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The d-pad sucks too. Also the design is bulky (awkward to hold) and has a lot of wasted space (atheistically).
It's the worst stock controller that I've personally ever played with.
The worst controller/stick you've ever owned?
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The d-pad sucks too. Also the design is bulky (awkward to hold) and has a lot of wasted space (atheistically).
It's the worst stock controller that I've personally ever played with.
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I disagree, but I can see why someone might not like the dreamcast controller. I remember it snugly fitting my hand and having a pretty good time with it.
the Microsoft Sidewinder is pretty bad, probably the worst I've personally owned.
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Some Tandy TRS-80 sticks. They didn't have a spring to re-center and would stick in a direction if you didn't remember to center it back yourself... was very frustrating with any kind of action game
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Anything made by Madcatz. I never owned one because I only buy the first party stuff, but everyone I knew who had one - for any system - saw them break within a couple months.
And yes, the N64 controller. Besides being uncomfortable, they sticks wear out too easily. I've seen a fair few limp N64 sticks that hang down and to the left or right.
...ugh...I really couldn't think of another way to describe that without the innuendo...
And yes, the N64 controller. Besides being uncomfortable, they sticks wear out too easily. I've seen a fair few limp N64 sticks that hang down and to the left or right.
...ugh...I really couldn't think of another way to describe that without the innuendo...
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That's how this panda hangs
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It's not the controller you need, or even the controller you deserve. Unless you murdered 77 people and are sitting in a Norwegian prison.
Then you deserve it.
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I always wondered what the hell that thing was for. Looks like you're trying to drive a Light Cycle in your living room.
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this is a fact. Atari had no clue how to make a good controller.
But I bet those controllers still work better than a N64 stock controller.
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Almost embarrassed to say I owned a pair at one point. Good thing I found some dude to take them off my hands.
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The only good joystick Atari made was for the 2600 and that wasn't even that great. I have 3 working 5200 joysticks and even when they're working correctly, they're still garbage. After playing 5200 for awhile I end up walking around like Seinfeld after he signed all those checks from the Japanese TV show. The 7800 controller is better, but that's not saying much. And let's not forget their final mistake, releasing a 3-button Jaguar controller at a time when 6-buttons were pretty much the new standard.
I learned my lesson years ago to stay away from 3rd party controllers, I agree with Madcatz being crap along with most Naki controllers.
I learned my lesson years ago to stay away from 3rd party controllers, I agree with Madcatz being crap along with most Naki controllers.
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Forgot about this thing too:
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Certainly, it may not be the worst controller for many, but I was gobsmacked with horror the first time I ever had to witness and use one of these. Gotta love that piece of paper with "Xbox" written on it, concealed behind that clear plastic cap *sigh*
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Certainly, it may not be the worst controller for many, but I was gobsmacked with horror the first time I ever had to witness and use one of these. Gotta love that piece of paper with "Xbox" written on it, concealed behind that clear plastic cap *sigh*
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Because it would otherwise get in the way of the VMU/rumble slots? If they had a connection up there it would be even more bulky.
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I have this, only I think it's a slight variant. Mine is a little better looking and I think the buttons are reasonably more close together. However it is still a giant fucking piece of shit that used once.
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I'll second that. I hated the whole N64 system because of the controller. Worst...Design...Ever... The Gamecube is not far behind with it's controller. I don't believe Nintendo got it somewhat right when it released the classic controller for the Wii. The PS1/2/3 controller sucks too. Made for small hands. The PS4 controller is an improvement.
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Power Glove gets the win, but since that was already mentioned I'll nominate the Naki 3DO controller.
It looks innocent enough, standard layout and all that jazz, but it is the worst controller I have ever used. I got a pack that had two of them, I ended up cutting the cord off of one to use with my fight stick and throwing the other in the garbage. I've used other cheap generic controllers before and they sucked, but at least they WORKED. The Naki just needed to die.
It looks innocent enough, standard layout and all that jazz, but it is the worst controller I have ever used. I got a pack that had two of them, I ended up cutting the cord off of one to use with my fight stick and throwing the other in the garbage. I've used other cheap generic controllers before and they sucked, but at least they WORKED. The Naki just needed to die.
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I always thought they looked like a klingon bird of prey.
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