Is The PS3's Controller Any Good For FPS Games? Lets Look At Some Proof!

Some people seem to think that the DS3 controller is more than competent enough for FPS games, well iam here to try and prove otherwise. Now i don't want anyone saying "well when i use the DS3 and i pwn in FPS's" because iam not referring to the player, just the controller.

Now in THIS video from E3 i was totally shocked to see how jerkily and unnaturally the gun moved about the screen. Well actually i wasn't too shocked seeing as i once tried to play Red Faction on my PS2 and that didn't go too well. Please note that at the beginning of the video he seems to be trying to shoot the face of the huge monster be he keeps missing due to the shoddy precision of the not-so-well placed analogue sticks. Also when he is climbing the stairs at 1:10 onwards he has to actually stop to rotate his camera so that he could actually go up the next set of stairs, absolutely shocking!

Now keep in mind that the person playing this demo was probably either a Alpha/Beta tester or one of the developers for the game, either way they would have had a LOT of practice using this controller and thus his skill level should not be questioned.

Anyway thats enough of my little rant, stay tuned for my next topic of how remarkably ugly the scenery textures were in RFoM 2.

It takes some getting used to and it's not as precise as a 360 controller that's for sure more ps3 games should have mouse keyboard support. However it isn't terrible it does work the sticks just need more resistance I feel.darkenedsquire

Yeah i agree it does work, it just seems to be lightyears behind the 360 and PC!

Although please note i think the DS3 is superior for driving games and fighting games!

If your resorting to videos to argue whether the playstation controller is good or bad for fps then your not going to get anywhere. Play the game first hand, come back here and say the same thing and I will listen to you, but its completely illogical to call the playstation controller bad because of a gameplay vid.verve89

1st i didnt say it just bad, i said its bad for FPS's!

2nd i played a FPS on the PS2 controller and unless iam wrong its EXACTLY the same.

the analogue sticks are useless, Cows only like them because they have nothing to compare them with and they dont know anything about shootersMarloStanfield

[QUOTE="darkenedsquire"]It takes some getting used to and it's not as precise as a 360 controller that's for sure more ps3 games should have mouse keyboard support. However it isn't terrible it does work the sticks just need more resistance I feel.Daytona_178

Yeah i agree it does work, it just seems to be lightyears behind the 360 and PC!

Although please note i think the DS3 is superior for driving games and fighting games!

I am Proof that controllers for both PS3 & 360 are great for FPS, since i got FPS games on both systems and find no probs at all with neither of their controllers... thats proof enough for me :)

I dont get how the DS3 is better for fighters and racing games than the 360 controller. Unless you're talking about the D-pad, they are equal in my opinion.

I'll give it to you that the 360 controller is more precise for FPSs, but the DS3 isnt that bad.

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[QUOTE="darkenedsquire"]It takes some getting used to and it's not as precise as a 360 controller that's for sure more ps3 games should have mouse keyboard support. However it isn't terrible it does work the sticks just need more resistance I feel.manicfoot

Yeah i agree it does work, it just seems to be lightyears behind the 360 and PC!

Although please note i think the DS3 is superior for driving games and fighting games!

Yuck, i would always use a 360 controller over the Wii's controller. Although i agree the 360's D-Pad is extremely lack lustre!

I dont get how the DS3 is better for fighters and racing games than the 360 controller. Unless you're talking about the D-pad, they are equal in my opinion.

I'll give it to you that the 360 controller is more precise for FPSs, but the DS3 isnt that bad.

carljohnson3456

Dont get me wrong i dont hate the DS3,,,only when its used for a FPS!

I have played fps games sense Doom on the PC and I can play FPS games on PS3 just fine, at least it's not like 360s D-pad.JLF1

I can play them just fine as well. That doesn't stop them from being incredibly poor and floaty and by far the worst analogues on any of the current gen consoles

360's D-Pad also sucks

I like the DS3 for shooters though :P. I guess its probably because I'm so used to it.theycallmeryan

DS3 is better at fps.

360 you are trained to use the trigger to shoot because the bumpers are trash, thus it takes more time to do anything else but shoot because your middle fingers are useless.

DS3 R1 and L1 are good for shooting which leaves your middle fingers ready at any time to duck or whatever.

it comes down to personal preferences in the end

I don't really care. the DS3 works fine with FPS's

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[QUOTE="darkenedsquire"]It takes some getting used to and it's not as precise as a 360 controller that's for sure more ps3 games should have mouse keyboard support. However it isn't terrible it does work the sticks just need more resistance I feel.manicfoot

Yeah i agree it does work, it just seems to be lightyears behind the 360 and PC!

Although please note i think the DS3 is superior for driving games and fighting games!

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[QUOTE="darkenedsquire"]It takes some getting used to and it's not as precise as a 360 controller that's for sure more ps3 games should have mouse keyboard support. However it isn't terrible it does work the sticks just need more resistance I feel.delta3074

Yeah i agree it does work, it just seems to be lightyears behind the 360 and PC!

Although please note i think the DS3 is superior for driving games and fighting games!

lol, as I said why would you even want triggers? it means you do nothing with your middle fingers but hold on to the controller.

I totally disagree,I play FPSs fine with both systems, I get used to the 360 controller straight away but after a long period away from PS (Week or something) It takes aroudn 15mins to get used to the DS3 again.

One thing I will say is, the L2 and R2 buttons, being very comfortable would be more fun for Hardcore games if they were more resistant, and the springs wear away making it less and less resistant overtime but their is an easy fix.

~IcyG

I like the DS3 for shooters though :P. I guess its probably because I'm so used to it.theycallmeryan

It got better when I played COD4 with having L1 for zoom rather than R3 but I would still put M/K and X360 controller first for FPS and RTS however everything else I prefer the DS3.

you are joking right, firstly there is only one good fps on the wii (red steel) the wiimote was useless for farcry and cod, it's far to floaty for precision aiming, dude i have been playing fps since they were invented in the late 80's and the first decent pad for fps was the dreamcast pad and microsoft and nintendo made the right move copying the design (the gamecube pad is very good for fps) the ds3 isn't just bad for fps it's utter rubbish for starters there are no triggers, the analog sticks are rounded and too close together and the buttons (r3 and l3) are too easy to accidentally push. listen whether i get a ps3 or not is entirely down to wether they A: offer mouse and keyboard support for killzone 2 and all other fps or B:third party's design a new pad with a similar design to the 360 pad if these things don't happen i won't be getting a ps3 cos my whole problem with the machine is the pad cos i love my shooters, yes it may be great for fighting games or racing games but i can't stand either of themdelta3074

There is also Metroid Prime 3 on the Wii.

It's easy really 360 gamepad is better then DS3 for FPS games but Wii-mote is better then the 360 gamepad for FPSs.

And No the DS3 does not suck at all.

since when did you have to use the index finger to shoot?nickmat_tycoon

you cant be serious.LMAO

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[QUOTE="darkenedsquire"]It takes some getting used to and it's not as precise as a 360 controller that's for sure more ps3 games should have mouse keyboard support. However it isn't terrible it does work the sticks just need more resistance I feel.killzowned24

Yeah i agree it does work, it just seems to be lightyears behind the 360 and PC!

Although please note i think the DS3 is superior for driving games and fighting games!

lol, as I said why would you even want triggers? it means you do nothing with your middle fingers but hold on to the controller.

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delta3074

LOL, who use fingers for face buttons on a fps????????????????????

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you are joking right, firstly there is only one good fps on the wii (red steel) the wiimote was useless for farcry and cod, it's far to floaty for precision aiming, dude i have been playing fps since they were invented in the late 80's and the first decent pad for fps was the dreamcast pad and microsoft and nintendo made the right move copying the design (the gamecube pad is very good for fps) the ds3 isn't just bad for fps it's utter rubbish for starters there are no triggers, the analog sticks are rounded and too close together and the buttons (r3 and l3) are too easy to accidentally push. listen whether i get a ps3 or not is entirely down to wether they A: offer mouse and keyboard support for killzone 2 and all other fps or B:third party's design a new pad with a similar design to the 360 pad if these things don't happen i won't be getting a ps3 cos my whole problem with the machine is the pad cos i love my shooters, yes it may be great for fighting games or racing games but i can't stand either of themJLF1

There is also Metroid Prime 3 on the Wii.

It's easy really 360 gamepad is better then DS3 for FPS games but Wii-mote is better then the 360 gamepad for FPSs.

And No the DS3 does not suck at all.

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you are joking right, firstly there is only one good fps on the wii (red steel) the wiimote was useless for farcry and cod, it's far to floaty for precision aiming, dude i have been playing fps since they were invented in the late 80's and the first decent pad for fps was the dreamcast pad and microsoft and nintendo made the right move copying the design (the gamecube pad is very good for fps) the ds3 isn't just bad for fps it's utter rubbish for starters there are no triggers, the analog sticks are rounded and too close together and the buttons (r3 and l3) are too easy to accidentally push. listen whether i get a ps3 or not is entirely down to wether they A: offer mouse and keyboard support for killzone 2 and all other fps or B:third party's design a new pad with a similar design to the 360 pad if these things don't happen i won't be getting a ps3 cos my whole problem with the machine is the pad cos i love my shooters, yes it may be great for fighting games or racing games but i can't stand either of themJLF1

There is also Metroid Prime 3 on the Wii.

It's easy really 360 gamepad is better then DS3 for FPS games but Wii-mote is better then the 360 gamepad for FPSs.

And No the DS3 does not suck at all.

ok that is one of the dumbest things i have ever heard. if you think a system with 4 fps that all got a score less ehn 8 except for maybe metroid is better then xbox you are out of your mind

[QUOTE="nickmat_tycoon"]since when did you have to use the index finger to shoot?killzowned24

you cant be serious.LMAO

lol

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killzowned24

LOL, who use fingers for face buttons on a fps????????????????????

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delta3074

LOL, who use fingers for face buttons on a fps????????????????????

Why wouldnt I want to bring my FREE finger up to do somthing,360 you have to leave the trigger to do the same=not better.

[QUOTE="theycallmeryan"]I like the DS3 for shooters though :P. I guess its probably because I'm so used to it.killzowned24

DS3 is better at fps.

360 you are trained to use the trigger to shoot because the bumpers are trash, thus it takes more time to do anything else but shoot because your middle fingers are useless.

DS3 R1 and L1 are good for shooting which leaves your middle fingers ready at any time to duck or whatever.

Also the thumbsticks on the 360 have MUCH higher resolution, and arent as loose either

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There is also Metroid Prime 3 on the Wii.

It's easy really 360 gamepad is better then DS3 for FPS games but Wii-mote is better then the 360 gamepad for FPSs.

And No the DS3 does not suck at all.

nickmat_tycoon

ok that is one of the dumbest things i have ever heard. if you think a system with 4 fps that all got a score less ehn 8 except for maybe metroid is better then xbox you are out of your mind

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killzowned24

LOL, who use fingers for face buttons on a fps????????????????????

Why wouldnt I want to bring my FREE finger up to do somthing,360 you have to leave the trigger to do the same=not better.

TC if you have so much trouble playing FPS games on PS3 why dont you switch to Split Fish Frag FX ?

As for me,i have always loved FPS games.So far played RFOM,Condemned blood shot,Darkness and COD4 never had any problem with Dual Shock 3.Infact i am starting to get used to the analog sticks more than a mouse.Waiting for FC2 and i am gonna buy it on my PS3 rather than my gaming rig.

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delta3074

sorry but PS3 controller design is likely the most copied controller ever. how many hermits have a dreamcast copy for a controller?

TC if you have so much trouble playing FPS games on PS3 why dont you switch to Split Fish Frag FX ?

As for me,i have always loved FPS games.So far played RFOM,Condemned blood shot,Darkness and COD4 never had any problem with Dual Shock 3.Infact i am starting to get used to the analog sticks more than a mouse.Waiting for FC2 and i am gonna buy it on my PS3 rather than my gaming rig.

lesner87

Why do that when i could just play it on my PC ;)

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killzowned24

sorry but PS3 controller design is likely the most copied controller ever. how many hermits have a dreamcast copy for a controller?

[QUOTE="nickmat_tycoon"][QUOTE="JLF1"]

There is also Metroid Prime 3 on the Wii.

It's easy really 360 gamepad is better then DS3 for FPS games but Wii-mote is better then the 360 gamepad for FPSs.

And No the DS3 does not suck at all.

JLF1

ok that is one of the dumbest things i have ever heard. if you think a system with 4 fps that all got a score less ehn 8 except for maybe metroid is better then xbox you are out of your mind

Exactly. It doesn't matter how many FPS'ses there are on the system. We're purely talking about the CONTROLS here. Frankly, its a huge adjustment for me going back to dual analog after playing MP3. It doesn't feel anywhere near as precise.

Actually I beg to differ here gents lol. After having some time with the 360 controller. This was my conclusion, its just a matter of what your used to. Imagine that lol.

If there was anything noticable about the 360 controller was that it turned on a axis where as the DS controller turns more like a mouse, it turns freely to any direction. The 360 controller I felt that up and down and side to side was just that, almost like up and down arrows on the d-pad. But then to move to a diagonal position there was force that worked against me. Yes to hold the 360 on a dime anywhere for up and down or side to side it was perfect. But the feel definitly felt more mechanic than natural feeling with the game like the ps3.

Anyway to each his own, the ps3 DS controller does just fine.

P.S. Also I feel like other buttons are more accessible with the DS controller than the 360 one. In which case it was easy to do things on the fly in the heat of battle.

Exactly. It doesn't matter how many FPS'ses there are on the system. We're purely talking about the CONTROLS here. Frankly, its a huge adjustment for me going back to dual analog after playing MP3. It doesn't feel anywhere near as precise.

manicfoot

MP3 is only precise when you're holding perfectly still and shooting at a target who stays within your general field of view. The monent you get into an intense situation and need to shoot, move, and jump all at the same time, it all falls apart. MP3 was supposed to change the way we play FPS games forever, it failed. (everyone forgot the game existed when COD4 arrived)