Poll: Controller of Choice

[gamerguyal]

I prefer the 360 controller, as it's big enough for the hands of a reasonably proportioned human. The triggers are actually triggers, and I don't feel like it'll break if I drop it. The only real flaw I see in it is the D-pad, but everyone knows about that.

The Wiimote is fine for motion games and most first party games, but the only game I've played where the Wiimote seems like the best controller option is Resident Evil 4:Wii Edition. I just find the motion aiming more accurate that that friggin laser sight. But, the only reason that game works is because it's a third person shooter.

I have used the PS3 controller, but only for a few hours of gameplay on MW2. I know that's not enough to fairly judge the controller, but it's better than no play time. I found it too small, fragile, and it doesn't have real triggers, just buttons on the shoulders.

 

[James B Hamster]

The AsciiPad for the SNES. More ergonomically pleasant than the standard SNES paddle, and its Turbo/Auto functionality are near-requisite for any serious excursions into RPGs.

 

[Good morning blues]

Toss-up between mouse and keyboard and 360 gamepad, which I don't think you can really directly compare anyway. The wiimote always feels really imprecise, and I hate the L2 and R2 half trigger half button things on the PS3 controller, although I'm sure I'd get used to them if I owned one.

 

[Xojins]

The Gamecube controller is probably the best there is in my opinion, but the 360 controllers are pretty good too.

 

[Jadak]

A rather foolish poll, comparing console controllers / gamepads is all well and good, but a mouse and keyboard is on a whole different level. (That said, I'm surprised how even the poll is PC[86] - 360[86] atm).

Anyways, contrary to most people, I prefer a gamepad for my shooters. Sure, a mouse and keyboard is more effective, but point and click along with tapping keys has no "feel" to it, while when using a gamepad I can get way more into it and really feel "in the action". The same goes for flying games and racing games. For everything else (RTS, TBS, etc..) mouse and keyboard all the way.

And for gamepads, the 360's is my controller of preference so far in life.

 

[Drexlor]

I love the PS3 controller because it is natural to use. What is with the 360's stick placement? It's not a Rubic's cube I'm NOT holding it like that!!!!!!!!!

 

[Jadak]

The Gamecube controller is probably the best there is in my opinion, but the 360 controllers are pretty good too.

You must be kidding (about the Gamecube part), those awkwardly proportioned, fragile pieces of junk that felt like they'd shatter within your hands? Worst. Controller. Ever. (or at least in the last two generations, excluding the boomerang shaped PS3 models which never saw the light of day)

 

[Overlordjack]

the ps3 is more comfortable in my hands.but i have long fingers and medium seized palms.

 

[Shynobee]

PS3 controller for me. Everything is in close reach, and its just what I'm most used to.

I recently got Steam, and a few games for my PC now, so< I'm kinda getting the hang of mouse and keyboard, but, I'm nowhere near as fluent with that as I am with any controller.

I think my biggest beef with mouse and keyboard is, when it comes to FPS' the mouse is far clunkier than dual analog sticks. Its difficult to make quick 180 degree spins without having your sensitivity ridiculously high. You have to move the mouse as far as you can, lift it and move back to the other side, and then slide all the way over again, rinse and repeat. It just feels choppy.

Also, as far as the keyboard goes, the keys never feel as natural as buttons. Just, the placement of the keys makes it awkward for quick and responsive button presses. Even with everything hotkeyed to where I want it, something always feels out of place.

This is probably all because I started my gaming life with an N64 controller, and then progressed to Ps2 and then Ps3, so, I'll probably never be at the level I am with controllers with a mouse and keyboard scheme.

 

[Overlordjack]

I love the PS3 controller because it is natural to use. What is with the 360's stick placement? It's not a Rubic's cube I'm NOT holding it like that!!!!!!!!!

your my new favorite.

 

[Haydyn]

360 controller. The PS3 controller is a bit outdated. The Wiimote is a pain. Mouse and keyboard are always going to be crippled without joysticks or triggers.

 

[Limzz]

Wiimote 1 lulz

 

[Xojins]

The Gamecube controller is probably the best there is in my opinion, but the 360 controllers are pretty good too.

You must be kidding (about the Gamecube part), those awkwardly proportioned, fragile pieces of junk that felt like they'd shatter within your hands? Worst. Controller. Ever. (or at least in the last two generations, excluding the boomerang shaped PS3 models which never saw the light of day)

No, I'm not kidding. The layout of the controller makes a lot of sense to me. I don't know what Gamecube controllers you were using, but mine felt solid and weren't fragile pieces of shit.

 

[firetamer13]

Gamecube, it's the most ergonomic one out there. I would say Xbox 360 but I know many people who have hands too small for them. Of course, the Gamecube could use some more buttons and some clicky control sticks but it seems superior in terms of button placement in general.

 

[Sixties Spidey]

I'm not a PC gamer so I'm not familiar with the keyboard/mouse set up. Even when I did play Starcraft and Diablo, I would always wish I could play those with a more traditional controller (born a console gamer, gonna die one)

My choice was the Xbox360 remote. It feels...right. Much more natural for FPS, no motion gimmick, just pure, simple gaming. If the PS3 controller kept the L and R buttons the same as the PS2 design, I would have been sound-as-a-pound but, no...they replaced L2 and R2 with marshmallows.

I'm not familiar with the ps3 controller, what do you mean replaced L2 and R2 with "marshmallows"

They feel squishy as hell. Almost to the point it destroys a game for me. It's why I prefer playing most racing games with the 360 controller or a steering wheel. Thankfully most games like Assassin's Creed move the functions mapped to the Left Trigger and Right Trigger on the 360 to the L1 and R1 buttons for the PS3.

For me? It depends on what games. For shooters and racers? 360 controller all the way. For beat em ups or games that rely on using the face buttons A LOT (I.E: Tekken, Assassin's Creed, God of War, Ninja Gaiden, LBP, etc.), I prefer using the PS3 controller.

I prefer the keyboard and mouse as well, but I don't find movement as flexible when compared to the analog stick. Funnily enough, I find the Wii remote and Nunchuck to be the closest control method out there that feels the closest to a keyboard and mouse, and 10 times as customizable. Play Metroid Prime 3 or The Conduit, and you'll see what I'm talking about.

 

[runnernda]

Other. I liked the GameCube controllers.

 

[Icingdeath]

X-Box 360 controller. I've only used a PS2 controller, it just didn't feel right, especially the trigger buttons. Never really played PC. The Wii . . . . actually isn't that bad for the games I've played. But still 360 all the way.

 

[Banana Phone Man]

I prefer the mouse and keyboard. I get more controll with the mouse over when I use the sticks on a controller. 360 controller is second choice but it's gotten old and everything is sticky (Especially the sticks, They don't bounce back to the centre anymore) so nothing works as well now.