Favorite Gamepad/Controller

[joystickjunki3]

This sucks, because I kinda wanted to place a poll in this post, but I screwed up. Oh well, moving on...

It's exactly what it says in the title: What is your favorite gamepad to play w/?
Mine would be the Saturn pad (preferably the American release one 'cuz I like the glossy super-awesome-shaped d-pad) for 2D and fighting games, and I really like the Duke (Xbox's original controller) for everything else. The 360 controller is awesome all around if it weren't for that wanky d-pad. I'll use an arcade stick whenever possible, though.

EDIT: Sorry if it's been done before, but I searched and I didn't find anything.

 

[Skizle]

360 controller. It just....works!

second, it aso works on PC's which is a nice feature

 

[willard3]

The 360 controller is excellent.

However, I think the award will have to go towards the Logitech wireless PS2 controller. That thing kicked so much ass when I got it.

 

[BaronAsh]

I like the dual shocks and the mouse and keyboard setup.

 

[Grand_Poohbah]

I feel so awesome holding a super nintendo controller in my hands.

 

[megapenguinx]

Gamecube,
I would have said 360 but after prolonged use I found triggers shouldn't be used for everything

 

[TBA]

Love the Gamecube controller. Looked so strange, but the button layout was perfect, and the triggers were awesome.

I also love the Wiimote. The pointer is great for shooting and selecting menu items, and though it's kind of gimmicky, using movements to control games is really fun, in my opinion.

 

[Nexus424]

I have to join the 360 and Gamecube party. They just cradled your hands so nicely.

 

[joystickjunki3]

I'm a little surprised that someone hasn't said the Dreamcast controller. I loved the triggers and control stick on that. The stick never slipped out of control for me. It was sweet. And having the VMU screen was a little tacked on, and I think it wasn't utilized enough, but it was pretty cool having a screen on your gamepad.

EDIT: That's why I really like the Duke, it was a more refined Dreamcast pad.

 

[scoobyduped]

The old Logitech wireless controller for PS2. And the 360 controller is the closest thing to it that I've found since.

However, I think the award will have to go towards the Logitech wireless PS2 controller. That thing kicked so much ass when I got it.

Yeah, this guy knows what I'm talking about.

 

[acer840]

I'm going with the Dual Shocks, mainly because I've become so used to them. But I do like the 360's for the weight and shape.

 

[gigastrike]

How could people like the Xbox controller? It's massive! I'd go with either the Gamecube or 360 controller.

On a side note: the Wiimote sucks.

 

[scoHish]

How could people like the Xbox controller? It's massive! I'd go with either the Gamecube or 360 controller.

On a side note: the Wiimote sucks.

Same...and yes it does

 

[shadow skill]

The 360 controller fits my hands a bit better but I find that the DS3 has a better dpad and start/select/dashboard button placement. It would be good to just cross the two and call it a day.

 

[BBONGA]

One-handed RPG controller for the PS1

 

[PauL o_O]

For Rock Band 2, The Ion Drums with Destroyer Pedal RULE.

 

[joystickjunki3]

Microsoft Sidewinder Force Feedback Joystick, this thing with a Mechwarrior game or Combat Flight Sim.. damn!! It was awesome.

If we're gonna go that extreme, then how bout that Steel Battalion controller?

 

[anaphysik]

GameCube controller; it feels so organically right, even if it looks awkward at first.

 

[hem dazon 90]

the x-box 360 has the best controller IMHO

 

[PauL o_O]

GameCube controller; it feels so organically right, even if it looks awkward at first.

Ugh, if there is one thing I can't stand, it's the gamecube controller.