controller is preference. MY preference is the Dualshock design is old and has now been outdone. The shape needs changing. It's not ergonomical. Thats my view.

i really liked the N64 controller! yeah i think it along with the wiimote should be somewhere inn top 10

 What does that have to do with the design of the control pad itself?

The 360 controller wins? LMAO Common, it has one of the crappiest D-pads ever :o

The article talks about the best controller, I guess the technology behind the controller is included in this as well. It for instance makes a lot of difference in usage if the controller is wireless or not.

There's also elegance through simplicity, this is where the Wii-mote and classic arcade sticks IMO score well.

Problems with the GC controller:

1. A button was the primary button and it was pretty unsatisfying to use

2. Useless C Stick and D-Pad (the Xbox 1 controller also suffered from useless crap on it)

I'm not saying it was a bad controller, but anyone would be likely to claim that the best controller is the one they've spent the most time with (being a ToS fan, you've probably played with the GC controller a lot).

Anyways, the Wiimote brings a new function, but it doesn't perform it perfectly. Hell, it's not even that well implemented in some of the Wii's best games. Every time I tried to scratch my nose while playing Super Mario Galaxy, Mario made a random spin in the air. When I tried to scratch my leg, Tony Montana goes on a rampage. The motion plus should help to fix these problems, but it's not the best controller ever because of its function. Rather, a controller should win because of its design (something the Wii isn't perfect in).

As for the 360 controller, it really is a good controller unless you suffer from having tiny hands. The triggers are responsive and somewhat satisfying to use. The shoulder buttons have a nice click. The analog sticks are well placed and give you good control over your character. And the buttons feel like they have some impact. The D-Pad is horrible, yes, but I don't think any of you should complain unless you've played a fighting game on the 360. If you have, feel free. Seriously, don't even bother playing Virtua Fighter 5 on the 360's D-Pad.

I'm sure you could make a better list, but would it cause pages of controversy like this one has? I think not!

IMO:

360 contoller is very akward for me and should not be in top 10. #1 should be Wii-mote +Nunchuk. Keyboard and mouse = last place. I can not play a PC game at all. x_x My computer couldn't handle most anyway. lol -_-

As much as I love the feel of the GC controller, I do agree that it's NOT anywhere near the best ever. Try playing Super Mario World with it. If you play anything like me, you'll notice exactly what I mean about five seconds into the first level.

Wow, I don't agree with that list at all. Where's N64 for instance? And I really feel that the 360 controller is every bit as bulky and horrid as the first one tbh. Its just a huge lump!;

The n64 controller should be up there, it was comfortable.