When comparing Amazon Fire TV vs Sony Playstation Dualshock 4 Controller, the Slant community recommends Sony Playstation Dualshock 4 Controller for most people. In the question“What are the best Bluetooth controllers for Samsung Gear VR?” Sony Playstation Dualshock 4 Controller is ranked 3rd while Amazon Fire TV is ranked 7th. The most important reason people chose Sony Playstation Dualshock 4 Controller is:
The Playstation 4 controller is comfortable to hold due to its ergonomics. It's comfortable enough to hold for long gaming sessions.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Voice search
There is a dedicated voice search button on the remote so you can quickly bring up the voice search prompt from any app that works fast and accurately.
Pro Has support for tons of media service integrations
The Fire TV has support of the following of services: Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, ESPN, Pandora, Showtime, MLB, iHeart Radio, Vevo, Vimeo, Crackle, Bloomberg, Twitch, NBA, Amazon Music, Plex, YouTube, Tune In, Flixster, Quello, AOL on, WWE, HuffPost Live, Frequency, Red Bull TV, and Smithsonian Channel.
Pro Has a simplified kids mode
There is a mode called "freetime" that lets you whitelist specific apps and set watch time limits for kids, or for a simplified interface with only certain apps.
Pro Most powerful set top box
Even though it's only $99, it's far more powerful than its competitors, with a quad core processor and 2GB of ram, and that power really shows in the fluidity of the UI.
Pro Bluetooth Remote
The Fire TV remote doesn't require line of sight, and has a microphone for voice search, thanks to bluetooth support.
Pro Great design
The Playstation 4 controller is comfortable to hold due to its ergonomics. It's comfortable enough to hold for long gaming sessions.
Pro Windows compatible
Windows is compatible with Dualshock 4 through 3rd party drivers.
Pro Official support for PlayStation Remote Play app
You can play remotely to your PS4 console with PS4 controller and the Remote Play app.
Pro Quality build
The controller feels solid with great build quality. It doesn't creak, and they are durable enough to last a few years at least. As a brand-name controller, they have a reputation to uphold and they certainly do that.
Pro USB wired mode
The controller can be used as a wired controller, with the provided USB cable and a third party OTG cable. This allows you to play while charging, just in case you forgot to charge your controller.
Cons
Con Lots of Amazon advertisement
The Fire TV prefers Amazon services, and is tailored to purchasing shows and movies through Amazon. The voice search does not clearly expose if it's already available on a non amazon service.
Con Inconsistent UI between apps
Each app has a unique UI making it harder to jump between each app, and requires you to learn a slightly different UI for every app.
Con Lacks native Android compatibility
Playstation controllers need unofficial software to pair with devices, which requires root access. This puts the Dualshock controller out of reach for many users who don't want to root their phone.
Con Controls aren't always spot-on
Most apps need button reassignment through the third party app as default button placement does not always match.