ps4 controller or xbox 360 controller

[βτ YokoHama]

so i got the gam and realized "♥♥♥♥ i need a controller" so i was wondering what would be better getting an xbox controller because i can get a wired one from game stop for 25.99 or should i get the wirless/wired ps4 controller which could cost me 49.99 i can affor either one but since im new to racing on the pc could u point me in the direction of which controller would be the easiest to use for this game

[SuperTurtle]

Wired is definitely my preference not having to deal with batteries and slight input lag, but it depends on whether you are used to Xbox or PS4 Controllers. At the moment the game doesn't work too well with PS4 Controllers and requires you to use an external program to play it properly so I'd recommend Xbox myself.

[βτ YokoHama]

ok ive actually used xbox before but it got the red ring so i put it in the attic that was about a year ago but it had wireless controllers so im familiar with the xbox so i'll get that thanks for the advice on the ps4 controller problem i hope they get that fixed soon.

[SuperTurtle]

Originally posted by Maelstrom:

ok ive actually used xbox before but it got the red ring so i put it in the attic that was about a year ago but it had wireless controllers so im familiar with the xbox so i'll get that thanks for the advice on the ps4 controller problem i hope they get that fixed soon.

The PS4 Controller not working on PC is more of an Issue with Windows then the Game itself, so we can't get it work with the game without the program (DualShock is its name). I remember hearing about Windows being updated to support it but can't remember any other details.

[Reptilligator]

Originally posted by Maelstrom:

so i got the gam and realized "♥♥♥♥ i need a controller" so i was wondering what would be better getting an xbox controller because i can get a wired one from game stop for 25.99 or should i get the wirless/wired ps4 controller which could cost me 49.99 i can affor either one but since im new to racing on the pc could u point me in the direction of which controller would be the easiest to use for this game

If you perfer D-Pad controls, go for PS4
If you perfer Joy controls, go for X360

Xbox One's controller isn't very comfertable, but the X360 controller is awesome
PS4's controller is very nice to hold, and the PS3's isn't. (Also, the PS3's Triggers are terrible.)

It's just depends on what you perfer, really.

(Edit)

You need certain software to operate PS3 and PS3 controllers on Windows.

Try out DS4 Windows. (I've used it before and it runs well.)
You can get it at http://ds4windows.com/

*It works with wired controllers only*

[Salara]

I used to use a 360 for my WipEout emulators on PS1, but I after having used the Steam Controller for other games, I think it's a good option. You can use the paddles as air breaks or gas and set the right touch pad to only change the pitch of your ship while the joystick can ONLY steer. The customizations you can do with it cater to pretty much any need. I will agree that the d-pad doesn't work TOO well for side scrollers, but that's why you can map the joystick to certain keys. I vote Steam.

[Bad Whippet]

I have the PS4, XBox and Steam controller gamepads. All of them have their pluses and you won't really go wrong with any of them.

By far the nicest to use with its ergonomics, touchpad and rumble effects is the PS4 controller which also has an in-built speaker for games that support it (unlikely on PC that any will) but as others have said, you'll likely need to run software to make it properly compatible. The XBox 360 wired controller is also superb to use and has the big and important bonus of having universal game support straight out of the box (unlike the PS4 controller) so I personally would opt for the XBox 360 wired controller. The Steam Controller I received as a gift but unfortunately I really cannot get along with it. It's too big for my hands and the thumb sticks/pad push the A,B,X,Y buttons to an extreme position that is uncomfortable to reach (it also has no proper rumble feedback) - BUT the Steam Controller is the best one for playing RTS games on the couch. It's a "Marmite" option - people either love or hate the Steam Controller.

If you're an avid gamer, you're likely to end up with more than one ultimately, but for the most universally supported controller, the XBox 360 wired pad is still king.

[reckless]

I use my Xbox One controller currently. Personally like it more than 360 but less than the PS4. I am considering buying the PS4 controller dongle once Sony drops that.

[S2riker]

The Xbox 360 controller is the easiest to use since the drivers are already built into the operating system. For myself though, I much prefer the Playstation controllers over the feel of the Xbox ones. Right now I use a PS3 controller hooked up to my PC with Better DS3 and love it.

[βτ YokoHama]

thanks guys

[Gaufre au sucre]

"Easiest" meh. I use DS4 and installed InputMapper, it all works just fine :)

But the two aren't at all the same feeling. A good idea would be to test the feeling of both if you can.

+ You can use the DS4 wirelessly but you need bluetooth, as the XBox One has a dongle (and therefore is, if I remember correctly, more expensive)


Finally, i got some problems with my DS4 (nothing's perfect). The battery life is to short for me, even with lights out ; and the range of the bluetooth on PC is horrible. And I got an very good wifi5.0/Bluetooth card with antenna..