Opinion: Why the PS4 controller is better than the Xbox One controller

Nick Bristow of ThriftyNerd says, "If you just used one or the other, you will be completely satisfied, but when you pick up the Xbox One controller, quickly followed by the Dual Shock 4, it's immediately noticeable how good the DS4 feels in your hands. The DS4 has finally given up its baggage of past controller design and moved on to something spectacular. And that's really my point here, it's not that Microsoft has screwed up, it's that Sony has created something awesome. These two controllers are very different and I will need to spend a lot more time with them to see if my opinion changes, but at the moment, I’m giving it to Sony."

[user7402931]

1. touchpad

2. speakers

3. better analog sticks.( they dont slip like xbox ones )

4. the dualshock 4 analog sticks are placed right and left for human beings.

5. better triggers

6. better cosmetic look.

7. no aa batteries

8. move compatibility

9. grip on bottom

10. recharges while your away.

[isarai]

Numbers 3, 4, 5, and 6 are more personal taste honestlly.

@xJumpManx

You're grasping at straws man. Touchpads a "sstupid novelty"? i guess that's why 99% of cell phones, and 100% of tablets and laptops are controlled by this "sstupid novelty" and again most of what you posted is purely personal taste. Honestly don't see how AA battery standard is a pro, i guess it would be a pro if every laptop and smartphone ran off AA's standard aswell than too right? Also not sure if you heard but the Dualshock 4 also has greatly improved rumble, they just aren't making a big deal about it.

[edgeofsins]

@xJumpManx

Yes, these mythical "other console controllers" copied the the "360 style" that is a far more direct copy of the Dreamcast controller. It's "generally" accepted in what group you are talking about. I see far more people here that like the DS3 more.

The only thing you have is an opinion on the controller comfort. Which, by the way, I am not talking about the thumbsticks, that is not ergonomic at all or what enhances gameplay and makes it "professional".

That's cool, while you went to the store to stock up on batteries or get a play and charge kit I had a controller recharge for free. The only reason you go on about the "convenience" is because it is one of the few little excuses you have to hold on to. You can like it more, but quit debating it. The DS3 is technically more advanced, designed to be better suited for more sizes and hand shapes, and the dpad is actually good. Most people thinking that it feels uncomfortable just grip the controller way to tight and claw their fingers around it like they are strangling it. I have big hands and never has the controller felt too small.

[Benchm4rk]

@edgeofsins

"I see far more people here that like the ds3 more"

You don't say. More people on n4g prefer a Sony controller over the 360 one. Why should we be surprised. I think you should take a look at the MLG pro controller. Looks awfully familiar to the 360 controller. I wonder why that would be. Maybe because outside of this website is a big wide world where not everybody is a Sony fanboy

[Petro]

@Benchm4rk Surprise, take a look at the PS3 variant. There are waaaaaaaaaaay more copies of PlayStation controllers than there are of Xbox controllers. ;) http://www4.pcmag.com/media...

[GusBricker]

Speakers? Really?

If there anything like the Wii's, f*ck that.

[JackOfAllBlades]

Don't be an ignorant prick, I mean come on, can the Xbox One controller output in game audio from the controller? The Dualshock 4 can. And you just wish you had speakers and cool features and all you get is a "day one" sticker, oh yay!! I love me some stickers for the more expensive and inferior console!! "But..BBut.. it is worth 100 more... Microsoft said so.. And Mmicrosoft never lies.." Yeah enjoy your 100 dollar sticker and inferior console, good day sir

[laijka]

@Rowdius_Maximus
Overreact much?

He didn't even mention the X1 controller or MS.
All he said that if the speakers are of the same quality(or lack thereof) as the Wii speakers then "fuck that".

If anything your reaction reeks of inferiority complex. What is it you fear so much about the X1 and its controller that you feel the need to rage over it in reply of a comment that doesn't even mention it?

[mcstorm]

Lol Wow so its now my controller is better than yours this week. The controller that is best for me is the one that fits my hands the best. Last gen it was the 360 because I have big hands and the DS3 gives me cramp after using it for an hour or so. That said I really could not care less the controller is no the reason why I am getting a Xbox one and PS4 and was not the reason I got a Wiiu. The reason for me getting them is they all have games I want.

[showtimefolks]

everyone who i know who have played around with ps4 controllers say they loved it

bigger over controller
more comfortable grip
better analog sticks
the triggers for racing/shooters

i want to try to the speakers

i think being able to charge your controller while you are away is also a nice touch

I am just glad that sony kept the basic of dual shock the same

xJumpManx

better placement of analog sticks really? that's personal likability to me but i guess to each their own

[Xsilver]

DS4 the analog placement is the best because its good for shooters and it puts the D pad insync so its also good for fighters

[ABeastNamedTariq]

@X

That second part is why I don't like to play fighters on Xbox. I like having the d-pad and face buttons on the same level. It feels better to me. Not even with the improved d-pad will I buy a fighter on XB1. It feels way too uncomfortable for me. But that's just my ol' preference.

[Xsilver]

its like people forget about other genres.

[JackOfAllBlades]

@Tariq And because the Xbox 360 D-Pad was so jank, I mean it was so clunky, was just a big piece of plastic while the PS3's had separate buttons. The Xbox One controller is probably a little better about that but I think the DS4 will still be superior.

[stage88]

@DirtyPimp

Nailed it. Can't wait to try out the DS4 perfection.

[YNWA96]

Dualshock 4 might even get close to 360 controller I heard....

[Angeljuice]

@YNWA96
I can show you 6 or 7 articles stating that the DS4 is better than X1 controller, can't find a single one stating the opposite.

Both are apparently better than the 360 controller, so don't worry too much, you'll still be getting a good controller (nothing wrong with playing second fiddle).

Even die-hard Xbox fans say DS4 is better (the ones who have actually used one that is).

Just drop it, you're fighting a losing battle, except defeat with grace and charm, rather than a hissy denial.

[keyz1579]

I have noticed that on here there are way more Sony fans than Microsoft so no matter what they do weather its a positive change a game packed anything you guys will criticize it and tear it apart

[Angeljuice]

Well you tend to get "way more fans" of a superior product. That's how the world works.

[AJ Hartley]

Yeh like he said fan boys or not superiority generally gets the votes I mean all the bad media on xbone who would want to get one , so they can shaft you again?

[Belking]

1. touchpad ( not innovative Nintendo already has it)

2. speakers ( not innovative Nintendo already has it)

3. better analog sticks.( they dont slip like xbox ones ) (...lol really now)

4. the dualshock 4 analog sticks are placed right and left for human beings. ( Bs, they a re placed there because they are stuck with that design they have nowhere else to move them)

5. better triggers ( bs, they copied off Xbox..... Xbox has rumble triggers they don't)
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6. better cosmetic look. ( not even close)

7. no aa batteries ( because they know touch pad would eat up battery life... They had no choice)

8. move compatibility ( yep, no innovation..)

9. grip on bottom ( no big deal)

10. recharges while your away.( welcome to the. 1990s)

All they did was add touchpad, speakers and copied triggers. It's basically the same old ds3.

[GravelerMagnitude9]

Nothing but your opinion.

7. So you say sony will go from having a rechargable battery on ps3 to AA on ps4

You say no innovation, wow

so adding extra input for controls, controller grip lengthening, improved analog and more doesn't help. ok

I guess xbox one has tons of innovative features like AA batteries

belking you are quite a person

[NeXXXuS]

I doubt the speaker on the control will be for silly sound effects like the wii remote was.

[BoriboyShoGUN]

Typical post from Belking!!! Why do people have to be mindless fanboys. These guys act like if you agree that the competition is doing something good your going to burst into flames!! Everyone that has felt or used the DS4 saids its awesome!!
1. Touchpad - its Sony they'll do something cool with it
2. D Pad- Sony has had the best Dpad since PS 1!
3. AA Batteries- Really XBOX guys come on give this one up! (youre drunk)
4. Analog sticks- We shall see never minded the old 360 or DS3 analogs. But the DS4's do look like they'll be good.
I could go on for days but its pointless anywayz.

[ABeastNamedTariq]

Grip on the bottom is a huge deal for me. If it makes the controller easier and more comfortable to hold, I'm all for it. It's reducing slipperiness, how is that not a big deal? Oh yeah, you're you, that's why, lol.

[LiinoMajire]

This XBOT with down syndrome just never gives up does it? LOL.

[3-4-5]

uhh.

PS3's sticks are floaty and HORRIBLE for sports games and FPS games.

At least 360's snapped back to center.

PS1 originally had a good controller.

They ruined it, and now are finally making it really good again.

[Hicken]

... using a DS3 right now, and there's NO float involved. What's more, there's far less dead zone than in the 360 sticks. Which makes them better for more precise motions, like you'd need in FPS and sports games.

And lookathat! The DS3's analog sticks go right back to center when I release em!

[moparful99]

Horrible for FPS'? Hmm then how is it that my KDR is far better in my PS3 version of my call of duty games than in the 360 version? I'm sorry but I love the DS3 especially for shooters but when I want to play something that isn't a shooter my DS3 walks alllll over the 360 pad..

[NeXXXuS]

You're*
Sorry, I had to.

[ajax17]

You're goddamn right!

[SpecialSauce]

Xbox One controller still doesn't have any motion features.. or a proper name, "xbox one controller"

Sony's creation allows for SO many more possibilities of controls: buttons with motion with touchpad

THAT controller deserves a name.

[palaeomerus]

Motion control on Sixaxis and DS3 was a rarely used joke though. Shake off the zombies. Guide the batarang. Yay. I'd never miss it. I don't know about the touch-pad. It seems dumb but might be good for a diablo-style inventory or something.

I have an 0pen mind about it. And the shape of the DS4 looks a lot more comfortable in the hand that the DS3 was. I have preordered both so we'll see.

[SpecialSauce]

@palaeomerus

rag doll kung fu made excellent use of it, in fact it was essential to the game and made it great. if that happens even with one or 2 or 3 games; its worth it especially if they're real hit games. i think the fact that the touchpad is physical/sitting there glaring at devs they might pay more attention to it and find ways of implementing it so that it enhances the experience and doesn't just serve as a new method of doing something which more conventional means could have accomplished just as uneventfully

[moparful99]

Using the Sixaxis control in Warhawk proved it was a great feature that was poorly implemented by most devs.. I absolutely loved playing warhawk with sixaxis and wish more games would take advantage of it..

[Bathyj]

the dualshock 4 analog sticks are placed right and left for human beings.

Brilliant

http://www.google.com.au/se...

[listenkids]

@xJumpManX

"you should not have to pick your hand off the analog pads"

Really? How does one play any game ever made.

[andibandit]

@DirtyPimp

7. no aa batteries

Im assuming you actually mean the battery isnt in the way when holding the controller.
The actual built in battery, is more expensive to replace when it breaks or when higher mAh batteries become available.

[b00mFargl3]

all of your reasons besides the AA batteries and recharging are invalid.

"The sticks are placed right and left for human beings"

There isn't a controller that exists that i know where they aren't placed on the right and left. Although xbox my swap the positions of the D-Pad to make it easier to use the stick and the D-pad. they are still placed right and left.

and dont forget. Move is a piece of shit. Why they are still trying to use that technology makes no sense. Enjoy your night light while you play.

What a horrible argument.

[ceed911]

speakers? Because often I complain that my television's sound sucks so I need my controller to make noise.

[Pantstuff]

I was going for more of a "how does it feel to use" approach rather than a feature comparison.

[user7402931]

"If you just used one or the other, you will be completely satisfied, but when you pick up the Xbox One controller, quickly followed by the Dual Shock 4, it's immediately noticeable how good the DS4 feels in your hands.''

I recall how great the triggers felt myself, and with all that tech i was kind of thinking it would feel claustrophobic but it didnt. and when i navigabled the ds4 it was seemless. those are my ''feel'' impressions.

[Majin-vegeta]

I just want it in my hands already.

[-Foxtrot]

I kind of all DS controllers to be better then the ones on other consoles to be honest. The DS controller for me is an all rounder controller great for a variety of games with different genres. The Xbox 360 controller for example is only better for FPS in my opinion. I mean I'm not saying the DS3 or any other DS didn't have it's faults but they were still better in my opinion. You get these people though that said the DS was too small but to be honest that came out of no where since no one complained about it being too "small" back when the PS1 came out or even the PS2.

Shame Nintendo with the Wii U didn't have a updated gamecube style one for it's main controller

[thetruthx1]

I doubt it. It looks like arthritis lol

[user7402931]

nah, thats from internet browsing.

[Demobot]

I never gamed on a ps1 or ps2 simply because the DS is a garbage design. I went from a genesis the a Saturn to a dreamcast. I completely avoided shoulder button controllers.

[Reverent]

That is an absolutely atrocious excuse to have missed out on arguably the two greatest consoles of all time.

[palaeomerus]

Saturn had shoulder buttons though (like Super NES controller) in both the big cheap-plastic-feeling US pack-in controller and the sleeker Japanese version. The Saturn Analog had triggers instead but they were still used like the shoulder buttons. Same with Dreamcast. And the Duke/S on Xbox which were essentially a double-stick (adding a right thumb stick) iteration of the Saturn Analog/Dreamcast design.

Then 360 added shoulders above the triggers to replace the B&W buttons.

[warewolfSS]

It deff took lessons from the 360 controller

[josephayal]

DS4 is the best controller ever made

[gnrreuniontour]

And you're basing this opinion off using it how many times if any and if any for how long?

[gnrreuniontour]

I love how all you ps3 fanboys said the ds3 was the best controller ever. Now the ds4 is finally different, much more like the 360, none of you have used it, and immediately it's the best ever.

[josephayal]

I am a multi-console person I will eventually buy an Xbox One, Btw The 360′s controller is one of the best controllers of all time

[vivid83]

its still a ds in its design and aren't xbox fans saying the same thing about the xbox controller ? don't be a hypocrite

[corvusmd]

Fanboy bait. This is an opinion based stance...stating it like fact is a bad decision

[AceBlazer13]

Doesn't the title specifically state opinion?

[saint_seya]

To notice that, he need to read, but since it says DS4 better at the headline in big letters, he needs to attack the article.

[2pacalypsenow]

damn i have the launch day pre ordered ( the first one) and i can only do 2 day shipping

[mxrider2199]

if you got the launch day its suppose to arrive on launch day or else no one would get it from amazon lol

[2pacalypsenow]

it ships when it launches i don't think it means it will arrive to your house when it launches

[mxrider2199]

no it arrives on launch day that why some people get theirs a day or 2 early on games and systems bc they hav to hae everything to every one on launch day

[MadMen]

PS4 IMO is a more solid system than Xbox One

Xbox Ones Controller being a shooter fan, is just a better design, not a fan of SONYs analogs being on the same level.

[AceBlazer13]

Really? Well growing up on the dualshock I always saw the analog on 360 kinda awkward and the whole l2 and r2 to shoot instead of l1 and r1.Preference i guess.

[AceBlazer13]

Ds4 although I had my doubts about it at first it began to look really awesome.Can't wait for that ps4.

[DEEBO]

i want a blue one, no wait a red one.fuck it i want both of them!

[skydragoonity]

The fact that the DS4 doesn't use AA batteries is enough reason why its better than the xB1 controller

[Clover904]

Lol. 5 people really like to buy AA batteries :)

[scott182]

Xbone controllers, keeping duracell in business.

[gnrreuniontour]

You losers are retarded. My 360 I never have to charge, if the batteries are dead I put in new ones. Now with the Xbox one I have either option. With the wait station, like usual I have to wait. If my controller is dead, I have to plug it in and charge it. No worries, it can charge during the 30 minutes I'm waiting for the wait stations weekly updates.

[awesomeperson]

@gnr

So, you've been a member of this site for over 1500 days, and in that time have made 3 comments.

All trolling on this same article.

And then the... "wait station"? I don't even..

[Gigaguy777]

@Clover
Rechargables. They're not some magical myth or anything, they exist. Go look them up and learn something.

[Petro]

"So, you've been a member of this site for over 1500 days, and in that time have made 3 comments.

All trolling on this same article.

And then the... "wait station"? I don't even.."

That does totally sound like a hacked in account to me.

[Gaming_Guru]

The title should say, "Why I think the PS4 controller is better than the XBOX ONE controller" because if it's not on facts it will start a riot in the comment section. I hate it when gaming journalist have bad grammar, even with the title stating on opinion it still contradicts itself.

[saikorican]

He kind of said that by writing "opinion" in the title. It's his opinion that these are the reasons the controller is better than the competitor. You can't tell someone their opinion is wrong.

[Nik_P757]

DS4 is more innovative but at the end of the day I say it all depends on what controller you find comfortable for gaming. As of this generation I personally don't have an issue with either and I don't see that changing next gen.

[Rimeskeem]

They are both good controllers so stop arguing about it

[Foxgod]

The DS4 is fine as long as you dont have to look at it.
Xb controller for me all the way tho, and i am looking forward to try the rumbling triggers.

[mxrider2199]

enjoy looking at your "xbox day one edition sticker" on your controller lols i would trade that one for a normal controller any day

[Foxgod]

that's a lot better then a nasty touch pad, glowing bulbs and over sized handles.

Nothing bad about the controls tho, i have a ps3, but imho, the ds3 looks a lot better.

[mxrider2199]

the bulbs on the back lower side which you cant see unless u aimed your controller up... and the only time id assume you would look at the touch pad is when you are touching it lols and thats only until u get used to it, and you are one of the people the complained about the ds3 being too small now the ds4 is too big? damn must suck to be picky bc of a brand

[Killjoy3000]

The X1 controller and actual console looks like they both harken back to that ugly design of the original Xbox: Ugly AF.

[redcar121]

Hahaha what a joke your mad

[Benchm4rk]

I was never a fan of the dualshock controllers and always preferred the Xbox controllers especially the 360 one. But seeing the ds4 controller I can tell straight away that most of my gripes with it look to have been fixed. Will be interesting to see what one feels better once I get my hands on them.

[nooneknows]

Jeez people, its preference.

I like Dualshock due to my love for variety. I like it when it comes to Platformers, RPGs, and fighters.

Xbox controller is better for shooters.

[stage88]

Dualshock wins it by a country mile for me.

[JunioRS101]

Lol too much anger up in here

*gets disagrees*

[iliimaster]

umm i havnt tried it but im a big shooter guy and i love endless hours of gears, cod, etc... the ps4 analog sticks have to be 100% different from the ps1,2,3 dualshock and call me crazy i see the same kinda design... playing uncharted or the last of us campaign or multiplayer the analog sticks were horrible for aiming theres so much dead space in them, and the xbox controller is already king for shooters everyone has their preference but its fact

[No_Limit]

argument over pads that no one even touch yet. LOL

[saint_seya]

But then u can say that the games on x-bone one are the best, have amazing graphics, and 2 millon more things, besides of the negative things u can say of ps4 games.. And nothing tried the final version of those yet..
Flip flop to much? U work for ms -u keep changing the rules all the time, so i guess u may-

[No_Limit]

"besides of the negative things u can say of ps4 games."

I have no idea what you are talking about. I have been praising PS games for the longest. Here have a look.

"A good launch racer for PS4 fans."
http://n4g.com/news/1340344...

"The Killzone PS4 bundle package is looking sweet! Hope they will have a similar package when Naughty Dog releases their AAA game."
" http://n4g.com/news/1342403...

[SwiftArsonist]

opinion based article, not an actual fact.

[Pascalini]

N4g has become a Sony fanboy site

So much hate from Sony towards MS it's quite pathetic

[PIayStation]

You seemed phased by the tide of PS fans. No one was telling the 360 fanboys to be quiet in 2006.. so its not a big deal.

[Paytaa]

So let's act just like the people we criticize.

[Petro]

This is simple, as PlayStation 4 is way more liked right now than Xbox One, so overall there are more PlayStation 4 fans in the world than there are Xbox One fans. And that includes this site.

[Mr-SellJack]

PS4 all the way

[EXVirtual]

DS4 has more of a revamp, but it's really all preference.

[KingZFlipper]

I have played with both controllers, and I have to say that the DS4 was a huge surprise. A really comfortable controller compared to DS3, which I couldn't enjoy that much because I was so used to the 360 controller.

Both the Xbone and PS4 controllers felt really good, and I couldn't decide which one was better, but I can say that Sony has taken much more steps forward with their controller than Microsoft.

[Shakengandulf]

Since both fan bases love there own controllers, as long as Microsoft and sony don't go backwards... All is well.
Being a long time playstation user and xbox pad user for Pc games, the only issue ( i ) have is that when I'm playing f1 on pc using the xbox pad... I cant take the curves as accurately as i would with the DS3...
If the next xbox pad can have a slightly softer stick that would be a huge plus for me.

[DivineAssault]

DS4 smashes the xb1 controller into oblivion.. way more features while remaining comfortable

[ElementX]

Speakers in the controller was a gimmick on Wii I hope Sony does a better job. I'm still not a fan of 6-axis, an option rarely used. I'm starting to have doubts about the touch panel on the controller also. Looking at Vita as an example I have only used the rear touch panel for one game and the touch screen isn't used too often for the games I play.

[ghostrider32]

N4G Policy next gen: If you don't only game on PS4, you're not a real gamer and probably just another dumb American.

[kewlkat007]

More joke of the week articles..

[hollabox]

PS DS controllers will never be better than the X360, not until Sony change the placements of their dumb sticks. I can't stand playing shooting games with my PS3 controllers because of it. Hand fatigue stretching my thumbs down to the thumb stick after about 4 hrs or so. Plus my PS3 controllers battery life is down to probably 10 hours, and takes 3 hours or more to charge. I can get weeks out of my X360 controllers.

The only thing I like about my PS3 controllers are the shoulder/trigger buttons. X360 shoulder buttons are almost useless considering the placements. Oh well will find out how good the PS4 controller is on launch day, XB1 I might pick up next year or tax return season.

[Funky Town_TX]

I agree 100%. BF3 is better on the PS3 but I fight the thumb sticks the whole time.

[hollabox]

All the disagrees, I guess seven people never played with the X360 over extended periods of time. Well shooting games atleast, or any game that requires the use of both thumb sticks for navigation.

[Scatpants]

I hate that they left the thumbsticks in the same place. Never really liked the way they were. It sort of voids all of the improvements they made with the PS4 controller. Still getting one though.

[Funky Town_TX]

If I could get a PS4 with the 360 controller I would be in heaven.

[Ticklez]

Imagine a ps controller with just touch pads ? Would it work? Would you like it ?

[Scatpants]

No.

[NeutralXP]

Lmao Sony fanboys have nothing better to write these days Umm fact Xbox one controller best in the world not that cheap ps4 one ....

[Urzusix]

Lol touch pad is stupid? yeah if all you play is FPS I cant wait to see how its used in RPG's and other genre games

[AO1JMM]

I'll reserve my opinion until I actually try them both out.

[Pillsbury1]

With every iteration of the dual shock Sony always brings something new and interesting.

[nrealyo]

I fail to understand how the majority of you can judge either controller when you have not even touched it. I personally prefer the Xbox controller, last gen i thought the Xbox pad was far superior to the PS3 controller i didn't like the analog sticks, i highly doubt it will of changed much. I'm not a fan boy before that gets added i just feel that the Xbox controller is better for me. Don't get me wrong the PS4 i think will be a great console but judging controllers by looking at them is beyond me, yes the ps4 controller has a touch pad which COULD be kinda cool if used correctly but still, YOU HAVE NOT TOUCHED EITHER OF THEM.

[Scatpants]

Gotta say I've always preferred how the xbox controller is set up, and I'm really looking forward to trying out the vibrating triggers on the X1 controller. I'm getting both so it will be interesting to directly compare them. and I don't think the touchpad on the Playstation controller is a gimmick it will provide different kinds of interactions and will be great for web and interface browsing.

[SnowRMK]

TBH The exclusives will be the only thing that matters.
The controller is a bonus.
(For me so far its PS4 than I'll buy x-box second)

[Discod99]

There is no way in hell. The Xbox controller is perfect.

[Statix]

More positive impressions of the PS4 controller:

"Thankfully Sony has rectified that and the new controller is now easily as good as the Xbox One controller, if not better."

Source: http://www.lazygamer.net/24...

[MicDude]

Opinion duly noted. I feel like the Xbox controller is better for shooters while the dualshock is better for fighting games. Anything else, just take your pick.

[Sub-Zero85]

The PS4 doesn't require AA batteries this is 2013 for crying out loud #EnoughSaid

[kingPoS]

How could anyone say touchpads are usefull! Those tactile rectangles most laptops have are so pointless. Wouldn't be great if laptops also ran on AA batteries, I mean who would want to bother with enclosed batteries anyway. s/

[microgenius]

get over it people PS is kicking xbox ass in every single aspect

[level 360]

2 Answers will sum it all up:

a) PS4/DS4 pad = revolutionary

b) XBox ONE pad = evoultionary

[_LarZen_]

It's hilarious how people change "alliance" and brand favoring in a blink of an eye.

Before it was the other way around and PS3 comments was down voted. Now it's the other way..

What do that tell us about these type of gamers?

[Hakoom]

the ps4 has something new to it..
the xbox doesnt.. just the same old controler with makeup

the touchpad alone makes it better

[AsunaYuukiTheFlash]

Question: Why the PS4 controller is better than the Xbox One controller?
Answer: Because Sony made it.

[Atomicjuicer]

I've used both at Gamescom. The Xbox 1 controller has nice analogues for sure but I didn't like the bumpers. The dpad was much improved.

PS4 pad is just better though. Anyone who gets a hands on will agree.

[SynestheticRoar]

D4 is better all around. No AA batteries. It has Speakers, a touch pad, better grips, and share button. The analog stick are for ordinary humans with one right hand, and one left one. Inbred mutants can use the X1.

[kevnb]

Lets wait until they come to market...

[Condemnedman]

Well I always listen to no named websites :-\
Of course it all subjective I hated the six axis this gen and loved the 360 controller but I won't be bullied into making bull crap comments until I try them both. Obviously all the experts on here have! Jokers

[Sh0ckWav3]

i preffer the xbx controller over the ps, I freaking hated it when I play socoms on ps2.and I like the removable battery, specially when I like to use the same controller..

[myevo8u]

Sony fanboy little b i t c h e s! This site is a haven for ignorant on the knees suckling Sony fanboys! The guy who wrote this article is one of them!

[WitWolfy]

Another reason the PS4 remote is better

IT CAN USE ANY 3.5" compatible headset!!! So those of you who own turtle beach, chrimera or whatever 3.5" socket headsets feel rest assured, our current gen headsets are next gen compatible too!!! :D

[tyjor]

LOL when I originally saw both controllers I thought they were both ugly, but now I don't know why, they've both grown on me.

[_cyrax]

I've never been so anxious to hold a controller until the ds4. It looks so...........handy

[_cyrax]

I've never been anxious to hold a controller until the ds4, it looks so..........handy

[Krosis]

Another N4G "article" *Snore*

[InsaneGam3r]

Tochpad = the most useless thing in a controller.......

PS button is enough.

[buynit]

Impulse triggers!

You would think the title would read " why i think ds4 is better" since it is an opinion..

[ceed911]

Although I disagree with this article as the Xbox controller is always universally loved while Sony's controller has continued to fail the FPS test.

I do appreciate the author clearly stating it is his opinion rather than everyone on this site pushing EVERYTHING on this site as fact.

[Tzuno]

you can hook a xbox joystick to any pc and the games recognize the joystick like a charm. do that with sony one without software or other tricks. that's why xb joy is better is for everyone.

[Denethor_II]

One of the last bastions for a lot of people was the XBox controller. How can you take it away from them?

[Jaqen_Hghar]

A man sees more people who like symmetrical than asymmetrical. A man doesn't see why Xbots try to pass of asymmetrical as the accepted better placement as if it's not a matter of preference. Though a man's thumbs are symmetrical so he likes having them in the same place like on WiiU or PS. Xbox is the oddball actually.

[Bob570]

That's not what I heard from a friend of mine who was at the Gamestop Expo and played both back to back.

While the DS4 will be a huge improvement, I highly doubt it will be better for gaming than the Xbox controller.

[hOoDnErD]

I've been able to play with them both.... I like them both a lot, I would give the edge to the DS4 in size but so far the XBox 1 is slimmer and has better rumble! If your fans of either, you'll like both respectfully!

[Bolts]

After 3 pages I have yet to hear a single fanboy comment based on facts. Which game actually uses the DS 4 touchpad to enhance gameplay? Can I use the DS 4 touchpad for something in BF 4 that I can't do with the Xbox One controller? Is there an actual game play or competitive advantage??

As for the Xbox One, yeah force feedback triggers are nice and Direct Wfifi is great but how about some new functionality?

[bassambient]

I never seen ps controler in a MLG COMPETITION DO
YOU?????