is somewhat irrelevant (not entirely...just to those without the camera). Plus, I never preferred the positioning of the joysticks on the Dual Shock controller. I personally can't use it very well when I play FPS games. (my opinion-that is all)...the Xbox controller has always had my loyalty. I love the feel, weight, joystick positioning, and triggers. I'm going to say that the Xbox One controller is the one to beat- improving on all the greatness that the 360 controller had. If I had to chose one, that would be my pick...I love it! All in all, the PS4 controller and the X1 controller both look like they have made amazing improvements on their designs without completely changing what we have all grown accustomed to. I bet they both feel great and I honestly have nothing negative to say at this point. The only thing I have to say is that NOBODY should be going "HA! IT'S OFFICIAL! THE PS4 CONTROLLER IS #1! THIS GUY SAYS SO!" ....because this guy is nobody. This says nothing about the controllers besides that this guy happens to like the PS4 controller more. So no Sony fan should feel all proud, and no MS fan should feel as disappointed. Wait until you get your hands on them...they we will see what the CONSUMERS think.