Gaming

Unpopular opinion, but the GCN controller is so comfy, the bumpers fit so well in my fingers

For me my Switch Pro Controller and Xbox. Guess it's mode about the layout for me. I really don't like the Playstation layout especially for the sticks. That one causes my hand to just hurt.

Steam Controller with SteamOverlay for custom mapping

I still use a dualshock 3, but I can settle for a dualshock 4. They're comfortable to hold, and the bumpers are easy to press, unlike clicky ass xbox bumpers.

It has to be DualSense for me. It's by far the most comfortable controller I've ever used.

Wii mote + mario kart wheel for sure

Xbox One/Series controllers. They've perfected the design in my opinion. It's just nice and simple, does exactly what it needs to do, is comfortable, looks nice.

I personally prefer the Elite Series 2 as paddles are a game changer for many games.

Xbox, the layout just works (and works well)

The GameCube controllers are probably my all-time favorite, but honorable mention goes to Dreamcast. Only thing missing was a second analog stick and those would've been pretty close to modern.

Not sure how to insert images on my post haha. my favorite controller is the steering wheel on wii playing racing games like NFS carbon and a monster truck game!

@s804 Wii U GamePad.

It's comfortable. It has motion controls, NFC and IR. The only thing that sucks is the battery life, but then again DS4 and DS5 battery life is shit as well.

For physical form-factor? The Xbox 360 controller was my defacto controller since it was released up until very recently. It was controller gaming to me. I just started using the Kong Pro 2 from Gullikit (primarily for the hall-effect joysticks) and it's been a reasonable approximation. Everything else just feels...off.

For use case? The Steam Deck/Controller is unparalleled with it's customization options. There is basically no limit to what it can cover. It's amazing.

@s804 N64 because it was the best to hold

I'll answer your question indirectly. I like a lot of controllers. I have large hands so the original Xbox controllers actually were the perfect size for me. I like the features of the PS5 controllers with the variable trigger pressure. So, if I could get some combination of that, I'd be really happy.

I like the gamecube controller the best for using. though because I'm a weirdo who likes the weirdest stuff, I'm super fond of the n64 controller.

The Xbox 360 controller was by far the most comfortable controller to use. If they brought that design back for 2023 I'd buy one to use on my PC instantly

My favorite is the Dreamcast controller with a VMU in it. Not the most comfortable or the best, but I thought it was pretty cool.

It's cheating but the steam deck is up there. It feels weird to go back to something else now that I'm used to the alignment.

I’m going to have to say the GameCube controller, the Wavebird was a revelation for me at the time.

Honorable mention goes to the 360 controller.

I think the Duelsense controller is my favorite, being an incremental upgrade over the great DS4. Comfy layout, nice feeling bumpers and d-pad, and gyro controls.

The Xbox Series controller is equally comfortable and definitely gets points for using AA batteries instead of a built-in battery that degrades over time (my DS4 barely holds a charge anymore…). However, lack of gyro sucks, especially when everyone else has it.

If you want to count the Steam Deck as a controller, it’s a close second behind the DS5. All the features you could possibly want, plus trackpads and back buttons, and only loses points for being less comfortable to hold than the DS5 (but it’s also an entire console, so that’s fair).

The modern Xbox controller. It just works. The Switch (Lite) controller is a second place, even though the placement of the right thumb stick sucks. I was never really a friend of the Dualshock/sense PlayStation controllers. If you count the New 2/3DS XL as a controller, as it is also integrated like the Switch Lite one, it would probably even better than the Xbox controller.

Definitely the newest XBox controllers. I've always preferred the shape and the offset sticks. Plus the D-pad isn't too bad this time around either.

The DualSense controllers are pretty close. It helps that they've slowly just morphed towards being like the Xbox.

N64, purely because of nostalgia.

Xbox One/Series controller.

I loved the 360 controller before, but once I got an Xbone, it felt like the controller was perfectly formed for my hands. The triggers felt incredible, the bumpers were fantastic, and I was addicted to the tire tread texture on the thumbsticks. Later revisions solidified my love for it, adding a 3.5mm jack and USB-C.

Ps4. it fits so well in adult hands

The Nintendo Switch Pro controller is my favorite. Before that, it was the Wii U Pro controller. DualShock/DualSense and Xbox controllers are always in the mix, but I always go back to the Switch Pro Controller. I do also like the Steam Deck’s controller (thought not a traditional standalone), while never liking the Steam Controller - as weird as that is!

I honestly love the xenoblade switch pro controller. The better d-pad from the xenoblade one makes a difference to me, and the controller fits in my hand very nicely.

No Dreamcast in that pic?

If I had to pick only one controller to use it would be Xbox One controller (the slightly newer one with BT) as it would cover all my gaming needs for most platforms. I'd pick it over Xbox Series due to to their crappy d-pad "upgrade". On the other hand I hate Dualshock 4 so much I usually play my PS4 using remote play just so I can do it on a Steam Deck or a PC with Xbox controller.

Personally, the Wii U Pro controller was great. The form factor was just right for me and the battery on them lasted forever. I think my only complaint was the D pad, but even then I could be misremembering.

currently using kingkong2 pro, which is nice, but I don't like that it doesn't use standard batteries.

and the four connection modes are weird, gyro only works in switch-mode, where it acts like a switch pro controller

So far it's the Xbox 360, with the D-pad dremel-modded (coverts the D-pad from floating to almost like a mini-joystick).

The gulikit King Kong 2 pro which is a beefed up switch pro controller

Stadia!
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JK, buts its pretty ok with the Bluetooth unlocked firmware.