Favorite controller?

[woahsweetgreyphix]

Controller talk! Which one is your favorite? Is it one from a classic system that brings back a lot of memories, or is it a modern one that seemed to get everything right? Maybe it's not even an official controller! I'd love to know! 

You could also include:

Least favorite controller
Your preferred controller for a particular genre (fighting, RPG, racing, etc.)

[doafan]

My favorite controller without a doubt it has to be the one for the Playstation 2 I even purchased a PS2 to USB adapter to play in my computer the M.U.G.E.N engine, the least favorite it should be the Dreamcast, don't get the wrong idea I do love the console but for some damn reason the controller doesn't fit well in my hand but that was never a reason to avoid playing it 

[kamikazekeeg]

The 360 controller is probably my favorite in terms of comfort and use, especially as I use it as my PC controller also.  The PS2/PS3 one isn't too bad either, though I don't like the triggers on them.

Least favorite, despite being one of my favorite systems, is the N64 one for all the obvious reasons.  I guess the one thing I like is that it does have a full on grip to it due to its shape, but that analog stick...damn.  The Xbox fatty original is close though cause of its enormity.

[fighterpilot562]

Ps3 is my fav. I hate the Wii Mote.....

[burningdoom]

SNES controller, hands down. I've always preferred d-pads to thumbsticks and this had the best d-pad and button layout combo. Along with nice curved edges for long play sessions. (Those NES controller corners would dig into your hand after playing for a while.)

[kamikazekeeg]

SNES controller, hands down. I've always preferred d-pads to thumbsticks and this had the best d-pad and button layout combo. Along with nice curved edges for long play sessions. (Those NES controller corners would dig into your hand after playing for a while.)

If I had to choose non-analog stick controllers, I'd agree.  Best feel in comparison to all the others.  Never particularly cared for any of the Genesis designs.

[retrogemcollector]

Game Cube

[bikingjahuty]

Playstation Duel Shock

[stethebubble]

playstation duel shock (especially 4)  also love the xbox 360 one. and the 6 button Genesis.


hate N64  its like you need 3 hands

[bikingjahuty]

playstation duel shock (especially 4)  also love the xbox 360 one. and the 6 button Genesis.


hate N64  its like you need 3 hands

I actually like the N64 controller. Yes, there is always one part of it that goes ignored (usually the D-Pad), but it has always felt comfortable to me.

[burningdoom]

hate N64  its like you need 3 hands

I completely agree. That's why I bought the Raphnet controller adapter that allows you to use a GameCube controller on the N64. Made a world a difference for me. I can actually enjoy a number of N64 games, now.

playstation duel shock (especially 4)  also love the xbox 360 one. and the 6 button Genesis.


hate N64  its like you need 3 hands

I actually like the N64 controller. Yes, there is always one part of it that goes ignored (usually the D-Pad), but it has always felt comfortable to me.

The thumbstick is also way too sensitive and prone to breaking easily.

[stethebubble]

hate N64  its like you need 3 hands

I completely agree. That's why I bought the Raphnet controller adapter that allows you to use a GameCube controller on the N64. Made a world a difference for me. I can actually enjoy a number of N64 games, now.

playstation duel shock (especially 4)  also love the xbox 360 one. and the 6 button Genesis.


hate N64  its like you need 3 hands

I actually like the N64 controller. Yes, there is always one part of it that goes ignored (usually the D-Pad), but it has always felt comfortable to me.

The thumbstick is also way too sensitive and prone to breaking easily.

my issue with the N64 is that is the start of the 3d and everything had to be 3d but they were not good at it.

[weirdfeline]

For me, the perfect controller would be the DualShock 4 with the Xbox One controller's thumbsticks and the Wii U Pro Controller's battery life.

[stealthrush]

Retro: JP Sega Saturn controller (HSS-0101-S)
Modern: Xbox 360 controller

Least: Nintendo 64, what a cluster fuck.

[badATchaos]

If I'm playing a shooter or strategy gotta grab a mouse. As far as actual controllers go....

I'll go with the GameCube controller.
The handles and triggers are wonderfully comfortable in my hands.
The layout of the face buttons is great. It's easy for the thumb to rock side to side to reach the other buttons making it great for fighters and games that might requires multiple buttons to be pressed at the same time. For some reason I've always struggled with that on traditional diamond configured face buttons, finding that others have their buttons too far apart.
The analog triggers work quite well in the games that fully utilized them.
The only thing I don't like about the controller is that the wires are too short on the standard version.
I've heard people dump on the GC controller before but I can't figure out why. Anyone know why?