Controllers, the key item to playing video games, different shapes, all sizes, some good and some bad. In this article you will learn some information about controllers to help you decide which will better your gaming experience. There are many companies who make controllers for their consoles. The main two companies products that will be discussed are “Xbox/Microsoft” and “PlayStation/Sony.” Each company makes controllers similar but still unique from one another’s product.

“XBOX/Microsoft”: The “Xbox” wireless controller is the primary gaming controller for the “Xbox One”, “Xbox series X”, and “Xbox series S” home video game consoles, also commercialized for its use in windows-based PCs, and compatible with other operating systems such as “MacOS”, “Linux”, “IOS”, and “Android.” This controller goes for around $50 and can be bought at multiple stores, as well as online. The controller maintains the overall layout found in the “Xbox 360” controller, but various tweaks to its design, such as a revised shape, redesigned analog sticks, shoulder button, and trigger redesign, along with new rumble motors within the triggers for the directional haptic feedback, this product has three revisions and several changes to the controller’s design and functionality. Microsoft also markets the “Xbox Elite” wireless controller, which costs $140-$180, it can be bought at multiple stores, as well as online, this controller premium version geared towards professional gamers, including interchangeable parts and programmability features and a built-in rechargeable battery. In turn, each of the variations have been offered in various color schemes, some featuring special designs tying into specific games. The “Xbox” wireless does not come with a rechargeable battery, instead it comes with two AA batteries. You can buy separately a rechargeable battery for the controller, which can range from $10-$40 which can be bought at multiple stores also online.

“PlayStation/Sony” : The “DualShock” controller has many variations all primarily used for their corresponding consoles. The “DualShock4” is primarily used with the “PS4 (PlayStation 4)”. This controller goes for $30-$50 and can be bought at multiple stores, as well as online. The “DualShock4” wireless controller has many changes compared the “DualShock3” wireless controller that was used for the “PS3”. A new feature for the “DualShock4” is a built in two-point capacitive touch pad on the front of the controller, which also counts as a pressable button. This allows the touch pad to represent as multiple buttons. The four corners can be mapped to different clickable actions. The controller supports motion detection via a three-axis gyroscope and three axis accelerometer and vibration. It includes a built-in rechargeable battery, which can be charged while the system is in rest mode or while the system is running.