Gaming

Unpopular opinion, but the GCN controller is so comfy, the bumpers fit so well in my fingers

Steam Controller with SteamOverlay for custom mapping

For me my Switch Pro Controller and Xbox. Guess it's mode about the layout for me. I really don't like the Playstation layout especially for the sticks. That one causes my hand to just hurt.

I still use a dualshock 3, but I can settle for a dualshock 4. They're comfortable to hold, and the bumpers are easy to press, unlike clicky ass xbox bumpers.

It has to be DualSense for me. It's by far the most comfortable controller I've ever used.

I’m going to have to say the GameCube controller, the Wavebird was a revelation for me at the time.

Honorable mention goes to the 360 controller.

Wii mote + mario kart wheel for sure

Xbox One/Series controllers. They've perfected the design in my opinion. It's just nice and simple, does exactly what it needs to do, is comfortable, looks nice.

I personally prefer the Elite Series 2 as paddles are a game changer for many games.

The Xbox 360 controller was by far the most comfortable controller to use. If they brought that design back for 2023 I'd buy one to use on my PC instantly

It's cheating but the steam deck is up there. It feels weird to go back to something else now that I'm used to the alignment.

Not sure how to insert images on my post haha. my favorite controller is the steering wheel on wii playing racing games like NFS carbon and a monster truck game!

I'll answer your question indirectly. I like a lot of controllers. I have large hands so the original Xbox controllers actually were the perfect size for me. I like the features of the PS5 controllers with the variable trigger pressure. So, if I could get some combination of that, I'd be really happy.

@s804 Wii U GamePad.

It's comfortable. It has motion controls, NFC and IR. The only thing that sucks is the battery life, but then again DS4 and DS5 battery life is shit as well.

I like the gamecube controller the best for using. though because I'm a weirdo who likes the weirdest stuff, I'm super fond of the n64 controller.

My favorite is the Dreamcast controller with a VMU in it. Not the most comfortable or the best, but I thought it was pretty cool.

Xbox, the layout just works (and works well)

@s804 N64 because it was the best to hold

For physical form-factor? The Xbox 360 controller was my defacto controller since it was released up until very recently. It was controller gaming to me. I just started using the Kong Pro 2 from Gullikit (primarily for the hall-effect joysticks) and it's been a reasonable approximation. Everything else just feels...off.

For use case? The Steam Deck/Controller is unparalleled with it's customization options. There is basically no limit to what it can cover. It's amazing.

Ps4. it fits so well in adult hands

The Nintendo Switch Pro controller is my favorite. Before that, it was the Wii U Pro controller. DualShock/DualSense and Xbox controllers are always in the mix, but I always go back to the Switch Pro Controller. I do also like the Steam Deck’s controller (thought not a traditional standalone), while never liking the Steam Controller - as weird as that is!

The TAC-2 joydick for C64 was the shit. Oh, boy.

The modern Xbox controller. It just works. The Switch (Lite) controller is a second place, even though the placement of the right thumb stick sucks. I was never really a friend of the Dualshock/sense PlayStation controllers. If you count the New 2/3DS XL as a controller, as it is also integrated like the Switch Lite one, it would probably even better than the Xbox controller.

N64, purely because of nostalgia.

Definitely the newest XBox controllers. I've always preferred the shape and the offset sticks. Plus the D-pad isn't too bad this time around either.

The DualSense controllers are pretty close. It helps that they've slowly just morphed towards being like the Xbox.

The GameCube controllers are probably my all-time favorite, but honorable mention goes to Dreamcast. Only thing missing was a second analog stick and those would've been pretty close to modern.

Stadia!
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JK, buts its pretty ok with the Bluetooth unlocked firmware.

Honestly the NES controller but I think that’s just because of nostalgia.

Personally, the Wii U Pro controller was great. The form factor was just right for me and the battery on them lasted forever. I think my only complaint was the D pad, but even then I could be misremembering.

I honestly love the xenoblade switch pro controller. The better d-pad from the xenoblade one makes a difference to me, and the controller fits in my hand very nicely.

I’m a big fan of the PS5 controller. The features are great, but it also fits my hands really well. I wish the battery life was slightly better, but I don’t game for long enough at a time for it to matter (got kids, haha).

I also have a real soft spot for the classic SNES controller, and I have an 8BitDo controller that closely mimics it.

I want to love the Switch Pro controller, and it’s decent, but the D pad is really rough.

No Dreamcast in that pic?

The original DualShock has a special place in my heart.
The PS1 was my first console, and it came with 2 controllers.
1 of them is missing, the other still works, kinda. A pin got lose and them stuck in my pc adapter.
But if I connect to the adapter, it works perfectly!

Also liking the 8bitdo Pro 2, it's great controller. Wish it was a bit bigger though

If I had to pick only one controller to use it would be Xbox One controller (the slightly newer one with BT) as it would cover all my gaming needs for most platforms. I'd pick it over Xbox Series due to to their crappy d-pad "upgrade". On the other hand I hate Dualshock 4 so much I usually play my PS4 using remote play just so I can do it on a Steam Deck or a PC with Xbox controller.

currently using kingkong2 pro, which is nice, but I don't like that it doesn't use standard batteries.

and the four connection modes are weird, gyro only works in switch-mode, where it acts like a switch pro controller