On Windows, Xbox 360 controllers have been the ones with best game support, because Microsoft. I believe it is possible to make any sort of controller work as if it was a 360 controller, but you need 3rd party software for that. Personally, I'm a bit biased against wireless stuff, so I bought a wired 360 one for myself. I think the original Microsoft controllers are of higher quality than the 3rd party ones, but don't quote me on that. Gamestop controllers are a lot easier to get a hold of than Microsoft ones, anyway.
What are your Plans for the Next Console Generation?
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Forget the Xbox 360 controller the PS4 controller is much better. It's also native to Windows as a generic USB controller.
The triggers are fixed from the DS 3, the analogue sticks are placed better and are less prone to slipping than the 360 or PS 3 controller, and the D-pad fucking works. Win.
Before anyone asks, no I do not have a PS 4, I just bought the controller for use on PC for now. I'll get one eventually, and that made the risk of the early purchase easier, but it was totally worth it.
The Xbox 360 controller is nice and I have a wired one myself. It is now relegated to my box 'o replaced electronic stuff.
I've not tried it with the PS 3 extensively, but it worked in a brief test and I played through some Uncharted 2 with it. I like it a lot more than the PS 3 controller even for the old system. My PS 3 DS has joined my Xbox 360 controller in the box 'o outdated crap.
It works with any game that supports a generic gamepad on PC, but not natively with games that only support the 360 controller for Windows. [That's a lot.] So get some keymapping software. That's not a big deal as there are several free programs and you'll need one even with the 360 controller for games that don't support gamepads anyway. Yes, there are quite a few of those. Plus, it's nice to have for games that don't allow you to fully customize the controls any way you'd like as well. There are quite a few of those as well. I've already got Xpadder and it works like a charm. The controller shows up as a generic wireless controller. That's regardless of whether you're using a USB connection. I've not tried using it wireless, but I think it supports Bluetooth connectivity as well.
Plus, yes, the touchpad can be mapped. From what I've read it will be possible to use it as a touchpad like on a laptop, but so far I can only get it to work as a button. I've not exactly tried real hard yet either as I've only just gotten it and have really just been messing around and testing it out on various stuff. It definitely beats the 360 controller for pretty much everything I've played with it. Sony was using it that way on PC when they demoed their games at E3 so you can bet it won't take long for it to be supported.
I don't recommend getting an Xbox 360 controller for PC anymore, wireless or not. The PS 4 controller is better already without drivers and limited functionality and totally worth every penny. Plus, it will only get better once drivers are released to support it and keymapping programs support for the touchpad is released.
Seriously, this thing is amazing.
Though, I must say that it's still not enough to replace a mouse and KB. Though, once they get that touchpad working and release some better drivers and support that might change. We'll see.
The triggers are fixed from the DS 3, the analogue sticks are placed better and are less prone to slipping than the 360 or PS 3 controller, and the D-pad fucking works. Win.
Before anyone asks, no I do not have a PS 4, I just bought the controller for use on PC for now. I'll get one eventually, and that made the risk of the early purchase easier, but it was totally worth it.
The Xbox 360 controller is nice and I have a wired one myself. It is now relegated to my box 'o replaced electronic stuff.
I've not tried it with the PS 3 extensively, but it worked in a brief test and I played through some Uncharted 2 with it. I like it a lot more than the PS 3 controller even for the old system. My PS 3 DS has joined my Xbox 360 controller in the box 'o outdated crap.
It works with any game that supports a generic gamepad on PC, but not natively with games that only support the 360 controller for Windows. [That's a lot.] So get some keymapping software. That's not a big deal as there are several free programs and you'll need one even with the 360 controller for games that don't support gamepads anyway. Yes, there are quite a few of those. Plus, it's nice to have for games that don't allow you to fully customize the controls any way you'd like as well. There are quite a few of those as well. I've already got Xpadder and it works like a charm. The controller shows up as a generic wireless controller. That's regardless of whether you're using a USB connection. I've not tried using it wireless, but I think it supports Bluetooth connectivity as well.
Plus, yes, the touchpad can be mapped. From what I've read it will be possible to use it as a touchpad like on a laptop, but so far I can only get it to work as a button. I've not exactly tried real hard yet either as I've only just gotten it and have really just been messing around and testing it out on various stuff. It definitely beats the 360 controller for pretty much everything I've played with it. Sony was using it that way on PC when they demoed their games at E3 so you can bet it won't take long for it to be supported.
I don't recommend getting an Xbox 360 controller for PC anymore, wireless or not. The PS 4 controller is better already without drivers and limited functionality and totally worth every penny. Plus, it will only get better once drivers are released to support it and keymapping programs support for the touchpad is released.
Seriously, this thing is amazing.
Though, I must say that it's still not enough to replace a mouse and KB. Though, once they get that touchpad working and release some better drivers and support that might change. We'll see.
Wait, the PS4 controller is backwards compatible with the PS3? I've been meaning to buy another PS3 controller for local multiplayer games, but I don't really like the design. If the PS4 controller is better and works with PS3 though then I might have to get one. Also being compatible with my PC is just an added bonus.
Yeah, I know. It's probably the most versatile controller out of the box I've ever bought. I'm more impressed by the PS 4 controller than I am with the PS 4 itself to be honest.
Fair warning though, the wireless does not currently work. So if a game requires wireless connectivity it won't work. There aren't many games like that, but it's worth noting. Yes, that means you have to be connected to the PS3 with a USB cable, at least currently. That may be a hardware issue so it might not ever be 'fully' backwards compatible.
However, from what I've tried with a USB connected PS 4 controller hooked into my PS 3, it works great.
Fair warning though, the wireless does not currently work. So if a game requires wireless connectivity it won't work. There aren't many games like that, but it's worth noting. Yes, that means you have to be connected to the PS3 with a USB cable, at least currently. That may be a hardware issue so it might not ever be 'fully' backwards compatible.
However, from what I've tried with a USB connected PS 4 controller hooked into my PS 3, it works great.