Can't we all just agree that:
The XBox controller is a clear merger of the GameCube and, more so, the Dreamcast controllers?
The Dreamcast controller a clear evolution of the second Saturn controller which was in turn an evolution of the Genesis controller, but merged with Super Nintendo controller button layouts?
The DualShock is a clear evolution of the Super Nintendo controller?
That Nintendo took the overall 360 controller form factor as it is indeed the natural evolution of their own Classic and GameCube controllers while also evolving their own Super Nintendo controller button layout for the WiiU Pro controller?
I don't see the mystery. You only need to put them side-by-side to see clear influences amongst each other.
EDIT: Also, about the controllers, look at (click on) this:
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While there are two glaring mistakes (and I dare you to find them), it paints a clear picture of what influenced what.
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Wasn't this thread supposed to be about Darksiders II by the way? Which I'm probably not going to buy, not a hack-and-slash fan. Though the supposed Zelda elements kept me intrigued for a little while, but still, I probably won't.
