Which Controller do you like the most ?

Zardon · May 3, 2007, 02:09 AM

Discuss!

Judas · May 3, 2007, 02:11 AM

i'd obviously have to choose the wii.. seriously, it's incredibly inovative and fun as hell to play with.

Dark Lord · May 3, 2007, 03:01 AM

never actually used the ps3 yet, but seeing as its pretty much the same as the ps1 and ps2, ive gotta go with that.

bananaman · May 6, 2007, 11:08 AM

I really dont see how people can vote for the ps3 over the 360. the 360 has actually been ergonimcally designed in relation to use of the analalog sticks, the PS3 has just had them shoved underneath, and the analog triggers are also hard to use when using the analog stick as well.

madness i tell you

Sandok · May 6, 2007, 11:14 AM

Out of all three, definately the Xbox... Reasons?

It's ergonomically the best with a perfect weight distribution, as well as rumble and great battery life. Overall, it's simple, sturdy, robust, and great for PC as well as Xbox.

Why does the PS3 fail? Well it's far too light and the lack of rumble is annoying in some games (Motorstorm especially for example, or F1). In addition, the tilt system so far isn't very important (though Lair might change that).

As for the Wiimote-Chuck, it's just got a few niggles I can't get my head over. I'd love a rechargable pack from Nintendo but I also don't like that the Mote/Chuck are attached as well as the the way this motion sensitivy is implemented in some games. FPS games suffer quite badly and as a more recent example, Wii Spidy 3 is just horrible...

But that's just me

Dyre Straits · May 6, 2007, 11:29 AM

Of all the controllers I've ever used, including the Wii, I'd have to say the XBOX 360 is the one to beat. I really have enjoyed using mine on my PC.

niceguyrichy · May 6, 2007, 11:39 AM

had to vote for the Wii

I've never liked what M$ have done with their controllers, the PS are pretty good (not as good as the N64 controller though), but the Wii just kicks completely.

CDsDontBurn · May 6, 2007, 11:45 AM

of the three choices, i'd say the 360 controller

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but of the choices not given, i'd say the xbox (original xbox) s-controller, and the N64 controller have been by far the best controllers ever made IMO.

Tipstaff · May 6, 2007, 12:57 PM

Wii for me. Out of the 3 the Wii get's kudos for innovation, and sheer fun factor. Mind you, I think that most of the "sheer fun" has as much to do with the games that make use of the controller (and nunchuk) as the controller itself is fun to use. In Zelda you hold the remote in one hand for the sword, and the nunchuk in the other for the shield and special moves, while in Paper Mario you hold the remote sideways as if it's a classic controller, shaking it to wake up, fire a fireball, or what not. Oh.. and let's not forget Kororinpa: Marble Mania or Mercury Meltdown. Playing either of these games is like playing the old wood tilting games, trying to get the piece of mercury or metal marble across the room by tilting the controller any which way you can.

2nd place would be the Xbox 360 controller just for it's improvements over the Xbox S Controller (an already great controller), and versatility. That being that it's usable on both the 360 and the PC. Some games automatically see and fully use the 360 controller buttons, and games like Tomb Raider Legend, for instance, use the exact same button layout for both the 360 and PC versions too (so if you are used to playing it on the 360, and switch to the PC version, you don't have to relearn button controls).

Lowfat · May 6, 2007, 05:07 PM

well since a gamecube controller isn't in the list, have to go with 360.

CDsDontBurn · May 6, 2007, 07:18 PM

the GC? that thing was the one of the worst! it's so small and uncomfortable to hold and even use!!!!

Sandok · May 6, 2007, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by CDsDontBurn

the GC? that thing was the one of the worst! it's so small and uncomfortable to hold and even use!!!!

Agreed, it was horrible. My favorite of all time would be the genisis, the n64 and the xbox 360 (closely followed by the PS2)

niceguyrichy · May 6, 2007, 07:53 PM

I hated the GC controller when it came out first, but I have to admit that it grew on me, it's not all that bad. I still don't understand why they completely abandoned the N64 design though, that was one of the best controllers ever

CDsDontBurn · May 6, 2007, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by niceguyrichy

I still don't understand why they completely abandoned the N64 design though, that was one of the best controllers ever

ditto!

zaim · May 7, 2007, 05:16 AM

ps3. hands down. wireless and bloody LIGHT

Lowfat · May 7, 2007, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by niceguyrichy

I hated the GC controller when it came out first, but I have to admit that it grew on me, it's not all that bad. I still don't understand why they completely abandoned the N64 design though, that was one of the best controllers ever

I found a GC a much better improvment over a N64. I can use that thing for hours

There was only button that was oddly placed, the Z.

Da_Jewish_Fonzy · May 7, 2007, 05:45 AM

PS3. Its light, sleek, wireless, comfortable and most of all familiar.

The Wii controller is also cool but I don't own one yet so I haven't spent much time with it and various games.

bananaman · May 7, 2007, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Da_Jewish_Hornet

PS3. Its light, sleek, wireless, comfortable and most of all familiar.

The Wii controller is also cool but I don't own one yet so I haven't spent much time with it and various games.

I know there are certain things that need to be familiar for continuity and to create a standard, but I think that in regard to games controllers the reaction to the boomerang meant that Sony just gave up on changing the controller.

The very fact that they had designed something else implies that they recognised it needed changing as it was not designed, originally, to take advantage of dual analog sticks, analog triggers etc. and now they have just be "fudged" into the controller.

Give me something new that is better i say!

Callandor · May 30, 2007, 11:01 AM

I'm too used to the Playstation.

riles9262 · May 30, 2007, 05:14 PM

I"ve only played the 360 so far, and I thought the controller was awesome. I really liked the n64 and snes controllers too.

I hate gc's and the ps1/ps2 controllers.

Erroneus · May 30, 2007, 05:49 PM

Wii for sure, not only because it's unique, but also because it's damn good quality. It really takes a beating without any problems.

**MIG-31** · May 30, 2007, 07:19 PM

After recently picking up the wireless 360 controller,along with the rechargeable battery.. the feel of this pad is superb.

Although this is the only pad out of the three listed i have tried,i like the look and the appearance of the WII's style.Very Unique..

~~RE III - Frankie~~ · Mar 8, 2009, 07:40 AM

They should bring out something new I think. Maybe a revamped version.

navi1995 · May 7, 2009, 07:32 AM

XBOX 360!! Loved the first console, love the new one aswell! PS3 is a nono! i use to even like ps1 and ps2 better!! Atleast its got a harddrive this time tho, instead of a poor lil 8MB MEmory Card...

Buttersthatsme · May 31, 2009, 09:09 AM

I have to go with the Xbox 360, it feels the most comfortable in your hands and is laid out well, I hate long game sessions with the PS3 controller..... and the Wii

, well it's gimmicky

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Tril · Jun 1, 2009, 09:42 PM

I haven't tried the PS3 controller.

If the PS3 controller is like the PS2 controller, I would not like it. The PS2 controller is painful to keep in your hands for a long period of time.

Between the Xbox360 and Wii, I prefer the Xbox360. The Wii controller is lacking a right-thumb analog stick and analog triggers. I know it would not fit on it but in some games it would really be useful to have one analog stick to control the camera. You can control a camera with a digital control pad but it does not work as well as an analog stick. The other thing I have trouble with the Wii controller is shaking the left controller while controlling the analog stick.

I've been playing a Prince of Persia game on the Wii lately. You move the character with the analog stick, attack with the weapon in the left arm by shaking your left arm and you attack with the weapon in the right arm by shaking your right arm. The difficult thing for me is combining the three together and the hardest is to continue moving while attacking with the left arm. I just have a hard time moving my thumb while I'm shaking my left hand.

vicsrealms · Jun 2, 2009, 04:50 PM

PS3 controller is still the best in my mind. It fits nicely to my hands, works well (I don't even fool with the sixaxis), and seems natural. The 360 controller is a close second in my opinion, although I have been a PS fan for years and it will take some getting used too. The Wii was a nice gimmick, but it never seems to work very well. I'm happy I never bought the system. The last thing I need is a third system with only one game for it and its not like the Wii can be a blu-ray player.

~~RE III - Frankie~~ · Dec 18, 2009, 11:46 AM

Out of my white and black Xbox controllers vs my PC Logitech Rumblepad I prefer the black Xbox controller over all of them!

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May 3, 2007, 02:09 AM	#1
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 177	Which Controller do you like the most ? Discuss!

May 3, 2007, 03:01 AM	#3
Dark Lord HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,945 Rep Power: 123 System Specs	never actually used the ps3 yet, but seeing as its pretty much the same as the ps1 and ps2, ive gotta go with that. __________________

May 6, 2007, 11:08 AM	#4
bananaman banana muncher Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: London Posts: 1,254 Rep Power: 59	I really dont see how people can vote for the ps3 over the 360. the 360 has actually been ergonimcally designed in relation to use of the analalog sticks, the PS3 has just had them shoved underneath, and the analog triggers are also hard to use when using the analog stick as well. madness i tell you __________________

May 6, 2007, 11:45 AM	#8
CDsDontBurn 127.0.0.1 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,458 Rep Power: 202 System Specs	of the three choices, i'd say the 360 controller . but of the choices not given, i'd say the xbox (original xbox) s-controller, and the N64 controller have been by far the best controllers ever made IMO. __________________ Her First Day \| A year later

May 6, 2007, 11:14 AM	#5
Sandok DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 9,472 Rep Power: 66	Out of all three, definately the Xbox... Reasons? It's ergonomically the best with a perfect weight distribution, as well as rumble and great battery life. Overall, it's simple, sturdy, robust, and great for PC as well as Xbox. Why does the PS3 fail? Well it's far too light and the lack of rumble is annoying in some games (Motorstorm especially for example, or F1). In addition, the tilt system so far isn't very important (though Lair might change that). As for the Wiimote-Chuck, it's just got a few niggles I can't get my head over. I'd love a rechargable pack from Nintendo but I also don't like that the Mote/Chuck are attached as well as the the way this motion sensitivy is implemented in some games. FPS games suffer quite badly and as a more recent example, Wii Spidy 3 is just horrible... But that's just me

May 6, 2007, 12:57 PM	#9
Tipstaff HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Real capital of Canada: Torauna Posts: 6,658 Rep Power: 187 System Specs	Wii for me. Out of the 3 the Wii get's kudos for innovation, and sheer fun factor. Mind you, I think that most of the "sheer fun" has as much to do with the games that make use of the controller (and nunchuk) as the controller itself is fun to use. In Zelda you hold the remote in one hand for the sword, and the nunchuk in the other for the shield and special moves, while in Paper Mario you hold the remote sideways as if it's a classic controller, shaking it to wake up, fire a fireball, or what not. Oh.. and let's not forget Kororinpa: Marble Mania or Mercury Meltdown. Playing either of these games is like playing the old wood tilting games, trying to get the piece of mercury or metal marble across the room by tilting the controller any which way you can. 2nd place would be the Xbox 360 controller just for it's improvements over the Xbox S Controller (an already great controller), and versatility. That being that it's usable on both the 360 and the PC. Some games automatically see and fully use the 360 controller buttons, and games like Tomb Raider Legend, for instance, use the exact same button layout for both the 360 and PC versions too (so if you are used to playing it on the 360, and switch to the PC version, you don't have to relearn button controls). __________________ Portal: The Flash Version _________________________________ Brain: So, you sacked the cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker? Mr. Sackett: The second cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker I've sacked since the sixth sitting sheet slitter got sick.

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May 6, 2007, 07:18 PM	#11
CDsDontBurn 127.0.0.1 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,458 Rep Power: 202 System Specs	the GC? that thing was the one of the worst! it's so small and uncomfortable to hold and even use!!!! __________________ Her First Day \| A year later

May 7, 2007, 05:16 AM	#15
zaim HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Melbourne, AU Posts: 1,052 Rep Power: 40	ps3. hands down. wireless and bloody LIGHT __________________ زعيم MAIN PC(1)(2)(3):•Q9550•GAP35DS3P• 4GBCrucialPC2-8500BallistixTracerLED•XFX9800GTX•3x146GB CheetahSAS15K.5 Raid0•2x 1TB Raid1•LianLiA10B•2x22"5ms@3360x1050• BEDROOM HTPC(1)(2)(3):E6600•MSI945GM3-F•2048DDR2667•1TB•Samsung26"HDTV•HybridHDTV•5.1• Laptop:•Centrino2 P8400 1066fsb•4GB-DDR2 800•320GBSATA•DVDDL•15.4"WXGA•802.11a/b/g/n• WHServer:•AM2 5200+•2GB DDR2 800•Lots of TB Storage•1GB TCP/IP• www.zaimc.com // myspace/zaimc // zaimm.deviantart BLOG BLOG BLOG BLOG BLOG 16 x 92mm fan + radiator experiment!

May 7, 2007, 05:45 AM	#17
Da_Jewish_Fonzy Me>You Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Da Hood Posts: 507 Rep Power: 0	PS3. Its light, sleek, wireless, comfortable and most of all familiar. The Wii controller is also cool but I don't own one yet so I haven't spent much time with it and various games.

May 30, 2007, 11:01 AM	#19
Callandor Forged on Dragonmount Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 6,869 Rep Power: 251 System Specs	I'm too used to the Playstation. __________________

May 30, 2007, 05:14 PM	#20
riles9262 Driverheaven brewmaster Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 4,842 Rep Power: 70 System Specs	I"ve only played the 360 so far, and I thought the controller was awesome. I really liked the n64 and snes controllers too. I hate gc's and the ps1/ps2 controllers. __________________ A beer a day keeps the doctor away.

May 30, 2007, 05:49 PM	#21
Erroneus Get off my lawn! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Denmark Posts: 13,341 Rep Power: 114 System Specs	Wii for sure, not only because it's unique, but also because it's damn good quality. It really takes a beating without any problems. __________________

May 30, 2007, 07:19 PM	#22
MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 55,729 Rep Power: 441 System Specs	After recently picking up the wireless 360 controller,along with the rechargeable battery.. the feel of this pad is superb. Although this is the only pad out of the three listed i have tried,i like the look and the appearance of the WII's style.Very Unique.. __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here

Mar 8, 2009, 07:40 AM	#23
~~RE III - Frankie~~ Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,754 Rep Power: 0	Re: Which Controller do you like the most ? They should bring out something new I think. Maybe a revamped version.

May 7, 2009, 07:32 AM	#24
navi1995 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	Re: Which Controller do you like the most ? XBOX 360!! Loved the first console, love the new one aswell! PS3 is a nono! i use to even like ps1 and ps2 better!! Atleast its got a harddrive this time tho, instead of a poor lil 8MB MEmory Card...

May 31, 2009, 09:09 AM	#25
Buttersthatsme DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: May 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Re: Which Controller do you like the most ? I have to go with the Xbox 360, it feels the most comfortable in your hands and is laid out well, I hate long game sessions with the PS3 controller..... and the Wii , well it's gimmicky .

Jun 1, 2009, 09:42 PM	#26
Tril S-3D enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,674 Rep Power: 62 System Specs	Re: Which Controller do you like the most ? I haven't tried the PS3 controller. If the PS3 controller is like the PS2 controller, I would not like it. The PS2 controller is painful to keep in your hands for a long period of time. Between the Xbox360 and Wii, I prefer the Xbox360. The Wii controller is lacking a right-thumb analog stick and analog triggers. I know it would not fit on it but in some games it would really be useful to have one analog stick to control the camera. You can control a camera with a digital control pad but it does not work as well as an analog stick. The other thing I have trouble with the Wii controller is shaking the left controller while controlling the analog stick. I've been playing a Prince of Persia game on the Wii lately. You move the character with the analog stick, attack with the weapon in the left arm by shaking your left arm and you attack with the weapon in the right arm by shaking your right arm. The difficult thing for me is combining the three together and the hardest is to continue moving while attacking with the left arm. I just have a hard time moving my thumb while I'm shaking my left hand.

Jun 2, 2009, 04:50 PM	#27
vicsrealms DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas, US Posts: 58 Rep Power: 18 System Specs	Re: Which Controller do you like the most ? PS3 controller is still the best in my mind. It fits nicely to my hands, works well (I don't even fool with the sixaxis), and seems natural. The 360 controller is a close second in my opinion, although I have been a PS fan for years and it will take some getting used too. The Wii was a nice gimmick, but it never seems to work very well. I'm happy I never bought the system. The last thing I need is a third system with only one game for it and its not like the Wii can be a blu-ray player.

Dec 18, 2009, 11:46 AM	#28
~~RE III - Frankie~~ Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,754 Rep Power: 0	Re: Which Controller do you like the most ? Out of my white and black Xbox controllers vs my PC Logitech Rumblepad I prefer the black Xbox controller over all of them!