Poll: which is the best controller

[Eddie the head]

because of his gaming peripheral preference?

No because he try's to say he is better then people because of that. You heard him prattle on about the "unwashed masses." To me it sounds like someone trying to say they are better than the majority because of a silly thing. Feel free to interrupt it how you will, but I just think the guy has a massive ego. Maybe he is just trolling though, don't know.

 

[Joccaren]

Keyboard and Mouse easily. Most Versatile, Most accurate and with numerous companies making numerous types of them, all of which IMO are better than controllers from elsewhere.

 

[MetalMagpie]

The Xbox 360 controller is my favourite, especially since I can use it with my PC as well.

But I have a special place in my heart for the N64 controller.

 

[kabooz18]

all controllers have their faults

the gamecube controller is ergonomically designed the best analog sticks by far
and easy to differentiate buttons which are all easily reachable also the D-pad works without fault it just needs 1 button more

the Wiimote is a crazy S.O.B. (when no nunchuck present) it's not ergonomic but has too few buttons and no analog sticks but could make up for it through movement controlls and accelometer etc trying to compare the wiimote to a classic controller is almost like trying to compare it to kinect ( entirely stupid I mean^^)

the PS3 controller ergonomically constructed, though not as good in the hands as the XboX360 controller I somehow like it more almost the same as with the gamecube controller it works good buttons are easy to differentiate the analog sticks are so-so and could be better (with notches or better grip) the D-pad works flawlessly again the R2/L2 buttons are just stupid -.-

XboX360 controller are very good ergonomically the buttons are too spherical for my taste but they work good so it's ok the analog sticks are better than those of the PS3 controller but worse than gamecube's again all buttons are easy to differentiate the D-pad is just horribly broken the idea is great but it's just way too inaccurate so much that when you use a PS3 and a XboX360 controller on the PC to play fighting games the one with the PS3 controller almost always wins (if both can play^^)


TL;DR
Gamecube>PS3>XboX360|Wiimote

 

[ecoho]

well the most comfertible controller of all time is that massive one you get with steel battalion but if we are talking first party controlers that would be the 360. why you may ask, because it has just the right ammount of wight that you wont think youll break it, it has great grips, and its stick have an acctual feeling of sturdness more so then the game cube one which would be my second first party one.

 

[AngloDoom]

Xbox 360.

Gamecube is fine and all, except the little C-stick thing just doesn't feel right to me so the next logical step is the 360. The PS3 controllers just feel too spongy and after years of 360 ownership the control overall just feels too small.

 

[marche45]

PS3.
I play alot of fighting games and it has a real nice D-pad.

 

[SpectacularWebHead]

Hands down, Gamecube was the best

 

[Arfonious]

The best controller in my opinion is a keyboaard and a mouse

However if I have to choose a console controller I have too go with the really big one for the original x-box, 'cause I like 'em big

 

[Squilookle]

Glad to see that for once, the N64 controller is getting the rep it deserves, rather than the usual 'OMG 3 PRONGS MY MIND CAN'T TAKE IT' bullshit.

It's a damn sight more comfortable than the Playstation controllers- they don't have enough (any) support for your little and ring fingers. The Gamecube one is almost perfect, though the trigger placement was very awkward, as was having the c stick a different size.

Overall I'd say the original Xbox Controller-S and the 360 controller are probably the best, with the default original xbox and dreamcast controllers probably faring the worst.

 

[MasochisticAvenger]

Any of the console controllers are for casuals and non-gamers.

*sigh* *rolls eyes*

are you fucking serious?

Mouse and keyboard are better...definetly (controller relaly shit me somtimes)

but seriosuly its shit like that right there that makes peopel hate PC elitists..with good reason

and its not like I can go get a keybpard peripheral for my PS3 (belive me if I could I would)

You do realize saying a mouse and keyboard is definitely better kind of makes you come across as a PC elitist, right? In my opinion, different genres lend themselves to a different control scheme. While say an RTS works better with a mouse and keyboard, something like a fighter really doesn't need that many keys. Ultimately, it's more about how you use the controller, rather than the controller itself.

 

[Olas]

Either keyboard and mouse or Wii remote. The less reliance on joysticks the better, especially in FPS'.

The best controller in my opinion is a keyboaard and a mouse

However if I have to choose a console controller I have too go with the really big one for the original x-box, 'cause I like 'em big

Ah yes, I remember those.

Spoiler

 

[vallorn]

Either keyboard and mouse or Wii remote. The less reliance on joysticks the better, especially in FPS'.

The best controller in my opinion is a keyboaard and a mouse

However if I have to choose a console controller I have too go with the really big one for the original x-box, 'cause I like 'em big

Ah yes, I remember those.

Spoiler

Heh. I had an Xbox original. my friends used to joke about how the controller itself. would be a more effective weapon than some of the things in the actual games.

Back on topic:

I prefer the PS3 controller. But that's mostly because my first proper gaming machine was the PS1 and so I am instantly familiar with the layout and feel of the controller. I do rather like the Gamecube one and prefer the way the triggers on the Xbox are set out (the shoulder buttons are worse though)

However I did get a couple of those snap on triggers for my PS3 controller which improved the feel of those weird triggers immensely.

Oh and Keyboard + Mouse is fun but unusable for certain genres.

 

[Gameslayer_93]

PS3, sure it's light but try playing something like Tekken 6 on an xBox 360 controller and see how far you get with that crappy little d-pad, although i have to admit that the triggers on xBox are better

 

[Scrustle]

The 360 controller. The D-pad is pretty bad and the RB & LB buttons aren't the best either, but they're okay. But the controller has a really nice ergonomic design and the triggers are excellent. When I first saw it I thought it looked slightly odd, since I'd never seen a controller with it's design so focused on ergonomics, but after I got over that it looks very handsome, I think.

I used to really like the PS2/PS3 controller back in the day, but since getting used to the 360 controller it just doesn't feel that great. It's still good, but I think that most of the reason people like how it feels is because the design of it has been around for so long. People are just really used to it. I still like the controller, and it's become iconic, but as far as usability goes the 360 controller beats it.

I think the Gamecube controller is a bit over-rated. It's not bad, but it's far from the best. It feels okay in your hands, but not as good as the 360 controller. But the buttons don't feel great, and the triggers are odd. Don't really know how it compares against the Playstation controller, it's been too long since I was using them both regularly. Overall the controller is good, but I don't think it deserves it's reputation for having a perfect feel and button layout.

The Wiimote is awful. I don't think I need to talk about the patchy motion controls, but it also had pretty big issues with ergonomics and button layout. The rectangular shape can be irritating and hard to get a grip on, and the 1 and 2 buttons are in an awful position. While holding it longways the buttons are really hard to reach and generally a pain in the arse. While it's sideways things aren't much better. They're still not in the right place, and they're far too small. The feel of the buttons are pretty good though. They feel sturdy and have a really nice tactile feel to them. I especially like the B button. The buttons on the nun-chuck aren't so good though. Their placement is fine but they feel a bit tacky in comparison.

 

[Don't taze me bro]

If the 360 had the D-pad of the Dreamcast controller, it would be the best controller ever.

 

[Vault101]

You do realize saying a mouse and keyboard is definitely better kind of makes you come across as a PC elitist, right? In my opinion, different genres lend themselves to a different control scheme. While say an RTS works better with a mouse and keyboard, something like a fighter really doesn't need that many keys. Ultimately, it's more about how you use the controller, rather than the controller itself.

comapred to that guy I sound like a console sympathiser

and yeah, I can see what you mean...somtimes games I'm perfectly fine with a controller

but generally I prefer keyboard for everything...including stuff like arkham asylum or even darksideres

personal preferance I guess, as with everything

 

[Starik20X6]

Clearly the pinnacle of controller technology.

Honestly? Only one of those controllers can claim to have completely and utterly changed the industry, for better or worse.

 

[JediMB]

Gamecube, Xbox 360 and Wii controllers all have their great merits. (I can't say the same about the DualShock 3.)

Ideally, I think, there'd be a controller with the 360 controller's shape, the Gamecube controller's face button layout (where there's a clear primary button surrounded by secondary and tertiary ones), and... definitely an IR pointer function like in the Wii Remote, which (for the most comfortable aiming experience) would require the controller also being split into two halves.

 

[MasochisticAvenger]

You do realize saying a mouse and keyboard is definitely better kind of makes you come across as a PC elitist, right? In my opinion, different genres lend themselves to a different control scheme. While say an RTS works better with a mouse and keyboard, something like a fighter really doesn't need that many keys. Ultimately, it's more about how you use the controller, rather than the controller itself.

comapred to that guy I sound like a console sympathiser

and yeah, I can see what you mean...somtimes games I'm perfectly fine with a controller

but generally I prefer keyboard for everything...including stuff like arkham asylum or even darksideres

personal preferance I guess, as with everything

Yes, it's kind of my problem with the whole question of "best controller" since what it's really asking is what controller a particular person predominately uses. While I did own an SNES, my first real experience with gaming came from the Nintendo 64, so the weird design of the controller never really bothered me.

At the same time, I've never been a fan of gaming on the PC. It's mostly because I've always owned a laptop, and now I own a Mac, so a lot of games just won't run well for me. Also I'm kind of lazy; when I want to put in a new game, I don't really want to be thinking about whether or not I need to update the drivers or if I need to search the internet for some patch. I remember when I tried to play Knights of the Old Republic on my PC, and the only way I got it to work was to delete two movies files (containing the Bioware and LucasArt logos when you first loaded up the game). I kind of like just being able to put in the disc, and the console going "dude, don't worry, I got this".

Also, I'm kind of a fan of simplistic control schemes. Quite frankly, I tend to get a little lost when I have to push a button on the keyboard I haven't already preassigned a finger to (if that makes sense). Don't get me wrong, I can type quite well, but for some reason when it comes to a game I become a total spaz with the keyboard.

Of course, as you said, it all comes down to personal preference. For me personally, I prefer a handheld much more than I prefer a console, even if it is exactly the same game. I bought BlazBlue on the PS3, and played maybe five minutes of it before getting bored. I bought BlazBlue on the Vita, on the other hand, and I'm about half way through the story and already I'm learning a second character to go along side my first. I have no idea why... I think it's because with a handheld it's easier just to pick up and play. Turn 3DS on, play one mission of Skylanders, turn 3DS off and put it down.

Anyway, slightly off topic there. To answer the original question, the Kinect is the best controller because YOU are the controller.