What's Nintendo's best controller to date, and why?

[Pajderman]

I have a soft spot for the GameCube controller. It just feels so nice in my hands. It have some problems sure but the form factor - just how it is shaped, is my favorite on any controller. Many newer controllers feels heavy and/or bulky.

That said I probably think Wiimote + nunchuck is my favorite. I really like being able to position my hands in any position individually just mentioned in the thread before.
The Switch Joy Cons are not comfortable enough to hold unattached to the console. So even if they sort of have the same perk as the Wii setup it does not work as well.

Last edited by Pajderman - on 15 January 2026