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[NomenNescio]

Seriously? Asymmetrical joysticks (last time I check my hands were symmetrical), "X Y A B" (what is this, a math test?), buttons feel terrible to press, cheap plastic feeling, AA batteries (lol), no haptics.

Meanwhile the dualsense is sexy AF, with proper ergonomics, next gen haptics, premium feeling, rechargeable, memorable and intuitive symbols for prompts. It's the only controller that checks all the boxes.

 

[Topher]

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

Damnit Topher

 

[Kacho]

 

[ReBurn]

My hands are adjustable. I can orient the thumb on each hand independently. Are you missing a joint or something?

 

[Topher]

Damnit Topher

I beat you by two seconds

 

[Sanepar]

Dualsense is better than xbox gamepad on everything.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

 

[Punished Miku]

They both have pros and cons.

I do like the shape of the Xbox controller more., the button placement, the size, and the stick placement. D-pad on both controllers suck honestly. I hate the clicky buttons and lack of gyro. I like the battery options. I dislike the shape of the PS triggers as I hit them accidentally a lot with my leg. I like the rumble on DS but hate the resistance triggers.

 

[diffusionx]

It is super outdated, basically the same controller they released in 2005 on Xbox 360.

 

[Insanemaelstrom]

Symmetrical vs assymetrical is a matter of individual preference . For a lot of people, Xbox controller's the ergonomics are more preferable to dualsense.

For the AA battery vs rechargeable. I prefer the rechargeable batteries but a lot of people do prefer AA ones. Xbox controller's last more and it is easy to swap to new batteries if the controller does during your play session.

For the button layout, I depends on which system you have played on already. As a ps guy, it will take me a few hours to get used to Xbox button layout but if I had an Xbox instead of ps, it would be vice versa.

Can agree with lack of haptics though. They make a huge difference in games like gt7 and astrobot

 

[winjer]

The Xbox controller does have one major advantage. PC support.
Pretty much all games instantly recognize and automatically configure the Xbox controller.
The same doesn't happen with the PS5 controller and it can be bothersome to set it up.

 

[Ironbunny]

As a leftie the dualsense feels more natural to use with its stick and button layout. I use xbox elite controller on PC but it do prefer the sony.

 

[PendekarRajawali]

Because it’s dusty?

 

[HYDE]

Symmetrical is da best. Even the Wii U Pro Controller layout is better than XBox design

 

[Hohenheim]

How about this:

Focus on what YOU like, and don't get hung up in anything else.
Thing is, there's a huge variation of controllers out there, and people prefer different stuff.

Also,

Not this shit again..

 

[N0S]

Last time I had to blow at a controller was with Astrobot

 

[tTHANOSs]

The switch pro controller is better too

 

[chromatic9]

Fits in the mouth better.

 

[OmegaSupreme]

I like them both tbh. I like my 8 bit do even better.

 

[jumpship]

It is super outdated, basically the same controller they released in 2005 on Xbox 360.

Probably why they like the controller, reminds them of when Xbox was good.

 

[Unknown?]

The Xbox controller does have one major advantage. PC support.
Pretty much all games instantly recognize and automatically configure the Xbox controller.
The same doesn't happen with the PS5 controller and it can be bothersome to set it up.

Not sure about Windows but it's recognized on Linux. DS support is in the kernal.

 

[Lunarorbit]

Never had one but the customization options are fucking robust. Fighting games, souls games, competitive multi; those are all good reasons to get the Xbox controllers

 

[Seomel]

Dont know. It was good option years ago, but not now. Theres so much bigger quality xontroller market for cheaper.

 

[RetroGamingUK]

Never saw the benefit of asymmetrical sticks, unless you have one deformed hand it makes no sense.

 

[Sebastian1295]

A controller using double A batteries in the year 2025 is impractical and illogical. I'll take a built in battery all day anyday personally and no i don't wanna have to spend extra money on rechargeable batteries for a controller that's already overpriced.

 

[winjer]

Not sure about Windows but it's recognized on Linux. DS support is in the kernal.

2 or 3 years ago, I bought a dualshock 4, to replace my aging X360 controller.
It was really good quality. But several games didn't recognize it.
After some time, I just gave up, sold it and got a Series X controller. And it just works.
Yes, I'm on Windows.

 

[LordBritish]

its the goat, sorry..

drift sux on it though lol

 

[Bond007]

Only time i liked an Xbox controller is when the went from the Phat boy to the controller S- like i really enjoyed that one.
Everything since i completely agree with everything said. Just not really the controller for me- but it isnt exactly "bad" either. Just always felt cheap to me.

 

[damidu]

no idea must be fanboys.
they are basically selling the same controller for the last 20 years, for $10 cheaper than a dualsense, while missing %80 of the tech it has, including a frickin "power source"

they even managed to mess it up more with series, stupid thing sounds like a typewriter while playing.

 

[a'la mode]

They both have pros and cons.

I do like the shape of the Xbox controller more., the button placement, the size, and the stick placement. D-pad on both controllers suck honestly. I hate the clicky buttons and lack of gyro. I like the battery options. I dislike the shape of the PS triggers as I hit them accidentally a lot with my leg. I like the rumble on DS but hate the resistance triggers.

Yeah, they both have things going on for them. Going by the basic controllers, not Elite/Edge:

I like Xbox ergonomics (the wider grip, asymmetric sticks, button placement) and its less mushy triggers.

I like PS battery, haptics, and button feel plus I prefer the d-pad more even if it's not great.

 

[Kvally]

A controller using double A batteries in the year 2025 is impractical and illogical. I'll take a built in battery all day anyday personally and no i don't wanna have to spend extra money on a battery pack for a controller that's already overpriced.

I will take my $49.99 Xbox controller that allows me to choose between:

• Disposable double A battries
• Eneloops
• Rechargeable Battery Pack

Over my $200 Dualsense EDGE controller with built in battery that lasts 2 hours on a charge. That said, the nearly 40 hour charge time I get with the built in battery on my Elite Core 2 controller is rather nice I admit. But the eneloops in my Starfield Xbox controller last a LONG time before charging is needed.

 

[reinking]

 

[Arachnid]

PC support and the Elite 2 is the best controller ever made

 

[Kvally]

Seriously? Asymmetrical joysticks (last time I check my hands were symmetrical), "X Y A B" (what is this, a math test?), buttons feel terrible to press, cheap plastic feeling, AA batteries (lol), no haptics.

Meanwhile the dualsense is sexy AF, with proper ergonomics, next gen haptics, premium feeling, rechargeable, memorable and intuitive symbols for prompts. It's the only controller that checks all the boxes.

Not everyone is the same is the answer? For me, asymmetrical joysticks work the best for me, and I have been using XYAB for decades. Buttons feel great to press and the latest version of the controller has a solid feeling, a bit closer to the elite. There are haptics in the Xbox controller, just not to the degree that the Dualsense has.

I find the DS ugly, and poor ergonomics, I turn off the haptics, has a cheap feel and the battery life is absolutely horrid. It's my least favorite controller with Xbox, followed by Switch Pro then DS.

If the battery life of the DS Edge wasn't so bad, the DS Edge gains ground with me in some areas over the standard DS.

 

[Kacho]

I like my 8 bit do even better.

I got the 8bitdo ultimate and I hate how loosey goosey the analog sticks are. They have no resistance to them.

 

[Roni]

Seriously? Asymmetrical joysticks (last time I check my hands were symmetrical), "X Y A B" (what is this, a math test?), buttons feel terrible to press, cheap plastic feeling, AA batteries (lol), no haptics.

Meanwhile the dualsense is sexy AF, with proper ergonomics, next gen haptics, premium feeling, rechargeable, memorable and intuitive symbols for prompts. It's the only controller that checks all the boxes.

It's much easier to use the bumpers while pressing the triggers with Xbox

 

[adamsapple]

Meanwhile the dualsense is sexy AF, with proper ergonomics

 

[Sebastian1295]

I will take my $49.99 Xbox controller that allows me to choose between:

• Disposable double A battries
• Eneloops
• Rechargeable Battery Pack

Over my $200 Dualsense EDGE controller with built in battery that lasts 2 hours on a charge. That said, the nearly 40 hour charge time I get with the built in battery on my Elite Core 2 controller is rather nice I admit. But the eneloops in my Starfield Xbox controller last a LONG time before charging is needed.

Why are you comparing the dualsense edge which is built for enthusiasts and hardcore gamers to the regular series X controller to begin with. That's pretty disingenuous of you tbh and it's even more disingenuous that you're saying that the battery on your dualsense edge lasts you 2 hrs max on a charge which i call bs on. Plus you can easily use a long charging cord to plug into your dualsense controller to charge it if u must while gaming which takes the place of needing rechargeable batteries. I also suspect alot of people don't game in long enough sessions for their controller to die from fully charged in one sitting and needing to charge it to begin with.

 

[Kvally]

Why are you comparing the dualsense edge which is built for enthusiasts and hardcore gamers to the regular series X controller to begin with. That's pretty disingenuous of you tbh and it's even more disingenuous that you're saying that the battery on your dualsense edge lasts you 2 hrs max on a charge which i call bs on. Plus you can easily use a long charging cord to plug into your dualsense controller to charge it if u must while gaming which takes the place of needing rechargeable batteries.

I compared it because it's the professional controller which should have better features and a battery life that blows away our standard controllers. It's only disingenous to you because you didn't like the comparison.

You can call BS all you want. It's my experience. Come on over. DM me and I will give you my home address. I am not alone on the battery life complaints.

I am not buying a professional grade $200 wireless controller so I can turn around and use it wired. Funny thing is, the battery life is so bad, I have my Macbook next to me and I actually DO plug the controller in while I play because of that. It's pathetic.

 

[Leviathicus]

I agree, I let the reddit and forum's hype convince me to buy one and never felt like it was worth it.

I have an xbox elite series 2 that I use on PC and it feels so... cheap. The buttons are noisy as fuck, doesn't have haptics or adaptative triggers, the supposed ergonomics aren't there or at least I feel it way more uncomfortable and really dislike the asymmetry. Weight and plastic feels like low quality. The only positive aspect is the battery life, but probably because it lacks features.

Dualsense on the other hand... super solid, comfortable, adaptative triggers, haptic feedback... the only downside is the battery life but that is not a real problem for me today because I don't have the time to do those longer gaming sessions anymore.

But to each their own I guess, some aspects there are subjective.

 

[Kacho]

Plus you can easily use a long charging cord to plug into your dualsense controller to charge it if u must while gaming

 

[Chukhopops]

If you’re on console you can’t choose anyway so there’s no point.

If you’re on PC how many games support the extra features versus the additional cost, lower battery life and significantly worse support especially on older games?

There is your answer.

 

[darth.shrimp]

25 years later, I still have no idea which button is where on a Playstation controller. Triangle? Circle? What is this, a preschooler's toy?

(see, two can play this game)

 

[m14]

Asymmetrical sticks make more sense considering the D-Pad was surpassed by the left stick for most games back in the early 2000s. Why persist with the 1990s control layout?

 

[Idleyes]

If you’re on console you can’t choose anyway so there’s no point.

If you’re on PC how many games support the extra features versus the additional cost, lower battery life and significantly worse support especially on older games?

There is your answer.

"If you're playing on PC without a mouse and keyboard, do yourself a favor, go back to console!

-Some keyboard warrior, probably

 

[TehGoomba7s]

It doesn't do anything wrong, solid controller, can't go wrong with it.

That being said, the Dualsense is just so far ahead of it in terms of what it adds to games. It's the best feature the PS5 has imo

 

[Magic Carpet]

Damn OP you want me to just put you on ignore? You don't seem to want my kind of gamer around these parts.

 

[Bojji]

I use both and honestly can't tell you which one is better overall. Both are peak gaming controllers, IMO.

And I have most of them (some dusty as fuck):

 

[Lucifers Beard]

The Xbox controller is serviceable but it does nothing special. Not that it needs to do anything outlandish but Sony typically have some interesting novel features where Xbox just do the same thing every time. Dualsense has some neat features and the haptics are good but the battery feels like it constantly needs charging.

Both are reasonably shit controllers from a build quality perspective though. I've already been through two Dualsense pads through stick drift and the Elite 2 that I paid good money for was crap, in particular the A button was inconsistent and I would frequently miss inputs because the button needed to be pressed firmly down rather than be tapped as it should be.