For physical form-factor? The Xbox 360 controller was my defacto controller since it was released up until very recently. It was controller gaming to me. I just started using the Kong Pro 2 from Gullikit (primarily for the hall-effect joysticks) and it’s been a reasonable approximation. Everything else just feels…off.
For use case? The Steam Deck/Controller is unparalleled with it’s customization options. There is basically no limit to what it can cover. It’s amazing.
8bitdo controllers are my favs for now, but I also loved the Nintendo 64 controller, but probably mostly because I was a kid and loved games.
Xbox One/Series controllers. They’ve perfected the design in my opinion. It’s just nice and simple, does exactly what it needs to do, is comfortable, looks nice.
I personally prefer the Elite Series 2 as paddles are a game changer for many games.
@s804 N64 because it was the best to hold
It was the only controller that accompanied my third arm
really? isnt it too large?
As a child, I’d never consider it too large. Now I’d say many controllers have the opposite problem: they’re too small or cramped (joycons, SNES, NES, and most dualshock controllers). Surprised the one-controllers-size-fits-all is considered the norm. The only exceptions I can think of are DSXL and 3DSXL as official larger controllers… you just have to buy a totally new console.
I’d pick N64 for a few select games (Mario Party 1, for example). GC for probably most games that don’t need two analog sticks or a usable dpad, xbox one for games the do use either of those.
@s804 I destroyed more than one controller playing Mario party…
How many hands did you destroy winding up shy guys and paddling in the rapids?
@s804 never had an issue in all my hours of playing goldeneye! Ah memories :)
Ps4. it fits so well in adult hands
No Dreamcast in that pic?
just random picture i found haha
Not sure how to insert images on my post haha. my favorite controller is the steering wheel on wii playing racing games like NFS carbon and a monster truck game!
Definitely the newest XBox controllers. I’ve always preferred the shape and the offset sticks. Plus the D-pad isn’t too bad this time around either.
The DualSense controllers are pretty close. It helps that they’ve slowly just morphed towards being like the Xbox.
Series X! Everything but the weird way it connects to PC.
PS2/PS4 controllers feel like they fit my hands the best, the PS5 controller seems a bit large for my liking. I really like the Xbox Series S|X controller but the plastic etching and rumble make my hands go numb after about an hour, if they could fix that I think it would beat the others.
ColecoVision. Not because it was a terrible controller, but it being my first ever console.
I don’t use controllers really anymore as I’m gaming on the PC (occasional stream deck). But all in it’s the Xbox 360.
I like the gamecube controller the best for using. though because I’m a weirdo who likes the weirdest stuff, I’m super fond of the n64 controller.
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The N64 controller certainly has character.
Gamecube for the button has different shapes so you know which button you’re pressing without looking down to look at it too much
Then Xbox Series X/S era controller is my favorite as the trigger felt more nicer than Xbox One era.
Definitely the xbox 360 controller, it’s just really comfortable.
