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Lloyd Coombes

Symmetrical vs asymmetrical controller: which is best?

Asymmetrical vs symmetrical.

It’s a debate that has rumbled on since consoles gained two analog sticks, but it’s still a hot topic even today — are asymmetrical controllers or symmetrical ones the best?

The latter is how you’ll find many of the most popular controllers, especially as that’s how Sony uses them on its DualSense controller for PS5, but many will no doubt point to the offset sticks of an Xbox Wireless Controller or Nintendo Switch Pro Controller as the ‘correct’ way simply by virtue of both companies adopting them.

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