PS4 Controller

[Wildsprite]

I prefer it on the bottom.

you prefer it on the bottom is preference, I happen to prefer the left analog stick on the top. but that again is preference. the D-pad on the Dualshock 2/3 has been superior since the first xbox and people who prefer the xbox layout have complained about the D-pad for a long time. but that isnt because of the layout.

Entire reason the dpad sucks so much on the xbox controller is because of its position.

no the position is preference. the whole reason the d-pad sucks is because of that large piece of plastic between the dpad and the rubber conductor. don't believe me go search for what's inside the xbox 360 controller and have a look at the d-pad assembly. the evil dpad makes a huge difference because it turns that lacking d-pad into 4 buttons making it more acurate.


microsoft used the same design for that dpad that they started with the duke, it wasnt well thought up design but since they were rarely using it nobody noticed till they tried to use it on games that made better use of it like fighting games and fps

[Dreamer]

no the position is preference. the whole reason the d-pad sucks is because of that large piece of plastic between the dpad and the rubber conductor. don't believe me go search for what's inside the xbox 360 controller and have a look at the d-pad assembly. the evil dpad makes a huge difference because it turns that lacking d-pad into 4 buttons making it more acurate.

For me, I feel that the Xbox poor dpad is due to its construction, rather than lack of separation. The best dpad I've ever used was the old SNES controller, and it wasn't separated like the Playstation.

The XBox uses this really cheap plastic, as opposed to a high quality plastic or rubber (preferred).

[Wildsprite]

For me, I feel that the Xbox poor dpad is due to its construction, rather than lack of separation. The best dpad I've ever used was the old SNES controller, and it wasn't separated like the Playstation.

The XBox uses this really cheap plastic, as opposed to a high quality plastic or rubber (preferred).

Actually the Xbox controllers have always been high quality plastic not cheap. I have been inside both controllers. neither uses low quality parts. quality of parts does not make up for bad design which is what that D-pad is.

The construction of the Xbox d-pad is a big chunk of plastic under the plastic your thumb hits, it puts the D-pad close to an inch away from the actual board and the result is lots of accidentily hitting the wrong direction. Microsoft is as far as I know the only company to ever do this. the only way to resolve the d-pad issue for more acuracy is to replace it with buttons.

The PS/2/3/4 d-pad isnt actually seperated its a single piece of plastic but its almost right up against the electronic board/film underneath it which is why it's superior. which is as you probably guessed it pretty much the same with the SNES D-pad

here is a quote from one of the happy evil d-pad owners

"The Evil D-Pad Facelift Kit fixes every single problem with the original 360 controller. Gone is the world's worst ever d-pad design. Instead you get 100% accurate buttons that just simply work perfectly.

Thumbsticks also get an overhaul. The included evil sticks are a different shape to the originals. I was skeptical at first, but I can say, having used them, that they are more accurate and more comfortable to use. Just as importantly they fixed the drifting issue on my old and worn sticks! Excellent.

Thanks Evil. I'd thoroughly recommend this kit to anyone with a 360 controller."

I didnt post a link however if you search "evil d-pad" you should find it pretty fast for anyone interested.

[IveraIvalice]

Mocrosofts new xbox controller for the one is supposed to be much better. Sounds like its gonna be similar to ps d-pads or any other D-Pad which is a huge plus for me kuz I always prefered xbox controller over all else. Just that D-Pad.
But as far as I know, that controller isn't coming out till the console comes out so I'll have to wait n see