Favorite Nintendo controller

[PikaSamus]

Pictures will be added when I get on my Wii U, as my iPad often refreshes whenever I switch tabs (moreso now that I am on iOS 8). Please note that I am not including the "special controllers", such as the DDR pad or the DK Bongos. I am not including the Color TV-Game or Game & Watch (the former due to the fact that it is only for Pong, and the latter due to the fact that it varies depending on the game). I am not listing any third party controllers, either. I am including variations that change shape, size, or button layout. If I am missing any, please tell me.
*NES controller
*Super NES controller
*Nintendo 64 controller
*Nintendo GameCube controller
*Wii Remote
*Classic Controller
*Wii Remote + Nunchuk
*Wii U GamePad
*Wii U Pro Controller
*Game Boy (Light/Color)
*Game Boy Pocket
*Virtual Boy
*Game Boy Advance
*Game Boy Advance SP
*Game Boy Micro
*Nintendo DS
*Nintendo DS Lite
*Nintendo DSi
*Nintendo DSi XL
*Nintendo 3DS
*Nintendo 3DS XL
The following are currently not released.
*New Nintendo 3DS
*New Nintendo 3DS XL

 

[Sari]

Gamecube controller ftw!

 

[SomewhatMystia]

It's a toss-up between SNES and Gamecube, depending on what I'm playing.

 

[Deleted member]

The GameCube controller hands down.
The buttons are conveniently close to each other and it feels comfortable to hold. It's just about perfect for almost every game it can be used with.

 

[OBI1JABLOMI]

Gamecube controller is easily one of the best ever made, let alone that it is perfect for smash bros.

 

[Twewy]

I'll agree with the majority. Gamecube controllers are great.

 

[Marxally]

Game-moda****er-cube.

 

[Toon612Link]

My most hated controller of all time is the N64 controller... My favorite controller is the gamecube... It was so good it inspired microsoft to make it even better.

 

[wingedarcher7]

Gotta go with the majority on this one and say the Gamecube controller. It was just way too comfortably not to be happy with it. Everything was so conveniently placed and it could fit into pretty much everyone's hands with no complaints!

Though, I will say that the N64 controller seems to get more slack than it deserves from the general public. So many see the three grip design as odd and, admittedly, it is, but the good games on the console knew how to make it so the controls felt right and you didn't have to constantly switch back and forth, it usually consisted of you holding the middle grip for the analog stick, and either the left or right one, but never both. Just an additional comment I wanted to throw in.

 

[Pachinkosam]

Gamecube controller but in fighting games its bogus.

 

[Da_Silver98]

Definitely the game cube controller, the button layout is odd but it works and its very comfortable, but the 3ds xl is most comfortable handheld by far.

 

[Spak]

If I'm playing a tile-based RPG, the GBA or NES will always be best for me. If it is any other type of game, GameCube controller wins hands down. The only exception is if I was playing with someone who had never laid eyes on a N64, the shock on the person's face is absolutely priceless while they try to figure out how to hold their three-pronged controller.

 

[the8thark]

If I am missing any, please tell me.

You are missing some. The NES dogbone controller. I used to own it back in the day. And it was so much better than the old square controller.

Also you only say "classic controller" but for the Wii there were a few you need to mention them I think.

Wii Classic Controller

Wii Classic Controller Pro

If you are talking portable systems you need to add in the game and watch consoles as well like these.

Mario Paint SNES mouse

And lastly the Nintendo Power glove technically counts as it is a control method even if it was a failure.

Also you need to separate the Wiimote + motion add on as it feels very different to the Wiimote standard/motion plus inside model. Using the add on for the old Wiimote model gives the Wiimote a lot more weight. Some people like this, others do not.

If I can think of any more you've missed I'll let you know.

 

[Spak]

Also, would the Jungle Beat drums technically count?

 

[the8thark]

Also, would the Jungle Beat drums technically count?

I believe they would too yes.

 

[PikaSamus]

@ the8thark

Please note that I am not including the "special controllers", such as the DDR pad or the DK Bongos. I am not including the Color TV-Game or Game & Watch (the former due to the fact that it is only for Pong, and the latter due to the fact that it varies depending on the game). I am not listing any third party controllers, either.

 

[Spak]

Sorry, I didn't read the whole comment... Anyways, the you forgot the Wavebird.

 

[kyokencl]

because i almost never i used to get a gamecube before i technically never play melee before and when i got my Wii i played Brawl with a Classic Controller Pro

but for me

my favorite controller is the N64 one

thats all

 

[mangamusicfan]

Wii u pro controller gamecube controller and the sness one are my best

 

[cptnOlimar]

The Gamecube controller, no doubt about that. Just the most perfect controller I ever held in my hands.

 

[the8thark]

@ the8thark

I listed all the ones I saw he missed. They count as some people do like those controllers. If the original poster wants to (on purpose) miss out some Nintendo controllers, when he's just killing and point he is trying to make.List all the official Nintendo controllers and let us choose. That simple.Also he forgot the NES Zapper gun and SNES Super Scope controllers.

 

[waichingliu81]

for me personally, the NES controller followed by the wii pro controller and gamecube.

 

[Daytrip]

Gotta love the classic nes controller. Something about it's simplicity makes me love it.

 

[LunarWingCloud]

Classic Controller for days!! Love that thing. GameCube and SNES controllers also get shoutouts.

 

[greatbernard]

Wii Wiimote > Wii U > SNES > NES > Gamecube > N64

 

[SuperNova!]

The GameCube controller will forever be the best in my book. Nothing Nintendo has come up with since then has been able to even match it, especially the Wii U Pro controllers.

 

[LarsINTJ]

The Gamecube controller is technically the best, but my favorite is the SNES controller since it was the first one I owned.

 

[FinalArcadia]

I've been using the Gamecube controller for so long that I almost can't help but say it's my favorite, and I really love it's appearance with the variety of colors on the buttons.

Though, I actually really like the Wii U gamepad? It's far more comfortable than I ever expected and the buttons are all in pretty intuitive locations, so by the end of this generation of consoles the gamepad might actually dethrone the Gamecube controller for me.