Gaming

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’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.

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.

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

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

So far it's the Xbox 360, with the D-pad dremel-modded (coverts the D-pad from floating to almost like a mini-joystick).

I think the Duelsense controller is my favorite, being an incremental upgrade over the great DS4. Comfy layout, nice feeling bumpers and d-pad, and gyro controls.

The Xbox Series controller is equally comfortable and definitely gets points for using AA batteries instead of a built-in battery that degrades over time (my DS4 barely holds a charge anymore…). However, lack of gyro sucks, especially when everyone else has it.

If you want to count the Steam Deck as a controller, it’s a close second behind the DS5. All the features you could possibly want, plus trackpads and back buttons, and only loses points for being less comfortable to hold than the DS5 (but it’s also an entire console, so that’s fair).

SNES Superscope

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

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

Switch Pro controller. Xbox has a good controller but requiring AA batteries or an adjacent solution for a controller in 2023 is crazy. Switch Pro can last up to 40 hours on a rechargeable battery and it's just as comfortable.

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)

Atari 2600 or ColecoVision. You're not a real gamer unless it hurts to play.

Any moderately comfy controller that I'm used to is my favorite at any time.

Case in point, when I was used to the DS4 it was my favorite. I tried the new Dualsense (DS5) and hated it compared to the DS4. But after getting used to the DS(5), the DS4 just feels too small and weird now so I like the DS(5) better.

BUT, I'll take and be happy with basically any well designed controller. The Xbox controllers starting with 360 are very comfy to me too. As is the switch pro and GameCube controllers. And even the stadia controller. Haven't tried many 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.

Switch pro

The Xbox One/Series controller is the most comfortable for me and IMO has the best layout. I also like that Microsoft has the controller designer to create controllers in custom color schemes.

Saturn controller hands down. The d-pad is the best ever and the overall layout is great for fighting games / anything 2d.

In more recent memories though, the Dualsense (Edge) would be my favourite.

The WiiU pro controller is absolutely my favorite controller of all time, symmetrical stick placement above the buttons, slim and lightweight yet durable, and an absurd battery life between 60-80 hours.
After that, my next favorite as far as traditional controllers would be the PS2 controller. For non-traditional I have a huge soft spot for the WiiU gamepad and the Wii remote + nunchuk.
The worst controller I've ever used would easily be the N64 controller, followed at a wide margin by the Saturn 3D control pad. I'm also not fond of 360 controller.

ps4 controller by far

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 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

Flydigi Apex2 (and soon Vader 3?). It has a shit ton of additional buttons (2 additional face buttons, 2 additional bumpers, 4 freaking back buttons) and even have a weird 3rd joystick. And it use quality micro switches (so long membrane, i don't miss ya). All of that in the comfy Xbox form factor. It does need another paid app (ReWASD) to fully use it on PC (Gyro, layers and what not). Well worth it tho!

I fucking hate that Razer and Scuf locked us out of potential cool controllers with their patents. Only Chinese can do whatever the hell they want.

Also fuck Sony and their controller locked down on Ps5.

I have big hands so I'd have to go with the Xbox 360 and Xbox One's controller. The DualSense is very good, too. I'd give it to the DualSense for the haptic feedback and vibrations, but they're both great!

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.