The Xbox One and PS4 controllers retain their iconic ABXY and triangle, circle, square and X buttons, with both sets offering enough resistance to avoid accidental presses. The Xbox One controller's ABXY buttons are a little curved compared to the PS4 controller's flatter ones, but we really can't see that making any difference in actual use.

The Xbox 360's Start and Select buttons have been booted for new View and Menu alternatives. The right Menu button brings up in game menus while the View button switches between views or provides more information in games and apps.

Similarly, the PS4 DualShock 4 controller now has a 'Share' button for easily sharing screenshots and videos, along with an Options button for menus.

The Xbox 360 controller's Achilles heel has always been the d-pad, and Microsoft has addressed this a less chunky 4-way design which is a marked improvement over it's bulging and inaccurate predecessor. We didn't really use either controller's d-pad during our time with them, but we can't imagine glaring problems with either.