Game Controller "Sounds" won't be Remembered

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[@NathanielBandy]

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[@calebhummel5049]

Hello bandy love this video

[@isaacdiboss]

This is an amazing video! It really brings me back to playing games in silence, which I hardly ever do anymore, so I haven't heard the sounds of the controller in years, and completely forgot about it. This really brought back amazing and satisfying memories!

[@theenderkirby939]

Job well done bandy

[@Lexzim9098]

I love this original and unique video! ❤️

[@theenderkirby939]

Thanks for the first video of 2024

[@Couldnt_Be_Bothered]

I think for me my favorite controller sounds will always be opening and closing the 3DS. While not be in one of the actual buttons on the controller, I'll never get over it just how satisfying that click felt.

[@Novalaxy23]

except in the middle of the night when supposed to be asleep...

[@corneluis12]

lol true@@Novalaxy23

[@prettymuchabandonedaccount9141]

"UMM ACTUALLY the DS, DSi, and the 3DS do have the hinge closing/opening as an input because they respond to it by going to sleep mode whenever the lid is closed or the 2DS's sleep switch is pushed. The GBA SP did not have a sleep mode when its lid was closed." - Massive 🤓, 2024

[@watermelon996]

lmao i hate the sound of the 3ds hinge because it always makes me feel like im gonna break it

[@Couldnt_Be_Bothered]

@@prettymuchabandonedaccount9141 I said button not input

[@FazerBlue29]

Interesting thought. I think the only "modern" controller sounds, if you would count these as controllers, that we still recognize today are the mouse and keyboard, as depending on the model they could be super loud, but gives the unique sound.

[@AK_804]

True

[@GreenBlueWalkthrough]

And keyboards and phone screens like my Samsung S22 ultra screen with out HD rumble sounds different to my pixel 3 standard screen... Like It's not a problem at all and I'm sure kids today on the ipad will rember it's sounds as much as we do gamepads...

[@SoggywafflesPLAYZ]

How did you comment a day ago?

[@matthewweatherhogg4964]

@@SoggywafflesPLAYZ he’s a member of the channel he probably watched early as a perk

[@AK_804]

@@SoggywafflesPLAYZ he’s a member

[@amesstarline5482]

This reminds me of how when movies depict typing, they still use audible click-clacks. I sometimes purposely "over-act" in games to hear more of the click-clacks.

[@Julie-ns8vm]

Many people still use mechanical keyboards tho. Especially professionally. They're more accurate, more satisfying and more efficient than rubber dome keyboards

[@DiffectiveTear]

I type incredibly loud because of how fast I type even on a non-mechanical keyboard. It would be hard to find a totally silent keyboard for myself.

[@Mallerd]

The only modern controller sound that I think I'll remember is the D-pad on the Series X controller which has a very distinct click

[@Nerdtendo6366]

As someone who used a Game Cube controller, I literally just fidget with it even if I don’t have it plugged in. It’s just so satisfying to slam the stick into the edge and hearing the click

[@RadeonVega64]

same

[@DreamcastSoup]

I too, love edging with the stick

[@Frank-sp7vu]

Yes! I did this too lol 😂😂😂

[@KevinIsSoAwsome]

Same with the Wii nunchuck joystick and classic controller joysticks.

[@csolisr]

My mom absolutely loathes the noise of controller buttons. She could hear them several rooms across and end up infuriated by the noise. I even asked once how to make controllers less noisy specifically for her sake. Turns out that companies indirectly heard me, and nowadays the DualShock 4 onwards is basically soundless.

[@jumentoqueanima]

This video is so unique! The way It's written and the edited is so good, legit one of the best videos I saw in a while. You should do more of these, they feel so special.

[@nicobbq]

ASMR Bandy is the best Bandy

[@starreturns1]

ASMR Nico is the best Nico

[@Doriankinne]

ASMR bandy is the Best ASMR ever

[@EvilRiceGuy]

I’m mostly familiar with the Gamecube, N64, and Dreamcase controller sounds, I spent the most time playing on these consoles and pressing the buttons has that satisfying clicking sound

[@thesupervideogamenerdmore3171]

The Dreamcast is weird overall. A system that failed, but is loved and supported after its failure

[@EvilRiceGuy]

@@thesupervideogamenerdmore3171 Yeah Dreamcast is weird,but still a good console nonetheless

[@Mimi.1001]

@@thesupervideogamenerdmore3171 Because the Dreamcast didn't really deserve to fail, SEGA did things right for the most part. Gamecube and the original Xbox were kinda failures too, and they are great and widely loved today too. All of these consoles just stood in the massive shadow of the juggernaut that was the PS2, which is a bit of a shame.

[@justinl9671]

Bandy has now transcended into an ASMRtuber. Can't wait for his mukbang era next

[@angeldude101]

I don't really play games the way described, so I do still hear the sounds of modern controllers, though they are much quieter. More so than the sound though is recognizing controllers by their feel. I don't mean general vibe, but rather the exact amount of wiggle the buttons have and how much pressure is needed across the range. This also serves to make the sounds more memorable as they're caused by the exact same factors. Often the pressure needed to press a button increases over the range before suddenly dropping as when the threshold is reached, also triggering a audible click. Interestingly, my favorite modern controller has unusually smooth triggers. There is no hardware threshold to trigger a button press and the force needed to press it stays very constant until abruptly hitting the end making it stop instantly, with sound coming entirely from the impact. The buttons meanwhile are _very_ sticky are take a lot of force to trigger, but also make a satisfying pop when they do.

[@Victini862]

The gamecube controller is just...perfect. everything about it is just perfect.

[@aidanmoore8751]

Now we just need a ranking every controller based on their sounds. Or you know....10 hours of controller ASMR. 1 of the two.

[@yuvansgameworld661]

Ranking sounds great

[@NotMooson]

Bro time travelled to comment

[@NotMooson]

@@aIIax ik I was just being unfunny, if yk me that's a trait

[@CrumbCCM]

Other than the Gamecube controller, the best sound has got to be the fightstick. Hearing the buttons get slammed and the deep and loud movement of the stick is top tier. Its adds punch do the inputs you do more than any other controller.

[@mzmizz8226]

Surprising, music is charming so it’s kinda weird to hear this much of a controller

[@raghavpatel720]

3:46 I will always remember "Play the game Nathan"

[@BlueflagAlpha]

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[@kramerfortuna7228]

THIS is content. Sometimes it felt like I was the only one who cared about this. It's EXCELLENT to watch a breakdown like this. Thanks a lot!!

[@teroristi6107]

For me personally the PS3 and PS4 controller sounds are so iconic I can think of pressing a button and it makes pretty much the correct sound

[@artenitalewis1541]

Never would I have ever expected a 10 minute video on controller sounds and noises, but here I am completely invested

[@F_ERAL]

It's funny that Mario Wonder wasn't mentioned at all. The sound of running across the note blocks when using the joycons was fun.

[@Hambs23]

Myeah, although not all games use it, controller vibration adds a lot to game immersion, and has been a loud feature since long ago. While quieter than most, the HD rumble for the Joycons and Pro Controller is so precise that it can produce different tones, as shown in Mario Wonder as you mentioned, which is a really cool use for that. Meanwhile my third-party Joycons go NUTS on those noteblocks lmao

[@adventureshd5218]

The controller sounds filling the sound space instead of the music alone makes this my favorite video of yours!

[@ross3695_basedhax]

Melee and Mario Kart Wii streams wouldn't be complete without the sound of the sticks

[@decdoesstuff7939]

Exactly. The sound of classic controller joy sticks is burned into my brain

[@SpongebobFanDaMan]

why is sounds of controllers so satisfying lol

[@mangowu]

This is probably the most quiet and Zen video you've ever made and it's honestly pretty refreshing

[@TheShadowCrafter]

5:16 imo that’s the most iconic controller sound of all time specially the strum bar

[@RollieMcSplatStudios]

Thought this was a Thomas Game Docs video from the thumbnail haha

[@tanistv1124]

I saw the title and thumbnail and my immediate thought was “didn’t the Wii remote have a speaker in it?”

[@ToxDuris]

I really liked the nostalgic "everything in the past was better" vibes of this video.

[@Vil716]

Great video! I personally like when buttons in controllers or (keyboards) make sounds. I just find them so satisfying.

[@scoaktree9575]

I always kinda hated the clicking and clacking of the controller it always felt right to play the game with sound on but I gotta say the 3ds circle pad felt so good to fling best controller addition ever

[@starmaster65]

Loving the more experimental content. Genuinely never thought about controller sounds before, usually the feel gets my attention more, but it's a really interesting topic!

[@Noah4Life]

All I hear with the GameCube controller noises is wavedashing lol

[@yuvansgameworld661]

0:57 when I turn the Wii Nunchuck stick

[@M64bros]

This video is very satisfying to watch with the clicky buttons in the background

[@theenderkirby939]

Now I wish I had clicky buttons on my keyboard ._.

[@alexander1274]

I just watched a video on someone rank the crusty wiimote sounds when you pick a character in super smash bros brawl. Yes. That exists.

[@digitalisaiah]

I can relate to this a lot! I played the entire Halo 2 on the Xbox Original when my TV didn't have sound for some reason and the only thing I listen to is the controller sound and the rumble 😆

[@brickkid30]

I remember first watching your videos when the mario sunshine episodes for the frustration series came out. Glad ur still posting.

[@andrewsgameblog]

This is such a cool idea for a video, love that there’s no background music so all the focus is on the controller noises. I know that was probably an obvious choice while making the video but still it’s just a brilliant idea

[@StanleyV64]

I really liked this alternative style of video! I don't really feel a connection with any controllers myself, but I completely get the sentimentality you might have over them.

[@fatyoshi696]

as an arcade stick enjoyer it's crazy how much the noise a controller makes can elevate the experience, the tactile feedback from the clicking they make when you do a motion input and press a button makes you feel in tune with your character, especially because fighting games already design their special move motions to make player input and on-screen actions feel connected, it's a big part of why i enjoy the genre so much

[@doritochip2760]

loved this thanks bandy 👊🏻

[@Roarrior.]

I'm happy you made this video about button sounds and joy stick sounds.

[@galitesella256]

Asmr: video game buttons edition. By nathaniel bandy

[@user-jg7ii9oc1v]

Wow this was a great and interesting video. I'm very familiar with game controller sounds but mostly the retro ones stand out to me the most more than the modern ones do.

[@toastbud6870]

I’m so happy you made this video the sound of controller clicks and clacks like you say lol , the sound is asmr to me .

[@DraftyDaftyHubertOHare]

They’re such a little novelty

[@UltraGamerAustin]

This is why controller asmr needs to exist more

[@Thewolfguys.cartoons2000]

I felt like the Wii U gamepad is the final controller with loud button mashing

[@TheZingolen1234]

Man imma be watching your KZbin vids probably when I’m 40 chillin retired as fun man

[@jamesprumos7775]

2:50 - dang, never knew somebody actually liked the speedboard!

[@kingknight387]

I don’t have that much of a connection with the sounds of my game controllers, but I do have a connection with the sounds that consoles make when they turn on. I’m not talking about the start up sound on the tv, even though I do have a connection with those sounds too, I’m talking about the sound the game console itself makes. Take the Wii turning on when there isn’t a disc inside. The sound that the disc drive makes is very memorable to me. I also remember the sound the PS2 slim makes when it turns on.

[@LaRavachole]

The 360 and PS3 did it best in my opinion. The loud clean "ping" of the PS3 is nostalgic as hell, and its something so cool to hear when you turn a brand new console on for the first time. As for the Xbox 360, I have the Gears of War 3 edition of that makes the distinct sound from the game when you turn it on. It's just *perfect.*

[@jeancarloaludino9331]

Let's admit it This is secretly an ASMR Video. Too calm I almost asleep

[@carnageteam7602]

It’s official he’s finally lost his mind, he’s overworked himself for way too long and he’s finally lost it

[@CuppaJoe515]

Another thing controllers need again are the ones where it's really colorful, but see-through so you can see all the wires and stuff. THAT'S the stuff I need

[@enderblazer479]

Who needs game music when the music could be from the controller

[@marmalademan4117]

Man this is such a cozy video I love it

[@EmblemCrossing]

The sound of wavedashing on a gamecube controller lives rent free in my mind, its something I'll never forget.

[@MetalFreezer3000]

> N64 Controllers sounds like friendship > I played Mario Party with Friends Pick one, not both, Mario Party Destroys that Friendship

[@SNoodle]

Funny enough, I was born in the EARLY 2000s, precisely late 2001, and somehow grew up with all of these systems, whether they were mine or a friend’s: The Gameboy Advance SP, EVERY iteration of the Nintendo DS, the GameCube, the Super Nintendo, the ORIGINAL Nintendo, the Nintendo Wii, the Wii U, EVERY iteration of the 3DS (not counting the 2DS), and, finally, the Nintendo Switch, all of which I had owned AND obtained for at least some amount of time, before I even hit 18 years old. I’m. Dead. Serious. I was able to get my grubby mittens on at least one version of every single major Nintendo system since the NES AND bring it to my house before I could even fathom drinking alcohol.

[@Amylicious683]

i hate sometimes when people press hard on the buttons cause it can sometimes trigger my sensory overload

[@SonicMovieFan1000]

Nothing can beat the sound of the GameCube Joystick, just releasing it after pulling it back makes one of the best sounds to my ears

[@MelonyPexed]

The best sound for any controller will always be the joy-cons clicking into the switch, even just the actual sound it makes.

[@theenderkirby939]

The first bandy video of 2024 🎉🎉

[@Protato_Gamer]

The sound of absolutely hurling a wii mote at my tv will forever be a nostalgic gaming sound for me

[@robertthechannel1799]

I like how Bandy’s wearing a Melee Fox shirt for controller sounds. Props to anyone who gets it

[@KeebeThePlush]

Pc players are never gonna get tired of the clicks of their keyboard and mouse

[@amiserablelittlepileofsecr856]

ive played and worked on the same computer for about 6 years now ive been killing the z, x and arrow keys tremendously, because i tend to push hard when i press them and i think i got them a lobotomy with pizza tower

[@chl_ca]

so this is basically NB’s excuse for a 9-minute controller ASMR

[@Gameitupchannel]

I used to love hearing the controller sounds while watching a lets play. It added to the experience

[@KeebeThePlush]

GameCubes joystick is so satisfying

[@yeahboyygaming]

He wasn’t kidding when you said there was weird videos coming up😂

[@GamerFunOriginallyAarush]

Very interesting to learn!

[@llama_god4880]

The GameCube controller buttons are just so satisfying to click. It just feels so good!

[@cwooddirector]

5:25 I love that you mention the strum bar on the Guitar Hero controller. I remember a review of Rock Band from back when it was still relatively new and how the reviewer didn''t like the Rock Band controller as much because the strum bar wasn't clicky like the Guitar Hero one. That strum bar has an iconic sound to me. On the subject of modern controller noises, I couldn't tell you what a DualSense sounds like, but I can kind of tell you what a Joy Con sounds like because of how clicky the buttons are and I can tell you how an Xbox Series controller sounds like since I mainly play single player games on it and the d-pad is very clicky and the sticks aren't the quietest when hitting them as far as they'll go.

[@lorenalopez2027]

Nathaniel´s first ASMR

[@Pichufan172]

I didn't know I needed GameCube controller asmr

[@miamioctave2117]

The best AMSR Video

[@potato-kb7ld]

I like my controllers as quiet as possible.

[@onetruealice2198]

those jank clacks of the GameCube controller will always be the best for me

[@NovaBalbuena]

Sometimes when I'm bored I would grab my controller and just press all the buttons

[@Lynxeption]

I never thought I'd see Guitar Hero and Rock Band representation on a video about video game controller sounds, but those are probably the most iconic sounds in my life. The clickyness of the strumbar and the clacking of the frets to the beat of the music screams "childhood" to me lol

[@enderblazer479]

Meshing the strum button could make the controller sound like it's vibrating

[@ballinn0430]

The sound of the 3DS circle pad brings me back to playing it all the time when I was 8 to 11.

[@joshjohnson6891]

Man that squishiness of the start/select button on the NES controller is so nostalgic and hard to replicate.

[@AwashAnenome361]

This is an interesting ASMR video about Game Controller sounds.

[@laughingdolphins3559]

It is so nice to see you doing something more relaxing and less straining on your mind and sleeping for now, man. I love the 100% series videos but your health comes first.

[@bibasik7]

Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons still have pretty loud ZL and ZR buttons. Mechanical gaming keyboards can make a lot of noise, too.

[@micahheyward5342]

Only Nathaniel Bandy could come up with a video idea like this :⁠-⁠)

[@CoinClever]

i only use the wii, i always get to hear the sound :)

[@JestemChlopem]

Gamecube controller sound like building in LEGO games

[@nikomiller]

I love the sound of the DualShock 3's vibrations!

[@GidgWalhamar]

the NES controller sound, my first memories of video games. the sound of the Zapper forever craved into my mind while I was playing Duck Hunt. The one from the PS1 without a joystick which has different sounds than the dualshock version with the iconic sound of motors. all these memories (with those also of the GameBoy Pocket, Color, Advance and Advance SP) make me so nostalgic almost 30 years after starting to play video games. And yes I have no memory of the sounds of the buttons of my 3DS and yet I played it for hours, same for my Nintendo Switch or my controller for PC and Switch.

[@jacobs5546]

I have a Switchplate for my Switch. It barely works after 2 weeks, but at least it has Sound.

[@UltraGamerAustin]

Thank you for bringing back so much controller nostalgia

[@SageArdor]

I'm only commenting to say that my bf accidentally referred to you as "Nathandy Baniel" and now that moment is playing in my mind on loop and giving me brainrot.

[@Luigi3779]

To me the wii classic controller sounds Euphoric and nostalgic

[@SunkyWasHere]

Yea

[@allie_thatkrow2689]

I can never remember my childhood without that wii remote rumble

[@Lexzim9098]

Woww this is a very interesting video with the nostalgia controller sounds, and while the GameCube controller is extremely legendary, it personally doesn't beat the Switch Pro Controller with the smooth joystick, responsive button s and shoulder buttons, and those mesmerizing grips! ❤️ Wonderful video Nathaniel, looking forward to future uploads! 👍

[@Milkiy-Hazard]

The buttons are just as responsive on the Gamecube controller as the switch, so that's a none argument. And the GC controller feel just as good to hold if not even better, while it also have real triggers which the switch lacks, how well does mario sunshine play on a pro controller compared to the GC?

[@gamagama69]

honestly, i have to disagree. i think the gamecube is a better controller. it lacks pressable sticks and home buttons and the dpad sucks but its honestly better in a lot of ways. maybe im biased as a pc gamer or whatever

[@theoneandonly-qs1uw]

@gamagama69 pressable sticks should never had existed, the gamecube has no home screen, and who used the dpad?

[@ToxDuris]

gamecube feel WAY better. Switch pro is just to wide and big.

[@gamagama69]

@@theoneandonly-qs1uw i mean for using on the switch or on pc