Post by Weemanv1 on Nov 18, 2014 15:50:38 GMT -5
I thought this would be an interesting thread idea. What is everyone's favorite and least favorite gamepad/controller from any console?
For me, it's a tossup between the Sega Saturn and the Nintendo Gamecube. At first I thought I would just say the Saturn since I always loved the shape of the Genesis and Saturn controllers and how comfortable they were to hold. The Saturn had the six face buttons which was perfect for fighting games but also had two shoulder buttons for versatility. Where it fails is that it does not have an analog stick and thus makes 3D games a pain to play in comparison to the N64 and (eventually) PS1 that both had analog sticks. That is why I also include the Gamecube controller. Despite falling a little bit behind the Saturn for me in general, the analog sticks really make a difference. That and it was always a nice size. Now, the Xbox controllers have had similar shapes to the Gamecube's, but I'm not including them for a few reasons. First of all, until recently the D-pads were terrible. Secondly, whenever I have to use the D-pad, my hands cramp up because of where it is placed. Never had that problem with the Gamecube controller.
As for least favorite, Nintendo 64. Why? I don't have 3 hands! Special mention to the Atari 5200. I can't say a lot since I've never actually used one, but a faulty controller is never a good thing and that's all I hear about it. Since I'm only basing this off of what I've used though, I'm not officially picking it.
For me, it's a tossup between the Sega Saturn and the Nintendo Gamecube. At first I thought I would just say the Saturn since I always loved the shape of the Genesis and Saturn controllers and how comfortable they were to hold. The Saturn had the six face buttons which was perfect for fighting games but also had two shoulder buttons for versatility. Where it fails is that it does not have an analog stick and thus makes 3D games a pain to play in comparison to the N64 and (eventually) PS1 that both had analog sticks. That is why I also include the Gamecube controller. Despite falling a little bit behind the Saturn for me in general, the analog sticks really make a difference. That and it was always a nice size. Now, the Xbox controllers have had similar shapes to the Gamecube's, but I'm not including them for a few reasons. First of all, until recently the D-pads were terrible. Secondly, whenever I have to use the D-pad, my hands cramp up because of where it is placed. Never had that problem with the Gamecube controller.
As for least favorite, Nintendo 64. Why? I don't have 3 hands! Special mention to the Atari 5200. I can't say a lot since I've never actually used one, but a faulty controller is never a good thing and that's all I hear about it. Since I'm only basing this off of what I've used though, I'm not officially picking it.
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