When comparing Sony Playstation Dualshock 4 Controller vs Microsoft Xbox 360 Wired Controller, the Slant community recommends Microsoft Xbox 360 Wired Controller for most people. In the question“What are the best third-party game controllers for Android?” Microsoft Xbox 360 Wired Controller is ranked 2nd while Sony Playstation Dualshock 4 Controller is ranked 5th. The most important reason people chose Microsoft Xbox 360 Wired Controller is:
XBox controllers have inimitable quality and design. XBox controllers feel substantial in the hand, and are comfortable to hold onto for hours on end.
Specs
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Pros
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.
Pro Great design
XBox controllers have inimitable quality and design. XBox controllers feel substantial in the hand, and are comfortable to hold onto for hours on end.
Pro Plug and play
Works out of the box as Android recognizes USB peripherals. You will need a USB OTG cable (can be found online for $2-3 usually) to power the controller, but once you have that it's just plug and play.
Pro Good value for money
The wired controller is often sold under $30, but feels solid.
Pro Good availability
You can find it almost everywhere. Easy to find and purchase.
Cons
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.
Con Requires a USB dongle for wireless
In order to use the controller wirelessly, you will need the Xbox 360 wireless dongle adapter, although it doesn't work while charging. A USB OTG cable will still be needed.
Con USB OTG support required
In order to use this xBox 360, you will need a third party OTG cable to connect to an Android device's micro USB port. Some devices won't have USB OTG support - to see if your device has USB OTG support check this out.
Con Lacks a foldable arm
The controller lacks a foldable arm to put your phone on, when playing on the go.