What is your favourite gaming controller?

[Wintermoot]

I original Xbox control. It was built for REAL MEN

I think that says it all.

PINK IS THE MANLIEST CONTROLLER EVER!!!!! OT: any lighgun

 

[Anomynous 167]

I am surprised no one mentioned the Sega Dreamcast's controller yet.

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It just felt soo good in my hands.

 

[Eagle Est1986]

I love the DualShock 3. Which I find odd because I hated the Sixaxis. The 360 controller would rate highly but I find it too be too bulky and the bumpers and the d-pad are awful.

 

[Uncreative]

Hm... I'd say Gamecube for comfort, N64 for sheer personality.

 

[RadiusXd]

I cant wait to play an RTS with a touchscreen.
But assuming mouse and keyboard count, right now they rule the roost.

 

[K84]

The Dreamcast controller, i just loved the memory card combo,
and the small details on the small screen when you played a game.

 

[Cowabungaa]

Both the GameCube and 360 controllers are my favourites, both for different periods in my life.

When I was about 12 the GameCube controller had the perfect shape for my paws. Now, I am 19 and my hands have grown quite a bit, hell that's an understatement to say the least. And nothing fills those claws up better than the bulk of a 360 controller. I'm used to the PS3 controller now (due to my 360 dying) but it'll never fit in my hands as well as the 360 one. Simple ergonomics really.

Oh and don't forget about the horrible triggers on the DualShock, I'll never get used to those.

 

[Sebenko]

G-15 Gaming keyboard (first version) and Razer Lachesis mouse. Man, they're sweet.

Though I bet there's a better mouse out there, and I would love a G-19 keyboard.

I also hold a special place in my heart for the old Mega Drive control pad.

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[Jonluw]

I original Xbox control. It was built for REAL MEN

I think that says it all.

I'm gonna jump on to this bandwagon. Also, I quite liked "the duke" you get used to it, and mind you, I was a twelve year old kid at the time.

 

[ThePlasmatizer]

My favourite controller is definitely the Xbox 360 controller.

-It's ergonomically designed so your hands are comfortable in a resting postion.

-The triggers are abolutely fantastic especially for things like FPS games.

-The XYAB buttons individual colours means it's easier to familiarise yourself with the buttons and fast QTE's are easier.

The only downside honestly is the D-pad which isn't great for things like arcade games and fighting games.

 

[Chicaine]

PS controllers, first consoles were saga saturn and SNES and i've had PS1,2 and 3
I've been using console controllers for so long now keyboard seems so unnatural

 

[chozo_hybrid]

I know I'm going to get heck for this, but I would say the Wii Remote and Nunchuck.

I just really like it.

 

[Mr Thin]

360 Controller. It just feels good, the way you hold it and the pressing of the buttons.

I never liked the PS controllers. They felt so... ugly.

And I love Nintendo, but the N64 and Gamecube controller just looked ridiculous.

 

[Faulty Turmoil]

Xbox 360. Because its soooooooo comfortable.

Keyboard and mouse is better though.

 

[Havra]

Nintendo 64 ^^

 

[5w4tt]

Keyboard and mouse because there is no better way to control FPS, MMORPG or strategy games.

 

[tzimize]

FPS/RTS: Mouse/keyboard

Fighting games: PS/PS2 controller

3rd Person stuff: Xbox 360 controller.

 

[Volafortis]

1. Mouse/Keyboard
2. Xbox 360
3. Original Xbox S-type
4. PS2
5. PS3

Also, the Logitech MX518 is the best gaming mouse ever made.

 

[Spy_Guy]

Mouse + Keyboard
=
Precision + Versatility

I used to like the GC controller, but it's too small for my hands now
Favorite console controller would have to be the PS3, because it's just so dang comfy to hold.

Honorable Mention:
Novint Falcon with Pistol Grip, due to coolness factor.

 

[Flames66]

Mouse and keyboard.