Thread: FFXIV Controller - Now Only $12.99 on Amazon.com

Originally Posted by Dreamer

The entire reason why I have a 360 controller is that I hate PS-style controllers with a passion. The analog sticks are horrible, the shoulder buttons are awkward, the D-pad has quite possibly the worst design I've ever seen (though to its credit the linked controller has a better design than the standard), and the controller shape is a R&D faceplant. Why would you put pointy, squarish edges on something that is supposed to be held comfortably in your hands?

In other words, skip the OP's link and buy this instead.

Not only does this cost more then 3x the amount... everything you described about PS buttons applies more-so to xbox controllers, not to mention the insane mark-up micro has on these :S You can't get any worse of a d-pad on a controller than xbox which is well known by any serious gamer... especially on any quicker input or tournament games. Not even going to talk about the jarring box shape, the fact that it uses over 15 year old tech and charges current gen prices, has less action buttons (even more so with the F-key shortcuts) than any half *** pc controller, and it's lessened multi-tasking function due to layout being different for the sake of being different rather than more practical.

This controller is alot cheaper in design and build than a DS3, but it's still only $12.99!!! You can't get any better bang for your buck than this controller atm! Just make sure you look elsewhere for it if you don't reside in the US... amazon.com is a killer for Canadian or international shoppers nowaday, esp the businesses who use them (Most won't even ship outside).

TL DR - You can't beat the price and functionality of this controller! (Plus it even has a hidden bonus as working as an extra ps3 controller if you need/want one :P)

Originally Posted by Dreamer

The entire reason why I have a 360 controller is that I hate PS-style controllers with a passion. The analog sticks are horrible, the shoulder buttons are awkward, the D-pad has quite possibly the worst design I've ever seen (though to its credit the linked controller has a better design than the standard), and the controller shape is a R&D faceplant. Why would you put pointy, squarish edges on something that is supposed to be held comfortably in your hands?

In other words, skip the OP's link and buy this instead.

Or be even smarter and buy the one sold at discount for FFXI like THIS

I have two of these and have since I bought my first copy of XI way back like 8 years ago. Both still work perfectly, though I did have to dismantle one after some beer spillage to clean it.

I guess it's discontinued... http://www.logitech.com/en-us/gaming...s/devices/7361 is it's replacement.