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I had a laugh today. Whilst my brother set his playstation 2 up in my room (bigger TV) to watch the features on the Lord of the Rings DVD disc, I, for the first time, had a chance to compare the two controllers - GameCube and PS2 - to see which was the biggest.
I only thought of doing so when I remembered lots of people criticising the GameCube controller saying it's too small. And because usually I can't be bothered to do things like this, I decided to whilst all I had to do was reach down and pick up each controller.
I found out that the GameCube controller is actually BIGGER than the Playstation 2 controller!
First of all, it's more rounded at the back, though that's not suprising the Gamecube controller having a big rumble pak souldered into the back of it.
Secondly, on both pads, there are circular shapes containing components. On the PS2 it's the 3D sticks, on the GameCube it's the D-pad and C-stick. The GameCube's pad has the two slightly further apart - only by a few millimetres though.
The controller is wider than the PS2's too, again only by millimetres.
The GameCube's controller is actually bulkier as well.
Ok, this is likely to start console wars - though it's not intended. I'm just stating facts and laughing at comments said by PS2 fans (can't remember who exactly) who stated that they thought the GameCube controller was too small. I bet they must've had a hell of a job trying to play on the Playstation 2 then!
I only thought of doing so when I remembered lots of people criticising the GameCube controller saying it's too small. And because usually I can't be bothered to do things like this, I decided to whilst all I had to do was reach down and pick up each controller.
I found out that the GameCube controller is actually BIGGER than the Playstation 2 controller!
First of all, it's more rounded at the back, though that's not suprising the Gamecube controller having a big rumble pak souldered into the back of it.
Secondly, on both pads, there are circular shapes containing components. On the PS2 it's the 3D sticks, on the GameCube it's the D-pad and C-stick. The GameCube's pad has the two slightly further apart - only by a few millimetres though.
The controller is wider than the PS2's too, again only by millimetres.
The GameCube's controller is actually bulkier as well.
Ok, this is likely to start console wars - though it's not intended. I'm just stating facts and laughing at comments said by PS2 fans (can't remember who exactly) who stated that they thought the GameCube controller was too small. I bet they must've had a hell of a job trying to play on the Playstation 2 then!
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From my previuos encounters I have found that the PS2 controller has a larger surface area that you actually hold.
Although the PS2 is downstairs and the GameCube is packed away and cant remember if that is completley correct.
Personally, after extended use, I prefer the PS2 controller over the GameCube one.
GameCube controller is initially pretty comfartable, more so than the PS2 one, but the GameCube controller seems to get more uncomfortable over time. Especially games which use them stupid trigger buttons. PS2 pad is pretty solid for me, and thats after hours upon hours of Pro Evolution play.
But hey, thats just me....
Although the PS2 is downstairs and the GameCube is packed away and cant remember if that is completley correct.
Personally, after extended use, I prefer the PS2 controller over the GameCube one.
GameCube controller is initially pretty comfartable, more so than the PS2 one, but the GameCube controller seems to get more uncomfortable over time. Especially games which use them stupid trigger buttons. PS2 pad is pretty solid for me, and thats after hours upon hours of Pro Evolution play.
But hey, thats just me....
Strafex wrote:
> If I had to control a game with the D-Pad then it would be
> uncomfortable.
I actually find it easier in some games to use the D pad not games like say Mario or anything games like Tony Hawks. Not sure why maybe I'm too used to it, can't use the analogue in fighting games either.
While we're on Tony Hawks, does anyone use the L and R buttons to spin faster? I know I don't they make that clicking sound when you push them in all the way, that bugs me for some reason.
> If I had to control a game with the D-Pad then it would be
> uncomfortable.
I actually find it easier in some games to use the D pad not games like say Mario or anything games like Tony Hawks. Not sure why maybe I'm too used to it, can't use the analogue in fighting games either.
While we're on Tony Hawks, does anyone use the L and R buttons to spin faster? I know I don't they make that clicking sound when you push them in all the way, that bugs me for some reason.
Strafex wrote:
> If I had to control a game with the D-Pad then it would be
> uncomfortable.
>
> But most games use the analogue stick nowdays.
> Besides, it's fine as a Rogue Leader command cross.
Is it hell. Too often have my men followed the wrong orders.
Still an excellent game though.
> If I had to control a game with the D-Pad then it would be
> uncomfortable.
>
> But most games use the analogue stick nowdays.
> Besides, it's fine as a Rogue Leader command cross.
Is it hell. Too often have my men followed the wrong orders.
Still an excellent game though.
If I had to control a game with the D-Pad then it would be uncomfortable.
But most games use the analogue stick nowdays.
Besides, it's fine as a Rogue Leader command cross.
But most games use the analogue stick nowdays.
Besides, it's fine as a Rogue Leader command cross.
Strafex wrote:
> They were right about the GC's D-Pad though, only it's irrelevant
> because it's hardly used.
Nah, the c-stick was okay for LM, right? Surely the d-pad's just the same, you just need to tilt the pad forward a bit more than normal for it to be in the right position.
Yes?
Hope so anyway, tetris wouldn't be the same with analogue controls.
> They were right about the GC's D-Pad though, only it's irrelevant
> because it's hardly used.
Nah, the c-stick was okay for LM, right? Surely the d-pad's just the same, you just need to tilt the pad forward a bit more than normal for it to be in the right position.
Yes?
Hope so anyway, tetris wouldn't be the same with analogue controls.
Wow, after never bothering about comparing them before, you really went to town when you did - "a few millimetres"??
So all those people who said that the GC pad is too small and fiddly...
They were right about the GC's D-Pad though, only it's irrelevant because it's hardly used.
They were right about the GC's D-Pad though, only it's irrelevant because it's hardly used.
The GC controller is so much more comfortable, it's like it's moulded to your hand!
I was playing Pro Evo today and it really doesn't fit in your hand very nice at all compared to the GC controller.
I was playing Pro Evo today and it really doesn't fit in your hand very nice at all compared to the GC controller.
Yeah i noticed this as well. I think its the sleek look of the GC's controller that gives the illusion that its smaller.
I had a laugh today. Whilst my brother set his playstation 2 up in my room (bigger TV) to watch the features on the Lord of the Rings DVD disc, I, for the first time, had a chance to compare the two controllers - GameCube and PS2 - to see which was the biggest.
I only thought of doing so when I remembered lots of people criticising the GameCube controller saying it's too small. And because usually I can't be bothered to do things like this, I decided to whilst all I had to do was reach down and pick up each controller.
I found out that the GameCube controller is actually BIGGER than the Playstation 2 controller!
First of all, it's more rounded at the back, though that's not suprising the Gamecube controller having a big rumble pak souldered into the back of it.
Secondly, on both pads, there are circular shapes containing components. On the PS2 it's the 3D sticks, on the GameCube it's the D-pad and C-stick. The GameCube's pad has the two slightly further apart - only by a few millimetres though.
The controller is wider than the PS2's too, again only by millimetres.
The GameCube's controller is actually bulkier as well.
Ok, this is likely to start console wars - though it's not intended. I'm just stating facts and laughing at comments said by PS2 fans (can't remember who exactly) who stated that they thought the GameCube controller was too small. I bet they must've had a hell of a job trying to play on the Playstation 2 then!
I only thought of doing so when I remembered lots of people criticising the GameCube controller saying it's too small. And because usually I can't be bothered to do things like this, I decided to whilst all I had to do was reach down and pick up each controller.
I found out that the GameCube controller is actually BIGGER than the Playstation 2 controller!
First of all, it's more rounded at the back, though that's not suprising the Gamecube controller having a big rumble pak souldered into the back of it.
Secondly, on both pads, there are circular shapes containing components. On the PS2 it's the 3D sticks, on the GameCube it's the D-pad and C-stick. The GameCube's pad has the two slightly further apart - only by a few millimetres though.
The controller is wider than the PS2's too, again only by millimetres.
The GameCube's controller is actually bulkier as well.
Ok, this is likely to start console wars - though it's not intended. I'm just stating facts and laughing at comments said by PS2 fans (can't remember who exactly) who stated that they thought the GameCube controller was too small. I bet they must've had a hell of a job trying to play on the Playstation 2 then!
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