- last post: 01.01.0001 12:00 AM PDT
Posted by: gifty
I have been playing xbox Halo since it was released. During that time I primarily used the Duke. While adjusting to such a large controller, I found my hands were frequently cramped. Probably had something to do with playing the game way too much in a sitting, but that's beside the point. I found it rather funny that after using the L controller for such a long time it was actually hard to go back to something smaller, like a PS2 controller. I would literally get cramps from the Playstation controller after using the L so much.
However, a friend gave me a Japanese style S controller for xmas last year and I have been using it ever since. The analog control is tighter and your thumbs fit into grooves so they don't slide off as easily. I also prefer the placement of the black and white buttons. I could never accurately hit them all the time when using the L. I admit that for high sensitivity the S is a little tougher to use though. I really like the S controller, but am still very comfortable using the L after a few games. I may have to reevaluate which to use when Halo 2 comes out...
i started out with big birtha and tried out the little one, and found that i could never find start back or the white and black buttons. SO confusing