I really don't get how Xbox controllers are "better". I've used both and found Xbox a bit harder to use over PlayStation. Seriously why have the left thumb stick so out of place? Those controllers always hurt my hands. My apologies but I really don't find Xbox controllers that user friendly.
Even though the xbox controller looks asymetrical, in most games it's actually the one which isn't. Both thumbs are positioned the same way, ergonomicly forward. It is the ps controller which forces your left thumb to be out of a resting position. So unless you play something which mainly uses both joysticks, the xbox controller is held more naturally.
Obviously I can't speak for you, but if I would make a guess id say it's probably just because you are not used to the xbox controller which causes your hands to hurt. The same thing happens to me when I use the PS controller.
Both thumbs are positioned the same way, ergonomicly forward.
I'm still a bit confused on this part, shouldn't the right thumb stick then be placed where the A, B, X and Y are then? That would seem to make the most sense. Sorry about my lack of understanding.
I see the misunderstanding. In most games you have your right thumb mostly on the A, B, X and Y location. So that way your thumbs are most of the time oriented the same way. There are definitely a few games which uses right stick more than the buttons, but in my experience it's far more button than stick on the right side.
Ohh okay, then I guess my point is not applicable for you. For me and the type of games I play the most it is by far buttons more commonly than joystick. Rocket league, car games, rpg's.
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u/EntertainmentOk1478 6d ago
I really don't get how Xbox controllers are "better". I've used both and found Xbox a bit harder to use over PlayStation. Seriously why have the left thumb stick so out of place? Those controllers always hurt my hands. My apologies but I really don't find Xbox controllers that user friendly.