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1. Switch Pro Controller: I like the shape of the GameCube controller better, but the Pro has better functionality.
2. GameCube: My favorite shape and the best controller for Smash.
3. GamePad: Looks like a Fisher Price toy, but it's surprisingly comfortable. It has some cool functions, and it's a shame it never reached its full potential.
4. Joy-Con: Tempted to put it lower for how much they've drifted on players, but they have some cool functions.
5. Wii Remote: It's better with the nunchuck than without. There are some cool experiences to be had with the Wiimote, but it had a little missed potential as well.
6. N64: The worst analog stick in Nintendo history and a bizarre shape and baffling choices like no X or Y buttons.

I haven't used the other controllers enough to want to rank them.



Lifetime Sales Predictions 

Switch: 151 million (was 73, then 96, then 113 million, then 125 million, then 144 million)

PS5: 115 million (was 105 million) Xbox Series S/X: 57 million (was 60 million, then 67 million)

PS4: 120 mil (was 100 then 130 million, then 122 million) Xbox One: 51 mil (was 50 then 55 mil)

3DS: 75.5 mil (was 73, then 77 million)

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