In a recent engagement in London, Cliff Bleszinski candidly revealed that he wasn’t the biggest fan of the PlayStation 3 controller. In fact, one can even use the word “hate” and not be taking his comment out of context. He told VG247, “I hate the f***ing controller. I’m sorry, I can’t stand the PS3 controller. I love the Blu-ray player. “
Forget licensing -- perhaps this is why Gears of War never saw this side of Sony’s console. Of course, the lambasting didn’t last long. Bleszinski then took the time to illustrate his appreciation of some of the quality games on the platform:
I think there are some great games for PS3. I think Metal Gear’s great. Heavenly Sword was great. But at the same time, right now, I’m always working on Xbox with Gears.
I can understand Bleszinski’s criticism in terms of FPS controls, as I think the vast majority of us would agree that Microsoft’s controller provides a much more fluid experience. But I think a third-person game like Gears of War could carry over quite spectacularly. Regardless, Bleszinski has some serious beef with the controller. Do you share his sentiment? Should we do a proper psychoanalysis and explore Bleszinski’s fantasies about controllers to get to the bottom of this?
[via Kotaku]
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5:59 PM on 09.30.2008
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Also, I think Cliffy B (if you don't want to be called that you shouldn't have made it up) is a kind of a jackass sometimes.
I also want to put my penis inside Clifford B., for purely scientific reasons.
we can´t take this child seriously ( yes, a child in the body of a tiny man )
I don't know if that's just the Sixaxis or what, but it feels so damn loose that I never feel that the aiming is right.
That being said, MGS4 controls great with it, so I'm sure it just takes some getting used to.
but i hate the PS3 controller
a·maz·ing
–adjective
causing great surprise or sudden wonder.
-statement
hating on a controller that has been loved for three console generations.
Sure the d-pad was nice, but if you're that into using it- maybe you should be using an arcade stick. They are extra tasty.
Before anyone asks, I've tried multiple controllers and multiple games and it persists. I had my 360 repaired because of a red ring of death and it still happens. It's rare when accidental but I can do it on command now that I know where the spot is.
No really, I like the 360 triggers but the PS3 controller wins for all other aspects. Light, tight, it's been the better controller for years and will be in the future.
BTW...FPS = PC (duh)
Mostly just the analog's position, and the R2 and L2 buttons, but its not exactly something to stop you from playing with it.
What's Cliffy's opinion on breakfast cereals? We're all just dying to know.
Oh wait. Tilt has all but been forgotten. PS3 gets negative points for wasting time with it.
If Cliff doesn't like the regular controller, just code in support for a keyboard and mouse.
Sixaxis is better than Wii motion sensing...
I do think the L2 & R2 should be concave. But I've gotten used to it.
Some people are more familiar with the dualshock feel, so it seems more comfortable, but putting they stands on your keyboard up may feel good at first, too, until you realize just how bad it is for you.
Still... Arcade Stick > any controller come to fighters. But I just hope this new dpad on the green controllers do some justice.