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Microsoft is raising prices on Xbox consoles, controllers, and games worldwide (www.theverge.com)
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Xbox first party titles expected to hit $80 USD this holiday; Game Pass pricing currently unchanged.

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[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 1 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

Playstation controllers have more features though, and arguably better Linux support.

[–] PraiseTheSoup@lemm.ee 2 points 13 hours ago (2 children)

Said features are mostly gimmicks, and quite frankly the symmetrical stick placement is uncomfortable and outdated by nearly 20 years. Even my $40 8bitdo controller I use for my Switch feels more premium than a $80 PS5 controller. In every other case be it PC, android, or Xbox I am going with the Xbox controller.

[–] AnimalsDream@slrpnk.net 1 points 11 hours ago

I prefer the symmetrical sticks, calling it outdated is just cult of inevitable progress vibes. Also the touchpad is hardly a gimmick when we're talking about PC as a gaming platform. If anything a touchpad should become standard on all controllers.

My biggest complaints with the dualsense controller is that the shape of it starts to feel uncomfortable after long game sessions, the ds4 was better. Also the dpad sucks.

[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 1 points 12 hours ago

Idk, gyro aiming is pretty sweet.

I'm also not a fan of the symmetrical sticks, but it doesn't bother me a ton, and having gyro aiming as an option is a big value add. I definitely don't pay full price though, I'll only pick it up on sale.