**A Head-to-Head Comparison: PS4 Dual Shock 4 vs Xbox One Controller**

In our latest showdown, we put the Sony PS4 Dual Shock 4 controller up against its arch-rival, the Microsoft Xbox One controller. As gamers ourselves, we were eager to see which controller would come out on top in this epic battle of comfort, features, and overall gaming experience.

**The Dual Shock 4: A Game-Changer**

For those who play primarily first-person games, such as Shooters or First-Person Platformers, the offset thumb sticks on the PS4 Dual Shock 4 are a game-changer. The symmetrical thumb sticks begin to shine, providing an enormous amount of grip even after long gaming sessions, making minute movements feel almost effortless. However, for those who play other types of games like Sports or Driving Games, the PS4's controller may not be the best choice.

**The Xbox One Controller: A Step in the Right Direction**

On the other hand, the Microsoft Xbox One controller is a step in the right direction. The Triggers on the PS3 equivalent were a huge improvement over their predecessors, providing the perfect amount of spring to pull without requiring too much effort. However, the Triggers on the Xbox One controller feel marginally heavier, requiring a slight amount more effort to pull completely. This can be a minor drawback for some users.

**The Controllers' Design and Features**

One notable difference between the two controllers is their design and features. The PS4 Dual Shock 4 features some innovative tech, including high-resolution touchpad, mono speaker, and light bar on the back for motion gaming. These features are yet to be fully leveraged by developers, making it difficult to evaluate at this point in time. On the other hand, the Xbox One controller has a proprietary connector instead of a standard mini jack audio connector, which may be a drawback for some users.

**Charging and Operation**

Both controllers can charge and operate over micro USB, but there's an important difference between them when it comes to charging. The PS4 Dual Shock 4 is natively rechargeable using its built-in battery pack. In contrast, the Xbox One controller ships with batteries that need to be replaced.

**Our Verdict: It's a Tough Call**

It's almost impossible to give one of the two controllers an outright victory in this showdown. Both have their benefits and drawbacks, and it ultimately comes down to personal preference and gaming needs. If you play primarily first-person games or enjoy shooters, the PS4 Dual Shock 4 is the way to go due to its offset thumb sticks. However, for other types of games like Sports or Driving Games, the Xbox One controller may be a better fit.

**Tips from Us:**

If you're playing primarily first-person games, Shooters Etc., it's tough to beat the offset thumb sticks on the PS4 Dual Shock 4. For all other games, including Sports, driving, etc., go for the Xbox One controller – it's a fantastic mix with a larger set of overall features and the possibility of future enhancements through its unique touchpad and motion elements.

**The Verdict: Sony Has Closed the Gap**

However, if we're being honest, Sony has really closed the gap in the controller department. The PS4 Dual Shock 4 has made significant improvements over the PS3 controller, particularly with its upsized design and improved triggers. It's a fantastic mix of features and possibilities for future enhancements through its unique touchpad and motion elements.

**Special Mention: Hulu Plus**

In addition to their impressive gaming capabilities, both controllers also offer access to streaming services like Hulu Plus. We're big fans of Hulu Plus, which offers a great selection of TV shows, movies, and documentaries. For the uninitiated, Hulu Plus is an ad-supported streaming service that includes current TV shows and a vast library of on-demand content.

**A Quick Word from Microsoft**

Microsoft claims to have improved the audio quality for headsets plugged into the One controller, but this comes at a cost – the proprietary connector may be a drawback for some users. On the other hand, Sony has opted for a standard mini jack audio connector, which can pass audio through to the headset of your choice.

**Conclusion**

In conclusion, both controllers have their strengths and weaknesses. While the PS4 Dual Shock 4 excels in certain areas, such as its offset thumb sticks, the Xbox One controller offers a more comfortable design and additional features like its proprietary connector. Ultimately, it's up to you, the gamer, to decide which controller is best for your gaming needs.

**The Verdict Stands: Sony Wins**

However, if we're being honest, Sony has really closed the gap in the controller department. The PS4 Dual Shock 4 has made significant improvements over the PS3 controller, particularly with its upsized design and improved triggers. It's a fantastic mix of features and possibilities for future enhancements through its unique touchpad and motion elements.

**A Final Word**

So there you have it – our verdict on the PS4 Dual Shock 4 vs Xbox One controller showdown. We hope this review has helped you make an informed decision about which controller is best for your gaming needs. Happy gaming!

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enwhat's up guys Lou here and as you can tell today I am wearing a collared shirt that is because it is time to get down to some serious business here on unbox therapy beside me I've got the PlayStation 4 and on the other side the Xbox one this is the launch of a brand new series in which I will be pitting each of these systems against one another in order to find out which one I prefer and which one I think might be a better purchase for you uh we might not get a definitive answer but along the way I will be going over all of the characteristics of each of the two consoles the benefits the drawbacks Etc comparing things like gameplay the launch titles that are currently available the hardware the software and in this video the initial comparison video I'll be looking at the controllers the PlayStation 4 controller versus the Xbox One controller finding out which one I prefer and why but as I said before this is just the initial video in a series of videos I wanted to spread it out over a period of time because as I use the systems more I will likely uncover more things I like and more things I don't like so if you're not a subscriber yet go ahead and click the Subscribe button up above or down below or wherever it happens to be in order to be updated with all of these videos as they become available if you're a fan of this concept and excited to continue watching this series make sure to leave a thumbs up down below but now without any more hesitation let's get into our initial comparison in this series The controllers controller preference has a lot to do with Comfort after all you'll be spending hundreds of hours holding on to either of these in this department I've got great news both of the new controllers are more comfortable to hold at least in my hands than their predecessors the single largest physical difference lies in the layout of the analog thumb sticks but this is nothing new just like on the last gen controllers the Xbox features an offset design while the PlayStation offering sticks to its guns with symmetrical analoges depending on the game you playing in the size of your hands this placement could determine which controller is best for you in my opinion the offset thumb sticks on the Xbox One controller lend themselves well to firstperson games offering up an increased range of motion for the left thumb on an average sized hand and in my experience slightly more accuracy for other games driving for example example the symmetrical thumb sticks on the dual shock 4 begin to shine their texture gives an enormous amount of grip even after long gaming sessions great for minute movements the Triggers on the PS4 controller are a huge improvement over the PS3 equivalent they've got the perfect amount of spring giving you plenty of pull without requiring too much effort the Triggers on the Xbox One controller feel marginally heavier requiring a slight amount more effort to pull completely the triggers are a bit larger on the Xbox One controller making it somewhat more comfortable when resting your index fingers Microsoft claims to have improved the audio quality for headsets plugged into the One controller problem is this comes at a cost as they've opted for proprietary connector in comparison Sony has gone with a standard mini jack audio connector capable of passing audio through to the headset of your choice the dual shock 4 features some tech obviously targeted at the future you've got the high red touchpad mono speaker and the light bar on the back for motion gaming these features are yet to be fully leveraged by developers and therefore they are very hard to evaluate at this point in time both controllers can charge and operate over micro USB the Xbox controller ships with ablea batteries while the PS4 controller is natively rechargeable a rechargeable battery pack can be added to the Xbox controller for an extra cost I like the fact that the Xbox controller can operate using both power sources but I wish a rechargeable pack was included in the Box instead of expanding the overall cost you seriously can't go wrong with either of these two controllers I'd be happy to use either exclusively it's almost impossible to give one of the two an outright victory in this round as there are benefits and drawbacks to each one I think Sony has really closed the Gap in the controller Department though by upsizing the dual shock 4 and heavily improving the triggers from the PlayStation 3 controller as hard as it is to pick that's the whole damn purpose of a showdown so here's how I'll break it down if you play primarily first person games Shooters Etc it's tough to beat the offset thumb sticks go for the Xbox One controller for all other games Sports driving Etc go for the dual shock 4 it's a fantastic mix with a larger set of overall features and the possibility of future enhancements through its unique touchpad and motion elements bam there you have it but seriously these are both great control ERS I'm impressed with what Microsoft and Sony were able to accomplish even though it took them close to a decade and according to Microsoft over $100 million in the next episode of this epic showdown series between the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One we're going to be taking a closer look at the multimedia capabilities of both of the platforms a quick teaser though they both do a really great job and both include one of my favorite streaming services on the planet which is Hulu Plus it's like hulu.com except amped up to the next level with Hulu Plus you can catch up on current television shows or you can binge watch a bunch of old favorites my family and I have been catching up on old SNL episodes over the holidays and getting a bunch of laughs while doing so but you can catch current stuff too like Jimmy Kimmel Live Shark Tank and a and a bunch more they've even got movies so it's definitely worth checking out and Hulu Plus has been cool enough to offer up a special trial for unbox therapy viewers you can get an extension on the normal free trial so 2 weeks total of free watching all you need to do is head over to Hulu plus.com unbox I will link it down in the description as well to make your life a little bit easier but once again it's huluplus.com unbox for your extended free trial of the service it doesn't just function on these new consoles it'll also function on the older ones like PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 things like your iPad and a bunch more in terms of devices so definitely go check it out and get caught up on some cool stuff and hey it's on the house at least for 2 weeks an extended free trial for unbox therapy viewers big thanks to Hulu Plus for making that available anyway guys that wraps up this video right here if you enjoy this New Concept this new Showdown make sure to leave a thumbs up down below thanks as always for your viewership and I will catch you shortly on some brand new content here on unbox therapy if you're not not a subscriber yet it's the best way to stay up to date on all of our new content so make sure and do that now if you're some kind of hold out or if this is the first unbox therapy video you've ever seen all right guys thanks again I'm rambling now I'll catch you on the next episode laterwhat's up guys Lou here and as you can tell today I am wearing a collared shirt that is because it is time to get down to some serious business here on unbox therapy beside me I've got the PlayStation 4 and on the other side the Xbox one this is the launch of a brand new series in which I will be pitting each of these systems against one another in order to find out which one I prefer and which one I think might be a better purchase for you uh we might not get a definitive answer but along the way I will be going over all of the characteristics of each of the two consoles the benefits the drawbacks Etc comparing things like gameplay the launch titles that are currently available the hardware the software and in this video the initial comparison video I'll be looking at the controllers the PlayStation 4 controller versus the Xbox One controller finding out which one I prefer and why but as I said before this is just the initial video in a series of videos I wanted to spread it out over a period of time because as I use the systems more I will likely uncover more things I like and more things I don't like so if you're not a subscriber yet go ahead and click the Subscribe button up above or down below or wherever it happens to be in order to be updated with all of these videos as they become available if you're a fan of this concept and excited to continue watching this series make sure to leave a thumbs up down below but now without any more hesitation let's get into our initial comparison in this series The controllers controller preference has a lot to do with Comfort after all you'll be spending hundreds of hours holding on to either of these in this department I've got great news both of the new controllers are more comfortable to hold at least in my hands than their predecessors the single largest physical difference lies in the layout of the analog thumb sticks but this is nothing new just like on the last gen controllers the Xbox features an offset design while the PlayStation offering sticks to its guns with symmetrical analoges depending on the game you playing in the size of your hands this placement could determine which controller is best for you in my opinion the offset thumb sticks on the Xbox One controller lend themselves well to firstperson games offering up an increased range of motion for the left thumb on an average sized hand and in my experience slightly more accuracy for other games driving for example example the symmetrical thumb sticks on the dual shock 4 begin to shine their texture gives an enormous amount of grip even after long gaming sessions great for minute movements the Triggers on the PS4 controller are a huge improvement over the PS3 equivalent they've got the perfect amount of spring giving you plenty of pull without requiring too much effort the Triggers on the Xbox One controller feel marginally heavier requiring a slight amount more effort to pull completely the triggers are a bit larger on the Xbox One controller making it somewhat more comfortable when resting your index fingers Microsoft claims to have improved the audio quality for headsets plugged into the One controller problem is this comes at a cost as they've opted for proprietary connector in comparison Sony has gone with a standard mini jack audio connector capable of passing audio through to the headset of your choice the dual shock 4 features some tech obviously targeted at the future you've got the high red touchpad mono speaker and the light bar on the back for motion gaming these features are yet to be fully leveraged by developers and therefore they are very hard to evaluate at this point in time both controllers can charge and operate over micro USB the Xbox controller ships with ablea batteries while the PS4 controller is natively rechargeable a rechargeable battery pack can be added to the Xbox controller for an extra cost I like the fact that the Xbox controller can operate using both power sources but I wish a rechargeable pack was included in the Box instead of expanding the overall cost you seriously can't go wrong with either of these two controllers I'd be happy to use either exclusively it's almost impossible to give one of the two an outright victory in this round as there are benefits and drawbacks to each one I think Sony has really closed the Gap in the controller Department though by upsizing the dual shock 4 and heavily improving the triggers from the PlayStation 3 controller as hard as it is to pick that's the whole damn purpose of a showdown so here's how I'll break it down if you play primarily first person games Shooters Etc it's tough to beat the offset thumb sticks go for the Xbox One controller for all other games Sports driving Etc go for the dual shock 4 it's a fantastic mix with a larger set of overall features and the possibility of future enhancements through its unique touchpad and motion elements bam there you have it but seriously these are both great control ERS I'm impressed with what Microsoft and Sony were able to accomplish even though it took them close to a decade and according to Microsoft over $100 million in the next episode of this epic showdown series between the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One we're going to be taking a closer look at the multimedia capabilities of both of the platforms a quick teaser though they both do a really great job and both include one of my favorite streaming services on the planet which is Hulu Plus it's like hulu.com except amped up to the next level with Hulu Plus you can catch up on current television shows or you can binge watch a bunch of old favorites my family and I have been catching up on old SNL episodes over the holidays and getting a bunch of laughs while doing so but you can catch current stuff too like Jimmy Kimmel Live Shark Tank and a and a bunch more they've even got movies so it's definitely worth checking out and Hulu Plus has been cool enough to offer up a special trial for unbox therapy viewers you can get an extension on the normal free trial so 2 weeks total of free watching all you need to do is head over to Hulu plus.com unbox I will link it down in the description as well to make your life a little bit easier but once again it's huluplus.com unbox for your extended free trial of the service it doesn't just function on these new consoles it'll also function on the older ones like PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 things like your iPad and a bunch more in terms of devices so definitely go check it out and get caught up on some cool stuff and hey it's on the house at least for 2 weeks an extended free trial for unbox therapy viewers big thanks to Hulu Plus for making that available anyway guys that wraps up this video right here if you enjoy this New Concept this new Showdown make sure to leave a thumbs up down below thanks as always for your viewership and I will catch you shortly on some brand new content here on unbox therapy if you're not not a subscriber yet it's the best way to stay up to date on all of our new content so make sure and do that now if you're some kind of hold out or if this is the first unbox therapy video you've ever seen all right guys thanks again I'm rambling now I'll catch you on the next episode later\n"