PS3 or Xbox Controller

[gamfrkI]

im thinking of getting one but i dont know which is better. it will mostly be for gaming on my pc (emus and the bad controls of dark souls xD)

[Kherr]

I would say Xbox 360 controller not only because they're already windows compatible, but they also feel more comfortable in the long run compared to a PS3 controller. The 360 controller form fits to your hands, whereas the PS3 controllers feels clunky in terms of it's shape. This helps make long-term gaming easier and more comfortable. Hope this helps, because I use a 360 controller for all my non-retro PC gaming needs. :3

[SE7EN]

I would say Xbox 360 controller not only because they're already windows compatible, but they also feel more comfortable in the long run compared to a PS3 controller. The 360 controller form fits to your hands, whereas the PS3 controllers feels clunky in terms of it's shape. This helps make long-term gaming easier and more comfortable. Hope this helps, because I use a 360 controller for all my non-retro PC gaming needs. :3

This is correct. Any game that carries the 'games for windows' tag AND supports a controller will detect and use a Microsoft XBOX360 for Windows controller with no setup on your part. A PS3 controller on the other hand will either require bluetooth or to be non-wireless and plugged in via USB. You will have to configure your PC to recognize and use it. Emulators on the other hand will require button setup regardless of the type of controller you use.
There is, however, one other option. If you prefer the shape and button configuration of a PlayStation controller, but want the computer and most modern games to recognize your controller out of the box, Logitech has an offering in their F-series. A switch on the back switches between X-input (for 360 controller capability) and D-input (you configure yourself) and has a mode button in the middle so you can switch d-pad and left-analog functions on the fly. The is the cheapest option to buy new, but although they do offer a wireless version, I would recommend wired, as there are many complaints that the wireless one loses signal quite often.
They offer 3 options

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http://www.logitech.com/en-us/gaming/controllers

with F310 being the base standard wired controller with all functions except rumble for about $25 US. The F510 includes rumble for about $35 US. The F710 has rumble and is wireless, for about $50 US, but it is the one I would personally steer away from because of the above mentioned terrible wireless signal.
I personally do not like the shape and size of a XBOX 360 controller, so when I heard about these controllers working the same way as an official XBOX360 for Windows controller, I grabbed myself some. I have a F510 as my main controller, and a F310 as a secondary controller. They work great and I have 0 complaints about them. They have the shape of a PlayStation controller that i prefer, and when I plug it in, modern games display the 'XBOX 360 controller detected. Switching to controller mode' and I don't have to mess with setting up hotkeys or using a button profiler. Plug and Play indeed.

[gamfrkI]

seeing as the logitech is cheaper than the xbox and i dont have to conig anything it looks like ill be going for that thx guys

[Dragon Mech]

i prefer the PS3 controllers because i find them to be more comfortable than the xbox360 controller.the last time i used a 360 controller my thumbs hurt for a couple of hours after only playing for 15min. i can play all day with the playstation controllers.

[PMJPlay]

Xbox controller!