Gaming

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!

No Dreamcast in that pic?

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.

The original DualShock has a special place in my heart.
The PS1 was my first console, and it came with 2 controllers.
1 of them is missing, the other still works, kinda. A pin got lose and them stuck in my pc adapter.
But if I connect to the adapter, it works perfectly!

Also liking the 8bitdo Pro 2, it's great controller. Wish it was a bit bigger though

I don't use controllers really anymore as I'm gaming on the PC (occasional stream deck). But all in it's the Xbox 360.

I'd say Elite 2 if it didn't have annual bumper problems. Rest kinda blend together. Wasn't a fan of the PS2 and on controllers.

Wii-mote was pretty great for it's time and super reliable.

The Xbox 360 one, especially some off-brand ones that are somehow better than the 999999€ official ones (with the benefit of working on PC, mine is still perfectly functional after several years of gathering dust)

Honestly the NES controller but I think that’s just because of nostalgia.

PS2/PS4 controllers feel like they fit my hands the best, the PS5 controller seems a bit large for my liking. I really like the Xbox Series S|X controller but the plastic etching and rumble make my hands go numb after about an hour, if they could fix that I think it would beat the others.

Series X! Everything but the weird way it connects to PC.

ColecoVision. Not because it was a terrible controller, but it being my first ever console.

Definitely the xbox 360 controller, it's just really comfortable.

The latest Xbox controllers are the best, unless you have really small hands. They are very comfortable.

Any moderately comfy controller that I'm used to is my favorite at any time.

Case in point, when I was used to the DS4 it was my favorite. I tried the new Dualsense (DS5) and hated it compared to the DS4. But after getting used to the DS(5), the DS4 just feels too small and weird now so I like the DS(5) better.

BUT, I'll take and be happy with basically any well designed controller. The Xbox controllers starting with 360 are very comfy to me too. As is the switch pro and GameCube controllers. And even the stadia controller. Haven't tried many others.

SNES Superscope

Switch pro

I like the PlayStation style controller a lot. Probably because that's the system I had when I was younger.

I mostly use a steam controller now and have backups. I also have some classic shaped controllers for emulators too.

8bitdo controllers are my favs for now, but I also loved the Nintendo 64 controller, but probably mostly because I was a kid and loved games.

The Xbox One/Series controller is the most comfortable for me and IMO has the best layout. I also like that Microsoft has the controller designer to create controllers in custom color schemes.

The PS4 controller just feels great to use. I'm also a fan of the touchpad, it's a shame there are barely any games that used it.

I started with the genesis, but my favorite controller is a fighting game stick because my hands don't cramp and it's more fun to use.

My favorite official controller was probably ps3

Gamecube for the button has different shapes so you know which button you're pressing without looking down to look at it too much

Then Xbox Series X/S era controller is my favorite as the trigger felt more nicer than Xbox One era.

I always played games primarily on the PC, so I'm pretty agnostic as to the console itself.

I think that the one that I liked the most was the PS2 controller, the Dual Shock.

• Had rumble motors.

• Was wired. I am fine with wireless, but I don't gain much from it, since I'm sitting at a desk normally. It adds weight and potentially radio interference and charging issues.

• It did not have analog stick drift, at least that I experienced. I don't entirely understand why, but essentially every gamepad I've gotten in recent years -- and I've gone through about six, for different platforms -- with potentiometer-based analog sticks has had issues with analog stick drift. Maybe changes were made to manufacturing processes on potentiometers or something. I recently finally gave up on potentiometer-based gamepads and got an 8bitdo Bluetooth Ultimate pad -- which uses Hall effect sensors, which don't experience stick drift problems. Note that the non-Bluetooth version of this gamepad uses potentiometers. Unfortunately that pad doesn't have rumble motors...

• The D-pad is more-gentle on my fingers than some.

• Pretty durable. Eventually, the surface on the analog sticks started to wear through, but it lasted quite some years.

Switch Pro controller. Xbox has a good controller but requiring AA batteries or an adjacent solution for a controller in 2023 is crazy. Switch Pro can last up to 40 hours on a rechargeable battery and it's just as comfortable.

I have big hands so I'd have to go with the Xbox 360 and Xbox One's controller. The DualSense is very good, too. I'd give it to the DualSense for the haptic feedback and vibrations, but they're both great!

ps4 controller by far

Flydigi Apex2 (and soon Vader 3?). It has a shit ton of additional buttons (2 additional face buttons, 2 additional bumpers, 4 freaking back buttons) and even have a weird 3rd joystick. And it use quality micro switches (so long membrane, i don't miss ya). All of that in the comfy Xbox form factor. It does need another paid app (ReWASD) to fully use it on PC (Gyro, layers and what not). Well worth it tho!

I fucking hate that Razer and Scuf locked us out of potential cool controllers with their patents. Only Chinese can do whatever the hell they want.

Also fuck Sony and their controller locked down on Ps5.