This wasn't supposed to be an x-box versus ps3 controller argument.

I only brought it up because it wasn't until I used the xbox controller that I realized how annoying it is to have to stop moving in order to use any of your abilities on the D-Pad.

Reasons like this is why the Keyboard will ALWAYS be better than the controller.

The intended design of a PS3 controller is to use the D-Pad and the Left analog stick with the left thumb. This does not work well with this game because there are abilities you need to use while directing your character in a certain direction.