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some of these are just complete crap. the PS2 and atari 2600 controllers dont really deserve a spot in my opinion. I'd think that a NES controller would be on there at least.
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some of these are just complete crap. the PS2 and atari 2600 controllers dont really deserve a spot in my opinion. I'd think that a NES controller would be on there at least.
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i hate sonys controllers, my favorites would be
wiimote
gamecube
n64
go nintendo!
also what kind of crack are they smoking? since when has beige = white?
wiimote
gamecube
n64
go nintendo!
also what kind of crack are they smoking? since when has beige = white?
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Yeah, does that make ipods beige, too?Triton wrote:also what kind of crack are they smoking? since when has beige = white?
And whats that crap about Sony controllers being good? Analogs in the middle, just barely got triggers (that are mushy).
My favorites:
Xbox 360/Xbox S (since they're pretty much the same)
N64
Gamecube's are pretty good, too
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I would agree with you that neither the 2600 nor the Dualshock controllers deserve to be on that list. They seemed to be placing a lot of weight on the importance/influence of the controller on gaming. Surprisingly the 360 controller was on there. Although (unbeknownst to myself and Triton) apparently it is beige???
For the most part, it reminded me of the all time great film lists. If you ever look at those nothing newer than the 60's ever shows up, because apparently nobody has been able to make anything worth a damn in the last 30+ years. It's always about how this movie influenced blah, blah, blah...
So anyway I would pick these 5 off the top of my head in no particular order of preference.
Xbox 360 (Probably the best controller ever made.)
Xbox (Yes, the big fat one.)
SNES (A very versatile controller that fixed the flaws of the NES controller.)
NES Maxx (This controller kicked ass! It had built in turbo buttons and a nice comfortable feel. Once I got one of these, the original NES controllers did little more than collect dust.)
Dreamcast (Probably not a popular choice, but damnit I liked it. Plus, the VMU feature was handy. Especially for calling plays in sports games. Your friend sitting next to you had no idea what was coming!)
For the most part, it reminded me of the all time great film lists. If you ever look at those nothing newer than the 60's ever shows up, because apparently nobody has been able to make anything worth a damn in the last 30+ years. It's always about how this movie influenced blah, blah, blah...
So anyway I would pick these 5 off the top of my head in no particular order of preference.
Xbox 360 (Probably the best controller ever made.)
Xbox (Yes, the big fat one.)
SNES (A very versatile controller that fixed the flaws of the NES controller.)
NES Maxx (This controller kicked ass! It had built in turbo buttons and a nice comfortable feel. Once I got one of these, the original NES controllers did little more than collect dust.)
Dreamcast (Probably not a popular choice, but damnit I liked it. Plus, the VMU feature was handy. Especially for calling plays in sports games. Your friend sitting next to you had no idea what was coming!)
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Saturns came packed with at least 3 different types of controller.ValiantVenality wrote:I think this is how the list should have been.
1. NES
2. SNES
3. Saturn
4. Xbox 360
5. Dreamcast
Dont you guys think so?
and nes stock controllers were very square--but I agree with your list far more than the published one.
my list would be:
Saturn 'Batwing' style
Neo Geo Controller Pro
xbox 360 wireless
Sega Dreamcast
Bally Astrocade--just for being weird
first party sticks only
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Mine would be:
1. N64
2. GC
3. Snes
4. XBOX 360
5. Wii mote
Yeah N64 on top. Only flaw is the analogue stick getting worn out after some time. But other then that it's brilliant. Perfect control for games like Oot and Goldeneye can only be done with this controller. Just try playing ocarina of time on gamecube. It's good, but not as good as the N64 version.
1. N64
2. GC
3. Snes
4. XBOX 360
5. Wii mote
Yeah N64 on top. Only flaw is the analogue stick getting worn out after some time. But other then that it's brilliant. Perfect control for games like Oot and Goldeneye can only be done with this controller. Just try playing ocarina of time on gamecube. It's good, but not as good as the N64 version.
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No way the PS2 controller should be on there. I mean, it's not BAD, but it's far from incredible. And the Atari controller was a terrible choice, too. I love the games, but the controller on the 2600 frustrates me to no end.
I would agree with SNES and the 360 controller, though; both great advances to gaming controllers. And love it or hate it, I'd throw the Wiimote up there, too. Even if you hate what it does or how it works, it has to be the most comfortable controller I've ever held.
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I would agree with SNES and the 360 controller, though; both great advances to gaming controllers. And love it or hate it, I'd throw the Wiimote up there, too. Even if you hate what it does or how it works, it has to be the most comfortable controller I've ever held.
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My top 5:
1. Dual Shock (1 and 2) I know people give Sony a lot of BS because they don't change the controller, but I don't think there's anything wrong with it. The buttons are all easy to reach, the shoulder buttons are in the right places, and the DS2 had an analog (pressure sensitive) D-Pad and face button set. I must be the only one thinking this but the analog sticks are fine where they are. I mean, I don't have any problem reaching them.
2. Stock 360 controller It's one of the best-built, comfortable game controllers I've used. However it doesn't take the top spot because I don't have a 360.
3. Rectangular NES pad For its time it's a great controller, and none are more durable. (My cousin threw his at the wall, it left a hole in the drywall and still worked like new.)
4. Original PSX Digital controller. It's just like the DualShock but has no analog sticks (which are sorely missed when playing driving games). Don't give me any crap about this because it's nearly the same as the SNES pad which most of you seem to adore.
5. Keyboard and Mouse. I grew up on computer games, not consoles. (My first console was the PSX back in 1997.) Guess what they used? (We didn't have any ADB gamepads for the old IIci.) Lots of buttons, and the mouse can be an analog device. It's definitely a "ppor man's way" to game, though.
1. Dual Shock (1 and 2) I know people give Sony a lot of BS because they don't change the controller, but I don't think there's anything wrong with it. The buttons are all easy to reach, the shoulder buttons are in the right places, and the DS2 had an analog (pressure sensitive) D-Pad and face button set. I must be the only one thinking this but the analog sticks are fine where they are. I mean, I don't have any problem reaching them.
2. Stock 360 controller It's one of the best-built, comfortable game controllers I've used. However it doesn't take the top spot because I don't have a 360.
3. Rectangular NES pad For its time it's a great controller, and none are more durable. (My cousin threw his at the wall, it left a hole in the drywall and still worked like new.)
4. Original PSX Digital controller. It's just like the DualShock but has no analog sticks (which are sorely missed when playing driving games). Don't give me any crap about this because it's nearly the same as the SNES pad which most of you seem to adore.
5. Keyboard and Mouse. I grew up on computer games, not consoles. (My first console was the PSX back in 1997.) Guess what they used? (We didn't have any ADB gamepads for the old IIci.) Lots of buttons, and the mouse can be an analog device. It's definitely a "ppor man's way" to game, though.
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I'd say Xbox 360, Gamecube, and N64 had the best ones. As for the Wiimote, it's comfortable, but I haven't used it as much as the others, so I'm not as used to it as the others. Also, I haven't played much SNES or Atari 2600. I DEFINITELY agree that the dual shock Playstation design is terrible. I have never been able to stand it. I use my amazing Logitech controller with my PS2.
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All Sony would have had to do to get the Dualshock on my list is move the left analog stick where the D-pad is. This would not be difficult to implement. Otherwise you are correct in that it is not a bad controller overall.bicostp wrote:My top 5:
1. Dual Shock (1 and 2) I know people give Sony a lot of BS because the controller's still the same, but I think it's a comfortable controller. The buttons are all easy to reach, the shoulder buttons are in the right places, and the DS2 had an analog (pressure sensitive) D-Pad and face button set.
2. Stock 360 controller It's one of the best-built, comfortable game controllers I've used. However it doesn't take the top spot because I don't have a 360.
3. Rectangular NES pad For its time it's a great controller, and none are more durable. (My cousin threw his at the wall, it left a hole in the drywall and still worked like new.)
4. Original PSX Digital controller. It's just like the DualShock but has no analog sticks (which are sorely missed when playing driving games). Don't give me any crap about this because it's nearly the same as the SNES pad which most of you seem to adore.
5. Keyboard and Mouse. I grew up on computer games, not consoles. (My first console was the PSX back in 1997.) Guess what they used? (We didn't have any ADB gamepads for the old IIci.) Lots of buttons, and the mouse can be an analog device. It's definitely a "ppor man's way" to game, though.
Although I would say that it does feel a bit too small in my hands. It wouldn't hurt for it to be closer in size to say a 360 controller. My hands actually cramp up after any sort of extended gaming on the PS2 for this very reason.
I only have vague memories of the original Playstation controller. Nothing too special about it. Doesn't make it bad, but it wasn't memorable either.
The NES controller was indeed durable. If I had a dime for every time I spiked that thing into the floor I would probably be able to buy a PS3! Other than that it didn't have a lot going for it.
Never got into PC gaming beyond strategy games so the mouse/keyboard setup doesn't make the cut for me.
Nice list though. I enjoyed the variety.
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add to my list the saturn controller (both the batwing and 3d are good) the 3do controller (i have one, it just feels NICE, solid and well made and great buttons etc) keyboard/mouse and the xbox Duke controller, its just massive and sturdy as hell, gamecube 1st party controllers are nigh on indestructable too, ive put mine through hell and it still works like new
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