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General and Gaming => General => Topic started by: turf on July 30, 2019, 12:11:19 pm
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I know we did this a while ago, but there’s a ton of new usernames.
What’s your favorite controller? Is it some old school classic? Is it the hottest thing going right now? Let me know!
My #1 greatest controller ever is the XBox360 controller. It fits my hand perfectly and has the right number of buttons. I’d like to add a better Dpad, but that’s small potatoes.
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I used a Nyko AirFlo controller once and thought it was the coolest thing ever. I should buy one but maybe it isn't as cool as I thought it was?
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I like playing most Nintendo 64 games with my new Retro-Bit Tribute 64 Controller for Nintendo N64 - Original Port - Red
I think that the Nintendo brand GameCube Controller is vary comfortable it hard but I say it 2nd.
I like Microsoft brand Xbox controllers next
then PlayStation 1-4 but not any wireless PlayStation 1-4 controllers. The PlayStation's 3-4 SONY brand only come in wireless as far as I can tell. and I have had a lot of tech problems with at least 2 SONY used Wireless PlayStation 3 controllers so I will not ever buy a wireless controller again.
Next would be the NES original 8-bit Nintendo Brand controllers, only on 8-bit hardware or through an emulation console those NES controllers are built like mini tanks :D
Then Super Nintendo controller depending on the game
SEGA genesis is my next one
Next is PC keyboard without using a mouse on games
then the Atari 2600 controllers on my Atari Flashback 8 console
than one of my least favorite is the standard Nintendo 64 style controllers
another least favorite for standard game play is using the Wii mote for un-sports like games
even worse is the Colecovision Flashback console controller
even worse is the Mattel Intellivision Flashback console controller
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My favorite is probably the Wii U pro controller if only the right stick was above the face buttons
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Retro: JPN Sega Saturn controller (HSS-0101-S)
Modern: Xbox 360 controller
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Not sure I’d call it my favorite, but I’ve always been partial to the TG-16 controller. It took everything good about the NES controller and made it better. Well, everything except the cable length.
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I still think the Saturn's controller is the best ever made. Perfect size and great D-pad, simultaneously simple, ergonomic and practical. Plus, the six face buttons are perfect for playing most of the games of its generation.
Well done, Sega!
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For me it's the Xbox 360 controller. Haven't really played with the Xbox One controller to say if I like it any more, but I've been basically using an Xbox 360 controller for years, first on the 360 and then it's been my main controller when I need it on PC. Just the most comfortable and well designed. I'll probably only use a 360 controller on PC until I literally can't get it anymore lol
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I really like the Wii U Pro controller a lot, it's preferable over the Switch Pro and I use it whenever I can, thanks to different adaptors it isn't locked just to use on the Wii U. I also really like the DualShock 4, I use adaptors so I can use it on the PS3, PS2 and PS1. I also like the GameCube controller, but it's a bit overrated overall. I also like the 360 controller over the original Xbox and Xbox One controllers.
The Wii U gamepad is great and feels worlds better than the Switch in portable mode.
People pretty much universally kvetch about the Intellivision controller, but I love, love, love it!
The SNES, Genesis (6 button), NES and Saturn (2nd version) controllers are just about equal in my eyes in terms of usability and comfort, and I think they're all equally great.
- I'm not a fan of the TurboGrafx 16 controller, it's like a downgraded NES controller.
- The original North American Saturn controller sucks.
- The Nintendo 64 controller was never great. Even as a kid I hated it. Thankfully I have an adaptor so I can use a GameCube controller with it.
- The PS1/2 and 3 controllers are serviceable but are hard to go back to after using a DualShock 4.
- The Dreamcast controller can pound sand. Aside from the triggers, I don't like it much.
- Joycons aren't great.
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Original Xbox Duke Controller!!!
No? Yeah, me either but I would to say the Xbox 360 controller is prob my fav b/c of its long term comfort and universal adaptability. Plus, just like those old NES and SNES controllers they rarely die. I do agree that the Sega Saturn 3D controller was good as well as the TG-16 controllers, but I'm just not sold on its D-pad 100%.
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PS2 controller with the Xbox 360 a close second
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Gamecube is the all time fave, but the Switch Pro Controller is a close 2nd.
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Gamecube is the all time fave, but the Switch Pro Controller is a close 2nd.
2nd that
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The PlayStation 2 controller. It feels the most comfortable and responsive.
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Saturn (US) controller first, then PS2 DualShock 2 controller, then probably the Sega Genesis 6 button.
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Xbox One. They basically took everything good about the 360 and improved it.
Special mention too for the Gamecube controller. I really like the asymmetrical face buttons, making it easy to have a primary action complimented by secondary actions (until the game makes you hit X + B).
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XBOX 360 controller is my favorite and gamecube a close second followed buy the dreamcast controller.
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Personally my favourite has to be either the Xbox 360 or Xbox One controller, I’m a massive Xbox guy and those two are perfect imo. I probably lean further to the Xbox One just because it perfected the 360s original design.
However I do like the PS2 controller even if I’m not as much of a PlayStation fan.
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I used a Nyko AirFlo controller once and thought it was the coolest thing ever. I should buy one but maybe it isn't as cool as I thought it was?
I just now remembered this
I used to have this exact same controller for my PC. It had fans inside of the controller itself and prevented my hands from sweating in long hot or intense PC gaming sessions. I think mine broke or I may still have it I am not sure. it was really something neat. It did keep both hands nice and comfortably cool since especially during intense gaming sessions but mine was not built vary tough.
Something happened to it, not sure what, but it is a vary light and cheap feeling controller from what I remember but it's worth a shot though
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41W3KYYHFXL.jpg)
HERE IS A LINK TO GET ONE FROM AMAZON IN CASE SOMEONE WANTS TO TRY THIS CONTROLLER FOR THEMSELVES
(it's not wireless it should come with a USB attached wire)
https://www.amazon.com/NYKO-TECHNOLOGIES-80650-Airflow-Controller/dp/B0006NGY9C
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Back then, when news of the PS3 releasing was still fresh and the PS2 was already set to hand over its throne, I remember gawking at a custom design PS2 controller sold in a store nearby that was fully wireless, one of the first for its kind. Me being a kid at that time, my reaction to that controller was that I HAD TO GET IT, so I saved up my pennies and bought it for around 36 USD (worth 45 USD today when accounting for the value of the dollar at that time). That thing worked like a charm when it does, but I do remember the occasional drops in connectivity, the random button mis-registers, and the battery life (AA batteries) going from full to zero in between 2 weeks to a month. It had rubber grips on the side which wore off after a year and felt icky to hold onto at that point. This was when the PS3 got fully released and the sixaxis/dualshock 3 was prevalent, making wireless controllers for previous systems less appealing and seem more like a novelty item.
(http://www.consoletronics.com/images/P/wirelessps2.jpg)
I loved that controller despite those issues but unfortunately, I've lost it and I've gone to just using knockoff wireless PS2 controllers for my current set today. At least the ones I am now using retain the shape of the standard PS2 controller, so the button layout is more familiar to me if anything.
(https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/6833e92b-6f04-45a5-a11b-8ccc6c5dc124_1.3ec3559acb5eadcf2e7431cc4dfb51cf.jpeg?odnHeight=450&odnWidth=450&odnBg=FFFFFF)
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Back then, when news of the PS3 releasing was still fresh and the PS2 was already set to hand over its throne, I remember gawking at a custom design PS2 controller sold in a store nearby that was fully wireless, one of the first for its kind. Me being a kid at that time, my reaction to that controller was that I HAD TO GET IT, so I saved up my pennies and bought it for around 36 USD (worth 45 USD today when accounting for the value of the dollar at that time). That thing worked like a charm when it does, but I do remember the occasional drops in connectivity, the random button mis-registers, and the battery life (AA batteries) going from full to zero in between 2 weeks to a month. It had rubber grips on the side which wore off after a year and felt icky to hold onto at that point. This was when the PS3 got fully released and the sixaxis/dualshock 3 was prevalent, making wireless controllers for previous systems less appealing and seem more like a novelty item.
(http://www.consoletronics.com/images/P/wirelessps2.jpg)
I loved that controller despite those issues but unfortunately, I've lost it and I've gone to just using knockoff wireless PS2 controllers for my current set today. At least the ones I am now using retain the shape of the standard PS2 controller, so the button layout is more familiar to me if anything.
(https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/6833e92b-6f04-45a5-a11b-8ccc6c5dc124_1.3ec3559acb5eadcf2e7431cc4dfb51cf.jpeg?odnHeight=450&odnWidth=450&odnBg=FFFFFF)
I got Brook's PS2 adaptor. It's 40 bucks which is a bit pricy for a receiver but it allows you to use a Dualshock 3/4 controllers along with a number of other wireless (and wired) controllers on the PS2. It even supports rumble. It's quickly become my favorite controller adaptor I own.