One Controller to rule them all! - Page 4

Drayven · 10-23-2008, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by astranoir

I used to really like the Sony controllers because I have very small hands and they fit my hand size well, but after using an Xbox 360 controller, it has become my favorite due to comfort and responsiveness (I think the triggers and bumpers respond exactly the way I would like them to respond).

I've always hated the Sony controllers because I have giant paws. Holding those tiny little things I always end up with blisters on the inside of my palms from the corners of the controller.

TheKeck · 10-23-2008, 11:43 AM

I honestly loved the N64 controller.

Ondo · 10-23-2008, 02:32 PM

The 360 controller for me.

Honorable mention goes to the Atari 2600 paddle controllers. You had to design the game around them, but for those games they are still pretty much the best controllers around - if you can find controllers that still work, anyway.

itchyeyes · 10-23-2008, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by muddi900

The 360 controller loses for its crap-tacular dpad. I prefer Dualshock just for that.

How can anyone actually prefer the "Duke"? Wasn't DoA3 a launch game for the Xbox? How did you play it with that monstrosity and its dpad-that-wasn't.

Some of us have large hands. Personally I prefer the 360 controller because of the better button layout and wireless, but I never had a problem with the Duke. Dualshocks hurt my hands after long periods of gameplay. They're too small and the way the grip hits my palms can cause a lot of stress.

Zero · 10-23-2008, 02:43 PM

The Duke made my arm go numb after playing DOA3 for many hours.

LongStepMantis · 10-23-2008, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by EternalGamer

In the 2D era it was no contest. The Japanese Saturn controller was far superior to all others. It had the best D-pad and a great button layout whether you wanted to play with your thumbs or your fingers (arcade style).

I actually loved the Genesis controllers for the same (stylistic) reason. The way it was shaped was like they were built specifically for my hands. The bonus was that I still used my Atari regularly at the time, and I could plug the Genesis controller into my Atari and use it.

Dukefrukem · 10-23-2008, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by TheKeck

I honestly loved the N64 controller.

I did too. I played more Bond than any other console game ever.

Mr. Murphy · 10-23-2008, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Dukefrukem

I did too. I played more Bond than any other console game ever.

I loved it too, and also played GoldenEye to death. I always thought I was a freak for liking the N64 controller! I'M NOT ALONE

LongStepMantis · 10-23-2008, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Murphy

I loved it too, and also played GoldenEye to death. I always thought I was a freak for liking the N64 controller! I'M NOT ALONE

Honestly, the only thing I disliked about the N64 controller was that the analog stick felt...weak. Like it could snap off at any moment. Otherwise I think they did great. I was really skeptic the first few times I used one, it just seemed so odd, but it was a good move after all.

SPBTooL · 10-23-2008, 03:38 PM

I find the 360 controller to be the best I have ever used. But there are some things I would change. Of course there is the needed fix for the D-pad. I would also shorten the sticks to help a against accidental clicking. Next I would add a toggle switch for the triggers that would limit their movement so they could act a more like buttons for games that do not need the analog input.

Second would be a mouse and keyboard accompanied by a Thrustmaster flight stick.

I think the most innovative controller was the ones that came with the Intelivision. Those controllers allowed for games that were barely being realized on PCs.

TheKeck · 10-23-2008, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Murphy

I loved it too, and also played GoldenEye to death. I always thought I was a freak for liking the N64 controller! I'M NOT ALONE

We should start a club.

Support group?

Everyone vs Dinosaurs · 10-23-2008, 04:39 PM

I don't really like the 360 controllers.

Well, I love them, except for one thing.

My hands are so big, that I am continuously pressing right bumper by mistake.

RandoM51 · 10-23-2008, 05:11 PM

TAC-2 on commodore 64.

biosc1 · 10-23-2008, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by RandoM51

TAC-2 on commodore 64.

Pffft..it was alright, but the Wico, now there was a nice joystick (not very durable, but great).

pseudopseudo · 10-23-2008, 05:45 PM

Mine's definitely the 360's controller. I wish that when Sony was thinking of a controller revamp for the PS3, they would've... revamped the controller. It could definitely stand to be a little more ergonomically-friendly. (read: more organic-feeling, not so many rigid lines/edges that become uncomfortable during long play sessions)

Laughing Penguin · 10-23-2008, 07:57 PM

The Alps Interactive Gamepad (aka: the Batarang) is by far the most comfortable controller I have ever held in my many years of gaming. If they made an upgraded DualShock version, it would still be in use today. When it came out, I worked in a video game store, and always kept an open box handy. I only had to plce it in someone's hands, and it would sell. It was *perfect*.

My feelings are so strong on this that I actually traded in my lurker status and registered for the site. It was that good.

Troggles · 10-23-2008, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by pseudopseudo

Mine's definitely the 360's controller. I wish that when Sony was thinking of a controller revamp for the PS3, they would've... revamped the controller. It could definitely stand to be a little more ergonomically-friendly. (read: more organic-feeling, not so many rigid lines/edges that become uncomfortable during long play sessions)

Wish they had stuck with the boomerang? :P

KingGorilla · 10-23-2008, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Zero

The Duke made my arm go numb after playing DOA3 for many hours.

I think that is less the controller, and more a need for you to drop the Doritos and go for a walk. Maybe eat an apple or a salad once in awhile.

rinichanraar · 10-24-2008, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Laughing Penguin

My feelings are so strong on this that I actually traded in my lurker status and registered for the site. It was that good.

Haha, that's hilarious. I've never actually held that controller before, but I'm surprised that it's that awesome. It actually looks awfully uncomfortable to me, but if you went so far as to create an account to discuss how great it is, I think I believe you.

pseudopseudo · 10-24-2008, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Troggles

Wish they had stuck with the boomerang? :P

Based on Laughing Penguin's post... yeah. Yeah, that looks and sounds a lot more comfortable.

10-23-2008, 02:32 PM	#63
Ondo Backwards Compatible Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Portland Posts: 788	The 360 controller for me. Honorable mention goes to the Atari 2600 paddle controllers. You had to design the game around them, but for those games they are still pretty much the best controllers around - if you can find controllers that still work, anyway. __________________ Gamertag: Peter Blood

10-23-2008, 02:43 PM	#65
Zero Back from E3. Boo. Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 3,780 Blog Entries: 2	The Duke made my arm go numb after playing DOA3 for many hours. __________________ Check out my E3 '12 pics. Now with less misogynistic, objectification of women!

10-23-2008, 03:38 PM	#70
SPBTooL Dad of Doom & Sacrifice Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Unites Social States of America Posts: 240	I find the 360 controller to be the best I have ever used. But there are some things I would change. Of course there is the needed fix for the D-pad. I would also shorten the sticks to help a against accidental clicking. Next I would add a toggle switch for the triggers that would limit their movement so they could act a more like buttons for games that do not need the analog input. Second would be a mouse and keyboard accompanied by a Thrustmaster flight stick. I think the most innovative controller was the ones that came with the Intelivision. Those controllers allowed for games that were barely being realized on PCs. __________________ ...And So It Begins... XBL GT: SPBTooL

10-23-2008, 05:45 PM	#75
pseudopseudo Where'd he come from? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,304 Blog Entries: 6	Mine's definitely the 360's controller. I wish that when Sony was thinking of a controller revamp for the PS3, they would've... revamped the controller. It could definitely stand to be a little more ergonomically-friendly. (read: more organic-feeling, not so many rigid lines/edges that become uncomfortable during long play sessions) __________________ About [Dot] Me XBL: pseudopseudo \| Wii: 4565 7740 2372 8879 \| PSN: oduespoduesp "...normal life is so goddamned boring and people are too comfortable with it." - Slack3r78

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10-23-2008, 11:43 AM	#62
TheKeck FIFTY POSTS PER PAGE! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lehi, Utah Posts: 8,263	I honestly loved the N64 controller.

10-23-2008, 04:39 PM	#72
Everyone vs Dinosaurs Never odd or even! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,275	I don't really like the 360 controllers. Well, I love them, except for one thing. My hands are so big, that I am continuously pressing right bumper by mistake.

10-23-2008, 05:11 PM	#73
RandoM51 Peripheral Visionary Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 5,660 Blog Entries: 1	TAC-2 on commodore 64.

10-23-2008, 07:57 PM	#76
Laughing Penguin Sometimes dead is better… Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 847	The Alps Interactive Gamepad (aka: the Batarang) is by far the most comfortable controller I have ever held in my many years of gaming. If they made an upgraded DualShock version, it would still be in use today. When it came out, I worked in a video game store, and always kept an open box handy. I only had to plce it in someone's hands, and it would sell. It was perfect. My feelings are so strong on this that I actually traded in my lurker status and registered for the site. It was that good.