console controllers [gamecube][ xbox] [ps2] which is the best

Headshot

just wanted to know which gaming company have the best controller

i have a xbox,ps2 & gamecube

i love each console to bits but my xbox controller i think is the best it fits into my hand perfect even on a hot day and your hands are sweating after work it doesnt effect the controller i think any way its easy to use i cant say anything else

well done mircosoft

tman

Gamecube > Eggbox > PeaMess 2

the xbox one is definitely nice once you get used to it. don't like the positioning of the black & white buttons though.
the PS joypads are just plain ****; they cramp my hands after a couple of hours use and the analogue sticks are painful to use.

Gamecube would be perfect if it weren't for the uncomfortable d-pad (mortal kombat had the potential of being great drunken fun... )

Headshot

i fine the gamecube controller get fair sweaty after a period of gaming like after hour

tman

Originally posted by snoopdog
i fine the gamecube controller get fair sweaty after a period of gaming like after hour

perhaps that's because gamecube games are actually exciting?

honru

The Xbox's Controller-S is definetly my favourite, while the fat version is possibly the worst first-party console controller ever made.

rainbow kirby

Cube > Xbox S > PS2 > Xbox biggy.
I'm a girl. With little hands. The Cube controller fits like a dream. And it suits perfectly all the games I want to play. *cough*metroid*cough* The PS2 controller is just rotten. Playing the Burnout 3 demo at lunchtime the other day, just thinking how much I wanted to be using my GC controller for that. If they swapped the left analogue stick with the D-pad it would be a lot better.

jaggeh

i love the gamcube controller over all others, my only qualm about it is the 'Z' button, especially in bloody roar, i always go hyper beasty by accident

The Real B-man

Ps2 defo!!! fits nice and snug in the hands easy reachable buttons while the xbox & Game cube looks like they where made by fischer price to big and akward

Jim

I liked the PS1 joypad, but wtf were they thinking with the anologue stick position, its just....shamefully uncomfortable.

Love GC joypads.

neXus9

I liked the xbox controller for fps games like halo but for something like beat em ups it's useless.

The d-pad is too small for the gamecube controller.

Retr0gamer

The gamecube controller is by far the best. It's perfect for any type of 3d game. Great button positioning ang very comfortable to use. Only problems are that the d-pad is a little small and the vibration is a little too weedy.

Next would be the s-controller for xbox. Its the right size, quite comfortable and has a teeth shattering vibration. Only problems are the white and black buttons are in awkward positions and it isn't as comfy as the gamecube contoller

Next for me is the PS2 controller. The PS controller design was always terrible. Terrible button placement, swapping button functions from the fantastic snes configuration. Its too samll and feels horrible to hold. It does however have an awful lot of buttons and since I've been using it for the last few yearsi've gotten a bit more used to it. Vibration function is terribly weedy.

Second last is the fat fatbox controller. An absolute disgrace of a controller. I have big hands but this controller just felt all wrong.

Last for me is the sega mega drive 3-button controller. An absolute chore to use.

Makaveli

The PS2 controller.
Mainly because it's quite like the SNES controller and so I find it the most natural. Although, it's the one I'm most used to so I'm slightly biased.

The Gamecube I find awkward, probably because I'm not that used to it, the buttons just seem to be all over the place.

XBOX, well I've only very briefly used the big fat controller, not long enough to have an informed opinion on it, but I didn't like it.

BKtje

Ps2 for me. Just most comofiotable. X-box one is ok tho (the smaller ones).

Creamy Goodness

nothing beats keyboard and mouse combo

but other than that i like the gamecube pad and the x-box big pad.

they screwed up the small pad with changing the placement of the black and white buttons

neXus9

The keyboard and mouse are good for fps and strategy, but for everything else they're pretty annoying, especially platforms.

cosgrove80

Originally posted by Retr0gamer
Last for me is the sega mega drive 3-button controller. An absolute chore to use.

The 6 button pad that came out is one of my faves. Fantastic d-pad in my opinion.

Analogue triggers on the Dreamcast pad are great for driving games too.

flogen

I'd have to say xbox controller s, mainly because i use it more than the others. The black and white buttons are hard to reach, tho, I often forget all about them, which is a pain in some games.

gamecube is ok for some games (despite never playing it before I could use the GC pad on Red Faction 2 with ease, but the same for Enter the Matrix and I was totally screwed).

ps2 gets more uncomfortable the longer i use others, to hold it the way your supposed to (with fingers aross the shoulder buttons) is very hard to get used to... xbox and gc do a great job on shoulder buttons, tho.

flogen

neXus9

Originally posted by flogen
xbox and gc do a great job on shoulder buttons, tho.
flogen

Yeah, the thing I really liked about the xbox standard controller were the trigger style shoulder buttons, these were terrific for fps. It felt really realistic using them in halo, one of these buttons being used as the trigger for your different weapons.

Cake Fiend

Originally posted by tman
perhaps that's because gamecube games are actually exciting?

Zing!

Originally posted by Retr0gamer
The PS controller design was always terrible. Terrible button placement, swapping button functions from the fantastic snes configuration.

That's crap, the original PS controller was the natural progression for SNES-style controls. More comfortable to hold, two extra buttons. Winnar. It was only when they started bolting on analogue sticks where they weren't welcome that they became hard to use.

I still don't like the button placement of the GC, after all this time. The whole one big button with three satellite buttons thing doesn't do it for me at all. Bring back the classic four. And what the jaysus was the idea of the Z-button? They should either have not bothered or should have put two of them on, preferably analogue.

Past fond memories for me are the N64 pad (despite its practically redundant left prong) and the DC pad's analogue triggers and superior joystick. And, of course, the classic NES pad. We didn't need any of this curvy analogue nonsense back in them days.

Headshot

i think the xbox controller is the best for fps games like halo and hopefully halo 2
also think its great with the game ninja gaiden[ class game]

n1ck

I like the small xbox controller but i can't stand where the black and white buttons are on either of the controllers.

Boro

1. Gamecube - best controller ive used
2. PS2
3. Sidewinder for PC - the 10 button gameport version (not a console i know - it is a good joypad though)
4. Xbox S - as some people mentioned - the white and black are awkward
5. Xbox L

Doodah7

For me it is the Controller-S for XBox and to think Microsoft were not going to release the controller outside of Japan... I have one of the orginal biggies and they are absolutlely appalling.

The GC controller is okayish. I agreewith previous posters that the one big A-button is not such a good idea. Similarly the z-button is a complete waste, hard to reach and as it is not used in that many games, you forget about it.

The PS2 controller was a complete cop-out by Sony when they developed the PS2. Like how imaginitive is it to use the exact same controller but paint it black. Oh yeah and persisting with the moneymaking scam that is a mutitap...purlease...

Quake III on Dreamcast was next to impossible with the controller as there was no second analog stick. Big boo-boo. Otherwise a fine comfortable controller and probably my favourite.

Xterminator

I think the gamecube controller is the best.

Very natural fit, even after a long time playing,!

X

Draupnir

Couldnt use anything except my big Xbox Controller anymore. Cant use the little ones at all. I think its just my brain got used to the big one and it feels comfy now. Its nice to be different and like it. My only problem is getting a new one because my current one is getting a bit worn out. Anywhere still sellin controller L's?

Never used a gamecube so cant comment. Might buy one of these for those Legend of Zelda games alone.

monkeyfudge

I like the Game Cube controller because of the irregular shaped buttons... I'm no good at remembering which button is which, but with the Game Cube's different shapes it's easy. And also the fact that it uses letters to identify the buttons...

That triangle, circle, square, X thing has never worked with my brain, I'm always hitting the wrong buttons on the PS2...

I can't say anything about the Xbox... as I don't have one...

I liked the Dreamcast one.. but if you had it loaded with a VMU and a rumble pack it was pretty heavy...

Retr0gamer

That's crap, the original PS controller was the natural progression for SNES-style controls

I meant the swapping of the functions of the x and o buttons. x is now select and o is now cancel. Only Konami still use this layout.

Have to say the best console controller for fps games was the N64 controller. The z button was really well placed. In Goldeneye it felt like you were pulling the trigger of a gun.

Headshot

is there different kind of gamecube controllers can you get or is it just one

monkeyfudge

Originally posted by snoopdog
is there different kind of gamecube controllers can you get or is it just one

There are some third party ones that are slightly bigger and more awkward than the Nintendo ones...

Otherwise there is only the Wavebird, the wireless controller with no rumble feature....

tman

Originally posted by snoopdog
is there different kind of gamecube controllers can you get or is it just one

you can also get the wavebird which is a slightly bulkier, wireless model. (afaik, it's the worlds first ever first party wireless controller)

BLITZ_Molloy

The best digital pads ever made were the Saturn or Mega Drive 6-button controllers.

Nobody has made a good analogue pad yet. The PS2's analogue sticks are ****, and poorly placed. The Dreamcast pad gives me awful cramps, especially in racing games where you have to use the triggers. The Xbox standard pad is a mess on every level. Trying to play Rocky with rounded buttons is hell. The Gamecube pad is quite good. I don't think much of the d-pad or facebutton layout though.

Retrogamer.. make a three criticisms about Nintendo. Go on, I dare you. :rolleyes:

monument

Originally posted by f®eak s©enery
The Xbox's Controller-S is definetly my favourite, while the fat version is possibly the worst first-party console controller ever made.

Small hands?

For me, the Xbox large controller is about on par with the Cube controller, while the PS2 controller is extremely badly designed – at least for male adult size hands.

Draupnir

Totally agree with you monument.

Just got Toca Race Driver 2 today and the large Xbox pad is a dream when playing it. Fits perfectly in my hands and every button need is instantly pressable.

Creamy Goodness

Originally posted by Retr0gamer
Have to say the best console controller for fps games was the N64 controller. The z button was really well placed. In Goldeneye it felt like you were pulling the trigger of a gun.

it seemed to me that, that controller was made for goldeneye what a great controller it was

Retr0gamer

The best digital pads ever made were the Saturn or Mega Drive 6-button controllers

The 6-button mega drive controller was a thing of beauty. I hope your talking about the japanese saturn controller. The japanese controller was wonderful to use. However the first american cntroller was a shambles on par with the fat xbox controller. They had to stop making them just like microsoft.

Retrogamer.. make a three criticisms about Nintendo. Go on, I dare you.

Well most people would agree about their controllers being great.

1. Their attitude towards europe is apalling. 6-12 month waits for games and consoles is ridiculous for a market that is bigger than japan.

2. GBA games are ridiculously price compared to the small teams, production times and not all that expensive cartridges to make them. Also they cost 30% in europe than in america.

3. Althought there are quality games on the Gamecube at the moment there is a severe drought of them. Haven't used my GC in 2 months cos i've beaten all my games for it.

However, just like mr. kipling, they do make exceedingly good games. And controllers.

Headshot

i have the ps2 for a very long time now and this year there has not one good game yet for me any way im dispointed with sony right now

Retr0gamer

*cough* Disgaea *cough*

Headshot

what good games then [cough# none]

honru

Originally posted by monument
Small hands?

Yeah... :rolleyes:

I don't think having small hands is the only problem, the face buttons are poorly placed and cramped, the D-Pad is clunky and the sticks are better imbedded for your thumbs on the smaller model. Plus the Start and Back buttons are well out of the way, and that big fat Xbox logo on the controller looks really bad.

Headshot

what are you saying the xbox logo on the controller is class work of art

Cake Fiend

Originally posted by Cr3m0
it seemed to me that, that controller was made for goldeneye what a great controller it was

Domino layout...

.ak

ps2. Nuff said.

Retr0gamer

Have to say the best joypad for emulation was the mk1 sidewinder. The ability to hook 4 up through another port that was on the joypad itself was genius. Microsoft shot themselves in the foot when they not only got rid of this feature but also reduced the buttons from 10 to 6.

BLITZ_Molloy

Good point. I'd forgotten about the US Saturn controller. That was a truly uncomfortable pad.

Needless to say I'll be picking up two of these in a few weeks time. I've got two PS Hori arcade sticks that I use for emulation but every convertor I've bought suffers from lag. Makes playing fighters, Bomb Jack and Joust impossible.

I had a 6 button controller for the MD made by Quickshot that was wonderful. If I saw one of these on ebay I'd jump at it in an instant.

Headshot

those anyone know about this controller which is used for the game steel battalion for the xbox this controller has 40 buttons
http://xbox.ign.com/objects/481/481366.html

BLITZ_Molloy

The Steel Battalion/Tekki controller is crazy. I kind of wish I'd bought it now, even if the game isn't that hot. Much like the Samba De Amigo macaras the resale value is alot better than whatever the original retail price was.

Headshot

man i would love to get it steel battalion game and controller man it be some fun

anyone out who has it be interested in selling it

Retr0gamer

Antone remember the pimps at sea controller.

Now I would have bought that.

tman

Originally posted by Retr0gamer
Antone remember the pimps at sea controller.

Now I would have bought that.

aye. the boys in #pimpdaddy would be so envious...

dloob

1. Xbox L
2. Gamecube
3. Xbox S
4. PS2

Although I won't be caught dead near an xbox with a controller S.
It's just not natural.
The original was the perfect fusion of man and machine.

segadreamcast

The original XBox controller would be my favourite, followed by the Gamecube, then Controller S, then the PS2 pad - which is rubbish, I hasten to add.

Actually - just noticing the last reply. I totally agree with this guy.