Controllers with the exact same layout for PS3 and Xbox 360

[franman]

This is basically for ppl who want to play on both PS3 and Xbox 360 without having to adapt to the controller at all.

So far I've found 3 3rd party controllers that offer the exact layout for both systems:

MadCatz MLG controller

Of course from the pic the layout doesn't look the same but catch this, you can swap the d-pad and the analogue sticks to fit your layout preference. I even heard you can switch the Xbox 360 analogue for the PS3's analogue as well as the d-pads and vice versa. The only thing I'm weary about is that the face buttons uses membrane technology instead of micro switches. But still by far this is the type of controller I'm aiming to get until further updates of other controllers.

PDP Fightpad

Unlike the MLG pad, the six face buttons as well as the thumb stick all have micro switches. Complains I hear is that it wears off very easily mostly on the thumb stick part.

MadCatz SF Fightpad

There's nothing I can say about it, but if you're a fan of the floating d-pad this you may wanna check into.

 

[d3v]

I was going to reccomend the Fighting Commander PRO, sadly I remembered that it's for PS3 only.

Spoiler: Hori FCPro

Other than that, Nyko has a PS3 controller laid out like a 360 one, though it doesn't look too impressive.

 

[Ghengis_John]

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Thank you for making this thread...

SO THAT EVERYONE WILL WANT TO BUY MY CONTROLLER.

One problem though before people get the wrong idea. If you're going to play across different systems you'll still need a converter.

 

[d3v]

One problem though before people get the wrong idea. If you're going to play across different systems you'll still need a converter.

If you're skilled enough, you can take something like a Cthulhu board and padhack it into the controller. It's been done before on SRK Tech Talk (look for Gummowned).

 

[franman]

One problem though before people get the wrong idea. If you're going to play across different systems you'll still need a converter.

How much does a converter cost around? Can you give me an average?

I was thinking perhaps buy one for PS3 and Xbox 360 (I know it sounds crazy); or hopefully bump into someone in a tourney who's willing to share their controller. It's crazy I know but with some tournies going wired it maybe a possibility.

 

[docvizzo]

Franman the Street Fighter Pads heavily vary in quality. While i have godlike Setsuka execution on my 360 Version, i couldnt do one Umbrella with the PS3 Version. Unfortunately i found this out during NEC 2k10, lol. The D-pad was completely different...also it gets super soft after a while. So if you train only one one those pads will be 100% different.

Then in general their quality SUCKS ASS. Madcatz is such a shit company its incredible. The Shoulder buttons stop clicking after a while, since they used a foam underneath which gets compressed to much.

Then the rubber under the D-Pad and the buttons is a prime example of bad production. The used material is just to bad, it rips off. EVERY SINGLE DIRECTION rips off. Its just that bad.

The layout and the buttons are good shaped, but the quality of this pad is not.

In the end i had to sacrifice the PS3 version which had a shit d-pad to repair all the damaged rubbers under the buttons of the 360 version.

I try hard to get rid off this pad. Then its hard to get, so dont even start to play with pads who will be sold out in a few months...not if you play competitive.

 

[d3v]

The FightPads tend to be duds. General rule of thumb is to avoid most of the earlier ones since those batches had all the problems.

That said, MCZ sticks are godlike.

 

[d3v]

How the heck did I forget this.

Saitek Cyborg Rumblepad. Like the MCZ MLG pads, you can swap the positions of the left stick and dpad.

 

[franman]

do they contain micro switches?

Also I hear some compatibility issues with some other games like BioShock and Halo only that they are FPS.

 

[Rekano]

I'll be sure to chime in on those MLG Madcatz pads when they come out. Markman(the man who upped Madcatz stick game) is involved with them and while he is aiming primarily with the FPS crowd, the ability to slap a PS3 d-pad on a 360 controller sounds absolutely wonderful.

 

[franman]

I'll be glad to hear ya input on that one Rekano.

 

[MarkMan]

Let me know if you guys have any questions on the MLG Pro Circuit Controller...

 

[SCPartisan]

Let me know if you guys have any questions on the MLG Pro Circuit Controller...

I have a few!

- Will you be able to buy new cables/modules sepereately from the controller if necessary?
- Are the buttons identical on both the PS3 and 360 versions (besides appearance)?
- Will there be any new d-pad/analog "modules" available once the MLG pads launch?
- When will they be available for purchase? And will they be available in Canada? :D

 

[Heaton]

Let me know if you guys have any questions on the MLG Pro Circuit Controller...

I most definitely do. Alright, first up:

I even heard you can switch the Xbox 360 analogue for the PS3's analogue as well as the d-pads and vice versa.

Is this actually true? Can you switch the 360's d-pad with the PS3's d-pad? I absolutely love the d-pad on the PS3, and would love to have it.

The only thing I'm weary about is that the face buttons uses membrane technology instead of micro switches..

I don't know what this means at all. What's the difference between membranes and micro-switches?

And lastly, can you take the analog sticks off entirely, and not have to worry about accidentally bumping into it?

 

[franman]

I don't know what this means at all. What's the difference between membranes and micro-switches?

membrane is basically some sorta sponge placed underneath the buttons. Micro-switches are mechanical and when you push any button with this kind of mechanism you'll hear a click-like sound.

The responsiveness with membrane technology is just like your average Xbox 360/PS3 pad, but the micro-switch technology allows more sharper responsiveness.

I'll try and get back to the other questions whenever possible.

Let me know if you guys have any questions on the MLG Pro Circuit Controller...

Since I've heard you guyz are using membrane for the face buttons; will there be plans on making them with micro-switches as an expensive alternative?

 

[Ceirnian]

Let me know if you guys have any questions on the MLG Pro Circuit Controller...

Is the xbox dpad floating or not? Picture makes it look like no, but since it's suppose to replicate xbox pad I figured I would ask.

 

[d3v]

Let me know if you guys have any questions on the MLG Pro Circuit Controller...

Is it common ground?
Can it be padhacked?

 

[MarkMan]

I have a few!

- Will you be able to buy new cables/modules sepereately from the controller if necessary?
- Are the buttons identical on both the PS3 and 360 versions (besides appearance)?
- Will there be any new d-pad/analog "modules" available once the MLG pads launch?
- When will they be available for purchase? And will they be available in Canada? :D

Yes, you can buy new ProCables/ProModules if needed. This was a key point in creating the controller. There is wear and tear and there is no way you can avoid that; especially with how much gamers play/put time into their game play. Giving the consumer the option to start back from scratch with a new analog stick/D-Pad without having to buy a whole new controller; I think that in itself is something to be appreciated.

The PS3 and Xbox 360 controllers are pretty much identical; form factor-wise and from a mechanical standpoint.

Yes, we will always be looking to develop new style ProModules.

The controller will be available in Canada yes. No word yet on when.

Is the xbox dpad floating or not? Picture makes it look like no, but since it's suppose to replicate xbox pad I figured I would ask.

The stock Xbox 360 style ProModule D-Pad is not a floating D-Pad, however we do have a floating D-Pad ProModule to be made available separately.

Since I've heard you guyz are using membrane for the face buttons; will there be plans on making them with micro-switches as an expensive alternative?

The reason for using membrane buttons is to have a common button between both systems. As you know the PlayStation 3 controller has analog face buttons, for that reason; we did not want to introduce micro-switch buttons and kill potential use of the controller with some titles.

 

[MarkMan]

Is it common ground?
Can it be padhacked?

lol, SRK TT already asked me this at Devastation. Rest assured, I had you guys in mind.

 

[Rekano]

hows the fps crowd taken to the controller, so far? I know it was at a recent mlg event and they originally were very skeptic about them when they were announced.