The D-Pad is perfect, and the buttons are nicely textured. The size of the controller is also perfect as well as the side grips. 

3 buttons, that's all you need

unless you're playing mortal kombat vOv

also PS2 controller is best

I'm going to have agree, also the 6 button version is an imporvement

Does mouse and keyboard count? If not, then yea, the Genesis controller is pretty awesome.

Clearly a controller with no control sticks and only three face buttons is superior to everything that's come after with more buttons and control sticks and whatnot. 

NES. 2 Buttons, Start, Select, D Pad. I'm all on that shit.

The Dreamcast controller would've been perfect if the joystick wasn't so short and stubby. My favorite was the Activator, though. I just loved being in TOTAL control of my games for once. 

The Dualshock is the best controller design ever. 

" I like the 360 controller, except the D-Pad of course. "

" The Dualshock is the best controller design ever. The Dualshock 3 is the best controller ever by virtue of being a wirless Dualshock design.
"

you made your post totally irreverent when you said "10/10"

Clearly the 360 controller is the best.

I had 2 six button versions and the og one. I preffered six button.

That isn't even the best controller of that generation.

The SG Horns thing is really frigging uncomfortable. I hate it. And it isn't obvious what button is going to do what? Your thumb doesn't rest naturally on any opne button, so there is no clear "basic action" button.

Oh goodness no. I thought the build quality on those Genesis controllers was questionable. Always getting gunked up. I think the 360 controller is the best controller made, sans the D-Pad. I always liked the Gamecube controller, baffling as it was.....

My genesis controllers always tended to break.  The wiring would start to fray where the cord went into the controller.

Personally, I've always liked the PS1 controllers and the dualshocks, but thats just me.

  PS2 controller is best 

Dude, you break my heart. Even the SNES controller was far superior.

Onlive controller is best controller.

360 pad without a doubt for me, I do like the PS3 controller but the analog sticks aren't as good as  the 360 pad and the triggers are terrible...

Xbox pad was just an evolution of the Dreamcast pad.

By giving the controller a score, you're reviewing it. You're the worst fucking reviewer around.

Pretty sure the mouse keyboard and joystick are the best and everything else other than the 360 controller is complete garbage. Not that games use joysticks anymore really. But there was a time.

"you made your post totally irreverent when you said "10/10" "

Super Nintendo has to be the best. Best D-Pad of any controller on the market now. It's pretty much the basis of any modern controller out right now. I'd say that it is the best.

Does every thread on GB suck now?

" Does every thread on GB suck now? "

360 controller. I always detested the Playstation controllers. They're too small for my hands

" Onlive controller is best controller. "

I like the 360 controller the best. Gamecube's up there too, except for that stupid Z button.

"

With its round figure, smooth buttons, responsive D-pad, shoulder buttons, and out of the way but easily reachable start and select buttons, there's no other answer. "

Sigh, what could have been: 

Gamecube controller all the way for me. So comfortable.

I'd actually say Classic Controller Pro. A mix between the SNES pad, the Gamecube controller, and the Dualshock. I'm quite fond of it, but too bad it wasn't the Wii's basic controller.

" @TheMustacheHero said:

" Onlive controller is best controller. "

LOL.  Onlive isn't the best anything. "

When I had one, the Genesis controller always felt cheap in my hands - my tiny six-year-old hands.

" @SeriouslyNow said:

" @TheMustacheHero said:

" Onlive controller is best controller. "

LOL.  Onlive isn't the best anything. "

Have you used it? "

" @TheMustacheHero said:

" @SeriouslyNow said:

" @TheMustacheHero said:

" Onlive controller is best controller. "

LOL.  Onlive isn't the best anything. "

Have you used it? "

No, but I haven't contracted Cancer either and I also know that's bad too. "

" @SlashseveN303 said:

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With its round figure, smooth buttons, responsive D-pad, shoulder buttons, and out of the way but easily reachable start and select buttons, there's no other answer. "

Absolutely. Apart from being the template for just about every other controller that came after it, it's also a fantastic piece of kit in it's own right. "

I like the Gamecube controller.

I used to love the Genesis controller, and rank it up there..

And if it wasn't for the awkward feel of the DC controller it would have gotten my vote. (loved the vmu idea)

But, if I had to pick one, (even though I only own PS3's) I'd hafta say the X360 controller. Being a fan of the regular xbox controller, Microsoft only made minor adjustments, but in all the right places. IMO with the D-pad not quite as good as the DS3, I think the ergonomics of that controller are superb. Makes me a little jealous, but I'm not ashamed to admit it.

" I like the Gamecube controller. "

My favorite is the 360 controller. I hate the triggers, thumbstick placement, and that there are no indentations in the thumbsticks to improve grip on the dualshock. Gamecube gets an honorable mention for actually being really comfortable. If it had a left bumber, bigger right analog stick, and thumbstick indentations it would've been amazing.