Which console had the best controller

[Mr Jt (Gog is king)]

Which classic console had the best controller in your opinion? These days probably either ps5 or Xbox but if you look back what is your favorite overall controller

[Thermal Lance]

I dont know which is the best because it depends on people. I think XBOX feels more comfortable but sticks on playstation are usually better. Depends really.

If you ask me which controller was the most important in the history of gaming when it comes to creating a standard. It would be the SNES controller without the shadow of a doubt.

[Alliesaurus]

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[steven1mac]

Publicado originalmente por Alexander Anderson:

Xbox 360

[Pierce Dalton]

PS3

[Flowernose]

Nintendo 64

[Thermal Lance]

Publicado originalmente por Flowernose:

Nintendo 64

Praise the trident.

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From a purely visual point of view, I would say the Nintendo 64 controller.
I know, it has its shortcomings and flaws, but its design is just so distinct and unique in my opinion.
Otherwise, the Xbox 360 controller is pretty solid, I still use it for games that are best played with a controller, even years after the console itself has stopped working (RRoD).

[Thermal Lance]

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From a purely visual point of view, I would say the Nintendo 64 controller.
I know, it has its shortcomings and flaws, but its design is just so distinct and unique in my opinion.
Otherwise, the Xbox 360 controller is pretty solid, I still use it for games that are best played with a controller, even years after the console itself has stopped working (RRoD).

Actually, stick degradation aside, the N64 controller was a hell of a lot better than a lot of people give it credit for.

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Publicado originalmente por 0pheli/\:

From a purely visual point of view, I would say the Nintendo 64 controller.
I know, it has its shortcomings and flaws, but its design is just so distinct and unique in my opinion.
Otherwise, the Xbox 360 controller is pretty solid, I still use it for games that are best played with a controller, even years after the console itself has stopped working (RRoD).

Actually, stick degradation aside, the N64 controller was a hell of a lot better than a lot of people give it credit for.

Absolutely, no matter how carefully you handle it, the stick becomes a major problem after a certain time.
Of all the controllers from back then (late 90's), only one still works almost perfectly, I had to replace all the others.
But apart from that, playing games with the controller is great, it just feels so right.

[Fajita Jim]

The original Sega Genesis controller doubled as an actual deadly weapon.

[Thermal Lance]

Publicado originalmente por Fajita Jim:

The original Sega Genesis controller doubled as an actual deadly weapon.

Man, you should see the first joystick I ever got.

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360 is a tough one, on the one hand the dpad is bad but gets better when worn down.

On the other hand the 360 sticks are great but bad once worn down.

I'd choose the Dualshock 4, as long as you maintain it with cleaning using electronic contact cleaner once a year it seems to work well. tho the dpad is a little big, i do like how it has flat buttons tho.

The bumpers on the ds4 will get stuck over time but you can pop em out with a butter knife and clean it and itll work for another 6+ months no probs.

Currently I use a Xbox seris X controller for PC, ill wait bout 2 years before i give a review but ive had it for bout a year and its good, tho ive needed to tooth brush the buttons and bumpers to stop double inputs a few times.

[Fajita Jim]

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Publicado originalmente por Fajita Jim:

The original Sega Genesis controller doubled as an actual deadly weapon.

Man, you should see the first joystick I ever got.

If it's anything like that C64 Joypro I had with the big red knob, I feel you.

[Thermal Lance]

Publicado originalmente por Fajita Jim:

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Man, you should see the first joystick I ever got.

If it's anything like that C64 Joypro I had with the big red knob, I feel you.

Nah it was somekind of flight simulation kit. Case was literal steel. Drop that on a toe and you will learn languages you never knew you could speak.

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Publicado originalmente por Fajita Jim:

The original Sega Genesis controller doubled as an actual deadly weapon.

You obviously never took an NES controller to the skull after dunking on someone in Double-Dribble.

And OT, why did they name a sports game after a foul!?