[Multiplatform] Nintendo 64 controller versus psx dualshock

Dual Shock in a deserving landslide:

The only legitimate gripe I've ever heard against the DS is it's awkwardly placed left analog. While I can definitely see that as a problem for some it isn't a problem for me thus it's my dream controller.

Above all the DS murders the N64 controller in fighters. While the N64 didn't have many, if it were to have the same library of them this would be no contest. The D-pad was microscopic and the asymmetric placement and uneven size of the buttons is unfriendly.

In action adventure games I still chose the DS. I like the idea of being able to switch between controls. Take a game like Devil May Cry. While running around the analog stick is fine, but when it comes to fast twitch action I can effortlessly switch to the D-pad; double tapping on a thumb analog is annoying.

Moreover the DS is a dual analog with more quickly accessable buttons. The L3 and R3 make 10 compared to the N64's 8, and if a programmer wants they can use the D-pad as an additional four. The N64 has a d-pad as well, but you have to change grips in order to access it.

Lastly while it's true that the N64 was great for 1st party games it doesn't completely outshine the DS in those same games (emulation).

All of that said in my eyes this is an "Anything you can do I can do better" situation. There's just no type of game I can think of where the N64 controller will be head and shoulders above the Dual shock with the exception of a slow paced game where you can play a majority of it with one hand controlling and one action button. In that case the N64 controller would be marvelous as I'd have one hand free to drink or eat while I'm playing.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Originally Posted by RABicle

Are you kidding? The N64 Dpad was BIGGER than the Dual Shock one. Are you thinking of the Gamecube or something?

The N64 dpad is not bigger than the DS one.

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And I could've sworn that everyone agreed that 6 face buttons was better for Street Fighter style fighters than 4.

Who is everyone? If everyone doesn't include me (which it doesn't) then why should I care what anyone else likes? I prefer the four button face because I can use my thumb to press the four face buttons and use my index/middle finger to hit the R1/R2 buttons. With six buttons on the face I have to use just my thumb. More fingers over the same amount of buttons = better control.

Furthermore as I explained the buttons on the N64 pad are unevenly sized and asymetrically spaced.

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Oh a horribly designed 2.5D capcom game that wasn't even playable on the PSX. GOOD EXAMPLE MATE!

It is a good example. We're talking about the merits of a particular controller when playing games. Egronomically speaking the PS1 and 2 Dualshocks are the identical. Why should I restrict myself to talking about PS1 games?

There's nowhere I can't reach.