I've never been a huge fan of the Dual Shock controllers, I've used them lots (I went through 3 back in my time with the PSX - that's purely from playing, I don't destroy them), and yet I never really liked them. Nearly 3 years ago I got my Xbox 360 and I love that controller, it's just amazing, anyway I recently got a PS3 and now that I'm used to something that is better on nearly all fronts, I really can't be bothered with the PS3 controller, so I've been looking around, but all the PS3 controllers use the PS3 layout (thumbsticks next to each other) while I would love one that is identical or almost identical to the 360 controller. That or a cheap device to use a 360 controller (preferably wireless) on the PS3, so far I only found one that will cost me like 60-65 euro to use a wired 360 controller on the PS3.
 
So does any of you know if there is something out there, because when I played CoD4 at a friends I just couldn't imagine buying a shooter for the PS3 with the current controller, just doesn't feel right for it.

That would be awesome if it existed.
 
The DualShock was not a good controller when it came out, it's not any better today.

is that a fucking joke? the 360 controller is the worst one since the N64's controller

I've heard there's ways to connect a XBOX360 controller to a PS3, google it. I saw a video of someone playing KZ2 with a 360 controller.
 
I don't understand how you manage to tolerate the atrocious d-pads of the 360 controller.

There's like a converter so you can use the 360 controller on the PS3. 
Can't remember the name right now, but you know. Google might help you unless you have the patience to wait for me to get back from work. 
Or if any other jobber in here knows what I'm talking about. 

" is that a fucking joke? the 360 controller is the worst one since the N64's controller "

Best Buy's house brand makes one. 
 

@mhkjtha:
@ZeForgotten:
Well I found this the last time I was looking around, but like I said, you can't go wireless and it costs quite a bit, especially since I probably would have to import it. "

" @trophyhunter said:

" is that a fucking joke? the 360 controller is the worst one since the N64's controller "

I gotta ask, did you play with fireworks or something when you were a little kid and lost a few fingers? Because the N64 is imo the second best controller ever made, if it wasn't for the deep rings on the thumbstick it would be pretty much perfect... 
Anyway just so you know, depending on the size of your hands etc some controllers feel better then others, now since I've litteraly used every single official controller of all the main consoles since the 8bit gen I do know what I'm talking about, and the 360 controller is by far the best I've ever used, I can completely wrap my hands around the controller whereas with the PS3 controller there is quite a bit of space between my hands/fingers and the controller, which just doesn't feel as comfortable, besides when the Dual Shock came out we were all still using the 4 points digital controls and the analog sticks were simply added, these days we use the analog sticks all the time, especially the left one, hence it should be in a more comfortable position.
Trust me, I'm not a Sony hater, I own all their consoles plus the PSP, but their controllers seriously need a major redesign, the Dual Shock was excusable, the Dual Shock 2 was pretty bad since they should have redesigned it, but using it again for the PS3 is just inexcusable.
 
 
@mhkjtha:
@ZeForgotten:
Well I found this the last time I was looking around, but like I said, you can't go wireless and it costs quite a bit, especially since I probably would have to import it. "

" @mhkjtha: 
You really have no need to use the D-Pad for most games except for maybe switching weapons. 

The converter is call the Cross Battle Adapter and can be found here. Personally, I just wouldn't play FPS games on the PS3 if you have the option of playing it on another console.  "

I dont get when people say that 3rd person shooters are much worse with a kb/m. its the same thing as an FPS, just from behind :\
 
most types of games are better with a gamepad tho

" I dont get when people say that 3rd person shooters are much worse with a kb/m. its the same thing as an FPS, just from behind :\  most types of games are better with a gamepad tho "

" @mhkjtha said:

" I dont get when people say that 3rd person shooters are much worse with a kb/m. its the same thing as an FPS, just from behind :\  most types of games are better with a gamepad tho "

Huh?  Name a 3rd person shooter on a PC. "

" @mhkjtha said:

" I dont get when people say that 3rd person shooters are much worse with a kb/m. its the same thing as an FPS, just from behind :\  most types of games are better with a gamepad tho "

Huh?  Name a 3rd person shooter on a PC. "

" @teh_pwnzorer said:

" @mhkjtha said:

" I dont get when people say that 3rd person shooters are much worse with a kb/m. its the same thing as an FPS, just from behind :\  most types of games are better with a gamepad tho "

Huh?  Name a 3rd person shooter on a PC. "

Lost Planet. Hitman(if you pick to go shooter-rific on their asses) Kane & Lynch Freedom Fighters Matrix: Path of Neo (well, some of it) Gun "

" @teh_pwnzorer said:

" @mhkjtha said:

" I dont get when people say that 3rd person shooters are much worse with a kb/m. its the same thing as an FPS, just from behind :\  most types of games are better with a gamepad tho "

Huh?  Name a 3rd person shooter on a PC. "

max payne "

" @teh_pwnzorer: well a game like that certainly controls better with a controller, but its more about platforming and action-adventure. if its a game purely about running around and shooting like max payne or gears of war, it controls better with a kb/m imo "

Actually the one i posted before doesn't have SIXAXIS support, this one does: 
 
http://www.amazon.com/Shadow-6-Wireless-Controller-Playstation-3/dp/B002ISZB2O/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1256316228&sr=8-2

" That would be awesome if it existed.  The DualShock was not a good controller when it came out, it's not any better today. "

I feel weird, 'cause I like the DS3 more than the X360 pad. I hate the d-pad in place of the left stick and the fact that it's like an elephant. The DS3 one would be 100% perfect for me if it had a tiny little bit more space near the R2 & L2 buttons.

Still, the Rumblepad is the best motherfucker of all. Period.

" @Willy105 said:

" That would be awesome if it existed.  The DualShock was not a good controller when it came out, it's not any better today. "

uh...yeah.  nobody ever said anything bad about it until the 360 came out. its a perfectly good controller.  "

" is that a fucking joke? the 360 controller is the worst one since the N64's controller "

" is that a fucking joke? the 360 controller is the worst one since the N64's controller "

No sure if anyone has ever tried this...but could this maybe work?  I'm not sure if there's any drivers that need loading, but if not...it could be an interesting experiment. 
 
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-Wireless-Gaming-Receiver-Windows-Pc/dp/B000HZFCT2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1256317642&sr=8-2

" @Benjaminvdv: Ah yes, sorry. Forgot about the non-wireless part. Sorry for wasting your time then :P But that was the one I was talking about "

Nintendo thought that the Playstation controller was good and made the Gamecube controller, which is an improvement over the playstation controller in some ways but a devolution in others (i.e., the A,B,X,Y button layout was designed for button mashing elementary school kids). "

Other than FPSs that have vehicles in them (Battlefield games,  Operation Flashpoint, etc.), it makes no sense to play an FPS on *any* console, if you have a recent PC.  Playing with anything other than mouse and keyboard (unless you have to control vehicles) is an abomination.  3rd person shooters/platformers, on the other hand, make perfect sense with a dual joystick setup. "

" @Willy105 said:

" That would be awesome if it existed.  The DualShock was not a good controller when it came out, it's not any better today. "

uh...yeah.  nobody ever said anything bad about it until the 360 came out. its a perfectly good controller.  "

 I don't understand how you manage to tolerate the atrocious d-pads of the 360 controller. "

I'd love an xbox 360 controller for the PS3. Thats one of the reasons I love the xbox so much ... controller is the best by a long long long shot.

I don't get why people hate the dualshock so much... I don't quite see how the 360 controller can be any better, and yes, I have used both.

" . a 360 controller with the dpad of a nintendo classic controller would be by far the best controller ever created "

This thread has somewhat derailed from helping someone find a good alternative to the official PS3 controller to a flaming controller debate. I personally like the xbox controller better than the PS3 controller, but this does not mean that either is better or worse. It is all subject to opinion. In terms of functionallity they are both pretty much the same (same amount of buttons, relatively similar placement). The only real difference is that the PS3 controller has Six-Axis capabilities, which are not used for the most part. I think that we can all agree that contoller preference is exactly that, PREFERENCE. Now lets get back on topic and help this man find a controller!

I love the xbox 360 controller not only are the buttons right but it has a great weight to it, the six axis controller does not it feels way to light

" @trophyhunter said:

" is that a fucking joke? the 360 controller is the worst one since the N64's controller "

you ever held one? it feels so right "

" I don't get why people hate the dualshock so much... I don't quite see how the 360 controller can be any better, and yes, I have used both. "

I like the dual shock, personally.  I think it feels higher quality than the Xbox controller... but to be honest, I can use either one just fine with no discomfort in either one.

" @Metroid545 said:

" @trophyhunter said:

" is that a fucking joke? the 360 controller is the worst one since the N64's controller "

you ever held one? it feels so right "

the d-pad and the shoulder buttons I think are terrible "

The d-pad does what it has to do, which is basically offer 4 more buttons. But yeah, the DS3 has it beat on that, the only thing it is really better at is games that specifically use the d-pad like fighters.
 
Anyway I'll probably get that Shadow 6, I need a second controller anyway so might aswell be that one, reviews are positive and all. I'll have to get it from Ebay though, I can't find it on Dutch sites and I saw it new on Ebay for lower prices then on regular sites.

@Benjaminvdv Please be sure to give us your review of it.  I'm really interested to see what you think.

" @Snail said:

" I don't get why people hate the dualshock so much... I don't quite see how the 360 controller can be any better, and yes, I have used both. "

Like I said, when I wrap my hands around the 360 controller then my thumbs are where they should be, when I do that with the PS3 controller my thumbs are in each others way and it's impossible to play, hence there needs to be space between the controller and your hands, it's all about placement, to far from each other and it's bad, but to close together is also bad, the 360 controller offers me the "perfect" layout, whereas the dual shock controllers will feel uncomfortable, especially when I play for longer then a hour. "

That is so ridiculously picky I won't even bother to write a full response. "

"is that a fucking joke? the 360 controller is the worst one since the N64's controller "

" @Snail said:

That is so ridiculously picky I won't even bother to write a full response. "

Yet you spam here?  And how is it picky? The number of Playstations (as in all of them) sold is going toward the 300 million, say that on average each console has like 1.7 controller, that would mean you are looking at about 500 million dual shock controllers. How is it picky that I think Sony needs to get off their ass and make a proper controller?  Nothing is perfect, but Sony has continued with the same flawed model for about 12 years, now if Microsoft was able to make controllers that feel much better in a much shorter period of time, why isn't Sony doing that? Now I need a second controller, so I can get a official one which just doesn't feel that great in comparison to other controllers, or I can get one that does feel right. You call it picky, I call it smart. "

" @trophyhunter said:

" is that a fucking joke? the 360 controller is the worst one since the N64's controller "

I gotta ask, did you play with fireworks or something when you were a little kid and lost a few fingers? Because the N64 is imo the second best controller ever made,  "

Why would one have to be physically disfigured to disagree with you?  Is your opinion of controllers really that perfect? More on topic, there are a few things out there that change up the ps3 controller, like shoulder button extenders and what not, if that is the issue. "

" I've heard there's ways to connect a XBOX360 controller to a PS3, google it. I saw a video of someone playing KZ2 with a 360 controller.  I don't understand how you manage to tolerate the atrocious d-pads of the 360 controller. "

" @trophyhunter said:

" is that a fucking joke? the 360 controller is the worst one since the N64's controller "

I gotta ask, did you play with fireworks or something when you were a little kid and lost a few fingers? Because the N64 is imo the second best controller ever made, if it wasn't for the deep rings on the thumbstick it would be pretty much perfect...