Gaming

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.

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.

8bitdo controllers are my favs for now, but I also loved the Nintendo 64 controller, but probably mostly because I was a kid and loved games.

@s804 N64 because it was the best to hold

No Dreamcast in that pic?

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.

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

I'd say Elite 2 if it didn't have annual bumper problems. Rest kinda blend together. Wasn't a fan of the PS2 and on controllers.

Wii-mote was pretty great for it's time and super reliable.

The Xbox 360 one, especially some off-brand ones that are somehow better than the 999999€ official ones (with the benefit of working on PC, mine is still perfectly functional after several years of gathering dust)

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

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

ColecoVision. Not because it was a terrible controller, but it being my first ever console.

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.

The gulikit King Kong 2 pro which is a beefed up switch pro controller

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!

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.

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.

Ps4. it fits so well in adult hands

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.

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

Series X! Everything but the weird way it connects to PC.

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

PS2/PS4 controllers feel like they fit my hands the best, the PS5 controller seems a bit large for my liking. I really like the Xbox Series S|X controller but the plastic etching and rumble make my hands go numb after about an hour, if they could fix that I think it would beat the others.

I don't use controllers really anymore as I'm gaming on the PC (occasional stream deck). But all in it's the Xbox 360.

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.

Gamecube for the button has different shapes so you know which button you're pressing without looking down to look at it too much

Then Xbox Series X/S era controller is my favorite as the trigger felt more nicer than Xbox One era.

Definitely the xbox 360 controller, it's just really comfortable.

The PS4 controller just feels great to use. I'm also a fan of the touchpad, it's a shame there are barely any games that used it.

I like the PlayStation style controller a lot. Probably because that's the system I had when I was younger.

I mostly use a steam controller now and have backups. I also have some classic shaped controllers for emulators too.

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.

Wii mote + mario kart wheel for sure

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.

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.

The latest Xbox controllers are the best, unless you have really small hands. They are very comfortable.

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.

I started with the genesis, but my favorite controller is a fighting game stick because my hands don't cramp and it's more fun to use.

My favorite official controller was probably ps3

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