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Alex_The_Hedgehog on 15 July 2020

I don't have a #1, so I'll put here my top 3 in no particular order:

- SNES

- Dualshock 1/2

- Xbox 360

Honorable mention: Wiimote (Haven't tried it much, but I enjoyed the motion controls)

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curl-6 on 15 July 2020

Wiimote + Nunchuk.

The pointer makes aiming a breeze, motion controls added new tactile joy to gameplay, the analogue stick and buttons feel good, it fits comfortably in the hands, and being split into two separate pieces allows me to sit with my hands further apart which is more comfortable.

And happy date o' birth man, hope ya have a grand one.



Alex_The_Hedgehog on 15 July 2020
curl-6 said:

Wiimote + Nunchuk.

The pointer makes aiming a breeze, motion controls added new tactile joy to gameplay, the analogue stick and buttons feel good, it fits comfortably in the hands, and being split into two separate pieces allows me to sit with my hands further apart which is more comfortable.

I played Wii Sports once, but without the nunchuck.



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Metallox on 15 July 2020

Xbox 360, Fisher Price Game Cube and Wii U Gamepad.



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Jizz_Beard_thePirate on 15 July 2020

360 was my favourite overall. It felt so good when you touched the right places



                  

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Jpcc86 on 15 July 2020

Snes
Dualshock 4
Xbox 360



NobleTeam360 on 15 July 2020

Xbox One controller.



JWeinCom on 15 July 2020

XBox 360 or Switch Pro in terms of versatility. I prefer the Wiimote/Nunchuck and Gamecube for games designed with those in mind, but a lot of games just don't work with those.



d21lewis on 15 July 2020

Xbone.

Early in the gen, the gaming media tried to convince people that it was a downgrade but eventually, people saw the light.

Switch Pro would be up there but no analog triggers (thought it does have other features like motion controls).



Wman1996 on 15 July 2020

I mentioned some of my thoughts on this during a thread about PlayStation controllers.
It's hard for me to say what is the absolute best. If nostalgia is a factor, I love the GameCube controller dearly. I never minded the flaws with it. It worked fine for virtually every GameCube and Wii game that supported it. It is still the best for Smash (but the Switch Pro Controller works really well).
My favorites (in no particular order): GameCube, Xbox 360, DualShock 4, Switch.
GameCube has a fantastic shape, and the unique face button design worked for the time. The triggers are super satisfying for most games.
Xbox 360 has a fantastic shape. Virtually the only flaw I can think of is the D-Pad.
DualShock 4 has the best triggers I've ever used to date, and I enjoy features like the speaker.
Switch Pro Controller is likely the best controller Nintendo's ever made. I wish there were analog triggers, though.



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