Controller versus:360 controller VS. DualShock 3

 
Lets start this off with ergonomy shall we?

Ergonomy

Button Quality

Button placement

Looks

 
Lets start this off with ergonomy shall we?

Ergonomy

Button Quality

Button placement

Looks

the 360 remote is vastly greater because it is bigger durrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

PS3 wins considering the controller doesn't require batteries for it to work.

" PS3 win considering the controller doesn't require batteries for it to work. "

So how long before "Move controller vs YOU ARE THE CONTROLLER" threads?

I think the PS3 controller looks like garbage.. Such an ugly and outdated design.  Next-gen? yeah.. no.

360 controller feels more natural in the hands. So that wins for me.

I still prefer the 360 controller but would really love if they made a hybrid and made one that has the best of both.

I prefer a mouse and keyboard for shooters, so neither helps me in those situations. I cannot use analog nubs to aim. I try, but I just can't do it. When it comes to Fighting games, I prefer a D-pad. Playing Street Fighter IV with the 360 controller was one of the most frustrating game experiences I've had in a while. That aside, I have no preference.

I will say this here as I have said it many times. I have been using a dual shock controller for three generations of consoles. and I like it the way it is. 

As I say whenever this topic comes up, I think it's easier to use an analog stick where it is on the PS3 than it is to use a D-Pad where it is on the 360. That is to say, of course the 360's D-Pad sucks, but it's also in a hard to use location. Because of the way I use my thumb on a D-Pad, reaching for it is awkward. I had the same problem with the Gamecube controller. It's also easier to reach for the analog sticks because they stick up a bit from the controller face.
 
I play lots of 2d games, so D-Pad placement and quality is extremely important to me. Using analog control for 2d usually works terribly; If you can beat Mega Man 9 on a 360 pad you're a greater man than I.

However, the PS3 R2/L2 triggers suck.

These arguments are pointless since it's all subjective. I just prefer the 360 controller because it works well for shooters.

Playstation 3 Dualshock 3 thumbsticks are way more responsive and precise than any 360 gamepad. As a FPS gamer, that's all it takes to take the cake.
 
PS3 pad overall winner.

I agree whats being said here. The dualshock has better D-pad,but imo the 360 controller has better triggers and bumbers and the analog stick placement is better too. I play alot of FPS and action games and hence prefer the 360 controller,but by no means have any difficulty pulling a headshot with the dualshock. And i really hate the convex sticks on dualshock.

" @ChristianCastillo said:

" PS3 win considering the controller doesn't require batteries for it to work. "

So, what its run on????? "

I continue to be confused when people call the directional buttons on a PS3 controller a d-pad. Is it a pad? NO, it's four individual buttons. Ergo (Oooh, Latin!) it's going to have more precision than a actual rocker pad - yes, even the vaunted Nintendo controllers (though those are better than a round pad since the cross prevents some of the tangential movement that screws things up).
 
I seem to remember from a Bombcast that Nintendo has a patent on the + D-Pad, does anyone know if Sony has a patent on separate directional buttons?

My ideal controller would be the 360 gamepad with the ps3's d-pad and face button styles (while keeping the colored xyab of the 360) and the R1L1 size on the RBLB.  
 
That is my Frankenstien.

So you're saying that the tie breaker is basically the other categories over again? That doesn't make any sense. A controller being smaller and lighter fits under the shape and ergonomics of the controller, a category which you said the 360 controller is better in. Also, you can get wired AND wireless 360 controllers which can be used seamlessly and officially with most PC games. It's better to have variety. 
 
And, when your PS3 controller's internal battery dies you need to buy a new one. With a 360 Wireless controller you can get packs where you just swap them out on a charging station, or use batteries, namely rechargeable ones. I've been using the same rechargeable Energizer batteries for well over 2 years.

I have big hands and PS3 pad is too small for me.

To me the 360 controller is the only thing that I prefer over my PS3. 

The D-pad on the 360 controller is bad but I can honestly say I hardly ever use it.  Most games, like fighters allow you to switch between both, and though I would prefer D-pad the analog stick works fine.   I do find myself using it a lot in the dashboard menus and im constantly hitting to the left or the right and getting an up or down as a result.
 
I cant believe only one other person from what I have read has mentioned the Triggers on the PS3 stick SUCK.  really really bad.  and you use those all the time.  From Driving games to Shooters my fingers always start to hurt after a session.   
 
Sure the PS3 controller has not changed in many years.. but do you forget the E3 where they showed the bomerang controller?  I think that scared Sony from every trying to change it.  I cant believe so many of you are saying the PS3 controller is better.  You mean the controller that didnt need rumble, until they pulled their head out of their asses and see that it did.
 
Hands down, 360 controller winner.

I must be in the minority where I like the ps3's bumpers more than the 360's.
 
Of course nothing beats a mouse and keyboard!

I never understood what peoples problem with the 360 D-pad is, it works fine. 
Hell I can even do fighting game moves easier with it than on a Playstation style D-pad. 
   
The only thing I don't like is the bumpers, I wish they had those springy-like buttons instead of clicky ones, that's it. 
 
Also utterly despise keyboard and mice for gaming, especially in shooters.

I want a hybrid of both...
 
A PS3 controller with 360 gun triggers and maybe lower analog sticks.
 
A 360 controller with a PS3 D-pad and face buttons.

I don't play fighting games, so I have no problem with the 360's D-pad, quite convenient that I can go up, down and right just with the left side of it, very easy and fast to switch weapons in Gears of War. I prefer the 360 pad because it's comfortable, the PS3's controller hurts my fingers holding it on the bottom.  
 
But, how can the PS3 controller look more "next-gen" if it looks just like the PSOne and PS2 controller?

I prefer my third party controllers, not only are they shaped completely different, they last forever and work well. Cheers Pelican.

if the dualshock 3 had real convex triggers like the 360 pad it would be the best controller ever. Stick on plastic things are a poor substitute

So 360 won for
Best feel & Best layout
 
And PS3 won for
Button "quality" & Looks
 
So PS3 wins?
 
Okay, Are you also on the Graphics side of the  Graphics < Gameplay  debate?
 
Edit:
To be clear I'm not saying the 360 controller is "better" because it's all about opinion.
But based on the OPs breakdown of the controllers, He prefers the function of the 360 but the form of the PS3,
Yet gave the "win" to the PS3.....    

Personally I think the 360 pad is better in every way for me. I cant stand the triggers on the PS3 pad, the stick placement and the relatively looseness of the sticks (compared to 360). I dont mind using the PS3 pad when I have to but if the converter was cheaper I would totally use the 360 pad when I play PS3 games.

I've never really used a 360 controller, but it looks like a great controller. However, I've been with Sony since the PS1 so I like the only slightly-changing controller.

I seem to be able to use the 360 controller much more effectively.  All I know is I average 25 kills a round on MW2 on the Xbox, and about 8 a round on ps3.  Which is why I never play my Playstation lol

Buttons on both my sixaxis and Dualshock 3 have both jammed or gone a little sticky and the triggers are junk and I hardly ever use the damn PS3 on the other hand Not once has a button on my 360 ever gone wrong  .. I dont even think the D-pad on the PS3 is as good as people make out, it's 10 times better than the 360 but still leaves your thumb sore as hell if youre playing a fighting game. 
 
The PS3 sticks are too loose. Years ago when I was 100% sony and would only play the PS2 I would have sworn that was the only controller design ever worth a damn but the 360 one is so comfortable and natural to hold. I guess it's all personal taste really. I love the hell out of the 360 controller, it's possibly my favourite controller ever.

Why do you say because the 360 one provides a wired option it's therefore worse?
 
Stupid argument is stupid.

I prefer the DualShock.

i like both controllers, but i play my ps3 more, so ill go with that :p

I just like the feel of the 360 controller to me. Also, I don't really like the feel of the dualshock's triggers all that much.

" Buttons on both my sixaxis and Dualshock 3 have both jammed or gone a little sticky and the triggers are junk and I hardly ever use the damn PS3 on the other hand Not once has a button on my 360 ever gone wrong  .. I dont even think the D-pad on the PS3 is as good as people make out, it's 10 times better than the 360 but still leaves your thumb sore as hell if youre playing a fighting game.  The PS3 sticks are too loose. Years ago when I was 100% sony and would only play the PS2 I would have sworn that was the only controller design ever worth a damn but the 360 one is so comfortable and natural to hold. I guess it's all personal taste really. I love the hell out of the 360 controller, it's possibly my favourite controller ever. "

" Why do you say because the 360 one provides a wired option it's therefore worse?  Stupid argument is stupid. "

playstation controller is soooooo 1996

I like whichever controller I'm holding at the time. I played MW2 on my Xbox 360 for a while, got used to the controller, and then my PS3 controller felt really bad. I've had Red Dead Redemption on my PS3 for a few days now, and holding the Xbox 360 controller feels weird now. 
 
 
They're basically the same feel because your hands will get used to both of them if you don't just put it down and say "omg dis controler iz gay like the ps3 xbox own"