Best video game controller on Reddit
330 reviews from r/videogames, r/gaming, r/AskReddit and 11 more subreddits
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#1
Nintendo
4.6
(54)
"The GameCube controller has the best design IMO."
"From the 1s you show, Gamecube all the way."
"W A V E B I R D."
"Gamecube."
"GameCube wave bird easily."
"Wavebird and current generation Xbox and PS controllers."
"GameCube controller makes me pre every time I hold one"
"GameCube and I will die on this hill."
"I will still be grateful if the GameCube controller"
"Powerglove."
#2
Sony
4.5
(52)
"1. Dualsense Edge 2. XBox Elite (first gen) 3. Victor Victrix BFG Pro"
"I like the PS5 controller"
"I’ll take that PS2 controller all day."
"Gotta love the DS4 controller."
"The PlayStation controller has won awards for being the most ergonomic object in the world."
"I'd have to go with the PlayStation controller, it has a simplicity of form and function. Probably the PS2 specifically"
"Dualshock 4 and the Gamecube controller and i will not tolerate any other claim"
"The dualsense controller coming in first."
"The dualsense controller coming in first."
"Honestly PS2"
#3
Microsoft
4.6
(48)
"360 and PS5."
"Had an afterglow mini controller for the Xbox 360 that was so amazing to hold and comfortable to use."
"I think the newer Xbox models are the most ergonomic and intuitive."
"Xbox 360 for me... Best ergonomic and the best thumbstick location"
"I used to think Sony until I held Xbox. Triggers for acceleration and braking was a revelation"
"The fat Xbox controller was my favourite."
"It was shaped like two pistol grips with buttons on the pistol grips."
"Xbox 360"
"Best controller hands down is the series controller."
"Xbox 360"
#4
PlayStation
4.5
(20)
"Ps4 controllers are better than all of the above and I will die on this hill."
"The Playstation controller. That's a bit of a catch all response but their's has always been, and continues to be, the best to me."
"The best existing one in my opinion right now is the PS4 controller."
"The PS5 controller."
"Ps5 though hands down right now."
"The PS5 controller in particular is super comfortable."
"The original, non DualShock PlayStation controller for me."
"I’m a fan of any DualShock controller."
"I'm really quite fond of the PS5 DualSense."
"I have to go with the PS3 controller that's my childhood"
#5
DualSense
4.9
(14)
"Dualsense is the perfect controller."
"The dual sense is far and away the dopest controller ever made."
"Dualsense. The weight is perfect and all the features it has compared to Dualshock4 is insane."
"DualSense. Such a phenomenal experience to play games with that thing."
"The DualSense is the most ergonomically pleasing, aesthetically striking controller I've ever used."
"Dual Sense far and away right now."
"Dualsense is incredible so far."
"Dualsense is my fave."
"The new dual sense."
"Dual sense or GameCube."
#6
Xbox
4.5
(10)
"Probably the Xbox series x/s Elite because you have So many choices."
"Makes the best controller, better than PlayStation by miles."
"Xbox controller."
"The Xbox one controller is by far the best controller I ever own."
"Xbox is pretty defacto for pc gaming controllers"
"I like the modern Xbox controller a lot as well."
"I also use a 360 controller for computer gaming."
"They probably peaked with Xbox elite controller."
"OG jumbo XBox controller."
"Comfort? Xbox."
#7
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
4.8
(9)
"I really like the pro controller for the Switch."
"Nintendo Switch Pro controller. Gives you everything you could ever want."
"The Switch Pro Controller. Perfect weight and ergonomics."
"Best, followed by the Xbox1, and then PS5."
"The switch pro controller is probably the most comfortable controller I've ever had."
"Is legit!"
"A tough pick for me to decide which is better."
"Xbox. Switch joy (cons or especially pro). GameCube. Ps."
"Nintendo Switch Pro controller, PS5 controller, then xBox360 controller, in that order."
#8
PS5 Controller
5.0
(8)
"The PS5 basically made it again for themselves."
"PS5 all the way."
"PS5 haptic feedback controller to be precise."
"For normal controllers: ps5 controller or 360 controller."
"Definitely ps5"
"PS5. It’s just so comfortable for me."
"I'm reallying loving the PS5 controller"
"Love the PS5 controller."
#9
Nintendo GameCube Controller
5.0
(7)
"GameCube. Sans wave bird, OG GC for sure felt so right"
"GameCube controller. It was a redemption and a learned design for the N64."
"Gamecube controller, xbox one controller."
"The GameCube controller is still the most used controller for smash bros to this day."
"I will always defend the Gamecube as one of the most unique and comfortable controllers of all time."
"My favorite has always been the GameCube controller."
"GameCube controller 100%."
#10
Xbox 360 Controller
5.0
(6)
"There’s a reason it’s seen only minor updates, and it’s used in industries beyond just gaming."
"Got to be the Xbox 360 controller."
"Xbox 360 controller remains the best in my book."
"360 is still my favorite form factor."
"The most comfortable and ergonomic of all of them."
"It's just perfect."
#11
PS4 DualShock
4.8
(5)
"1. Dualshock 4
2. Gamecube Controller
3. SNES Controller"
"The PS4 one just fits my hand perfectly."
"It just fits into my hand perfectly and is just the right weight."
"PS4 dual shock all the fucking way!"
"I’m still in love with the DualShock 4."
#12
Sega
4.6
(5)
"Dream cast controllers were the best for me. Perfect fit for my hands"
"Dreamcast Controller was peak."
"Dreamcast had an amazing controller and memory card."
"I really liked the way the Dreamcast one fit."
"Sega Saturn model 2, Japanese controller"
#13
PS4
4.3
(4)
"Gonna have to go with PS4."
"I just like the PS4 controller the most."
"I've been playing a lot with a PS4 controller and it just feels great."
"PS4, its the only one I've used."
#14
PS4 Controller
4.3
(4)
"The ps4 was such a leap in quality for me over the ps3 controller."
"For me its gonna have to be the ps4 controller. feels the best to me out of all the numerous controllers ive used over the years."
"Even though I'm an Xbox fan its ps4 controllers they are more comfortable in hands"
"But im startible to believe the ps4 controller had crap durability."
#15
PS5 DualSense
5.0
(3)
"Ps5 dualsense. so damn magical, makes me feel so much more immersed."
"The DualSense PS5 controller is the best there is as of today."
"PS5 Dual Sense, followed second by the latest Xbox controller."
#16
GameCube
4.7
(3)
"Gamecube. It was a good fit for all."
"The GameCube controller or the switch pro controller."
"Original gamecube."
#17
Xbox Elite Series 2
4.7
(3)
"Xbox elite series 2 in first and switch pro controller in second place."
"No gimmicks purely the best controller ever made."
"Gamecube, Xbox elites series 2 also not bad."
#18
Xbox Series X Controller
5.0
(2)
"Feels awesome to me."
"My personal favorite for playing most games is the Xbox Series X controller."
#19
Xbox Elite Controller
5.0
(2)
"Xbox elite controller."
"They're a good fit for most hands, and just that little bit weighty that makes them so nice to hold."
#20
Stadia Controller
5.0
(2)
"My favorite so far is still the Stadia controller."
"My favorite has always been the Stadia controller."
#21
Microsoft Xbox Elite Controller
5.0
(2)
"Xbox elite controller is unmatched and worth every penny."
"Personally I like the Xbox elite, ergonomics and practically at is finest."
#22
Microsoft Xbox Series X Controller
5.0
(2)
"The Xbox series X takes the cake for me."
"Xbox Series X controller. Best ergonomic design period."
#23
Xbox 360
4.5
(2)
"It doesnt get better."
"I’m a big fan of the 360."
#24
Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller
4.5
(2)
"The 360 controller fits my hand like a glove."
"I want to say the Xbox 360 controller because it’s the most comfortable controller I’ve ever held."
#25
Guitar Hero
4.0
(2)
"Guitar Hero guitar"
"Guitar hero"
#26
Nintendo WaveBird
4.0
(2)
"But 'best' probably should go to the WaveBird."
"It's a good fit in my hands."
#27
8bitdo
4.0
(2)
"I'm on the 8bitdo sn pro2, which is a better version of the old wii classic pro."
"8bitdo does some nice controllers."
#28
Google Stadia Controller
3.0
(2)
"The Google stadia controller is also pretty neat."
"What I found didn't work was my Google Stadia controller."
#29
8bitDO
3.0
(2)
"I use this 8bitdo SN30 Pro Gamepad."
"But if you want to get a new controller any from the new console era should work."
#30
PlayStation/Xbox
5.0
(1)
"The best would definitely be the PS5 functionality into an Xbox 360 frame."
#31
Ascii
5.0
(1)
"Ascii turbo controller for super Nintendo. You could pull off heavy multi push attacks in street fighter."
#32
Capcom
5.0
(1)
"The Steel Batallion controller."
#33
Xbox Series X and Series S Controllers
5.0
(1)
"The most comfortable gaming controllers I've ever used."
#34
Wii U
5.0
(1)
"Wii U feels perfect in my hands."
#35
Xbox One X
5.0
(1)
"Fits my hands the best and is the most comfortable to hold."
#36
Xbox One/SX
5.0
(1)
"Most comfortable gamepad I ever held."
#37
Xbox Elite Series 1 or 2
5.0
(1)
"It’s just the perfect controller, feels great."
#38
Xbox Elite 2
5.0
(1)
"So worth it!"
#39
PS5 DualSense Edge
5.0
(1)
"It is my favorite controller."
#40
Xbox Series Controller
5.0
(1)
"Absolutely perfect."
#41
Xbox Series Elite 2
5.0
(1)
#42
Xbox Elite
5.0
(1)
"Far and away the best controller I've ever used."
#43
PS5
5.0
(1)
"PS5 is my favorite of all time, at this point."
#44
PS2
5.0
(1)
"The way you could tap the back buttons was unmatched."
#45
Xbox One Remote
5.0
(1)
"I’m a very firm believer in the current iteration of the Xbox 1 remote."
#46
Steam Deck
5.0
(1)
"I would say it’s the best because of the ease of repair."
#47
Steam VR Knuckles Controllers
5.0
(1)
"Knuckles controllers for Steam VR are excellent."
#48
DualShock 5
5.0
(1)
"I have to say the DualShock 5 I believe there is no comparison."
#49
Hori Fighting Edge
5.0
(1)
"Hori Fighting Edge is the Rolls Royce of controllers."
#50
Microsoft Xbox Series Controller
5.0
(1)
"IMO the Xbox Series line of controllers. One of the comfiest i've ever used."
#51
PS2 Controller
5.0
(1)
"PS2 controller and it’s not even close"
#52
Microsoft OG Xbox Controller
5.0
(1)
"OG Xbox. I have some monster mitts and it felt perfect."
#53
Microsoft Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller
5.0
(1)
"Xbox elite series 2 is my favourite controller with the ps5 controller second."
#54
Microsoft Xbox 360 and One/Series Controllers
5.0
(1)
"Xbox has always had the best controllers imo."
#55
Microsoft Xbox Controllers
5.0
(1)
"Xbox controllers are the only ones that feel comfortable in my meaty sausage mitts."
#56
Xbox 360 Pad
5.0
(1)
"After the 360 I would probably go with the N64 controller."
#57
GameCube Controller
5.0
(1)
"GameCube and ps4 controllers felt the best on my hands by far."
#58
Xbox Series S/X Controller
5.0
(1)
"Favouite controller now is the xbox series s/x controller."
#59
SteelSeries Nimbus
5.0
(1)
"Steel Series Nimbus is probably the best as far as Bluetooth controllers go."
#60
VKB
4.0
(1)
"Can’t go wrong with a 'vkb gladiator nxt evo' left or right hand."
#61
Madcatz
4.0
(1)
"The Madcatz Gamecube controller. You know the one."
#62
Valve
4.0
(1)
"Probably the Steam Controller. It's not that it's the best at any one thing, but its versatility I think is unmatched."
#63
Victrix
4.0
(1)
"I use a Victrix Pro BFG on PC. I configured it like a PS5 controller."
#64
IBuffalo
4.0
(1)
"The IBufflo is pretty good if you don't need to emulate anything past SNES."
#65
Xbox Controllers
4.0
(1)
"Nothing feels better to me than the offset joysticks of the Xbox controllers."
#66
Xbox One Controller
4.0
(1)
"I just find the Xbox 1 controller very comfortable to use."
#67
8bitdo Ultimate
4.0
(1)
"8bitdo ultimate."
#68
Xbox Duke
4.0
(1)
"I always have liked the Duke."
#69
Wii U Gamepad
4.0
(1)
"The grossly underused WiiU gamepad."
#70
Microsoft Xbox Controller
4.0
(1)
"Personally I really like both the current gen Xbox and PlayStation controllers"
#71
PlayStation Controller
4.0
(1)
"The playstation controller just works. That shit fits right in the fuckin hand."
#72
Wii U Pro Controller
4.0
(1)
"Wii U Pro Controller and the PS5 DualSense."
#73
Microsoft Xbox One/Xbox Series X Controller
4.0
(1)
"Xbox one/Xbox series X controller."
#74
DualShock
4.0
(1)
"I grew up on Playstation, so I'm biased towards the Dualshock."
#75
SteelSeries
4.0
(1)
"The steelseries nimbus is probably the best."
#76
Buffalo
4.0
(1)
"I've had good luck with a 'Buffalo Classic USB Gamepad'."
#77
3.0
(1)
"Im gonna sound crazy for this but google stadia"
#78
Ouya
3.0
(1)
"Ouya."
#79
Nintendo Joy-Cons
3.0
(1)
"I love how the joycons are designed to come off but I hate how they drift."
#80
Nintendo NES Controller
2.0
(1)
"Nintendo always has bad ones. Even the NES was bad."
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