What was your favorite controller?

The Nintendo 64 controller, specifically my 2 Extreme Green ones from Toys R' Us. Apparently that particular color of controller is fairly rare.

I get why people hate the controller sometimes, but can anyone give me an example of an N64 game where the controller actually impeded your gameplay? It's not like any game had you using the D-pad for the camera and the stick to move.

I like the dual shock, been using it forever. The Gamecube controllers were also really nice.

I'm a pretty big fan of the Dreamcast controller. It might not have the comfort of the Gamecube controller, or the dual analog which became standard, but I loved the implementation of the VMU into games, like the health status in Resident Evil Code Veronica for example.

Gamecube of course!

saga megadrive controller.

2nd gen Saturn controller.

as for the analog controllers, the dualshock 1 and 2.

SNES, N64, and Xbox Controller S.

It's pretty much perfect. Litchie

I never understood how people claimed this. I'd say a perfect controller is a neutral one. The GC pad, while still alright, certainly catered to a certain bunch.

[QUOTE="Litchie"]It's pretty much perfect. Heirren

I never understood how people claimed this. I'd say a perfect controller is a neutral one. The GC pad, while still alright, certainly catered to a certain bunch.

I liked the GC pad , it was comfortable to hold at least. the lack of a button and the mediocre d-pad hurt it though (not helpful for Soul Calibur 2 )

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[QUOTE="Litchie"]It's pretty much perfect. Darkman2007

I never understood how people claimed this. I'd say a perfect controller is a neutral one. The GC pad, while still alright, certainly catered to a certain bunch.

I liked the GC pad , it was comfortable to hold at least. the lack of a button and the mediocre d-pad hurt it though (not helpful for Soul Calibur 2 )

Oh, I liked it as well, I just think it is far from being perfect as certain genres didn't work that well with it. Not only that, but it is on the smaller size.

It would depend on what i was playing, FPS games and platformers the n64 pad was perfection but for racing games the PS controller was perfect. Fave controller of all time is more difficult although the 360 controller would be up there.

Least favorite absolutely is the original XB controller, the big fat one. What were MS thinkin when they designed it?? ok the layout wasnt bad but the size of the thing?!?!?!!!:shock::shock:

I scares me to think of what we'll have to contend with next generation, prob some kind of antimatter powered monstrosity with buttons for your toes that measures heat output from your ears and then transmits a visual representation of that to a screen thats mounted to the back of our heads for no apparent reason other than they can....;)

I like the Gamecube controller, but I like the PS2 controller just a little more. I find both really comfortable in the hands.

The classic SNES controller.

I we're talking past legacy though, my all-time favorite is the 360.

The gamecube controler is the best imo.

Tough question.

My favorite d-pad is on a Genesis Controller. I am not sure why more places don't use the round design for them as I find it very comfortable to play. That said, only three buttons and/or lack of shoulder buttons kind of make it not the most versatile in either the three or six button itterations. Still, lots of games don't need that and it worked.

I think my favorite overall is a Sony Dualshock. Very versatile and a small, comfortable size. I kind of hate the d-pad but the analog sticks make up for that, I think.

If we might include handhelds, my favorite as far as comfort is the original GBA. Nice big shoulder buttons that are more comfortable than any other handheld I've played. The system has other problems (dark screen, mostly) but I love the feel of it in my hands. Best way to play GBA games at home is using a GameCube GBA player and then using the original GBA as a controller.

The Nintendo 64 controller, specifically my 2 Extreme Green ones from Toys R' Us. Apparently that particular color of controller is fairly rare.

I get why people hate the controller sometimes, but can anyone give me an example of an N64 game where the controller actually impeded your gameplay? It's not like any game had you using the D-pad for the camera and the stick to move.

WiiCubeM1

I always thought it was a cool, creative and comfortable design. The only thing that's not good is that you can't use the dpad to access menues/change weapons/whatever when you are using the analog stick. Jokes about not having three hands get old and the thing gets the job done in nearly all situations.

Not including legacy, Classic Controller Pro for the Wii. Only legacy, probably Dualshock 2.

I loved the original Playstation controller, only because I thought the concept of using shapes and colors instead of letters was like the COOLEST thing ever at the time, I was like 15. Plus it was comfy, and when they released the first one with the analog sticks I was even happier.

While I know the idea of analog sticks came from the N64 controller, I really didn't like it, the top of that N64 controller had plastic ridges, and considering my amount of gaming at the time, the stick actually WORE OUT the skin on my left thumb! Hence there was a time when I actually had to play with a bandaid over my thumb. Playstation fixed that with rubberized analog sticks.

The SS controller is the most comfortable controller I've ever held on my hands.

No doubt why even third parties like CAPCOM licensed it to sell it for PC and SONY systems.

PS2 - LogiTech Wireless

GameCube - Original or Wavebird Wireless. The only problem with Wavebirds was no rumble, which is key to games like "Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem".

Though I never minded the OG Xbox controller, I never much liked it either. Sort of a necessary evil for playing some incredible games, much like having that massive black box in your living room...

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I hated the DreamCast controller back in the day, and now that my hands are older and a bit more prone to arthritic creakiness, I hate 'em more.

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And of course, I still love all th controllers for the 2600.

Mine is the 360 controller, too bad the only good thing about the console is the controller.

fan of the gamecube and nes controller

I think the Saturn controller is the best 2D controller I've ever used. Pretty much flawless for 2D gaming. It seems to fit perfectly no matter the size of your hand and six buttons > four buttons any day of the week.

However, I don't think there has ever been a perfect 3D controller. The Dual Shock 3 is my personal favourite, but suffers from uncomfortable trigger buttons that have a tendency to give me carpal tunnel syndrome if I'm playing a racing or driving game. Plus the SIXAXIS is a nice if gimmicky bonus. The lack of any trigger buttons at all lets the Dual Shock 2 down in my opinion. Ditto the Wii classic controller pro (which is all but the same pad).

I'm one of the few people who actually prefer the Xbox 'Duke' controller to the smaller model they replaced it with or the 360 controller. The large size doesn't bother me and my issue with Microsoft's more recent controllers is that the shoulder buttons are positioned too far away from the triggers. Choosing between that and a six button layout with no shoulder buttons at all is a no brainer to me.

The N64 pad, I feel, is broadly underappreciated. For one, it was great to have both the d-pad and analogue stick where you wanted them and you even get something of a six button layout. Plus the Z button was a novel idea in my opinion. Its achilles' heel is the cheap, uncomfortable analogue stick.

I fear I'm not much of a fan of the Gamecube controller at all. Way too small for somebody like me with big hands, not in the least bit ergonomic with some of the most awkward button positions. Plus the whole purple technicolor look of it is not very appealing aesthetically.

My ideal modern control pad is basically the Saturn analogue pad, but with built in rumble and dual analogue sticks in the middle (with the d-pad positioned at the top left were the analogue stick originally was). That would rock my socks. :D

My favorite ever is definitely the 360 controller. Second favorite is probably the GC controller. The Saturn controller is probably the best 2D controller.

Least favorite by far is the PS1/2/3 controller. To small, has akward analog placement, and uncomfortable triggers. Should've been changed a decade ago.

If we are talking favorite overall controller, I would take back my Dreamcast choice and say the Dual Shock 3.

n64....my control of mario in mario 64 was amazing..

PS1/PS2 controller Duel Shock

Out of all the systems I have, I still love the SNES stock controllers the best. I have one programmable pad by a third party that's transparent. That's pretty good too. What was your favorite?ThE-JoKeR

The original SNES controllers are pretty awesome. I think I like the original Playstation controllers better, though. They just fit into your hands perfectly. The dual-shock analog PS1/PS2 controllers are pretty great, too. And Sega Saturn's first-party controllers deserve a mention, as well. All of them have great button placement, they're comfortable in your hands, and they all have great D-Pads and are well-built controllers all around.

My Favorite Controller:

Other Great Controllers:

PS2 - LogiTech Wireless

MonkeySpot

I forgot about that, and I even own one. I believe there were two versions, one cheapy and one nice. It struck a good balance with the analog sticks. DS sticks are too loose, and xbox sticks are too tight.

The Super Nintendo controller. It was perfect for pretty much everything.

I'm the only one who loved the N64 controller.:cry:My cousin had a N64 and i loved it

I'm the only one who loved the N64 controller.:cry:My cousin had a N64 and i loved it

videog

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I'm the only one who loved the N64 controller.:cry:My cousin had a N64 and i loved it

Dudersaper

I liked the Gamecube, N64, PS1/2, and NES controllers the best.

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I'm the only one who loved the N64 controller.:cry:My cousin had a N64 and i loved it

Dudersaper

I hate the N64 controller. It's a big reason why I'm not a big fan of the N64. The button placement just plain sucks, the thumbstick is far too sensitive, and it's just not comfortable to hold. I tought through it, for the great N64 exclusives, but I wish someone would make an affordable converter for it. Raphnet technologies makes one where you're able to use the GameCube controller on your N64, which I really want, but I haven't put down the nearly $40 required (after shipping) to get it yet. That's as much as it costs for an N64 with an Expansion Pak!

Sega Genesis

The xbox 360 controller, It feels the most comfortable in my hands. followed by the ps2 controller.Coyote_Black

The Sega Genesis controller is by far my favorite. It just feels great in my hands, and the D-Pad just blows away the dinky ones on the NES and SNES. Aside from the Genesis controller, I also like the Saturn's, Dreamcast's, the original Xbox's, the Xbox 360's, the Gamecube's, and the N64's.

the sega saturn 3d controller. best controller to date in every way. it fits the best in your hands. and feels good on your fingers. no cramps after extensive playing and not too big or bulky either. it also has the best analog stick. or more thumb. I don't know what to call it. simply lay your thumb on it and it feels and works perfectly