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I think the 360 controller is the best of the current bunch, even if the d-pad could be better. I wouldn't say it was ripped off the PS2 either but more like an evolution of the Dreamcast controller. The Dreamcast d-pad, as angular as it was, would still be preferable to the one on the 360 controller. I honestly really dislike the sony controllers as I find the sicks too low down and the d-pad toss.
the best controller is the pre-dual shock Analog controller for the original Playstation.
The grips are slightly larger, longer, slightly altered shoulder placement , and indented analog sticks make it the best controller i have ever used. Shame it only had one iteration and the dual shock removed all its best features.
While I have no real issues with any of the three controllers, I think that the wii-mote is the best when used with a good game. Unfortunately, those that fall into that category are few and far between. I've played and enjoyed shooters on all three consoles, and I feel that the game with the best controls (as of this post) is Metroid Prime 3: Corruption. However, this is about the only example of good execution, probably due in large part to the Wii's hardware limitations. I also really like it's ability to serve as a light-gun of sorts when used with the Wii Perfect Shot. I am not trying to belittle the Xbox 360 or PS3, I just feel that the best controls on the Wii are better than the best controls on the other two. The average and the mediocre are a different story though.
For 3D games, X360 is my favorite controller.
For 2D fighting games, Sega Saturn is the best (the fighting stick as was for the same system).
Planning on getting the Street Fighter Arcade Stick. I think that could be judged as the best fighting game stick currently.
In this day and age it has to be the DS3 all the way. In a world of dual-analogue controlled games, I fail to see the logic in having your thumbs at different levels.
Going back a few years, the Dreamcast pad was excellent - the first pad in the world that actually allowed for decent control of an FPS. Q3 with that was actually fun.
The Wii-mote is good for one game - Excite Truck.
PS3 controllers are awesome. Not too much has changed since the original analog controllers, so going from PS1 to PS2 to PS3 has been very easy. I like a controller that I haven't had to look down at for 9 years.
I don't know why so many people don't like the Wii remote, or the Gamecube controller, if they're going to complain about any controller, try the N64 controller.
I think the 360 controller feels good, but I have larger hands,
Sonys Controllers have always had a comfortable feel to me to hold but placement of sticks and buttons are spaced a little off for me. For the most part controllers for systems seen to fit the model, with one exception, The 3DO, I have one and have never been able to fully get into any games because the controller just feels bad to me, Yes even worse than the Jag ( I know kiddies, Old school, but all systems previous have led to what we have today)
I forgot to mention - if you're playing Ridge Racer Type 4, then nothing on Earth approaches the bliss that is the jogcon. Now there is a pad that should be re-released for the the modern market, and much more supported as well...
lol 360 pad ripped off ps2?
One of the best controllers I've ever used is the original Microsoft Sidewinder.