when I was a kid I used to fly the N64 controller as though it was a space ship(imagination); and the rumble pack was like a cool device connecting to the spaceship in mid space for enhanced space travel. I mean the controller reminds me of the X wing from Star Wars!
The PS2 controller, without a doubt. It had everything where it needed to be, the shape was perfect, and the heft it had made it feel like a true, not hollow, controller. Also, the texturing of the joysticks was a very good touch.
The Gamecube is probably still my favorite. It's mainly because of the shape. It's the perfect size and contour to wrap your hands around. It's only real shortcomings are the right hand buttons, I would have preferred it if they'd returned to the SNES layout.
The Model 2 Saturn controller is my favorite controller ever. The directional pad is the best d-pad I've ever used, and the buttons were extremely responsive and comfortable. It's a perfect gamers controller.
my favorite controller of all time is "The Duke"!!! My hands are huge and the PS controllers feel like a toy in my hands. The 360 is ok, but man i miss "The Duke".
My favorite was the Sega Saturn controller. It is great for side scrollers and has no comparison as far as fighters go. It's only drawback is only two triggers as opposed to four, but having the six button layout is a way better trade off, especially with fighters.
I have to agree, I love the PS3 controller. People complain that they don't like the analogue sticks next to eachother and that it's too small, but I just love the design.
I like it a lot, it'd be my favorite if the R2 L2 triggers weren't that sensitive in some games (I remember casting magic accidentally a lot in God of War 3), so I'll go with the PS2 controller. Still, it is pretty nice to use the DS3 controller in a computer.
My favourite controller is probably the Dualshock 2. The Dualshock 3 is great, but I like a bit of heft to my controller. The Gamecube controller being a close second.
I honestly love any and every Dualshock there is :) However, the 4 did feel a tiny bit strange when I first picked it up (3 as well) But I still love the simple, symmetrical, perfect design that the Dualshock offers
NinjaLB8 I agree, I just grew accustomed to it. Picking up a 4 then a 3 feels awkward. Two was by far the greatest when it came to weight and durability I swear my duelshock 2 would still work after a burst of rage lol you know what I mean...
I definitely know what you mean haha; I miss both of my PS2s, I had a Slim and a Biggy but randomly neither will play games, but they do startup and my PS3 can't play PS2 titles either. Why can't we just have some good ol' fashioned backwards compatibility when we need it, especially for my shelf full of games
The Wii U Pro Controller and the SNES Controller are my favorites. The Wii U Pro Controller was perfect for 3D games and the SNES Controller was perfect for 2D games.
Nintendo 64 controller! Just felt so beautiful in the hands, and the control stick and z trigger were brilliantly implemented. The A, B, R, and Z buttons were the core buttons and the ingenious design meant hardly any finger/thumb movement was needed, which is absolutely what you want when playing a game. It was an evolution in controller design at the time and is still to be bested i.m.o.
The SNES controller was one of my faves for years, and the design was used for future designs of the better systems' controllers, IMO. Quick note: you forgot to mention the 3DO's addition of a headphone jack in the controller which set that apart, and there was no talk about the change from ABYX buttons to PSX's circle, square, triangle, x buttons. That always boggled my mind and made gaming so confusing at the time, for me.
On the subject of the Playstation consoles using Circle, Square, Triangle and X buttons, my theory is that Nintendo had already sued Sony for using the name "Play Station" which we all know became PlayStation (yes, they literally just squished them together haha) so Sony probably figured not to use the ABXY configuration since the controller already looked so similar to the SNES one (you have to remember, the original PS controller did not have analog sticks and that the SNES and PS controller were basically the same, except the PS controller had the handles and two extra LR buttons.)
My favourite, Sony Playstation original analog controller, not the Dualshock, but the one before that with longer handles and not rubber mushroom sticks the one with caved sticks. But overall Dualshock is my favourite now days, I prefer it over 360 controller, because of better d-pad and symmetrical positioning of sticks, I'm so used to it and it's more comfortable to my thumbs. I just hope DS4 is great too, I believe it's going to be.
gosh i LOVED the N64 controller when it came oout, the gameplay with that was AWESOME, and then yes the gamecube controller took it to another level, it was just as legendary
The N64 controller doesn't get enough respect. Maybe it's the nostalgia taking over me but no matter, I LOVE THE NINTENDO 64 CONTROLLER. The memories of playing Super Mario 64, Mario Kart 64, Super Smash Bros., and much more. Some people don't like the way(s) it's held, but just get used to it and you'll love the heck out of it soon enough. LONG LIVE THE NINTENDO 64!!
A couple of odd (but awesome) controllers not mentioned were two Playstation controllers that really blew me aware for innovation. First was the ASCII Grip One Handed Controller (do an image search guys) which allowed you to play RPG's one handed while you had a coffee or smoke. I spent hours playing FFVII with that one! Secondly the Negcon controller from Namco for Ridge Racer. It was a fairly plain looking PSX controller at first till you realise that you twist the controller in half to steer left and right. Sounds so wrong but just felt perfect to allow tight controls around corners! Great video guys (as always) and keep 'em coming.
I really like the Sega Saturn controllers too. Oh and the Dreamcast controllers are nice. Wii U controllers are extremely comfortable and has a screen, so that's awesome. Not a fan of the Wii controller though. The concept sounded cool, but whenever you tried to play RPGs on Wii, it was very weird to say the least.
"whenever you tried to play RPGs on Wii, it was very weird to say the least." The Wii only had a handful of retail games that qualify as RPG's. Most are VC games which the Classic Controller was made to play, although for certain consoles(NES, Master System, TurboGrafx-16) you can just play with the remote horizontally to simulate those particular controllers. As for the aforementioned handful of retail Wii RPG's, almost all of them can be played with either the Classic Controller or Gamecube controller, so it doesn't have to feel weird.
JMFSpike Ya I suppose that was a stupid comment I made. Lol. Most RPGs on Wii use the classic controller anyway. The Wii controller works for RPGs, but it's a little strange having motion controls in certain games like Twilight Princess. Even stranger is the fact that the motion controls worked.
Matt Gamingcomicsanimation It wasn't a stupid comment, it just slipped your mind that you can also use those other controllers. Yeah, those motion controls were awful most of the time. They always worked great in Nintendo's own games, but not in too many others. Another problem was many games having motion controls tacked on when it was very unnecessary. De Blob is one example of that. You have to swing the Wii Remote upwards to jump. That is just stupid. Thankfully, they redeemed themselves when they made the sequel by assigning jump to the "A" button.
JMFSpike But now Nintendo is making the most amazing decisions with Wii U and NEW 3DS. Seriously the people who think the Wii U is a joke are just jealous they don't have one. Nintendo's really dishing it out this year with a bevy of fantastic exclusives. The only think Nintendo severely struggles with is naming their hardware. The average person still might think the Wii U is just a controller for Wii and think the NEW 3DS literally means it's a regualr model in NEW condition. Lol Nintendo would be doing so much better if they called Wii U some other name.
Matt Gamingcomicsanimation Yeah, I completely agree with you. Unless you're really big into FPS's, the Wii U is by *far* the best console of this generation so far. I've had a PS4 for over a year and have only used it about 4 times. There is nothing currently on it that I'm interested in playing. I'm almost certain that it will be great eventually, but right now it's nothing special. On the other hand, the Wii U has a whole bunch of games I'd like to play, probably well over 10 of them. Same story for the 3DS.
Genesis and Gamecube. The buttons and d-pad of the genesis are just so perfect, and the gamecube just fits so perfectly in your hand and the triggers on them feel amazing.
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+Zorgo definitely not the Dual Shock 3, those L2 & R2 trigger/push sensitive buttons felt awkward and awful to use.While I like the gamecube controller, it' micro sized d-pad was a complete joke, but I guess it didn't matter considering 99% of GCN game were 3D anyways.My favorite? I absolutely love the Wii U game pad, NES controller, The Wii remote which btw turned side ways turns into an NES controller andddddd probably the original non-dualshock PS1 controller....Never been a fan of the Dualshock's loose slippery feeling cheap sticks. Sony finally got it right by making the DS4's sticks tighter and sturdier that's for sure. Saturn controller was pretty cool too!
+Donatello97 Speaking of the Dualshock 4 (although I love all the Dualshocks and the PS1 controller without analog sticks and the classic controller pro for the Wii) it's my favorite,
+Gunner Wallace My problem with the Xbox ONE controller is it feels cramp. It's hard to explain really. Honestly I would have liked it better if they just took the 360 controller and gave it the Xbones D pad
+FirePrinceZuko 77 the new elite controller is great I have used it for a couple days now it's expensive in my opinion but it was worth it. and the controller is the same size as the old duke
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I love the Saturn and ps4. But for nostalgics sake I really loved the dreamcast but in hind site it's a little Roth around the edges lol. But my first was the super :). Hard to believe this is one of the first of your videos I watched back three years ago!
The Wavebird is my personal favorite, because I grew up with it in the days of the GameCube. And every game on the wii that it was possible to play with the gamecube controller, I used it.
For me it's the Sega Saturn 3D controller it just feels so comfortable in the hands and the analog stick feels so smooth to me and keeps me going back to my Saturn to this day and that ladies and gentlemen is my favorite controller.
I never played the Saturn at the time, but have since bought 2 of the Retro-bit Saturn contrillers, both wired and wireless. I really love the controller, especially the d-pad.
ps1/ps2 dualshock... I've been using a ps1 controller on PC for more than 13 years... the same controller... and it still goes... it's perfect for all kinds of gaming... cheers!
Dual shock. I think keeping the same design through four generations was a great idea. I couldn't play with anything else now. It just belongs in my hands.
My favorite was the NES Advantage, that made playing long RPG's so nice since you could just set it on your lap and your whole hand was free and made it so you got less cramps and raw fingers / sore fingers etc. The Gamecube controller was great too as so many others are as well. That NES Advantage though helped addict me to gaming so I have to give that my nod.
having played with both classic controllers (like the SNES and Genesis controller) and modern game controllers ps2 game cube, 360, ps2 controllers) I would have to say the 360 controller was my favorite because its just so comfortable to hold and use.
Xbox One is the perfect one for me. The positioning of the analogue sticks and the way they've done the triggers are amazing. My favourite old school controller is the snes (famicon). First to introduce the shoulder button design & colourful. Great memories
Gamecube is my favorite. Specifically the Wavebird wireless controllers. They were so comfortable and at the time, the wireless function was amazing (too me at least).
The Saturn is probably my favorite for 2D games, it keeps the ergonomic kidney bean shape, has six buttons for fighting games and adds the shoulder button too.
i've seen basically all your videos multiple times, love the content. Seeing the gamecube controller made me think, any chance of a gamecube vid at any point? My favorite console + controller (wavebird) of all time.
OMG, I HATED playing the Mega Man Anniversary Collection for GBC because of the button swap! But, I got so used to it that when I pop the game in to this day, I forcefully know it's GameCube and play it backwards lol. Great vid and love this collection of controllers I can relate to outside of the 3do... 👍👍
my favourite controller is my Re4 ps2 Chainsaw controller! I have the fancy orange one that comes with the special case. its so awesome, you pull the chord to press start, its all bloody and rad.
Mine is the DualShock 3 because it's comfortable and my first one I got over 5 years ago is still working perfectly. In contrast I've gone through over 1 controller per year with xbox 360 usually due to shoulder buttons or left thumb stick breaking.
Dude, I love the Sega Saturn Analog Controller! Smaller than the Dreamcast controller and more comfortable in my opinion, especially with the positioning of the triggers and OMG the ball stick was freaking amazing to use. I love fighting games and I loved using the ball stick to give me smooth special move executions! >:) I wish other controllers these days had that. Such an overlooked design.
One of my favorite controller is my Hori one handed PLaystation controller. It's perfect for turn-based RPGs (Suikoden!). It's the size of one of the Playstation controller's handle, but has all the buttons.
GameCube controller all day. I remember thinking it looked stupid and silly, then I played resident evil 4 and I was sold. It’s perfect in every way and super comfortable. GameCube isn’t my favorite system but does have my favorite controller
It's a bit too early to say this, but my favorite controller has to be the DualShock 4 for the PlayStation 4. I've used it with my PC several times from Tomb Raider (2013) to Ys I Chronicles. The GameCube controller comes at a close second.
my favorite controller is the 360 one because the triggers most accurately reproduce the feeling of pulling the trigger on a gun which works best for my favorite shooter games (such as call of duty)
Love the original DualShock controller every version has been great but the first one has to be my favorite. Weirdly the Switch Pro Controller as well is quite nice reminds me of the GameCube days.
My favorite controller would be the gamecube controller. It just feels perfect in my hands, the button placement felt great to me, and the triggers felt like they weren't too far back on the controller like I often feel with playstation controllers (granted I didn't play playstation until much later).
The thing that threw me off the most with the PS1 controller was the X, O, triangle and square buttons and having to know which one's to press for games like Parappa the Rapper where you need to be able to know what is what without looking down at the controller.
super famicom it's great the buttons are located at the right place and it was rounded out compared to the famicom's so it's more comfortable :) I love it
the original PSX controller. the one before the dual shock came out . I totally freaked at launch when I saw it. I though it was supposed to be big. The fact it was so tiny got me really interested and I couldnt wait to try it but the line was so long!
Well first off it would have to be the Game Cube controller, it just has that very nice comfortable feel and it has so many memories from back in 2002, till this day I still hold game cube controllers. Also it grew on us 90's kids that we love using it just to play smash brothers.
I would make one that had lights for buttons. Like the color green lights up, meaning something, or letting you interact with green things or whatever else.
I'd have to say the 360 controller. Apparently, Microsoft dumped a lot of money into a team of very high-level ergonomics specialists to design it, and it definitely paid off.
I always liked the playstation line of controls. In many ways, it seemed to combine the best aspects of the genesis and super nes controllers. The face and triggers of the snes and the large ergonomic boomerang shape of the genesis.
my favorite controller was actually the one you guys thought was to big. the original Xbox Duke controller! I have very large hands and up until that point it was hard for me to use normal sized controllers. I actually still have the one that came with my Xbox and I had it replicated for use with the 360.
Super Nintendo is what introduced me to the Directional Pad. 9:19- Analog Sticks and vibration were new to me a the time. Tekken never supported the use of Analog yet. 11:37- I like DreamCast, but I wish there Controllers had 6 button face buttons like Genisis 6 button and Saturn Controllers. 12:18- I also like GameCube, but I wish Nintendo brought back the SELECT button after the N64.
It's funny how Rob's changed over the years and yet he's still as wacky and funny as he as 7 years ago. Many props to the both of them.
When Rob pulls out his controller pick Johnny looks like he's looking at someone off screen like "can he do this?"
I knew it was going to be similar to the OG NES, The clue was on his shirt.
My favorite in retro consoles is the snes pal controller
In current consoles it's the dualshock 4
me too my friend I mean the snes controller
is really comfortable.
The Gamecube controller has always been my personal favorite. With the Playstation's dualshock coming in a close second.
when I was a kid I used to fly the N64 controller as though it was a space ship(imagination); and the rumble pack was like a cool device connecting to the spaceship in mid space for enhanced space travel. I mean the controller reminds me of the X wing from Star Wars!
+babloo1666 You were an awesome kid lol
The PS2 controller, without a doubt.
It had everything where it needed to be, the shape was perfect, and the heft it had made it feel like a true, not hollow, controller.
Also, the texturing of the joysticks was a very good touch.
The Gamecube is probably still my favorite.
It's mainly because of the shape. It's the perfect size and contour to wrap your hands around. It's only real shortcomings are the right hand buttons, I would have preferred it if they'd returned to the SNES layout.
To each his own.
I don't play fighting games, so it's a non-issue for me.
Kawayolnyo still not as bad as the Xbox 360 "D-pad"
The Model 2 Saturn controller is my favorite controller ever. The directional pad is the best d-pad I've ever used, and the buttons were extremely responsive and comfortable. It's a perfect gamers controller.
Gamecube, without question.
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Gamecube without any doubt!!!!
Gamecube was shit!
Sticky clucky buttons.
Lmao
"The Controller-Squid Strikes" it should be a new horror-action movie.
the original saturn controller for me was the best control until analog was introduced and then is have to go with the Xbox control
My favorite controller will always be the SNES controller.
my favorite controller of all time is "The Duke"!!! My hands are huge and the PS controllers feel like a toy in my hands. The 360 is ok, but man i miss "The Duke".
I always thought the original NA Saturn controller was kind of badass looking.
My favorite was the Sega Saturn controller. It is great for side scrollers and has no comparison as far as fighters go. It's only drawback is only two triggers as opposed to four, but having the six button layout is a way better trade off, especially with fighters.
I have to agree, I love the PS3 controller. People complain that they don't like the analogue sticks next to eachother and that it's too small, but I just love the design.
I like it a lot, it'd be my favorite if the R2 L2 triggers weren't that sensitive in some games (I remember casting magic accidentally a lot in God of War 3), so I'll go with the PS2 controller. Still, it is pretty nice to use the DS3 controller in a computer.
My favourite controller is probably the Dualshock 2. The Dualshock 3 is great, but I like a bit of heft to my controller. The Gamecube controller being a close second.
Farmeryeti Exact same here! :)
Have you tried the duelshock 4 it's amazing the back grip feels so perfect, in my opinion that is...
I honestly love any and every Dualshock there is :) However, the 4 did feel a tiny bit strange when I first picked it up (3 as well) But I still love the simple, symmetrical, perfect design that the Dualshock offers
NinjaLB8 I agree, I just grew accustomed to it. Picking up a 4 then a 3 feels awkward. Two was by far the greatest when it came to weight and durability I swear my duelshock 2 would still work after a burst of rage lol you know what I mean...
I definitely know what you mean haha; I miss both of my PS2s, I had a Slim and a Biggy but randomly neither will play games, but they do startup and my PS3 can't play PS2 titles either. Why can't we just have some good ol' fashioned backwards compatibility when we need it, especially for my shelf full of games
The best controller by far is the PS4.
My personal favorite is the Sega Genesis controller for pure nostalgia.
I agree
The Wii U Pro Controller and the SNES Controller are my favorites. The Wii U Pro Controller was perfect for 3D games and the SNES Controller was perfect for 2D games.
Nintendo 64 controller! Just felt so beautiful in the hands, and the control stick and z trigger were brilliantly implemented. The A, B, R, and Z buttons were the core buttons and the ingenious design meant hardly any finger/thumb movement was needed, which is absolutely what you want when playing a game. It was an evolution in controller design at the time and is still to be bested i.m.o.
The SNES controller was one of my faves for years, and the design was used for future designs of the better systems' controllers, IMO. Quick note: you forgot to mention the 3DO's addition of a headphone jack in the controller which set that apart, and there was no talk about the change from ABYX buttons to PSX's circle, square, triangle, x buttons. That always boggled my mind and made gaming so confusing at the time, for me.
On the subject of the Playstation consoles using Circle, Square, Triangle and X buttons, my theory is that Nintendo had already sued Sony for using the name "Play Station" which we all know became PlayStation (yes, they literally just squished them together haha) so Sony probably figured not to use the ABXY configuration since the controller already looked so similar to the SNES one (you have to remember, the original PS controller did not have analog sticks and that the SNES and PS controller were basically the same, except the PS controller had the handles and two extra LR buttons.)
It's cross, not X.
My favourite, Sony Playstation original analog controller, not the Dualshock, but the one before that with longer handles and not rubber mushroom sticks the one with caved sticks. But overall Dualshock is my favourite now days, I prefer it over 360 controller, because of better d-pad and symmetrical positioning of sticks, I'm so used to it and it's more comfortable to my thumbs. I just hope DS4 is great too, I believe it's going to be.
gosh i LOVED the N64 controller when it came oout, the gameplay with that was AWESOME, and then yes the gamecube controller took it to another level, it was just as legendary
My fav retro is the Master System one, really Industrial. Real fav 2 Quickshot in the 80's, and Neo Geo Controller.
wiimote + nunchuck doesn't get enough respect. you can really get your lean on while using it.
The most novel and distinctive games use the wiimote and nunchuck. On rails shooters were best on the Wii/Wii U.
The N64 controller doesn't get enough respect. Maybe it's the nostalgia taking over me but no matter, I LOVE THE NINTENDO 64 CONTROLLER. The memories of playing Super Mario 64, Mario Kart 64, Super Smash Bros., and much more. Some people don't like the way(s) it's held, but just get used to it and you'll love the heck out of it soon enough. LONG LIVE THE NINTENDO 64!!
Ur right
You are totally right my friend.
A couple of odd (but awesome) controllers not mentioned were two Playstation controllers that really blew me aware for innovation. First was the ASCII Grip One Handed Controller (do an image search guys) which allowed you to play RPG's one handed while you had a coffee or smoke. I spent hours playing FFVII with that one!
Secondly the Negcon controller from Namco for Ridge Racer. It was a fairly plain looking PSX controller at first till you realise that you twist the controller in half to steer left and right. Sounds so wrong but just felt perfect to allow tight controls around corners!
Great video guys (as always) and keep 'em coming.
I think the 360 and PS2/3/4 controllers are all pretty well tied for me. They all worked very well for the games I played with them.
I really like the Sega Saturn controllers too. Oh and the Dreamcast controllers are nice. Wii U controllers are extremely comfortable and has a screen, so that's awesome. Not a fan of the Wii controller though. The concept sounded cool, but whenever you tried to play RPGs on Wii, it was very weird to say the least.
"whenever you tried to play RPGs on Wii, it was very weird to say the least."
The Wii only had a handful of retail games that qualify as RPG's. Most are VC games which the Classic Controller was made to play, although for certain consoles(NES, Master System, TurboGrafx-16) you can just play with the remote horizontally to simulate those particular controllers. As for the aforementioned handful of retail Wii RPG's, almost all of them can be played with either the Classic Controller or Gamecube controller, so it doesn't have to feel weird.
JMFSpike Ya I suppose that was a stupid comment I made. Lol. Most RPGs on Wii use the classic controller anyway. The Wii controller works for RPGs, but it's a little strange having motion controls in certain games like Twilight Princess. Even stranger is the fact that the motion controls worked.
Matt Gamingcomicsanimation It wasn't a stupid comment, it just slipped your mind that you can also use those other controllers.
Yeah, those motion controls were awful most of the time. They always worked great in Nintendo's own games, but not in too many others. Another problem was many games having motion controls tacked on when it was very unnecessary. De Blob is one example of that. You have to swing the Wii Remote upwards to jump. That is just stupid. Thankfully, they redeemed themselves when they made the sequel by assigning jump to the "A" button.
JMFSpike But now Nintendo is making the most amazing decisions with Wii U and NEW 3DS. Seriously the people who think the Wii U is a joke are just jealous they don't have one. Nintendo's really dishing it out this year with a bevy of fantastic exclusives. The only think Nintendo severely struggles with is naming their hardware. The average person still might think the Wii U is just a controller for Wii and think the NEW 3DS literally means it's a regualr model in NEW condition. Lol Nintendo would be doing so much better if they called Wii U some other name.
Matt Gamingcomicsanimation Yeah, I completely agree with you. Unless you're really big into FPS's, the Wii U is by *far* the best console of this generation so far. I've had a PS4 for over a year and have only used it about 4 times. There is nothing currently on it that I'm interested in playing. I'm almost certain that it will be great eventually, but right now it's nothing special. On the other hand, the Wii U has a whole bunch of games I'd like to play, probably well over 10 of them. Same story for the 3DS.
What happened to Rob? I just started watching your channel this week, but i noticed he is not making videos here anymore.
+Mica Crestana Busy with his family! he still come son once in a while when he can :)
Genesis and Gamecube. The buttons and d-pad of the genesis are just so perfect, and the gamecube just fits so perfectly in your hand and the triggers on them feel amazing.
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Tie between GameCube and Dualshock 2.
Zorgo Both are just great choices.
+Zorgo definitely not the Dual Shock 3, those L2 & R2 trigger/push sensitive buttons felt awkward and awful to use.While I like the gamecube controller, it' micro sized d-pad was a complete joke, but I guess it didn't matter considering 99% of GCN game were 3D anyways.My favorite? I absolutely love the Wii U game pad, NES controller, The Wii remote which btw turned side ways turns into an NES controller andddddd probably the original non-dualshock PS1 controller....Never been a fan of the Dualshock's loose slippery feeling cheap sticks. Sony finally got it right by making the DS4's sticks tighter and sturdier that's for sure. Saturn controller was pretty cool too!
+Donatello97 Speaking of the Dualshock 4 (although I love all the Dualshocks and the PS1 controller without analog sticks and the classic controller pro for the Wii) it's my favorite,
My favorite is the Xbox 360 controller. Though the Xbox One controller does make a few improvements to it.
+Gunner Wallace My problem with the Xbox ONE controller is it feels cramp. It's hard to explain really. Honestly I would have liked it better if they just took the 360 controller and gave it the Xbones D pad
+FirePrinceZuko 77 the new elite controller is great I have used it for a couple days now it's expensive in my opinion but it was worth it. and the controller is the same size as the old duke
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Im actually also one of the few with that ascii controller for pso. Man that thing still is the pride of my controllers.
I love the Saturn and ps4. But for nostalgics sake I really loved the dreamcast but in hind site it's a little Roth around the edges lol. But my first was the super :). Hard to believe this is one of the first of your videos I watched back three years ago!
Xbox 360 controller. All time best IMO
Worst is Wii controller. the 1 conroller that turned me off the console all together :(
snes controler
That controller revoltionized game controllers and was the template for Playstation series controllers.
I loved the original Dual Analogue controller, with the extra long hand grips :D
The Wavebird is my personal favorite, because I grew up with it in the days of the GameCube. And every game on the wii that it was possible to play with the gamecube controller, I used it.
Really ps3 was a downgrade from ps2 to the horrible triggers
I like the ps3 triggers being pressure sensitive. They also didn't get broken as much.
Dave Hobbs but they were stiff as fuck and the way the triggers went down made you're fingers slip why you think shooters burly used them
Fair point, to each their own. I didn't have any issues with it for shooting and racing.
Dave Hobbs I played both xbox and playstation and they changed them for the ds4 because the xbox 360 triggers made a fool of them
I still prefer playstation controllers. Mostly because the dpad for xbox controllers is garbage
Sega saturn
For me it's the Sega Saturn 3D controller it just feels so comfortable in the hands and the analog stick feels so smooth to me and keeps me going back to my Saturn to this day and that ladies and gentlemen is my favorite controller.
I never played the Saturn at the time, but have since bought 2 of the Retro-bit Saturn contrillers, both wired and wireless. I really love the controller, especially the d-pad.
ps1/ps2 dualshock...
I've been using a ps1 controller on PC for more than 13 years... the same controller... and it still goes... it's perfect for all kinds of gaming...
cheers!
Dual shock. I think keeping the same design through four generations was a great idea. I couldn't play with anything else now. It just belongs in my hands.
My favorite was the NES Advantage, that made playing long RPG's so nice since you could just set it on your lap and your whole hand was free and made it so you got less cramps and raw fingers / sore fingers etc. The Gamecube controller was great too as so many others are as well. That NES Advantage though helped addict me to gaming so I have to give that my nod.
having played with both classic controllers (like the SNES and Genesis controller) and modern game controllers ps2 game cube, 360, ps2 controllers) I would have to say the 360 controller was my favorite because its just so comfortable to hold and use.
Xbox One is the perfect one for me. The positioning of the analogue sticks and the way they've done the triggers are amazing. My favourite old school controller is the snes (famicon). First to introduce the shoulder button design & colourful. Great memories
Duelshock 5 will be my favorite lol.. right now it's the duelshock 4 but growing up it's was the SNES controller.
The Nights controller for Sega Saturn is my favorite. A big controller but very comfortable. The game was also fun.
Gamecube is my favorite. Specifically the Wavebird wireless controllers. They were so comfortable and at the time, the wireless function was amazing (too me at least).
The Saturn is probably my favorite for 2D games, it keeps the ergonomic kidney bean shape, has six buttons for fighting games and adds the shoulder button too.
My favorite is the PS4 controller because it makes the jigglies shake in DOAX3!
I had one of those retrocon controllers. The buttons all lit up too, it was awesome until it broke.
The duke will always be my favorite controller. Followed by GameCube and then Xbox one s controller.
have that same exact retro con myself. my favorite as well
for me,my favourite controller was his of N64 and first Playstation without analog,interesting combinations and playable
My favorite would have to be the Nintendo 64 controller. It looks so awkward, but it's given me the most memories and it feels like home in my hands.
i've seen basically all your videos multiple times, love the content. Seeing the gamecube controller made me think, any chance of a gamecube vid at any point? My favorite console + controller (wavebird) of all time.
I have to say that the Neo Geo Arcade stick is my favorite at the moment, got a AES system a couple of days ago and just fell in love with it.
OMG, I HATED playing the Mega Man Anniversary Collection for GBC because of the button swap! But, I got so used to it that when I pop the game in to this day, I forcefully know it's GameCube and play it backwards lol. Great vid and love this collection of controllers I can relate to outside of the 3do... 👍👍
my favourite controller is my Re4 ps2 Chainsaw controller!
I have the fancy orange one that comes with the special case.
its so awesome, you pull the chord to press start, its all bloody and rad.
Definitely the GameCube controller. It fits in your hand *perfectly*
Very *nostalgic*
Mine is the DualShock 3 because it's comfortable and my first one I got over 5 years ago is still working perfectly. In contrast I've gone through over 1 controller per year with xbox 360 usually due to shoulder buttons or left thumb stick breaking.
older ones really love genesis 3 and 6 button. newer is 360/xbox one
The 360 had the best feeling in my hands, but overall probably would give it to the Wavebird or Megadrive 3 button controller.
I love the duke... not my favorite but top 3
Dude, I love the Sega Saturn Analog Controller! Smaller than the Dreamcast controller and more comfortable in my opinion, especially with the positioning of the triggers and OMG the ball stick was freaking amazing to use. I love fighting games and I loved using the ball stick to give me smooth special move executions! >:) I wish other controllers these days had that. Such an overlooked design.
Mine is the DualShock controllers, but my favorite model is between the 3 and 4.
One of my favorite controller is my Hori one handed PLaystation controller. It's perfect for turn-based RPGs (Suikoden!). It's the size of one of the Playstation controller's handle, but has all the buttons.
GameCube controller all day. I remember thinking it looked stupid and silly, then I played resident evil 4 and I was sold. It’s perfect in every way and super comfortable. GameCube isn’t my favorite system but does have my favorite controller
Johnny's disdain for the wii controller is HILARIOUSly apparent, "it's interesting" lol
Sega Saturn's for the 2-D fighters, my favorite classic action genre.
It's a bit too early to say this, but my favorite controller has to be the DualShock 4 for the PlayStation 4. I've used it with my PC several times from Tomb Raider (2013) to Ys I Chronicles.
The GameCube controller comes at a close second.
My favorite game controller is a tie between the Playstation 1 and 2 dual shock and Nintendo Gamecube. Those are such comfortable controllers.
my favorite controller is the 360 one because the triggers most accurately reproduce the feeling of pulling the trigger on a gun which works best for my favorite shooter games (such as call of duty)
Love the original DualShock controller every version has been great but the first one has to be my favorite. Weirdly the Switch Pro Controller as well is quite nice reminds me of the GameCube days.
Wii Classic Pro Controller was my fav even though now it's a wiimote extension .
My favorite controller would be the gamecube controller. It just feels perfect in my hands, the button placement felt great to me, and the triggers felt like they weren't too far back on the controller like I often feel with playstation controllers (granted I didn't play playstation until much later).
The thing that threw me off the most with the PS1 controller was the X, O, triangle and square buttons and having to know which one's to press for games like Parappa the Rapper where you need to be able to know what is what without looking down at the controller.
super famicom it's great the buttons are located at the right place and it was rounded out compared to the famicom's so it's more comfortable :) I love it
the original PSX controller. the one before the dual shock came out . I totally freaked at launch when I saw it. I though it was supposed to be big. The fact it was so tiny got me really interested and I couldnt wait to try it but the line was so long!
Well first off it would have to be the Game Cube controller, it just has that very nice comfortable feel and it has so many memories from back in 2002, till this day I still hold game cube controllers. Also it grew on us 90's kids that we love using it just to play smash brothers.
I would make one that had lights for buttons. Like the color green lights up, meaning something, or letting you interact with green things or whatever else.
Gamecube Controller!
It fits just perfect in my hands
the gamecube controller was pure perfection. the nes controller is maybe the most iconic :)
I'd have to say the 360 controller. Apparently, Microsoft dumped a lot of money into a team of very high-level ergonomics specialists to design it, and it definitely paid off.
yeah ive got a collection of them :) got black,resident evil 4 platinum, spice orange,pearl white and indigo
The switch pro controller has definitely become my favourite controller.
I always liked the playstation line of controls. In many ways, it seemed to combine the best aspects of the genesis and super nes controllers. The face and triggers of the snes and the large ergonomic boomerang shape of the genesis.
My favorite controller is probably either the sega Saturn model 2 or 3D pad.. Or if it counts, the analogue interactive neo geo joystick.
The American SNES controller has a longer cord than the Super Famicom. Just gotta switch the buttons.
Nes & ps2/3 controllers are my alltime favorites!!!
my favorite controller was actually the one you guys thought was to big. the original Xbox Duke controller! I have very large hands and up until that point it was hard for me to use normal sized controllers. I actually still have the one that came with my Xbox and I had it replicated for use with the 360.
I love the wii remote
it and the nunchuk fit perfectly in my hands AND it allows for multiple control schemes
those cables wrapped up that way are a death sentence
Super Nintendo is what introduced me to the Directional Pad.
9:19- Analog Sticks and vibration were new to me a the time. Tekken never supported the use of Analog yet.
11:37- I like DreamCast, but I wish there Controllers had 6 button face buttons like Genisis 6 button and Saturn Controllers.
12:18- I also like GameCube, but I wish Nintendo brought back the SELECT button after the N64.
dragon quest slime controller for the ps1 / ps2 surprisingly comfortable to hold and its shaped like a slime!!
My favorite controller would have to be the Super Famicom... Love those colorful buttons!!!