[quote name='rbanke']I still dont understand what the argument FOR asymmetrical analog sticks is. How exactly does the 360's layout lend itself to fps play over the dualshock layout? I can use either, but I prefer the DS3 as I find the bumpers on the 360 controller to be uncomfortable to get to. and while the DS3 triggers (when not using realtriggers) aren't as good, the l1/r1 are much better.
anyway sorry to derail, just wondering what the logic for that argument is.[/QUOTE]
While I freely admit that the 360's Dpad sucks, I greatly prefer the 360 pad to any of the DualShocks. For me, it's not specifically that the analog sticks are asymmetrical. That's related, but indirectly. Instead, it's because the 360's left stick is directly in front of my thumb, so at rest my thumb is pointing directly toward Up on the stick. If I want to push Up on the 360's left stick, I move my thumb straight forward. Intuitive, comfortable.
In contrast, because the DS3's left stick is positioned differently, at rest my thumb is pointing diagonally Up/Right on the stick. So here, if I want to push Up on the DS3's left stick, I have to move my thumb not just straight forward, but forward-left. Doable, sure, but to me, it's a little awkward and just not as comfortable.