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[–] thanks_shakey_snake@lemmy.ca 15 points 2 years ago (4 children)

DualSense = best controller. Really hope to see more support and transparency for some of its more unique features on PC.

[–] Klystron@sh.itjust.works 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I've never liked PlayStation controllers. They look terrible and the joysticks on the same line have never felt good to me. Xbone ones are so much comfier imo.

[–] thanks_shakey_snake@lemmy.ca 7 points 2 years ago

Valid opinion! I like how it looks and the joystick position is comfortable for me, but that's why it's good to have choices.

[–] prole@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 years ago

Yeah I love the adaptive triggers. Which more games used them better.

[–] dunestorm@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

My only problem with DualSense is fact the L3 and R3 buttons are too squishy and unreliable.

[–] thanks_shakey_snake@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Interesting-- I find that too, but I've felt that way about every controller. Do you have any in mind that you think do it better?

[–] dunestorm@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Yeah the 8BitDo Ultimate is perfect IMO, it's like a cross between a DualSense and an Xbox controller, even has hall effect sticks, so no drift.

[–] thanks_shakey_snake@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 years ago

Oh, I like that brand! I have a few of their SNES-but-with-sticks controllers for couch co-op and they've been really good for how cheap they were. Will definitely consider giving the Ultimate a try.

[–] Carter@feddit.uk 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

Eh not really. I find it's uncomfortable and it's missing what I deem to be crucial features in 2023 such as hall effect sticks, mechanical face buttons, trigger stops and rear buttons.

[–] thanks_shakey_snake@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Not features I've thought much about. I'd definitely prefer to have rear buttons but haven't felt that I've missed them. I'd also definitely try Hall effect sticks and mechanical buttons-- I don't think they'd make much of a difference to me, but maybe if I tried them, I'd never go back :)

Do you have a controller in mind that has the same features as DualSense (gyro, trackpad, adaptive triggers...) and also has the features that you mentioned?

[–] alfredalpaca@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

Dualsense edge(the expensive elite controller for PS) has everything except hall effect sticks. The stick modules themselves are replaceable and iirc gulikit said they'll make hall effect ones

[–] Carter@feddit.uk 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Same. I never really cared until I used them and now I can't go back. Unfortunately there's no one true perfect controller for me. I don't think there are any controllers outside of Sony that reallt have a trackpad. My go to controller at the moment is the Flydigi Vader 3 Pro which has the hall effect sticks, rear buttons and mechanical face buttons but the remapping software is next to useless and the gyro isn't as strong as a DualSense.

[–] thanks_shakey_snake@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 years ago

Oh nice, it looks like a really good controller-- I'll wishlist it and maybe pick one up if my DualSense starts drifting :)

[–] ShittyRedditWasBetter@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

2023 and we are still dealing with this shit 🤦‍♂️

[–] randomperson@lemmy.world 19 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Which shit? Steam supports all of these controllers and let's you map them in ANY game for years already.

[–] ShittyRedditWasBetter@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Oh I guess I just imagined the dependence on DS4Windows and other hacked up support.

[–] PenguBlue@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Ds4windows is still useful, it certainly has a few more options then what steam has integrated and ofc works for games not associated with steam. So there's definitely still dependance on it but for games that are on steam, steams controller support is actually pretty good and has worked well for the past few years. At least is has for me, I haven't had any issues or need for Ds4windows since like 2019

[–] ShittyRedditWasBetter@lemmy.world -3 points 2 years ago (2 children)

So..... 2023 and dealing with this shit?

[–] randomperson@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (2 children)

No because you can add anything as non-steam and use built in tools.

[–] Comment105@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago

"It's not shit that you have to deal with if you deal with the shit so the shit ends up being dealt with."

[–] ShittyRedditWasBetter@lemmy.world -2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Ahh, so more bullshit and work arounds. 👌👍

[–] randomperson@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

Credits to Sony