View Full Version : Your favorite type of controller
TeddyRuxpin
06-20-2005, 11:24 PM
I'm sure the results of this will probably point to control pad but here we go anyway.
What's your favorite type of controller?
- Joystick (2600, 5200, 7800, INTV, Colecovision, etc.)
- Standard Control Pad (NES, SNES, Gen, DC, PS/PS2, XBOX, etc.)
- Modified Control Pad (NES Max, modified 1st part, 3rd party, etc.)
- Arcade Style (NES Advantage, etc.)
- Virtual Reality (Power Glove, Power Pad, Dance Pad, etc.)
- Other (Please describe)
retroman
06-20-2005, 11:29 PM
i am a standerd control guy....i stick with what came with the systems
rayearthknight
06-21-2005, 12:30 AM
modified control pad:
The NiGHTS into Dreams 3-D controller...of course this is what would eventually become the Dreamcast Controller
Videogamerdaryll
06-21-2005, 03:14 AM
Voted:
Standard Control Pad..
But I try everything I can..
I'm a standard type person too. Especially considering the Sega Dreamcast controllers, IMHO the best ever that came standard with a system.
DTJAAAAMJSLM
06-21-2005, 03:36 AM
Standard and arcade-style.
scorch56
06-21-2005, 05:42 AM
My Fountech Airstyle for my PS2; my Wideye for my Xbox; and of course.. my Wavebird for my Gamecube! Ahhh.. wireless gaming goodness!
§ Gideon §
06-21-2005, 08:22 AM
I can't vote yet... I want to say standard pad, but give me a few months. It might end up being a stylus.
Xexyz
06-21-2005, 09:18 AM
I'm a standard controller guy although I love my arcade style sticks whenever possible in a shmup or 2D fighter.
googlefest1
06-21-2005, 09:59 AM
i had to say other
to me they type of controler all depends on the game
flight sim - joy stick
platformer (with a bunch of moves) newer control pad
simpler (one button) game - atari style joysitck is fine
fighter - arcade stick
RTS - mouse and keyboard
Mech game + FPS - 2 stick joystick or 2 stick control pad (like XBOX or Dreamcast
XYXZYZ
06-21-2005, 10:30 AM
I CANNOT use a gamepad.(I mean I can, I just don't like to) I grew up in the arcade and had an NES advanage at home, it's just how I play. See, I can't put the task of saving the galaxy from alien robots on just my thumbs; my left thumb/index finger/wrist control the movement, my right index finger fires the weapons, the middle finger is the best at jumping and the other fingers are good at launching special weapons or bringing up menus. That, and when I use a game pad my hands tend to hurt after awhile.
I just won't get a game system if it doesn't have an arcade joystick.
XYXZYZ
06-21-2005, 10:37 AM
Oh, and you forgot to list the Power Glove.
-What IS that thing?
-I love the Power Glove. It's so bad...
8-)
http://www.gamer-talk.net/images/article/editorials/matt/powerglove.jpg
TeddyRuxpin
06-21-2005, 05:26 PM
Oh, and you forgot to list the Power Glove.
Not sure who that was directed at. If you're referring to me, I didn't forget it. It's part of virtual reality and I even mentioned it. 8-)
Ronfar
06-21-2005, 07:08 PM
Oh, and you forgot to list the Power Glove.
-What IS that thing?
-I love the Power Glove. It's so bad...
8-)
http://www.gamer-talk.net/images/article/editorials/matt/powerglove.jpg
Holy Shit, is that Anakin Skywalker? :o
RetroYoungen
06-21-2005, 07:10 PM
I'm one for the standard d-pad myself, it's always been more comfortable in my hands, though that's not to say the others don't at this point...
XYXZYZ
06-21-2005, 09:40 PM
Not sure who that was directed at. If you're referring to me, I didn't forget it. It's part of virtual reality and I even mentioned it. 8-)
Oh wait, uhh.... I can't read.:embarrassed:
kirin jensen
06-21-2005, 09:52 PM
The Odyssey2 joystick.
Wanna know how great it is?
I have brain damage (yeah, I know, anyone who loves the O2 this much must)that limits the use of my right hand.
I use my right hand for the O2 joystick.
Best. Joystick. Ever. 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-)
Tron 2.0
06-22-2005, 08:05 AM
Standerd controll pad all my time favorite is still the Sega Saturn one 8-)
Pedro Lambrini
06-22-2005, 08:11 AM
I voted joystick. The Bug stick on the Amiga is the most comfortable controller I have ever used. Although I have grown used to control pads I do find I get a sore left thumb after prolonged use - this never happened when I played my old 8 bit computers and Amiga...
sliop24
06-22-2005, 08:24 AM
Describe standard control pad. There are so many.
My favorite probably was the SNES controller, but the NES Max sure was awesome back in the day playing Track N' Field.
TeddyRuxpin
06-22-2005, 11:46 AM
Describe standard control pad. There are so many.
I guess I should have put a bit more thought into the poll concerning 'standard' but basically I mean NES to now, what came standard with the system.
TeddyRuxpin
06-22-2005, 11:55 AM
Standerd controll pad all my time favorite is still the Sega Saturn one 8-)
You sure you mean the standard Saturn pad?
http://www.illiop.com/pics/game/sat_cont_basic.jpg
Standard controller
http://www.illiop.com/pics/game/sat_cont_3d.jpg
3D controller
PDorr3
06-22-2005, 12:24 PM
Well I really liked all joysticks, especialy n64, and the PS2 dual analogs are nice. Sometimes the control pads are just a little clunky for my likings.
TeddyRuxpin
06-22-2005, 12:37 PM
Well I really liked all joysticks, especialy n64, and the PS2 dual analogs are nice. Sometimes the control pads are just a little clunky for my likings.
Those are more control pads than joysticks. A joystick is traditionally something that takes an entire hand to hold onto and control, not just a thumb.