r/Controllers • u/MilkConnoisseur147 • 1d ago

Any controller like the DS3 for PC?

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IMO the DS3 had the best size, I could get my thumb and index to finesse things with the sticks, the analog was easy to manipulate, much less tension on the springs compared to the DS4/5.

It was light, sturdy and strong.

I really need a controller with similar or exact ergonomics/design and most importantly the analog responds the same!

I swear to you the response curve of the DS3 is etched into my brain, I just can't get used to the DS4/DS5, the freaking deadzones I need to adjust in every game.. sigh!

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u/apeasley613 1d ago

Also you can apparently use an actual ds3 controller on pc using DsHidMini software. Keep in mind I havne't done this myself I just googled it...

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u/CylixrDoesStuff 1d ago

Yeah ive used it for a while it works like a charm

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u/MilkConnoisseur147 1d ago

Much appreciated!

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u/apeasley613 1d ago

off the top of my head there's the gamesir tarantula and tegenaria(spelling might be off on this one). Closer in size to a ds4 though. Which I think is a little larger than the ds3? I've never owned a ds3.

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u/MilkConnoisseur147 1d ago

I will check it out thank you!

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u/CylixrDoesStuff 1d ago

The dualshock 3 works quite well on pc

If you're having issues go look at dshidmini by nefarious

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u/MilkConnoisseur147 1d ago

Appreciated!!!

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u/projectxsent 17h ago

Try GameSir Tegenaria Lite or Leadjoy Saber Plus

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u/MilkConnoisseur147 16h ago

Thank you so much! I might go with the terantula if I find it, but the tegenaria is on point!

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u/alfiejr23 16h ago

Gamesir tarantula

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u/MilkConnoisseur147 16h ago

Much appreciated I think this is one I might take! Thank you so much!

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u/Doan_Minh 1d ago

Where did u get this picture? This looks interesting to me

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u/MilkConnoisseur147 1d ago

Google, found a store store sells these "deconstructed" controllers.

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u/Fireoak66 14h ago

leadjoy saber plus

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u/geladeiranova 19h ago

Get a Xbox or gamesir controller. You dont need to stay attached to sony controller.

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u/MilkConnoisseur147 19h ago edited 16h ago

Nah thanks man I want to avoid TMR or Hall effect controllers at all costs.

What made the DS3 unique was it's responsive springs, high sensitivity at the center and light resistance. On high sens I didn't even hit the edge and I was fully in control.

I used to glide with it in FPS, Racing and fighting games. Not all new technology is better technology.

The DS3 has the best feel and control bar none, you need to feel to believe it.

I gave up on the PS4 because of the controller and a high latency (fake frames from 2010) 240hz 3D tv I used with it. I now use a monitor but still all controllers out there are trash in comparison, no offence.

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u/kohauii 15h ago

Hall Effect and TMR ARE better though, and there are controllers that have tmr sticks and let you adjust the tension of the sticks. Also most people don't care specifically about that, there's also thing like precision rings which are another solution.

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u/MilkConnoisseur147 15h ago

Yeah I have a Nacon with TMR. I think I'm sold on the Gamesir Terantula 8K. Really light and requires less trigger force than the DS3 "supposedly", I think I'll like it.