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Best and Worst Video Game Controllers of All Time

Recently, I found myself playing some old classic games from the Gamecube. I was playing two games specifically titled Luigi’s Mansion and Eternal Darkness. While I was playing these games, something struck a chord in my head.

Wow, this Gamecube controller is one of the worst controllers I have ever played with.

So that got me thinking, what are some of the best and worst controllers ever made [not including peripherals]? Well here is my list, let me know what you think in the comments below. Let’s start off with the worst controllers ever made. Keep in mind that this list only pertains to systems whose controllers I have actually played, not including systems like the Intellivision, Colecovision, Turbo Graphx, etc, which I never played.

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JEDI WOLVERINE5438d ago

Seriously, did someone actually get paid to design that thing...........

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ico925438d ago

its personal prefrence to what controler someone likes and dislikes , its like apples and oranges, but when it comes to the Atari Jaguar, 5200, and Original Xbox controler i think we can draw a line there.

mikeslemonade5437d ago (Edited 5437d ago )

The thing is it's hard to say which is the best since controllers get better and better. Just like if someone says "name the best graphics of all time", you wouldn't go back to last generation.

I think the dualshock 3 would be the clear winner if it wasn't for the triggers. The more and more I use the 360 controller the more unresponsive it is compared to the dualshock 3. I thought the 360 controller was pretty much perfect because it had the nice triggers, the concave sticks which creates more grip, and the ergonomic shell.

As many pros the 360 controller has the controller has many cons to counter to it. D-pad of course not as accurate as the DS3, face buttons aren't as responsive as DS3(when you press down on the buttons they come up slower and are more mushy), and concave sticks are actually bad because sometimes you want to make a very precise movement which requires you to slip a little.

HolyOrangeCows5437d ago

I was just playing RE4 and Smash Bros. Melee yesterday, and I agree, the G-cube controller sucks.

SnuggleBandit5438d ago

Disagreeing with the troll only feeds into his game...please realize this and just ignore him

mal_tez925438d ago

I agree with everything except gamecube, that is a good controller.

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HarryM5438d ago

.. that the person who wrote the article prefers the PS3. For me the Xbox 360 is the best controller I've ever set my eyes on. The PS3 controller's trigger buttons feels too small..

DelbertGrady5438d ago

"Once again, we have a controller made for the 21st century of gaming and we still don’t have rechargeable batteries in all of our controllers? I know, I know, you can buy a wired controller that doesn’t need batteries but who wants a wired controller nowadays? Just another way for Microsoft to up-sell their customers and make them buy battery packs and charger cables that don’t initially come bundled with the system."

MS give you a choice to use normal batteries or buy a battery pack whereas Sony forces you to buy a brand new controller when the batteries are worn out. Something the writer chooses not to mention.

Call me old school but I actually prefer the wired controller. The 360 controller has a very long cord and I hate having the controller die on me in the middle of a gaming session.

Another thing that makes the 360 controller superior imo is the bowled out design of the analogue sticks that give you better grip and control, unlike the dual-shock sticks that bulge outwards and makes your thumbs slip easier.

Megulito5437d ago

they send u a new battery free i know first hand i played the shit outta my jap white ds3 and didnt even wait for the batt to die i just noticed it wasnt holding a charge as well a few quick questions and my addy and they sent me a new one and a case to send the old one back for recycle. plus the usb is a good size and u can pay 1-10 buck for a long one and never have to worry about the controller dying (not that it happens often anyway) i not a fanboy but i have both and i was tight when i bought the 60 playn charge kit for the shit to not wrk right and them to say oh well

LordMarius5438d ago

Been using the PlayStation controller for a really long time that my hands feel naked when using another.

Thrillhouse5438d ago

I personally prefer the 360 controller, at least for FPS games. When playing Killzone 2, my thumbs kept touching each other D:

thebudgetgamer5438d ago

with its non centering analog joystick. the original xbox was huge and hard to play with. i never liked the gamecube controller with its do nothing d-pad an weird sticks.

my favorite controllers,

the dualshock3, the genesis controller, 360 controller, (even though it looses some points for what might be the worst d-pad ever made) then there's the after market stuff like the advantage and the genesis six button controller.

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GTA V Gets Pulled from PS Plus as PC Players Continue to Favor Legacy Over Enhanced

Rockstar’s iconic title Grand Theft Auto V is making headlines once again—but not for the reasons fans might hope. Less than a year after GTA V joined the

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ocelot071d 14h ago

I believe it's been on ps+ a few times over the years of I'm not mistaking same goes for gamepass.

VenomUK1d 5h ago (Edited 1d 5h ago )

‘GTA V Gets Pulled from PS Plus as PC Players Continue to Favor Legacy Over Enhanced’

That’s an awful clickbait title. The use of the word ‘as’ means the first statement is the result of the second, when in reality they’re not connected.

Profchaos1d 9h ago

Also the same for red dead redemption 2 and GTA trilogy (albeit they split that into individual games)

Tacoboto1d 7h ago

It just got put back on Game Pass recently too.

GTA V is the pass-around sub title, and it probably doesn't even matter because everyone owns a copy or even two by now.

FortWaba1d 11h ago

Trash article and trash website.

Doesn't even mention WHEN it's leaving.

gold_drake22h ago(Edited 22h ago)

so i looked cause i was curious, its still avaliable to me.

the headline is misleading asf.

also, how did no one report this. the editing is horrendous. they'd have my arse for this ha

gamerz16h ago

Noticed my copy of gta5 on Steam was already upgraded without me doing anything. How can you still play the legacy version?

Shiore2u8h ago

There should be a second listing right under it in your library.
https://i.imgur.com/712MsIQ...

Chard7h ago

Is there anything wrong with the enhanced version if you’re just playing single player?

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From Sim Racing Star to Real-World Winner: Nathan Williams Triumphs at Oulton Park

Nathan Williams from Bebington has made a dream leap from virtual tracks to real-world glory, clinching victory in his debut race in the OT Coupe with Toyo

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What If... Destiny 2's Gambit Was a Hit?

In a world where Gambit thrived, Destiny 2’s seasons, storylines, and even its endgame might’ve revolved around PvEvP as a core foundation.

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Christopher2d ago

Destiny already has the pretty hyper 'raid' fixation and then they added legendary raid dungeons. Hyperfixating in PvEvP wouldn't work as well because you need a lot more than 2% of the userbase to keep that going unlike raids that are propped up by streamers who make running them their whole job. Most players don't play all the raids let alone run them over and over. And most who play PvP don't want structured PvE elements.