Poll: Best Controller for a Console

[wintercoat]

I'd have to say the PS2 controller was my favorite, followed closely by the Gamecube and N64 controllers sharing 2nd place. Yeah, I'm an odd one, I loved the N64 controller. So sue me.

Special mention goes to the Wii-Mote and Nunchuck. I like that it allows you to sit relaxed, allowing your arms to rest comfortably to the sides rather than being brought in close like with a standard controller. Add in another stick, and a couple more buttons, and it would have been my choice.

 

[Exius Xavarus]

I rather like the Wii U Pro Controller. Perfectly fits my hands, all buttons are easily accessible and the switched button/analogue stick placement doesn't feel so alien after using it for a while. While I think the Power Button is unnecessary seeing as they could have it so holding the home button gives you the option to power down the console, but I'm not particularly complaining. Also, it lasts me at least a couple weeks of continuous play before it needs recharging.

Comfort, ease of use, endurance and solidly put together. Definitely a winner, in my book.

I'd have to say the PS2 controller was my favorite, followed closely by the Gamecube and N64 controllers sharing 2nd place. Yeah, I'm an odd one, I loved the N64 controller. So sue me.

Special mention goes to the Wii-Mote and Nunchuck. I like that it allows you to sit relaxed, allowing your arms to rest comfortably to the sides rather than being brought in close like with a standard controller. Add in another stick, and a couple more buttons, and it would have been my choice.

That's my favorite part about the Wiimote/Nunchuck controller. I'd be playing in some intense battles in Smash Bros. Brawl and my hands would be at my side while everyone else would have their hands close together(using the same controller type as me). I never noticed it until a friend pointed it out and how I can play such a hectic game in such a relaxed posture.

[sub]I also really liked the N64 and Gamecube controllers..[/sub]

 

[Ticklefist]

Aside from the Duke I've enjoyed Xbox controllers most.

 

[ThreeName]

Gamecube is the best. Those shoulder pads actually comfortably accommodated fingers, and the buttons had an ergonomic layout.

So nice.

 

[DanielBrown]

The 360 controller is by far my favorite. Goes well with my huge hands and is perfect for shooters.
It's a pity I dislike the console so much.

Bought a fairly expensive 360 copy controller for my PS3, but of course Sony had to block all controllers that wasn't made by them. >.<

 

[Voulan]

Granted I'm pretty biased in my view, but Playstation controllers win every time for me. They fit snuggly in your hand, everything's very easy to reach, and it has great symmetry and a bit of personality (the good old X, circle, triangle and square buttons are iconic). The only other controller I'm familiar with is the Xbox ones, and I just detest its D-pad.

 

[Tanakh]

I like my hitbox ( http://www.hitboxarcade.com/ ), almost all the advantages of keyboards and more flexibility. However I do expect to be the only one that likes it here.

 

[Caiphus]

Only ever had much experience with the N64, 360, Wii and PS controllers. So my experience is limited to those. Have to say that I loved the N64, although I didn't hold it as it is shown in OP's diagram; I held it with both hands on the outer prongs. Also really enjoy the PS controllers. They might be a liiittle bit too small. Otherwise, pretty good. They always seemed logical and symmetrical.

So toss up between PS and N64.

 

[spartandude]

I really liked the Gamecube controller but the 360 is the best for me, but to be honest that's mostly because it's the one i had most experience with, its also really comfortable and good for my large hands unlike the tiny play station contollers

 

[madwarper]

For most games, I'd go with either a GC/360 style controller.
However, for games that use a tank style controls, like Katamari, I prefer the analog sticks to be symmetrical on the controller like a PS2/Wii Arcade.

 

[Yopaz]

Uh, the N64. Is this really a question? Why was it bundled with the Dreamcast?

Yeah, I liked the console, but that controller was strange.

OT: I have to say GameCube controller. I like that the buttons have different shapes and sizes so I can easily tell which button I'm pressing even when I'm not used to the layout. I'm still not completely used to the PS3 controller, but I do fine most of the time now.

 

[Smooth Operator]

For general use I find the PS2/3 layout most viable (although I own a third party design that adds 6 buttons in the middle, also macro and turbo for those extra horrid button mash games), but with my big meaty hands it's not so pleasant to hold.

 

[Evonisia]

I'm a big fan of the Xbox 360 pad besides the battery pack and presumably the Xbox One will be doing that PS Pad thing of being chargeable so ask me in a year or so, and I'll say the Xbox One's.

 

[Ishigami]

XBox 360.

Right size, comfortable shape, logical and intuitive button and stick layout, real triggers and a corded version is available.

 

[GraveyardTricks]

The 360 Pad is the one for me. Just feels like it moulds to my hands better.

 

[floppylobster]

If the poll is adjusted for inflation (considering the age of the controllers), I'd say the Gamecube wins.

But the 360 controller is pretty solid. Even though it owes most of its goodness to the Saturn (missing from the image) and Dreamcast.

 

[Jazoni89]

A toss up between the Saturn (Model 2 controller), and the Gamecube controller.

Both work perfectly for pretty much any game you throw at them, unlike other controllers such as the N64 that only really make sense if you are playing Goldeneye, or Perfect Dark. They are also extremely comfortable, and not overly large (Original Xbox and Jaguar controllers are guilty of this). They also don't give you finger cramps during long play, which the Dreamcast does to me after playing Jet Set Radio for a few hours.

Both are the perfect controllers in my eyes.

Here's a handy chart (which is missing Wii U controller):

I hate to be a Nerd, but it's Missing a hell more than that...

Most notably, The Saturn, 3DO, Jaguar, Turbografx-16, Virtual Boy, CD-I, Fairchild Channel F, Neo-Geo, Neo-Geo CD, Amiga CD-32, Intellivision, and the Atari 7800 Controller.

That's not even including the very Obscure systems, and the Japanese only systems like the PC-FX.