Ranking Every Playstation Controller

Last year I ranked all the Playstation consoles, and with the DualSense Edge and PSVR 2 coming out recently, I decided to rank all of them!
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Intro Credits:
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Backgrounds by StarnyArt: / starnyart
Storyboards and Vtuber Art by Carl: / carls_youtube
Additional Footage:
• Rock Band 4 - Chop Sue...
• Enter Sandman - Rock B...
• EyeCreate First look
• Mesmerize - gameplay -...
• Aquatopia (PSN)
• Buzz! The Mega Quiz .....
• Spyro the Dragon - Com...
• Crash Team Racing -- G...
• Final Fantasy 7 (Origi...
• [PlayStation] Ace Comb...
• Metal Gear Solid Part ...
• Tomb Raider [PS1] 100%...
• [Longplay] PS1 - Pepsi...
• Need for Speed: Underg...
• GTA: Vice City [PlaySt...
• God of War - Longplay ...
• PS2 Longplay [041] Sha...
• Silent Hill 2 HD 1080p...
• SPORTS CHAMPIONS (PS3 ...
• Farpoint VR Full Walkt...
• Beat Saber - 28 Minute...
• Tetris Effect PC VR Ga...
• Half-Life: Alyx Gamepl...
• Super Hot VR - Oculus ...
• FarPoint | Full Gamepl...
• Heavy Rain (PS3) Playt...
• Journey - Gameplay / P...
• KillZone 2 Full PS3 ga...
• Infamous -- Gameplay (...
• God Of War (PS4 Pro) -...
• 1Hr Free Roam - PS5 Ma...
• Skyrim Special Edition...
• Killzone 3 - No HUD Im...
• THE LAST OF US PART 1 ...
• Astro's Playroom - PS5...
Remixes:
• Jeopardy Theme [Trap R...
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:14 Singstar Microphone
1:00 PSX Remote Control
1:24 PS2 DVD Remote Control
1:55 PS3 Remote Control
2:36 PS5 Media Remote
3:19 Buzz! Buzzers
4:09 Playstation Eye
5:09 EyeToy
5:54 PS1 D-Pad
6:48 PlayStation Classic D-Pad
7:17 PS1 Analog Flight Joysticks
8:44 PS1 DualShock
9:21 PS1 Dual Analog
10:06 DualShock 2
11:06 PlayStation Move Motion/Navigation
13:08 PlayStation VR Aim
14:01 PlayStation VR
16:49 PlayStation VR 2
19:06 SixAxis
20:27 DualShock 3
20:44 DualShock 4
22:08 DualSense
23:39 DualSense Edge
25:29 Outro
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[@desh206]

I love the animation that not only shows the evolution of the Playstation controller but also shows the room that has ton's of pop culture stuff from the respective era

[@GamesbiteRtDL]

PS3 was just skipped💀💀💀

[@VEE0034]

It skips the ps2 and shows a ps3 controller in an early 2000s backdrop with a ps2 in the back? I get the ps3 used the same shell as the ps2 but the controller looked a lot different than the ps3 controller. That kinda triggers me 🤬

[@hhhh82user]

theres also breaking bad

[@Katakuna15]

I see Bionicle.

[@willisilikefood9492]

​@@GamesbiteRtDLPS2 was Skipped, you can tell because there is no wire and there is a PS button where the analog button should be.

[@Cowman9791]

6:12, the reason why there is an issue with the D-Pad (at the time) was that Nintendo had patented the design, which therefore required small changes by sony in order to prevent legal action. Therefore, using Nintendo's design was not possible, and could have risked them being sued if it was regarded by them as too similar.

[@wavyplaysgames]

Now Sony is the ONLY ones using D-Pads as a main controller staple

[@mingolfssonjr3891]

​@@wavyplaysgamesTell me how

[@wavyplaysgames]

@@mingolfssonjr3891 Instead of a joystick, Sony controller use a D-pad, no? Compared to an Xbox or Nintendo controller which use a joystick predominantly

[@mingolfssonjr3891]

​@@wavyplaysgamesLike all consoles it depends on the context if it is a 3D game like GTA or Zelda BotW it needs the joystick to move smoothly, but if it is a game like New Super Mario Bros. or Cuphead the D-pad is the best choice. Again, it depends on the context. And if you say that Sony is the only game company that uses the D-pad as a staple you forgot that Nintendo CREATED the damn thing. They always throw the D-pad at people. So no, Sony is not unique with stapling the D-pad.

[@wavyplaysgames]

@@mingolfssonjr3891 I wasn’t saying that Sony is the only one that uses the d-pad. You brung up Cuphead: I haven’t seen anyone use the D-Pad for Cuphead on the switch instead of the joystick. Yes, it’s more comfortable to use the Dpad, don’t get me wrong. but usually lots of people use the joystick for pretty use every switch games. On the other hand, Sony games use the D-pad to control 2d and 3D games. Then again, that’s not the only thing they let you use, there are joysticks on the PS5 controller. Same thing with an Xbox controller. Nobody uses the d-pad in that thing as far as I’m aware. I agree with you that Sony isn’t the only one keeping D-pads alive. I’m just saying that I think most gamers prefer joysticks instead of D-pads. But hey, I respect your opinion.

[@zoepurnell]

The reason the PS3 remote added those coloured buttons is for the interactive features found on some Blu-Ray discs. TV Remotes in Europe since 70s to accommodate Teletext, interactive media applications sent using terrestrial TV. The PS3 might also use them for additional buttons when using streaming apps such as Netflix.

[@mewmew8932]

A lot of mid-old Sony TV remotes have those, apps usually tell you what the buttons will do on screen

[@GlamMetalOverlord]

The buttons are also made to leave bookmarks on blu rays

[@justin6581]

Most modern tvs in the USA have them too

[@repentofyoursinsandbelieve629]

i like these different videos

[@dinizconsone1108]

Finaly a sequel in like 3 years i am happy this séries is back

[@NanDream2024]

Yee!! 🥰🤟

[@Flynnwhite93]

By 2 years you mean less than 1

[@dinizconsone1108]

@@Flynnwhite93 dude his Last vidio of raking cotrolers was ranking all 3 Paty nintendo licence cotrolers tha was 2 years ago

[@dinizconsone1108]

​@@Flynnwhite93 never mind i saw how much time ago was this vidio it was 3 years ago

[@InterDylan]

18:40 I feel like those vr treadmills could be such a gigantic increase in immersion. If only they werent doomed to be ultra expensive and not be developed for because of how small the playerbase would be.

[@XMasterWoo]

And also the size they often have

[@Phloxix]

There’s Cybershoes, which not a treadmill but do allow you to walk in vr and they’re “only” $350.

[@repentofyoursinsandbelieve629]

i like these different videos

[@ExquisiteAndroid]

Man I didn't realize how much I missed this series until this came out, thx for bringing it back 😁

[@greenrobot5]

But why is he talking about the competition? I thought this was a Nintendo fandom chanel

[@Mr.Just-Damian]

Yeah, me2

[@londonwatkins-jo4qo]

@@greenrobot5 idk but it's cool

[@londonwatkins-jo4qo]

I miss the top 10s the rankings can feel to long sometimes

[@repentofyoursinsandbelieve629]

i like these different videos

[@aidanmoore8751]

That was some smooth animation at the beginning!

[@TheAmazingMoose-Man]

1:56 The color buttons was a standard for older blu-Ray movies. The idea was that it would allow the film publisher to utilize the buttons for extra features and what not. It never got utilized and it end up being kind of pointless and was phased out by the early 2010s

[@repentofyoursinsandbelieve629]

i like these different videos

[@LucasThePhantomThief]

A lot of the PlayStation controllers feel very breakable like with 3 and 4 the primary PlayStations I owned I felt like I could snap them across my leg with enough force. DualSense for the PS5 feels the nicest out of the PlayStation controllers for me.

[@JmMateo933]

Yeah

[@ChippyDude849]

Ofc the PS5 DualSense Controller feels the nicest, this one feels a lot like an Xbox 360 controller and that's nice because Microsoft made better controllers so it's nice that Sony made the PS5 DualSense more comfortable than the past ones.

[@repentofyoursinsandbelieve629]

i like these different videos

[@MonikaLover]

6:10 I actually really like the playstation dpad design because it helps you get more grip and prevents your finger sliding off

[@TroboTicTac]

Exactly, someone gets it

[@TheFirstCurse1]

The Dualshock 3 will always be the most nostalgiac for me because my brother and I grew up on the PS3.

[@blizzardbros.]

The intro animations are sooo clean!

[@VikingSchism]

I actually prefer the style of d-pad with separate buttons. I find it too easy to press the wrong direction on other d-pad types

[@TroboTicTac]

Agree

[@repentofyoursinsandbelieve629]

i like these different videos

[@athosdalvarek918]

I love your ranking videos, always looking forward to them!

[@KeebeThePlush]

It’s kinda cool how you were able to control the dvd’s with the controllers and discovering the remotes had the PlayStation buttons on it was really cool

[@Dr_Weasel]

Nice

[@repentofyoursinsandbelieve629]

Read my username!

[@riskytoris8363]

I love the animations in these newer videos!

[@WDonaldson2000]

You can actually control games with the PS2 remote. This counts for any PS1 game and any PS2 game as long as the back of the box says “Digital Control” on the bottom, Analog Control games won’t work. It sounds insane but do give it a try, it’ll be a fun experiment.

[@chl_ca]

i tried playing LEGO Batman with it, and it actually worked (probably because you can also move your character using the D-pad)

[@Coolman13355]

I remember playing NCAA Football with it and couldn't aim kicks.

[@commandbaker3334]

In terms of VR motion sickness, if you play enough, you'll usually get used to it and won't feel motion sick. But, moving in place can help sometimes. This is coming from someone who used to get motion sick but not really anymore

[@TheWASHINGMACHINEBOY]

5:12 i actually played the eyetoy game when i was a kid, but i only remember a tiny bit about what the game does, including the ability to use the camera as a "spytoy"

[@thepersonwhocomentz]

For various reasons, I've stopped buying Sony consoles and Sony games, BUT the one thing I can never shake is using a DualShock for my PC gaming. Joycons drift. My Gamecube Switch Pro Controller has an off-center octagonal gate and the c-stick's sensor gets "stuck" reading downwards. Xbox controllers are all right, but I never liked the ergonomics. But Sony still to this day makes the best damn controllers on the planet. My nearly-8-year-old DS4 still has rigid af sticks with zero drifting or deadzone issues after years of heavy usage, and the only reason I replaced the thing was because the membrane behind the face buttons began to finally wear down to the point of feeling mushy and the face buttons were literally starting to wear away and dissolve from all the abuse. Just bought a new DS4, and I expect it'll last me another 8 whole years. Top-notch controllers.

[@boaztbone]

Bros vids have changed a whole lot since the beginning of his channel. It turned out so good. Salute

[@ChrisGamingNL333]

The intro animation looks great :D

[@Prauwlet213]

Love these animations!

[@FlipMyster]

That intro was so damn smooth.

[@NintendoPlayer307]

I was not expecting another PlayStation video

[@DankFirewolf]

I'd like to add to the PSVR bit- Some games just let you teleport instead of moving with the joystick, check the settings of the games to see if that exists. Not sure if it exists for the game you were talking about but still, it exists for most days.

[@repentofyoursinsandbelieve629]

i like these different videos

[@O.I.S21]

I love your ranking videos.

[@Crazylegoman3791]

10:34 I found out about this feature when I was playing metal arms glitch in the system. The game utilizes this feature by charging up a blast.

[@Rainquack]

4:56 - Huh, I thought I was going crazy, so I just checked - and yeah, mine moves! It's the SLEH-00448 (also got 'mesmerize' there, back in the day, and definitely remember seeing it in the Store, but never got the Fish Tank one)

[@kuzuruma]

I like how every time it switches controllers it uses the Trophy Sound for each of the consoles compatible with that specific controller… Great Job Nathaniel!

[@orlandoallen5890]

good stuff Nathaniel Bandy

[@mariajimenafigueroa233]

I love those new animations!!! 😉 I bet this will be in every ranking video

[@jacobplayzz3607]

man dude awesome video I never knew most of these controllers existed this is why I love watching your content you are so passionate about video games and your fans that you bought a $200 controller just for this video and also you show people tons of controllers that most people never knew existed keep up the great work man

[@koopaking5126]

Id love to see you try to beat SM64 with a PS3 remote!!!

[@theenderkirby939]

Could be cool

[@craptastraphy7805]

AYYYYY, her within a hour of release! Another great video by Nathanial Bandy😊

[@Wyvarie]

I had a blast animating this little intro sequence. :) ✏️🎮 Thanks for getting me on board for that! Also, very happy that my beloved Dualshock 3 landed a good spot. :D 🙏

[@danielfotheringhamproducti7368]

Fun fact: A similar set of Buzz controllers were used for Disney’s Think Fast, without the branding. The Wii version uses motion controls.

[@LucasAndSuch]

4:57 want to point out that they fixed this in later revisions. My ps eye has a swivelling stand.

[@mysticaxolotl8215]

Mine does too

[@prageruwu69]

as a kid i used to play buzz games with my siblings and mom a lot lmao. also! they werent just used for the quiz games! there were party games that centered around that controller. oh and also i loved the eye toy. they had it at this place we went after school.

[@wavyplaysgames]

For some reason, your PlayStation ranking list made me love the PlayStation franchise. It may be because of my ADD but still I do like both ranking lists

[@TalonsNToast]

This animation is just great in its own way

[@thecodester6669]

3:30 we used to had ps2 buzz and maybe we just overplayed. But these things fried out on us. Then we got the wireless ps3 buzz game and boy was it fun with my fam

[@Phloxix]

There’s a couple ways to deal with VR motion sickness. Like standing up and walking in place whenever you move OM game. Or use snap turning. Other than that I think it’s just a matter of playing VR more you eventually build up your legs and can stay in for longer periods of time!

[@GamerFunOriginallyAarush]

I love how he’s doing another PlayStation video! I hope one day he does the Xbox!

[@Gaming-Enthusiast]

Awesome video massive inspiration to us smaller content creators 👌👌👌

[@Menape]

Tbf Ps2 singstar mic togheter with the USB adapter was a pretty good PC mic if you didnt have an mic. (Yes it worked on a pc and had a pretty good sound compared too that time)

[@dillonsukram9381]

23:39 I like the design but the glossy black plastic doesn't look good. If you noticed, a lot of phone companies switched to a matte finish to prevent fingerprint smudges and I think a matte black would've been nice.

[@kittymelody-9]

The intro transition is just 🤯

[@InsightfulGuy]

3:20 I had those buzzers as a kid and there were also two family games for these remotes

[@TheSkyCrusher6]

Great tier list

[@Joshua_From_Wii_Sports]

the buzz junior games with the minigames and playing as robots were so good u cant lie

[@mazda9624]

I can't believe you remembered to include the Dual Analog controller! This is the quality content I subscribed for!

[@samiiscool8181]

Nice ranking 😎

[@samiiscool8181]

@@NathanielBandyGiveaway What is it??

[@Rogeryoo]

Sure, the quiz game for the buzz was mid, but buzz junior were dope as hell. I own all of 'em bar one, and they used to be really fun. Haven't played recently due to them not working anymore, but still really fun, from what I remember.

[@KennyFrierson]

Its good to see the buzzer here

[@Shourtz]

The buzz controllers had one use which makes them one of my favourite: Jungle Party. Top 5 game if you have friends or an acceptable family

[@kirbygamer0640]

That opening is freaking awesome.

[@ZapDaw]

The edge is just absurd, LOL good video

[@jacklevasseur8609]

Congratulations on 1.15million 🎉 🎉🎉🎉

[@SauceTheSecond]

It's back!

[@koopaking5126]

I love that youre doing this as I grew up with the PS3 and the PS2

[@theenderkirby939]

Same I maybe now a nintendo fan boy but I admit I really enjoy my ps2/3 era while not getting their icons it give me the fundenmentals to enjoy and love gaming

[@koopaking5126]

@@theenderkirby939 Same

[@theenderkirby939]

@@koopaking5126 so which titles you grew with PS may I ask

[@rizulli]

Looking at the Duelsense Edge, I think it is less about ‘pro’ and more about accessibility. The customizable trigger depths, replaceable joysticks, and the bottom buttons all are ways to help those with mobility issues with their hands. My wife uses a Switch controller with bottom buttons because it helps her arthritis.

[@Dec6708]

MY ROKU REMOTE IS WIDER!

[@jamingamer2782]

16:05 that’s what the oculus series kind of solves, it has full room tracking so you move in game when you actually move. Also for 18:35 , that problem is solved by VR treadmills, but that’s always going to take tons of space and be expensive.

[@collpenguin]

1:40 omg ive got the same tv

[@Flegz1]

Nathan, after all the waves come out, you should do ranking every Mario Kart 8 tracks! That's gotta be a good video!

[@soyUsernameWasTaken]

Awesome video! Btw you forget the "new" dual shock 4. The physical difference is basically just a lighstrip on the touchpad. But it has slightly better batteries, and analog rubbers that won't just crumble after a while like on the original ds4. There's no reason to get the original ds4 after the v2 came out.

[@flolfiest]

The dual sense edge is the most solid controller I’ve ever held. And the easy replaceable sticks needs to be on more controllers.

[@NerdNarwhal64]

The “let’s get a ranked” never gets old

[@Jovan439]

I love this animation

[@ninjasteelgreenrangerstext7242]

Awesome another playstation related video I hope Nathaniel will do xbox consoles and controllers eventually

[@fearlesscozmo3039]

18:44 me as a vr player from 2021 cuz i heard of the quest 2 after my friend showed me his quest 1 i was like wow i can have the better headset so i got it and for me i never had any vr sickness but also for those who’s never played it or put many hours into games like that gotta keep playing then you’ll get used to it over time. Everybody does

[@XenoJoker]

About the variable imput buttons, the only games that I know that used that feature was gran turismo 5 and 6 for variable breaking/acceleration.

[@sheismymom]

11:32 that's a great angle

[@shresthasengupta8984]

0:13 that will never get old.

[@beckhydda]

I have tired to use the sing star on a computer and if you have a WORKING one it will actually function extremely well as a option to most expensive mics

[@godzillatoons3947]

What makes the Wiimote better than the PS Move, is that you don’t need a sensor bar. You just need something that emits IR light (like candles). I know from experience when moving the Wii storage to my Wii U. Basically, the remote hooked to Wii U worked when the sensor was hooked up with Wii.

[@theenderkirby939]

Please report the channel of this fake nathaniel is a scammer

[@godzillatoons3947]

@@theenderkirby939 How do you know it's a scam?

[@theenderkirby939]

@@godzillatoons3947 plus it have very disturbing name like why to bandy or any youtuber really annouce this stuff with a very weird username and on the comment section when the is make more sense in a vid

[@godzillatoons3947]

@@theenderkirby939 fair enough.

[@mariomaster101official]

The sequel we all needed

[@XBC3-4GOTY]

The Duel Shock Edge Looks So Good

[@memeartistThebean]

I’m a retro game and I agree that the first ps1 controller is very inconvenient it’s nice to have if your just a collector and want every controller but not to play with.

[@portugalball9038]

I love the part where he shows the ps 1 flight joysticks and he plays flight simulator 2020 music 😂😂

[@madkhaliqfarhan]

As for me, I like the "GTA Vice City" part! 10 years have passed and I still love this game!

[@cubeheadexists]

“It all just somehow works with one cable! You don’t even need a camera!” Oculus Quest 2: 😐

[@315carol]

Like the animation😊

[@quandinglepringle3753]

Let’s all appreciate Nathaniel bandy for the work and dedication he puts in his videos!

[@repentofyoursinsandbelieve629]

i like these different videos

[@wizzair0019]

1:56 Is it only me being happy of hearing the savannah theme from LBP in this video?

[@Playstation_buttons]

0:01 - 0:13 👌👌👌😌😌😌 perfect and smooth intro

[@tigermastr1021]

I remeber using the buzz! Controllers when I was younger! They were really good!

[@Ac-mw3lj]

aint you nathaniel b?

[@yololthepikminenjoyer]

this comment is gonna get destroyed

[@theenderkirby939]

I think this meme is already dead like don't me wrong I like it but is feel outdated like many memes at this meme's birth month

[@Bl4zing_Fire]

Nathaniel Bandy: the ps camera has no use today. Me: ok so this is gonna be my webcam and my mic for my pc

[@wavyplaysgames]

Is it actually?

[@Bl4zing_Fire]

@@wavyplaysgames yep

[@wavyplaysgames]

@@Bl4zing_Fire you must get a lot of beef with discord friends lol

[@Bl4zing_Fire]

@@wavyplaysgames mhm

[@mcmadness110]

I am pretty sure the most useful aspect of the ps eye is that it is used for psmoveservice, which was used for diy move vr controllers on pc.

[@chrisgoated7]

Nate you should do the backwards series for the new waves of dlc tracks, its time to bring it back

[@kenterminateddq5311]

0:29 Nate, did you only used the Singstar Microphone on the Rock Band games? I used the microphone on some games in the past and it worked fine. Maybe it's just your microphone being stale but I can't argue about your opinion on the Singstar Microphone, Nathaniel.

[@chrismorrison5301]

The PS3 TV remote was made with PSTV in mind, it was a little box that plugged into your PS3 and could be used as a freeview box. I had one and it was decent. Rumble was missing from the Sixaxis controller because of a pending lawsuit.

[@SquidCoder]

3:00 It is really funny. Got a Fire TV remote with PS Vue button on it. That service went defunct 3 years ago.

[@howdoyoudab3766]

This video is great

[@ChickenGuyMan]

3:16 i have a roku remote with the blockbuster channel engraved on one of the buttons

[@Why-you-looking-here]

3:04 Bro just roasted his career

[@Tdhdchu]

Beating mario 64 with microphone!

[@MatthewHrebec]

After seeing all the playstation remotes it makes me wanna buy them all so that nathaniel can’t be the only one

[@suntannedduck2388]

There pretty good for DVD/Blu rays (I find the Touchpad on the Dualshock 4 to be more fun to swipe though for how unused it is in many games but those that do use it it's pretty alright two halves like Nier Automata's inventory and menu or swipes like GalGun boss fights or Killzone Shadowfall's drone. But can work alright for games (at least if your Stop Skeletons From Fighting that used them in some.games)

[@StoolGoodman]

Nathaniel, I have a video idea for you. About a gaming mystery. In the new super mario bros u deluxe announcement trailer, mario is in luigi u. However he is not in the final game. I swear to god he's like an unlock able character so if you wanna do like a big video on the case of the missing character, go ahead