What is the best video game controller ever?

[DeMoN]

Definitely the Gamecube. It's small yet still works for people with large hands.
Only bad thing is that there's no Select or Home button, and the Control Stick rubber wears off too easily (but that's probably due to my long sessions of Smash Bros.)

 

[keine]

i don't have a favorite.
but i do know this: the dpad on the 360 blows.its basically useless.
thankyou.

lots of game-cube recommends, but what about that dpad....its so small.

 

[ThatDudeWithTheFood]

Why is there no poll I want DualShock

 

[ChuckBartowski]

DualShock. nuff said.

 

[Duero]

I would say both PS2 controller and the Super nes is the best ones ever made.

 

[mightymuffy]

It's a 2D vs 3D thing innit:

For the 2D stuff (emus, fighters...) I'd probably go with the PS2 pad - got 4 of them hooked up to my PC and they're great for MAME! I also really like the SNES pad (of course! Classic!) and definitely like the Classic Controller for the Wii too - great for the emulators!

3D though.... probably the 360 pad as it's a good size.... the only 3D game off top of me head that suits the Sony pad more than the 360 one is Katamari - nuff said! Kudos to the GC pad too, even if it's a wee bit too small imo. Has to be said both pads are DREADFUL for emu/fighters though, and if anything I think the GC dpad is even worse than the 360 one, and in the most horrible position ever (this may partly be due to me having big hands - on other boards some people say the position of the dpad is ok...)

Lastly, my all time fave game - NiGHTS.... no better pad for that game than the bundled NiGHTS pad!

 

[Supervlieg]

Ill go with the gba micro

 

[Ethevion]

The PS2 one is my favorite for fighting games, but the 360 is great all around. It's really comfortable when playing racing and shooter games.

 

[Supervlieg]

Actually looking forward to the new xbox controller with the new dpad

 

[Assassination]

Actually looking forward to the new xbox controller with the new dpad

I agree it seems cool

 

[moosh01]

SNES for me. Upgrade from original NES, and Nintendo D-pads can't be beat!

 

[Hatchetball]

Gotta say the NES Power Glove

Gotta love the classics. (Annoying as f*** to use though...)

 

[_Chaz_]

Gotta say the NES Power Glove

Gotta love the classics. (Annoying as f*** to use though...)

I'VE GOT THE POWA!

 

[Midna]

Personally? Don't call me a bandwagoner. I'm a retro gamer. But I'm a fan of the Wii remote and Nunchuck. Unlike any other controller, you can hold your hands wherever you want. It's also the first controller that can be used with one hand, and if held sideways, acts a lot like an NES controller. It's very versatile. All it lacks is dual analog. But it has pointer controls.

My least favorite controller? The PSP. it makes my thumbs hurt and my hands cramp up.

 

[XXLANCEXX]

Snes and Nintendo 64
Hands Down

 

[Inunah]

The Wiistation 360's Wireless Classic Move Plus. Thirteen buttons on each side, full movement sensing... It even comes with an add-on that straps it to your face.

Wii Motion Plus, of course. Almost 1:1 movement? Hellz yeah. Especially with that new Zelda game.

 

[SubliminalSegue]

Call me a cynic, but I love the Dreamcast's controller. I used to love the NES controller, but that stabby little bastard leaves indents in my palms. The DC controller is also the closest thing to the 360 controller too, which I've come to know very well. The DC controller may be a big guy, but I fell in love with it. Just Saiyan.

 

[Nobunaga]

Dualshock

best controller ever