[quote name='FriskyTanuki']I'm saying it's not that much different of a position than the "default" position for both controller.
Raised up, meaning raise the triggers from their original positions, as it puts the index fingers at a bent angle for extended periods of time doesn't feel good. The shoulder buttons on the Dual Shock 2 are much more comfortable than the triggers are, the Gamecube controller's trigger are better in that regard.[/quote]If there was a study on the ergonomics and effects of the positioning of the controllers, I'd venture to guess that the DS2's analog placement (along with the hand positions of the DC controller) would prove to be detrimental.
True, that the positioning isn't *that* much more different than the 360s left analog placement, but given the movement that you need to make w/ the stick that adds even more strain to an already akward positioning.
The positioning of the analogs on the 360 and even the GCN controllers are a lot more "natural". Make a fist and then relax your fingers and thumbs to a position as if your fingers were encompassing a soda can. The natural position your thumb goes in is the placement of the 360 and GCN controllers. It's in line w/ the natural way your thumb rests.
DS2 on the other hand forces your thumb that extra half an inch/inch over to the lower right. Might not seem like a big deal, but for comfort and ergonomics sakes, it's a horrible placement.
Or not. Different things work for different people. All I know is they need to tighten up the DS2 sticks at the very least if they're not gonna rearrange the buttons or sticks.