namrfumot

I am looking to buy new controllers to use with my pc (Call of Duty, MOH, emus, etc).

I went out and bought some cheapy $15 controllers at Best Buy and I already hate them. The Start and Select buttons don't work, and they squeak when you hammer the D pad.

I saw a post about how you can buy a USB adapter for pretty much any console controllers and use those on your pc. I havent owned a console since N64, so I'm not sure which are the best. Before I go to the store and try them all, I want to know your feelings.

Michael Corvin

My fave was N64 before the GC came along. XBox's are much better than PS2, but not as good as Nintendo's brand.

speedyray

I voted Gamecube, but if I am playing a racing game without a wheel I really like the XBox original (not S). XBox runs a close second to GC, because my hands are so big.

young

funny... i used to think the ps2 controller was the pinnacle of comfort... then i got used to the xbox's controller s. but, of the 3, i think the nintendo is the most comfortable.

but, they have different buttons and layouts... i don't think it's worth using one over another (although using the wavebird for the xbox would be pretty nice)

fumanstan

Other. Simply because i love the Saitek gamepad i have on PC. Of the console controllers listed, i'd go Gamecube, Xbox, PS2, then N64 in that order.

illennium

While the GameCube is my favorite system, the PS2 Dual Shock is definitely, definitely my favorite controller. It's not even close.

Breakfast with Girls

PS2, then GameCube.

fishentail

The GCN controller is the best and most comfortable controller (except for the placement of the z button). All the buttons are different sizes so you can tell which button you are pressing by feel. The next would be the PS2 followed by the XBOX and N64.

PixyJunket

Gamecube has a better designed button layout.. but the Xbox S is just damn comfortable to hold.

El Gray

Gamecube controller is the sexy.

joshd2012

PS2 is the best and will always be the best. It is the most versitle and doesn't cramp my hands like some other controllers.

sararekuforever

PS2 is the best controller, with the most buttons, and designed more in mind for all kinds of games.

Though my favorite controller is still the 6 button Sega Saturn pad. If you are planning on using a controller for console emulation, it is the best...though finding a Saturn to PC adapter might be harder..

NC-36

Word

The "S" is for Superb

Copenhagen

My order of likes:

1. GC
2. Xbox (original, I really can't stand the S)
3. PS2

Bluebomber

Xbox S by far for me, used to be a diehard dual shock 2 man but the xbox controller just feels so much more comfortable.

etrnlevol

For me the Gamecube controller is the most comfy.. then PS2 and Xbox.

huh?

cube

nickdawgy

Xbox then Gamecube

Tandem

ColecoVision, it fit like a glove.

Apocrypha

Playstation controls have always given me trouble, never owned one but never got one simply because I don't like the button (size- layout on on controller at all.

GAMECUBE Nintendo best controller yet designed,
in second the controller that spawned the new GC and XBOX design the
DREAMCAST CONTROLLER

Joshic

Xbox S controller is my fav. It has the best analog sticks, d-pad, and triggers of all the controllers. The original Xbox controller really stunk it up though with the terrible button design.

Josh H

Gamecube by far, especially the Wavebird.

It fits my hands perfectly,and I love the button layout. I never hit the wrong buttons and the L&R triggers are sooooo comfy.

The Z-button is pretty crappy, but it's really not anyworse than any other shoulder button (i.e. the dual shock, GBA, SNES etc's L&R buttons). Thankfully it's not used much.

The X-box type S is nice as well. The white and black buttons are tough to reach though and the triggers aren't as comfy.

The Dual shock I don't like that well. One, they need to swith the placement of the left analog stick and the d-pad, and I hate the shoulder buttons.

The Original X-box controller is the worst this gen. It's just an oversized behemoth (like the console itself) and is just to big to be comfortable for me, and again the white and black buttons are hard to reach.

Groucho

The original Xbox controller. I reupholstered one and it makes for a roomy and comfortable couch.

Galanthas

The Gamecubes corded controller is the most comfortable to me. I didn't even realize this though until a few days ago when I bought I-Ninja for my PS2 and the controller felt foreign and cumbersome to me. I do like the PS2 controller though since it has 4 shoulder buttons, that's the only thing I dislike about the GC controller only having two and the lousy Z button.

Jeremy517

PS2 controllers feel so flimsy. I feel like I'm going to break them. They feel like they're a toy for an 8 year old. The normal GC controller is a little better, but not much. Wavebird is great for the wireless aspect and a little better than the normal GC controller, since it is a little bigger.

XBox Controller S is the king of controllers for me. Perfect size, perfect analog sticks. The only thing I might suggest is two triggers on each side instead of one, but I don't think that is very important.