Comment Re:Indeed, whatever happened to the joystick? (Score 1) 502
The Game Cube controllers are so similar to the PS2 controller in terms of size that I can't tell the difference. The wavebird (Game Cube cordless) is probably a little larger than the PS 2 offering if anything.
The PS 2 controllers are great, no problems there. But the Game Cube have the best controllers. They are more responsive, have better button placement, and feel lighter and more robust.
What happened to the joystick? It basically was absorbed into the controllers we use today. The Joystick is still there, it's just more responsive and smaller, you use your thumb to control it. Joysticks are useful for flight sims on PC's when you can place them on a desk, but these days, you need a dual hand control setup to play games comfortably on a console. It's more comfortable and far more ergonomic.
For first person shooters, you still can't beat a keyboard and mouse setup, imo.
The PS 2 controllers are great, no problems there. But the Game Cube have the best controllers. They are more responsive, have better button placement, and feel lighter and more robust.
What happened to the joystick? It basically was absorbed into the controllers we use today. The Joystick is still there, it's just more responsive and smaller, you use your thumb to control it. Joysticks are useful for flight sims on PC's when you can place them on a desk, but these days, you need a dual hand control setup to play games comfortably on a console. It's more comfortable and far more ergonomic.
For first person shooters, you still can't beat a keyboard and mouse setup, imo.
