What's the best controller you've ever used?

I had made this topic on TNL awhile back and got a lot of insightful and solid answers so I said to hell with it and wanted to hear the thoughts of you glorious bastards here at Sega-16. So which controllers do you love the most and why?

I have a few of course being the Sega Genesis 6 Button pad which was the most comfortable for me with the system. The Gamecube controller was an awesome feeling device and the analog stick was nice and easy to use. It only was made better by the Wavebird which was beyond awesome.

The Saturn 2nd model 6 button pad was also amazing for fighters along with platform games as well.

So let's hear it guys and share your thoughts.



P.S. On TNL one of the highest rated controllers was the Xbox360 Elite.

I really liked the jdm Saturn controllers, been playing my Saturn a lot and the controller just fits. It's nice.

maybe runner up is the ps4 controller though i hate the option and share buttons.

I really like the PS4 controller. It fits in my hands really comfortably, and all of the buttons feel nice. For modern games it's probably my favorite to use. Except for shooters and strategy games that are better with a mouse/keyboard.

There is also a specific version of the Genesis 3 button controller that I love. I've only come across two of them, and from what I can tell they were both made in 1994. The D-pads feel really nice on them, almost like the saturn model 2 controller's d-pad. Not stiff like the early Genesis controllers.

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Originally Posted by ComradeOj

I really like the PS4 controller. It fits in my hands really comfortably, and all of the buttons feel nice. For modern games it's probably my favorite to use. Except for shooters and strategy games that are better with a mouse/keyboard.

There is also a specific version of the Genesis 3 button controller that I love. I've only come across two of them, and from what I can tell they were both made in 1994. The D-pads feel really nice on them, almost like the saturn model 2 controller's d-pad. Not stiff like the early Genesis controllers.

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I think I remember that controller but I don't ever recall holding one. No offense to Melf but I hated the hard plastic of the original Genesis 3 button pad. It made me feel like it was just too cheap and I was afraid I would break it.

Until my very last days on the face of this earth, the wireless six-button controller for the Sega Genesis is the best controller I've ever used.

Saturn model 2, bar none. Use it with most of my emulators. Super Nes Asciipad was comfy and aesthetically pleasing, unlike Nintendo's disgusting gray and purple theme.

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Originally Posted by ComradeOj

I really like the PS4 controller. It fits in my hands really comfortably, and all of the buttons feel nice. For modern games it's probably my favorite to use. Except for shooters and strategy games that are better with a mouse/keyboard.

There is also a specific version of the Genesis 3 button controller that I love. I've only come across two of them, and from what I can tell they were both made in 1994. The D-pads feel really nice on them, almost like the saturn model 2 controller's d-pad. Not stiff like the early Genesis controllers.

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Yeah, that version uses a ball bearing for the D-pad to rock on. The earlier versions used a plastic nub which can wear down if used frequently. As far as my favorite controller goes, that goes to the Model 2 Saturn controller.

Gamecube and Ascii fighter pads for DC are my favorite. They just felt right for their purpose.

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Originally Posted by Psalm Down

Saturn model 2, bar none. Use it with most of my emulators. Super Nes Asciipad was comfy and aesthetically pleasing, unlike Nintendo's disgusting gray and purple theme.

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This was my go to game pad for the Super Nintendo back in the day.

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Originally Posted by Cornholio857

Yeah, that version uses a ball bearing for the D-pad to rock on. The earlier versions used a plastic nub which can wear down if used frequently. As far as my favorite controller goes, that goes to the Model 2 Saturn controller.

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To minimize wear one can put some white lithium grease on the plastic nub. The Mega Fire Mega Drive/Genesis game pad also has a metal ball bearing to pivot on as well.


Edit: As far as best controller, I like one for a reason and another for another reason. Hard to say ____ is the best controller.

The genesis 6 button pad.

My favorite controller is the 2-button Turbo/PCE pad. The corners perfectly fit within my large hands and the buttons are exactly the feel and responsiveness I like. The d-pad never gives me any problems and doesn't wear down my thumb the way that some do.

My second favorite is the standard Japanese Saturn pad.

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Originally Posted by Lync

Until my very last days on the face of this earth, the wireless six-button controller for the Sega Genesis is the best controller I've ever used.

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I agree, those pads are my favourites too. The SG Propad 2/6 come in a very close second though. Or first, if the batteries run out :)

Megadrive 6-Button pad. Also for new, the PS4 pad is very comfortable.

Mega Drive wireless 6 button and PS4 for me, too!

Can't run it down to one. Saturn pad, Neo Geo AES stick, Madcatz Gamecube pad (clear with memory function), DualShock 4, Genesis 3 button.