PS5 DualSense VS XBox Series Controller - Which Is Better For Fighting Games?

[@dishaant1413]

This is exactly what I want when seeking for reviews, not fancy lighting and camera angles, just the product up close and thoughts of a human and not a sponsorship- filled script from corporate higher-ups, THANK YOU. Keep this philosophy for your future reviews.

[@WheeledHamster]

No, wassup Youtub it's yo BOI!

[@rhythmandblues_alibi]

I love how you pointed out how the controller shape affects your wrist alignment. I have wrist and hand issues due to RSI so this was really awesome to hear, thank you.

[@FrameCounting]

Glad to hear. Ergonomics is often ignored in reviews unfortunately...

[@jadenkyler5832]

One of the best reviews I have seen out of countless others on KZbin. So in depth. You earned a sub!

[@FrameCounting]

Thank you my friend! =)

[@14bqdonk]

The most deep, detailed, solid comparison I ever saw.

[@FrameCounting]

Thank you my friend!

[@kevinsims5791]

That was probably the best controller comparison I have seen so far

[@FrameCounting]

Thanks for kind words! 👍

[@kgeo2686]

I like the dpad position of the on the Xbox control more. Following your "wrist alignment" comment , because of controller shape, the position of the pad actually causes my thumb to be in an opened up position, opposed to being contracted towards my hand using the ps5 controller. As far as thumb pain, just get that guitar finger callus! Also the click in the pad has literarily helped me get through some really hard combos. It’s amazing

[@FrameCounting]

Great point! I’m starting to lean towards your opinion too.

[@banjokazuya2913]

Yo I clicked the video looking for simply a controller comparison yet I'm experiencing the most elaborate controller ASMR ever. Great vid, I think I'll go with the Xbox controller because the analog sticks and the overall ergonomy is superior to the PS5 pad.

[@FrameCounting]

Lol, if you need more controller ASMR fix watch my other vids.

[@Ziyoblader]

I'll just say right away Xbox has this down as it's based off of the Sega Genesis controller which many arcade Street fighter fans use I get that Sony was going for a more cleaner look with a spread out d-pad but not having that up and down left diagonal option really makes it hard to do combos unless you have big thumbs

[@penatio]

Actually, Sony implemented this type of a dpad to avoid paying royalties to Nintendo (who held a patent for a plus style dpad at the time).

[@osricen]

Great video! If we talk FIGHTING GAMES only, especially 2D and competitive: XBOX ONE SERIES X controller is the way to go. I had one for 3 years and sold it a couple of weeks ago. It's worth mentioning also that I used the thumb sticks A LOT and ZERO DRIFTING. The only problem I had was changing AA batteries too often and turning off rumble in other games to save some energy (making the controller feel "lifeless" in my hands). That said: the LB and RB buttons are too easy to break and once that happens, you better fix it by changing the whole piece (which is all the top plastic thing that includes LB, RB, and the middle). Now I have the DualSense controller and I can confirm it's way harder to get used to for 2D fighting games and a total risk if you're playing competitively. Tekken (a slower and complex 3D fighter) feels perfect... but MAN, I miss the clicky feedback when playing Guilty Gear! 1 of 10 times I'll miss a back-back, forward-forward or circle motion special moves. The D-Pad is a pain... but I guess it's a matter of practice and you can always use the left thumb stick for those commands. Talking about thumb sticks: they're the same. Only the rubber crowns are different and the DualSense ones feel...cheaper. Not enough time to talk about durability, though, but hopefully it lasts for long. P.S. For other games that support DualSense features... of course there's no comparison. Playing Signalis on Steam with full features is a whole more immersive experience with the DualSense. Also, having a pretty decent built-in battery makes me very happy.

[@mrxcs]

No hype or hate, just information, nice to see.

[@rando8831]

Great review, and your voice is very soothing lol

[@FrameCounting]

Thank you my friend!

[@benjamindavid6873]

This is the go to review and comparison. Great job.

[@FrameCounting]

Thank you my friend!

[@rafecd4935]

@@FrameCounting we need kong

[@Richardk-ps7tj]

Going from dualshock 4 to dualsense, the biggest difference I noticed was the dpad. The ds4 dpad was clicky and kinda stiff. The dualsense controller is so much better for fast movements and stays comfortable for long sessions. Only issue I found is the down+ forward input isn't perfect. I usually get down on one frame and then forward on the next frame so it makes frame perfect inputs impossible sometimes.

[@iitzfizz]

Very good break down I've subbed already and the video is only half way through! I just got a DualSense to use on PC to replace my old Series S/X controller. I just wanted to switch it up a bit. I love the way the DualSense looks and feels in the hand and it's more comfortable but I prefer the tactility of the buttons on the Xbox controller, the DualSense buttons (esp. the D-Pad) feel a bit mushy in comparison. Both controllers are great though! I got the Cosmic Red one.

[@Shadowsmoke11]

The Dualsense controller is just complete trash for me personally. The D-pad especially is a big downgrade for playing fighting games in my opinion. The old Dualshock 3 were awesome and Dualshock 4 D-pad was decent, but the DualSense is no good for me. I am getting a Xbox series X controller alongside an wireless adapter for lowest input lag. Mirosoft really outdid themselves when it comes to the D-pad so far. Your videos are great by the way!

[@FrameCounting]

Completely agreed!

[@doink2609]

nice was looking for a honest review ty for the time and patients you put into this video it helped alote

[@amalek.92]

Most thorough and honest review I’ve seen on the two controllers. Tremendous.

[@Enlightmentism]

Thanks for your honest comparison

[@coxxycabee]

In regards to primary input, I think that usage should be taken into consideration. It feels far more comfortable using a stick in the secondary input area (eg Sony) opposed to a d-pad (eg Microsoft). With that in mind I think that Sony produces a better balanced controller which is generally more comfortable to use more people, alas as you pointed out when discussing the d-pad, Sony's d-pad is vastly inferior to Microsoft's. My dream controller is an Xbox controller with a Sony layout. Great in-depth comparison mate. It was very detailed and you covered a lot of points that i'd never seen before such as the wrist angle. It's about time someone discuss this. Loved the video man. A++

[@FrameCounting]

Thanks bud!

[@JordnD]

Same I perfer the d-pad to be in the primary position since it's kinda akward to use it the secondary position. I don't mind the sticks being in the secondary position since they are raised up and easier to reach in the secondary position compaired to the d-pad. I also perfer the shape and pivot of the Series X d-pad

[@Stryfe52]

Yeah, I think the PlayStation controller is overall better(And I’ve been an Xbox fan my entire life lol), but their triggers are bad for FPS games, and I prefer the feel Xbox’s analog sticks(Sony’s positioning is great though). Though, PS5 controller looks like it tried to copy the Nintendo Pro controller(Those very broad sides where your palm would rest) and I just hate that. They should’ve stuck to their guns with the old PlayStation controllers’ comfortability.

[@videogameobsession]

@@Stryfe52 Actually Sony was copying.... themselves. :P Check out the original pre-DualShock PlayStation dual analogy controller. It has the long, broad handles, and inverted thumb pads. It was one of the best for the time, and I'm glad they finally went back to this so many years later.

[@casedistorted]

Yeah I think it is just preference. I like the layout of Xbox controllers more but the quality feels worse than the Sony controllers. I grew up with PS1 with no thumb sticks so I got used to the N64 and PS1 joystick positions first over the Xbox controllers

[@epicon6]

5:36 i agree that it’s a better placement to have the joystick at the primary location, but i play so many retro games i love PlayStation controllers for that. I play on PC so i mainly play on Series and Elite 2 controllers but would love a modern PlayStation controller for my retro games but sadly i don’t like the design of the PS5 controller, so i’m really hoping the PS6 controller will be the ultimate PS controller and that the d-pad will still be at the primary location then.

[@tvhuynh02]

Thanks for this video! Really appreciate your work

[@epicon6]

I think the Series controller looks and feels more high end. The basic black one isn’t that nice though. I have 4 different special edition ones and each of them has a different feel and finish on them and they all look and feel really great, and all of them also have the rubberized grips on the back, and some of them have dpads and triggers made of metal too.

[@RmnGnzlz]

I never thought I was ever going to find something I like more for fighting games on a small controller (sticks and hit boxes not included) than the neo geo pocket clicky joystick but the one x controller won me over, this dpad is good. I've only used to for SF IV and Samurai Shodown but I'm sold on it being better than the dualsense and 8bitdo ones.

[@casedistorted]

I had a Neo Geo Pocket Color as well. I miss that weird thumb stick it came with. I lost all my games though but still own a camo blue one

[@VSTanatos]

Great review) I prefer Xbox - mechanical d-pad must be best solution. Also for me, I think, it's more sturdy, when i squeeze pad in hands. I damaged DS4 pretty fast) You can test sticks precision in DOA6 photo mode - when you move just a little stick - good stick will move camera just a little too. Bad stick will have bigger movement step. For example, Logitech F310 has way worse stick compared to DS4.

[@eugene4144]

alexander pierre I know this has nothing to do with controllers I played on PlayStation and it just doesn't feel the same as Xbox for Xbox it's easier to ignore a hate message or a voice message like when someone cusses you out in a party I don't take it seriously and it's a really good user experience where as the PlayStation it's like I feel bothered whenever people send me hate messages and it's just depressing and the user experience is bad and I personally don't like the straight analogue sticks but this is just my opinion if you prefer PlayStation go ahead and play it.

[@VSTanatos]

@@eugene4144 Well, Steam is best in this regard - nobody can send anything to you until he is not your friend.

[@eugene4144]

alexander pierre that's nice hope you have fun (:

[@eugene4144]

Also I think the xbox share feature should allow you to share 1 hour clips if I haven't said that already and they should definitely have a mic button but those are the only complaints I have the rest is perfect

[@Alexander4x]

The position of the dpad analog stick is purely preference. I mainly play fighting games and I personally think the position of the dpad on the xbox controller is way more natural than the ds5. I really dislike the position of the ds5 dpad as well as the whole dpad in general. The only thing I like about the ds5 is that it’s a lot more quiet. I got used to the ds5 but I feel like if sony simply created a dpad with 4 individual buttons, rather than one solid piece, then it would be much better.

[@jovan.fitilj8491]

I played a lot of Mortal Kombat on my PS5 controller and it always felt like a struggle inputing directional inputs on the d-pad. Unfortunately the d-pad broke for me, probably has something to do with the rubber peace on the inside. I am outright considering just getting an xbox controller

[@vaultbreak5329]

Finally controller review that actually matters instead of those that focus too much on haptic feedback gimmick bs

[@FrameCounting]

Thanks bud!

[@musicimpact7120]

Except that it's not bullshit. When you try it it'll blow you away.

[@Tony_zr]

@@musicimpact7120 meh it’s nothing special I’ve tried it people will forget about it in a couple of years it lowkey ruins your Gaming experience

[@belphegor_dev]

Haptic feedback is not BS. I always use my dualsense for games that support haptics and adaptive triggers.

[@Korzak86]

I've been playing MK11 on the PS5 and I find that the d-pad buttons get "sticky" when warm. It's harder to do combos like Back/Left or Right by gliding my thumb over it, and eventually my thumb starts to hurt/burn from the rubbing. Whereas on my Elite series 2 controller the d-pad is soft and my thumb just glides over it, making it much easier to pull off some moves. Also doesn't hurt overtime .. I'll be skipping fighting games on my PS5 from now on for sure.

[@FrameCounting]

You nailed it!

[@ayres1009]

I don't see how. I played DragonBall fighterz using the D pad on the Xbox series X and the PS5. I have a lot of missed inputs using the Xbox controller and land the harder and longer combos on the PS5 controller with ease.

[@uppercutgrandma4425]

​@@ayres1009that could have alot to do with the positioning of the dpads. But, the ps5 dpad is great for precision since the buttons are segregated but, soft

[@ayres1009]

@@uppercutgrandma4425 everything you said was right except the buttons are not segregated on the PS5 pad. It’s one solid piece with a pivot point.

[@doomjazzer3890]

Really good video, well done. You could have also mentioned the spacing between the buttons on each controller. The PS buttons are further apart than Xbox, which is interesting.

[@FrameCounting]

Good call!

[@KisaneFR]

Hello, can you make a review on the Flydigi Vader 3 ? It looks just like the x-series controller, but with two extra buttons.

[@c1ownh4rd]

Don't throw away your X pad. Here is why: I might be a little late here, tho I feel like leaving a thought anyways: I started tekken since ps2 and never used xbox controller for fighting games. Here I am now on Series X, and I really don't understand all the hate about the X controller, I main Steve, I dived deeper into it, learned shiro combo on it, flicker cancel ws, korean backdash. I think after a week I thought to myself that it never felt so responsive before. It's just that you learn this dpad differently and when you catch the trick of it you really begin to appreciate it. For example: I'm a thumb player, so due to the fact that dpad is much closer to 1234 I was able to learn doublethumb guttling gun on steve, it was almost impossible on the dualshock Another thing is about korean backdash: I never press down actually, I place my thumb on the edge of Back and press it diagonally, you can't do that on ds pad, same thing for flicker cancel. I figured that my thumb actually moves less like 80% compared to DS controller. Another great thing is the curving of X dpad into the center, so back to forward or viceversa is an instant input for me as I just slide my thumb to slam the oposite side at lightning speed. (common thing on Steve with CC or intoflicker f3 or f4) There are so many tricks to this responsive masterpiece tech, just gotta give it some practice. Overall this comment is for everyone that reads these comments and thinks that X is trash, well it's not guys, give it some time and you'll love it. P.S. I'm not a Tekken god, tho I deffinitely see the advantages.

[@Aselia-q6w]

This is Awesome, and be thing to note. The white color feels more fancy - get the white Xbox controller and you’ll see it’s better feel to touch and quality over the black. It always been like that with Xbox for some reason. For fighting games the Xbox controller is better, the new D PaD it’s so good - it almost feels like cheating because it’s very hard to miss an input - Which is great!

[@truegamer_007]

I guess it's a difference of the dye used to colour the plastics. The white plastic is probably just bleached to be pure white with a little dye thrown in (undyed plastic is usually off white). The black controller's plastic is probably mixed with dye so it changes the feel.

[@armorking481]

White gets dirty in no time. So it sucks. Black is much better

[@sonicbatfoxs9376]

Thanks ..what do u think beetter in matter of precision of dpad... Xseries dpad or the old xbone dpad ??...I hit the like button ...I was waiting for this ...good job man

[@awei9849]

If you wanna play fighting games, xbone d pad is the least d pad you'd want

[@juanpablosilvestre7870]

I think what you said about the PS Joystick being built having 2d games in mind answers the question about which one is better for fighting gaming. But obviously personal preference is a big factor

[@glaucioakira8936]

2d games in mind is different from fighting games in mind. Still the Series S controller is better.

[@maromorostar6621]

I have them both, i use them for PC gaming. They are both good in their own ways. But i play more with my Xbox controller now, just feels more comfortable imo. I dont know why but i like the ps5 controler more for FIFA game maybe its the placement of the sticks it just feel more natural to move around with the ball and do skill moves.

[@quillanhall4771]

Thanks for doing this I appreciate it

[@cortes8289]

I agree with everything but the xbox series x d pad is a little too loud for me.

[@FrameCounting]

I wish it was quieter as well. It's the loudest dpad in the history of dpads. Lol

[@AH20XX]

I love my X but the dpad is horrible for fighting games

[@epicon6]

9:05 it’s not the spacing but the profile is much lower than it’s ever been so your fingers are hitting the surface of the controller making it harder to use the dpad. On every ps5 controller the controller surface is worn and shiny between the directions that wasn’t the case with any previous PS controller

[@blazesapphire58]

Finally! A review/comparison video that Actually feels like a full detail review/comparison! I feel safe knowing upgrading from a Xbox One controller to a Series X controller is really good idea! Specially if the thumb stick are much better! Keep up the great work and thank you!

[@hezekiiahtv]

Amazing video brother just may have saved me some money 🤘🏾🔥🔥

[@FrameCounting]

No problem 👍

[@ruth4831]

love the way you describe them

[@nhlfan1001]

The Xbox controllers buttons are also closer together which I find makes things easier when trying to hit multiple buttons simultaneously

[@fathertaira]

i use my playstation controller for everything BUT fighting games. D-Pad will always be more precise and consistent for your inputs. The D-Pad on the series controller is just infinitely better than the ps controller in basically every way imaginable so there's almost no contest that you should use it for fighting games.

[@aspirant7713]

which controller is the best for The King of Fighter game?

[@SheepRaider]

@@aspirant7713 neither of these, get a Hori Fighting Commander Pro

[@slackin8029]

Do you know how you could mod your ps5 controller to have a better dpad?

[@marmitaa8619]

Only problem i have is that the d pad is under the analog stick. The ps5 looks much more comfortable if you use only the dpad.

[@FrameCounting]

Agreed

[@rafaelguerra9608]

I have a new born so I had to buy a ps5 control since im playing the hell outa Mortal Kombat 1 on my pc. Makes no noise. Starlight blue looks amazing

[@coomsicle]

disagree regarding dpad and analog sticks. you are supposed to fit your thumb in the middle of the dpad , and rotate directions with ur thumb still in the middle - as if u were pressing ur thumb down for a fingerprint. microsoft realized that the dpad on the 360 was the worst part of their controller and really improved on that over years. that said its easy to fuck up diagonals compared to 4 way dpads imo. i like the clicky tactile feedback, and im WAY more used to xbox controllers in general over my lifetime but for fightimg games when i am only using dpad and buttons / triggers, i think 4 way wins every time. regardless of whether its a ps5/4 controller or a xbox style controller (not brand) with a 4 way dpad, that's my preference. actually, my preference is an offbrand 360 controller with a 4 way dpad which i own right now after finding on aliexpress lol. prefer the 360 smaller size.

[@jonathaningram8157]

Very throughout video. I had the Xbox elite controller and was quite disappointed with the xsx because it's much noisier and don't feel like an improvement at all. On the otherhand Sony like you said feels exciting and I like quiet but what you said about main input control is totally true. The stick in the Xbox are more suited for 3d games. I'm also concerned about reliability on the ps5 controller. My ps4 controller got bad really fast.

[@kevinsims5791]

Yeah people get really trigger happy and press fast or really hard so I see the components in the triggers not lasting long. Also when you set the controller down on its back the weight of the controller rests on its triggers and handles. Over time that constant weight on the triggers could be bad for the triggers as well.

[@jr1364]

My right thumb is shorter than my left thumb. I can fit the ps5 controller in my hands. Will the xbox controller be too large for my hands or no? Are the controllers roughly the same size? Nice video💚.

[@FrameCounting]

Xbox controller is smaller than the DualSense.

[@jr1364]

@@FrameCounting okay thank 🤗

[@isaacgomez2982]

Yeah but only the serios x but the one s the duelsence controller have the same size as the one s controller

[@isaacgomez2982]

Different is dpad

[@isaacgomez2982]

And analog

[@scott-88]

Great vid thanks. Looking to get some new Series controllers and upgrade my docking station as well. Currently using the old bluetooth Xbox One controller. I like the old dpad for retro games, it's clicky, but not too stiff. Hoping this new one improves upon it, or is as good. Just from what I've seen, it is really loud... Need to test one before I buy I think.

[@nurannahadiislam7940]

Can I use the joysticks to play fighting games? I feel like the circular motions would be much easier

[@FrameCounting]

I do that for full circles.

[@markusheinel2239]

Fantastic review of both controllers! Very clear

[@Y2Jay99]

PS5 for 2D, fighting games, 3rd person, xbox for shooters and racing games. Both for sports and rpg

[@gokublacktekken6166]

I ordered an Xbox Series controller. I hope it lasts more than the Xbox One controller. I play Tekken and the Xbox One controller d-pad usually lasts around 4 months.

[@jeje325]

That’s my issue too, most disturbing inputs belongs to the supposedly most frequent ones i use, d/b and d/f :( Going to get the x series one tomorrow

[@LeBaldJames23-]

I have been play tekken7 for like 3 years on the same controller and my dpad is till workin normally

[@nadimmahmud5064]

I am new to the gaming world and i cant play tekken or like mortal combat x with my keyboard . I dont know about controllers that much .. your video was so informative . But i have a question . I want to play tekken 7 or that type of games with controller , like only dual fight games . Can you suggest me which one would be better for only that type ???

[@FrameCounting]

Both are good. But I prefer the Xbox Series controllers due to the tactile feel and ergonomics.

[@nadimmahmud5064]

@@FrameCounting thank you man .. ❤

[@TheA732]

I thought it was just me going crazy trying to consistently do down back inputs on the ps5 d-pad, that space inbetween is so awkward for me

[@TakumiBunta86]

To me I always prefer the PlayStation controllers best for fighting games & sports. I prefer the Xbox Box 🎮controllers usually for 1st person shooters like Halo & Call of Duty games. Btw great comparison review, tnx!

[@YouTuberr285]

The PlayStation 4 controller is great. The ps5 controller is absolutely horrible

[@ShivaM-dc4xe]

@@KZbinrr285 which of the ds4 and xbox series x|s is better for fighters ? I have never used an asymetrical controller before (duno is ns4 counts)

[@verrat3219]

the word you are looking for is "mushy" to describe ps5 buttons.

[@notusingthis600]

watch the entire video before commenting

[@mronex4995]

This is THE BEST review I've ever watched for controllers

[@Aclipso]

I've had an xbox for a long time and usually thought xbox made better controllers but as soon as I saw the ps5 controller I knew I would like it more

[@vibeseazon5449]

Love this video comparison but those who recognize his background music are the real champs 😂😂😂

[@chuckyluvsu13]

Great video, I personally go with the XboX controller as well

[@xenosuki]

I'm having trouble with qcf motions on xbox pad but I like the tactileness. Hope I can get better with it cuz pads seem the best option for my wrist health.

[@skwadboss]

a quiet controller!? im getting it

[@Kaimerah]

Biggest issue with the ps5 controller is the rounded edges. I can ignore it after some play but fuck man I miss the DualShock form factor in terms of PlayStation controllers

[@SamiPuma]

I agree The ps5 controller's face buttons feels mushy for me for responsiveness, I haven't tried the Series controller but I use my Xbox One S controller for fighting games and it feels much better and clickier. It's not a huge deal, but the Xbox controller's face buttons are bigger and more pronounced, it sticks out further and has a louder click/tap sound compared to the PS5 controller; I have smaller thumbs, it's much easier to cover and press two buttons at once (for light+medium button presses) and feel the responsiveness of the input. But the PS5 controller is also SUPER quiet, even the clacking of your thumbstick is way less quiet than the xbox controller (that thing goes CLACK CLACK) so at night, I always switch to my PS5 controller.

[@user-eu5ol7mx8y]

Is the dish-shaped D-pad on the Xbox Seriex X controller better than the one from Xbox One?

[@FrameCounting]

I prefer the Series controllers because it's lighter to press and more tactile.

[@cloud4an]

What's the song at the beginning? It sounds very familiar, but I can't place it. Is it in FFXIV?

[@FrameCounting]

It does sound like FF doesn't it? It's actually just one of those free music YT provides for videos. I forgot what the name was though.

[@jorgeblast9756]

For a fight game PS5 controller, D-pad on Xbox not being separated have bad accurate

[@FrameCounting]

DualSense does not have separated buttons.

[@jorgeblast9756]

@@FrameCounting I mean D-pad in is not rounded like in XBOX, 4 Arrows with a plastic intersection between is more precise.

[@Skippernomnomnom]

I wish there was a rubber piece on top of the dpad on the series controller since it is uncomfortable for long periods of use. I completely stopped playing crash bandicoot for a while because my left thumb hurt so bad.

[@FrameCounting]

That would be nice.

[@YUQI____]

great vid ty

[@Arixade]

Thanks for making a comparison!

[@ledique6945]

I agree with you its unnecessarily large and the new buttons arent as good. Whole controller needs alot of improvement imo

[@FrameCounting]

Hopefully Sony will do a Pro Controller like MS and fix the issues currently on the DualSense.

[@ledique6945]

@@FrameCounting If they do, I dont think it will be anytime soon at all unfortunately. They are currently more occupied with supplying more Ps5s to meet demand.

[@jeanschyso]

So yet again neither's going to do it for me. Can't have the Dpad in a comfortable place AND have it be clicky.

[@FrameCounting]

Lol, I know right? Hopefully the new Fighting Commander will be the one (fingers crossed).

[@jeanschyso]

@@FrameCounting You're talking about the Octo correct? I've been looking for a release date almost weekly since 2 months ago. The price itself is very low for a controller with this much hype behind it

[@FrameCounting]

@@jeanschyso Yes, I don't think it'll be out until 2021. But you are right to have tempered expectations for it. I'm hopeful it will be good.

[@MarooTK]

@@FrameCounting Same here. if its bad, I guess I will need to stock on the old Fight Commander for my next gen fighting game needs. It really serves me well in Tekken so far.

[@LucasMalaquias]

I'm curious to know how do you feel about the Xbox D-pad against something like the Hori FC or Razer Raion

[@FrameCounting]

None of them are perfect. But the xbox dpad works the best for me. FC is usable. Raion is really bad for circular motions.

[@hayvanejones8791]

Thumbstick tention is the best for me so I like them way more on ps5 but Ergonomic xbox is King for every Hand size out there.

[@FrameCounting]

Agreed!

[@Medess_stuick]

What a great Video. 😊

[@TheRealDustinNunn]

The best PS5 and Xbox Series X/S controllers are the high-quality PS5 and the Xbox Series X/S arcade stick controllers and the third-party PS5 and Xbox Series X/S fight pad controllers.

[@knowtruth847]

Any marvel players know if the Xbox d pad is good?

[@FrameCounting]

In my opinion, the xbox series dpad is one of the best on any controllers I've owned. And I've owned a lot.

[@DEEDSZ-Games]

I’m personally not a fan of the Xbox series x D pad. I play mortal kombat x and it is really slow and a hindrance from my experience. Makes run cancels more difficult then they need to be. I can best explain it as the d pad being too clicky. It just doesn’t respond quick enough for fast inputs. But that might just be my hands.

[@FrameCounting]

Best thing to do is try both to see which one works better for you. There still isn't a perfect fightpad yet to this date.

[@KingsRight]

the clicks and edges would bug me too much for xbox series, so i think dual sense is better for me.

[@Urakarenn]

I want to play fighting game these days, I guess I have to change my tribe from PS user to XBox user. It seems Playstation doesn't really catter fighting gamers, that D-Pad is a no no (that internal component is still the same sh*t since PS1). And I don't really care about haptic feedback.

[@petree]

Honestly I really want to try the Xbox controller because I loved the Xbox one for fighting games so much that when I went to tournaments I just used a brooks converter for games. Ergonomically the dpad is where my thumb would lay out and has always been way more comfortable for inputs because of that which unlike what this yt says, my thumb is rested very well where the dpad is. My biggest gripe is that for the Xbox one at least. The port that you would connect the wire to, gets loose and then you just straight up lose connection. And it's a big deal because all fighting game tournaments are wired and since I'm using a converter I need it to always be connect and not lose connection at any point. I've lost tourney matches where it would just disconnect mid match. I duck tape a wire so it doesn't move. My question is will the control wire port fuck up like the Xbox one does? It's kinda a big issue for me

[@sEaNoYeAh]

This is probably not relevant to you anymore but might be useful for someone. The Xbox One controller used Micro USB, which for whatever reason is historically vulnerable to breaking, and the port on the controller itself was quite exposed. PS4's Dualshock 4 used the same but the port was a little better protected. If you take the controller apart usually you can fix it, it's typically just a case of applying a little force to put the contacts back in place and making the contact tighter. As for the Xbox Series controller, the port is more solid, and it's USB C which is just a better design and more durable. But if problems arise they're similarly fixable generally.

[@Dirt33breaks]

You should do ASMR videos! Had tingles listening to this review lol! Great Comparison!

[@FrameCounting]

I've been told that before. Lol. If you need your ASMR fix check out my other videos. =)

[@anthonymar8175]

I love the series X controller but my thumb hurts after long use, any alts or something can can help after a session?

[@FrameCounting]

This happened to me to at first. Then I got blisters. But I kept playing because I was and still am so addicted to DOA. Lol, then after a while I don't feel the pain any more even playing hours on end. It's amazing how your body just adjust to it. But to be honest, I don't recommend playing through pain. All dpads will hurt your thumb. It's plastic rubbing against your skin over and over. The alternative is to play with an arcade stick. But that will hurt your wrists after a while. My advice would be to make sure you take breaks before your thumb start to hurt.

[@anthonymar8175]

@@FrameCounting That sounds good! And honestly the best way I can see myself bettering is taking breaks, I've noticed the Razer Raion went from its $100 dollar price tag down to $60 which had me interested but not wanting to drop anymore on another controller whereas they might give me the same problem. My body should def get adjusted to it after a while , thank you >:^)

[@ВасилийКотов-о8з]

Try thin tissue gloves

[@AzureSymbiote]

Thank you.

[@angelogiovanni1590]

are the dpads mechanical or tactile?

[@FrameCounting]

This is addressed in the video.

[@johnsalchichon3605]

I prefer the smaller dpad on the xbox personally

[@Neo_G]

Just think the accuracy of inputs of dpad is not good of the PS5 dual sense controller

[@ot9523]

I have both consoles but I hate the d pad on the Xbox it’s so loud lol

[@FrameCounting]

It's very loud lol

[@benbrady2636]

Anyone else drop inputs with the PS4 controller while playing mk11 I don't have any issues with Xbox x controller.

[@ShivaM-dc4xe]

Is the xbox series x dpad durable ?

[@FrameCounting]

Yes, I've been using multiple Xbox Series controllers everyday for the last 6 months. No issues.

[@ShivaM-dc4xe]

@@FrameCounting aight thanks buddy. Was thinking of buying a controller. Wanted to but the ds4 because familiar layout and gyro. I have never used this layout before (if you don't count the n64) but I will still consider it now

[@chinogambino9375]

I sold my PS5 partly because I hate the Dualsense, the dpad is so bad compared to the DS4. You'd think they are exactly the same but I can reliably land inputs in Tekken 7 on DS4 but they drop on DSense. They did something stupid, the glossy material, the fact the surface is curved because I found no way to get consistent with it. I'm not a stick player but I can adapt when given one, the DSense though is hopeless. It such a slap in the face we can't use DS4 on PS5 games, the solution is right in my hands but eventually I'll be forced to use DSense because Sony is irrationally greedy. So I've dumped Playstation this gen.

[@FrameCounting]

Agreed! Check out my DualSense long term review to see why combos are constantly dropped if you are curious.

[@BocchiMan.]

What track is playing in the background?

[@FrameCounting]

It was a free soundtrack that YT gives you. I forgot the name unfortunately. I'll get back to you if I come across it again.

[@leandrolej]

Great video. I will buy a Xbox Series Controller to play on PC.

[@sheikhu1039]

2:03 wow if u ever need a side gig ,Elmer fudd voice acting will be perfect 👌

[@FrameCounting]

lol, I'm hunting wabbits.

[@sheikhu1039]

@@FrameCounting 🤣👌

[@sundragonbro2080]

u should do asmr fr

[@FrameCounting]

ASMR about controllers sounds like a perfect match! Lol

[@conkerflamenguista1330]

Great video but i still cant choose lol i hate choosing things

[@ayres1009]

I like both controllers but the D pad for fighting games is absolutely terrible on the Xbox controller. It's very easy to have missed inputs.

[@FrameCounting]

I've had the opposite experience with the DualSense and Xbox Series controllers. The PS4 controller however worked very well for me.

[@ayres1009]

@@FrameCounting I bought the same fighting games for both systems to test them side by side and the dualaense D pad is a lot better in my opinion. The Xbox controller drops too many combos for me.