Which do you prefer for GT PSP: d-pad or analog nub?

[skingg]

For some reason most reviews I read favors the d-pad over the analog nub of PSP. Personally I preferred the nub due to easier down shifts with the L trigger as the nub is placed much lower than the d-pad. That and it actually works pretty well in GT for me.

 

[Terronium-12]

D-pad.

The nub is just too twitchy, feels like there's no deadzone, and oh yeah, my hands are big enough as is.

 

[jfedor]

Is the D-pad analog on the PSP? I mean, is there a difference if I press the button only half way?

 

[FLASH48]

Will be using analog stick(nub) when i get my copy of GTM today.

 

[The_Paladin]

Analog

 

[Han_the_Dragon]

D-pad.

Actually I don't own a racing wheel, and have been playing with the D-pad for all my racing games, since Colin McRea Rally 1 in the PS1, and only started to use the analog with some games (Midnight Club LA, Grid and a few others) in the PS3, because the D-pad with X and square to drive aren't as sensible as the L2 and R2 triggers, even though I still play GT5P with my old setup, since the X and square works well in that game.

 

[turbomp301]

D-pad

 

[JamboGT]

Have been told dpad is best but about to try for myself

 

[ploopsy]

I keep switching. I use the dpad for slight turns and overtakes on a straight. But I use the nub when I am making more complex turns.

BTW is there something I can add to my psp3000 nub to make it bigger and less twitchy?

 

[MarcoM]

D-pad.

Hint: Poll

 

[Dude27]

analog... I just can't use the Dpad...
but they could have put some sensitivity setting for the analog to loose it a bit... it's a bit too sensitive, I had to adapt a lot to get decent result in the driving challenges.

 

[Tornado]

BTW is there something I can add to my psp3000 nub to make it bigger and less twitchy?

There were aftermarket nubs for the 1000, and there might be ones for the 3000; but it would be a pain in the ass to install them because of how the nubs were designed for the 2000 and 3000.

 

[vaioleto]

I started out using the D-pad, but Analogue stick is superior. It's almost like cheating how fast you can go lock to lock. XD

 

[DarkJC]

I prefer the d-pad personally, more comfortable for me to use and I found the analog too twitchy, like others here.

I really wish psp had pressure sensitive buttons now though >.<

 

[alba]

D-pad oldschool style! Analog nub is just way too weird to be used properly, imo.

 

[Arwin]

I prefer the d-pad personally, more comfortable for me to use and I found the analog too twitchy, like others here.

I really wish psp had pressure sensitive buttons now though >.<

I agree, that would have been nice. Using the d-pad now also, and some good old keyboard-like binary interpolation skills for steering and accel.

Getting used to the d-pad quickly though - lots of golds on the challenges so far and had a good ad-hoc race with MarcoM as well.

This on the old 1k PSP model by the way. Still getting more and more interested in the PSP Go's use-the-DS3 option.

 

[Zimmerd]

D-pad, POLL?

 

[daan]

I started using the analogue nub (is nub even a word?) but didn't like it to start with. I then used the D-pad and got on a lot better while driving my Civic Typewriter. When I changed to an M3, I was oversteering all over the place and went back to the nub and I like the nub better now as it gives me more control.

EDIT: Poll added

 

[opladener]

The nub is in a weird position when you shift with L1 & R1
ATM i keep switching between the two

 

[pilotofthestorm]

D-Pad, just more used to it, use it for Wipeout Pure and Pulse too.

 

[J-PaP]

Analogue nub for me. Adopted it since I started playing ridge racer and Wipeout and can't go back.

The D-Pad doesn't quite feel right. Holding it has some kind of linear assist to it which seems wrong.

 

[RAVELLRON]

D-pad always

 

[Ohh My Buddha]

My PSP's Plastic analog thingy on top got stolen, I know how did it get stolen? Iunno either. D PAD FTW

 

[khtse]

Wouldn't it be great if the G25 can be supported by plugging it into the PSP USB port with a standard-to-mini adapter cable? After that, plug the PSP into your TV using a PSP video out cable... then March 2010 does not seem that far away.

Too bad this is not supported by the game.

 

[NLxAROSA]

D-Pad. Takes a while to get used to, but it's very good IMO. Does give you the cramps after playing for three hours straight though.

 

[JesseRGT]

D-Pad for me, i tryed using the nub but its awkward

 

[EmArA]

d-pad but analog nub sometimes

 

[Takumi Fujiwara]

I've tried the analog a few times, but it feels like it's not actually any more "analog" than the D-Pad is. I've always used the stick for the console versions of GT (and other racers), but for the PSP, it's the D-Pad.

 

[skylinerr34j]

i find the nub much more responsive in drifting

 

[Animera]

I've got the PSP 1004, and have modified the nub so its more like a controller analog stick. It makes steering very easy.