What is my Favorite Controller? (feat. LGR, Wicked Gamer, and more!)

[@WickedGamerCollector]

This was a really Awesome Collab video to make together with you all ! 🤗

[@GibbsBro]

The 360 controller is my go-to as well! Good for anything with a USB port!

[@WickedGamerCollector]

@@GibbsBro Yeah I always use it on every pc.. android box.. Botacera pc 😆😆

[@disco7379]

Package from Chinaaaaa!

[@TooLazyToFail]

I'm seeing a lot of this sort of collaboration video and they're always so wholesome. It's a great trend and this was a great video.

[@dazzenseabiscuit1366]

As Retro Game Corps mentioned, your output of videos is amazing. What an awesome job you have buying what looks like every Retro console in existence + every accessory to go with it. I would love to do that but my wife would kill me!

[@gagne6928]

I love how one guy doesn't even like controllers and another guy talks about the worst controllers of all time

[@GEFMFost]

It's hard to like a controller that is all gunked up.

[@StubbsStuff]

This was a really fun collab! Nice work everyone

[@elleCX01]

Didn't expect to see LGR here. Great collab! My personal favorite is the PS2 controller. It's basically the PS1 analog controller but better.

[@WickedGamerCollector]

Yeah that was cool Pandory arranged that to happen.. LGR = Duke Nukem .. 😆 by the way

[@Butrdtostngravy]

SNES. I will forever remember playing the game Tetris Attack against my mom and my brother for hours on end. My brother was ridiculous at the game, to the point that my mom would actually stay up late at night for hours on end trying to get better at it just so she could be able to have a fighting chance.

[@gvanderlee2703]

Awesome video everyone! You should do more collabs like this, for example a series of console favourites, where everyone talks about their top 5 games for that week's retro console :)

[@demys08_75]

the "Hey everyone, this is Russ from Retro Game Corps" lights my day every time

[@WickedGamerCollector]

I just like his voice and style... is that weird to say ? 😨

[@arielnunez0612]

seeing his face with it is like "ayy it's russ"

[@DonaldWyman]

My favorite current controller is the 8bitdo pro2. But that is because my favorite other controllers are the snes and the PlayStation ones. An honorable mention would be I like the sega 6 button and Saturn controllers as well.

[@RetroGameCorps]

Love those SEGA d-pads 😎

[@nickxcom]

Definitely a fun video, nice to see a couple other KZbinrs I follow and of course a surprise LGR appearance is always fun too. I find myself using the Logitech f310 a TON because it's been around for a million years and works on everything, but my all-time favorite is either the Dualshock 2 or SNES controllers. Got a lot of history with both of them lol

[@dazzenseabiscuit1366]

I'm a regular Wicked gamer watcher & of course retro game corps. The other channels featured were super weird, especially the odd voice over. Still enjoyed the difference in all the collaborators.

[@lenin17301560]

Not even Nick Fury could have assembled such a collab. The Retrogaming Initiative.

[@KurticusZen]

I'm a bit younger than you guys and I got tech really late because of my family situation so the console I played the most when I was younger was the PS2 and I have fond memories of playing through jak and Daxter with that controller.

[@alexfizz7402]

Amazing video! My personal top 1 controller of all times is the Xbox One S controller with trigger limiters. It's super ergonomic, buttons feel great, the dpad is not the best out there but it works pretty fine.

[@captaingid]

I’ve finally got a need to order a 8bitdo Pro 2, and suddenly they’ve jumped from $50 to $80 everywhere I look… 😖

[@gerthinatorgaming5952]

That's just typical 😢

[@cybershellrev7083]

Bringing up the NES makes me appreciate how simple controls used to be. Going back to the NES or (my favorite the SNES) it was nice to just offer a controller to anyone I knew and see them already immersed in a game in seconds.

[@DyceFreak]

I'm sad Clint didn't pull out a MS Sidewinder gamepad.. Though it's true we all used KB/mouse back then.

[@sanjithechef]

I just want to say I enjoy listening to you talk about your experiences with games you’ve played - would love to see more videos of you doing this too if you like making them

[@Spawnholio]

Xbox 360 controller FTW! I use them wired on PC, Rasp Pi based systems etc. and wireless with my Arcade cabinet. They're just very comfortable to use and I loved the Xbox 360 and still play on my old consoles sometimes.

[@GEFMFost]

Was super fun to make this with y'all. Great ole time.

[@CrewbenV]

That was awesome. It was like watching a crossover episode and freaking out because you didn't know the characters were actually in a shared universe! ☺️🤩 10/10 would recommend!

If only there was a controller with a symmetrical analog layout, with a good d-pad, and the Gamecube's buttons and triggers. Just add low-latency wireless and I'd be good.

[@HUYI1]

Surprisingly no one mentioned the GameCube controller which was weird

[@Nickbaldeagle02]

The 8bitdo SN30 pro plus or pro 2.

@@Nickbaldeagle02 it's probably the closest thing, but still lacks the button layout and the dual stage triggers.

[@westonscampbell]

As a long time LGR viewer, and LGR being one of my top favorite content creators, I loved his collab even though he doesn't use controllers. 🎮 :-)

[@gabrielbrewer5716]

Oh goodie. New channels to subscribe to! (Besides LGR, of course. he’s had my viewership for a very long time. Love your stuff, Clint!)

[@reygamingchannel1505]

The Snes and gamecube are the best controllers ever and there's a hori snes gamecube mix which is perfect! Great video!

[@mashy1979]

Awesome video dude 👍👍 3. PlayStation 2 controller 2. PlayStation 1 controller 1. Sega Mega Drive controller

[@ezioauditoredafirenze5453]

Very nice that all of those great KZbinrs got into this same video. Btw. TAC-2 for the win. That build quality was superb. 👍

[@gerthinatorgaming5952]

Ya Mom addicted to QVC 🤣🤣🤣 My favourite was the Xbox one but has recently changed to the Nvidia shield controller.... it's super sex

[@youzernejm]

We got stereo Chicken! Ok, one is Emu Chicken, and the other is hairy Chicken, but still, stereo Chicken achievement accomplished!

[@owencarey3165]

LGR collab?! I'm watching this....

[@UberNeuman]

To this day I still love the SpaceOrb 360. Best way to play a fps with a gamepad. Too bad they had all the durability of a wet paper bag. lol.

[@jwill7998]

The SNES controller and the Xbox One controller are retro and modern perfection.

[@bountoj]

LGR, best thrifting adventurer and sandwich instructor. : )

[@organicio]

Wow, I found some interesting controllers to try out from this! Also, I loved Dino Riki... It's actually not a bad game :)

[@marcellobulgarelli379]

Hi Russ 😉 the gamepad I like the most is the Trustmaster Dual Trigger wired 😃

[@davidhowell5179]

Such a good video! All my favourite guys! Much love!! 😃❤

[@esmith13]

My favorite super old school controller is the TAC-2 for atari2600/c64. My favorite retro controller is a tie between the neogeo pad and xbox360 controller. My favorite modern controller is the 8bitdo SN30Pro+ with the XBSX controller as a close second. Personally I have never been a fan of symmetrical analogs whether done Playstation or WiiU style.

[@naruhearts1]

Favorite controller ever was the PDP Tron PS3 controller, only controller I used enough till the buttons and analogs broke, wanna fix one day. They never made one in the same style again.

[@MarioFromMario]

2:21 the true top-tier joystick

[@fryke]

For me, although it wasn't the first controller I ever used (that was some cheapo joystick for my Atari 1040STf)... Now I've come up to a grinding halt by the Atari reference. The first controller I _truly_ loved was the Competition Pro joystick. Clicky buttons and the stick itself were just wonderful. But the one I loved for the longest time and missed on future consoles was the original GameCube controller. I'm still angry we never got a classic 2D Super Mario game on that console, but I loved that controller for racing games at the time.

[@TeamPandory]

The Competition Pro was great... IF and I mean ONLY IF the buttons were fully microswitched. I bought an authentic Competition Pro that had the squishy switches and it SUCKED. If I'd have bought a microswitched version it'd be in this video.

[@fryke]

@@TeamPandory Agreed. I accidentally bought some squishy button one for a PC or Mac later on that I hated, but yes, the microswitch buttons were wonderful and what made it.

[@TeamPandory]

@@fryke And that's the Competition Pro I'll always remember.. The one at Sven's house. Yeah, he had the best Amiga games.

[@HUYI1]

I'm confused by the guy who liked the PS3 controller, the analogue sticks are horible compared to the ps4 and ps5 which are much more sturdy, the PS3 in comparison is a fisher price toy LOL

[@raindrainxi]

Wait it just occurred to me that you named your channel Retro Game Corps because you are in the navy.

[@RetroGameCorps]

Correct!

[@Edwinschuur]

Was expecting some 8Bitdo or maybe Razer controller here. Lots of surprises. Didn't expect the Xbox360 and here's why: for Xbox 360 games and later, yes it's a great controller. But the d-pad is so horrible. And with retro gaming the D-pad for me is more important than analog sticks.

[@timelyenigma]

1. Xbox 360 (very good all around that just works) 2. Steam Controller (great controller for games designed for M&K, just needs tweaking) 3. Dualsense (might be my real favorite, but time will tell)

[@jacklindsay610]

Dang I wish I had an older sibling that introduced me to the even older classic consoles, although I do feel blessed to have experienced the GameCube and GBA SP! Love those GameCube controllers

[@GeorgePlaten]

Russ's answer was the correct answer (even though mine would be a Megadrive fightstick, but for the same reasons)

[@kupari906]

A truly epic collab! Thanks to Russ and everyone for a great video! My favorite controllers are the Xbox One controller and the DualShock 3 or 4, it goes back and forth for me. But when it comes to my favorites when growing up, it'd either be the SNES controller or the jank Logitech gamepad that looked like a PS1 controller but felt way cheaper and clunkier. It was the only gamepad I had for PC games for a long time.

[@6times374]

Great video as always. From everyone involved. What is the Chinese Controller Wicked Gamer recommends, I can't find on AliExpress. Thanks.

[@andreaspooky6183]

Imho the best retro pad was and still is the SNES controller: only digital controls and only 6 buttons, but the best at what it offered. The only one to allow 5-6 shoryukens in a row, with no lag and no phantom readings. As of this day I didn't find another controller which can rival it on the dpad side.

[@Ghost1069X]

Wow what an awesome colab! A few channels I already know and some new ones to check out. Great video Russ.

[@MyMyMicah32]

I wondered why I liked you. You have received the approval of our all mighty LGR

[@moshadj]

My current favorite controller is the Xbox Series Controller paired with the Xbox One Wireless Receiver

[@nekodotworks]

Great video. Happy to see you guys working together! My favorite game controller is the 8BitDo Pro 2 with the classic Gameboy colors. I think it's a worthy successor to the classic Nintendo gamepads!

[@miguelelgueta5830]

I will always love the PlayStation 2 layout, that was perfect enough to me although since I love racing games these days I prefer the dual shock 4 for the triggers I started with a 1 stick Atari 2600, passed through Nes and Snes before my first PlayStation and had Xbox 360 after so I'm not so biased lol

[@MegaTommyboy25]

I have absolutely no interest in controllers. Like I have absolutely no interest in emulating anything on a TV. And yet I still watch your videos as soon as they come out because they're just so watchable! And I owe you huge thanks for getting me into the RG351V and PS Vita!

[@RetroGameCorps]

Fair enough! :)

[@gomezaddams2528]

My all time fave is the Namco NeGcon. I need that one to make a comeback.

[@Wi-san69]

Holy beep Hello CLINT! PRATICE MODE

[@Ricardo5Cepeda]

Quick question 🙋‍♂️. What’s your recomenation for the best GBA handheld ? I grew up with the gbc and gba, so I’m looking in getting a handheld but not too sure which one would be the best fit for a first time emulator buyer. Thanks

[@paulh2426]

This was PHENOMENAL!!! Thanks for sharing this and so awesome to see LGR make an appearance on your channel.

[@RetroGameCorps]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@310_Latchkey_kid]

Nothing beats an original NES controller!! To me a PS4 controller!

[@junkmail6274]

only missing ETA Prime...

[@Astravall]

My favorite Controller is definitely the 8bitDo SN30 pro :).

[@mahfuzwuddin]

Top collab guise

[@BinaryDood]

the Ipega one had the worst analog stick, literally didn't do diagonals

[@GEFMFost]

It is the worst.

[@raindrainxi]

My current favorite controller is the IINE NFC Wireless controller (same manufacturers who made the one with cat ears). They are rebranded into several brands in the US, but honestly for the price, the analog controls and the button response is great for me. This was the only controller that has me able to short hop consistently in Smash Bros, even more than the original Gamecube controller.

[@farleysmoke5130]

Awesome 😎

[@jasonshiers5771]

That was awesome shame sonic love wasent on it.

[@baltimorebigman5999]

It was awesome as I expected 👾👍🏽🔥😎

[@alexgonzalez9053]

For classic retro style controllers I really love retro-bit's refresh on the Genesis/Mega Drive 6 button pad, now with L and R shoulder buttons and really close to that nostalgic childhood feeling in your hands and it has a freaking long cable and works on almost everything from the PS3/XB360gen since it has both XInput and DInput support doesn't matter if its a mac, windows or linux system or a modern console. A great multipurpose oldschool controller for just $20 on the wired model and $35 on the wireless ones. The Saturn rehashes are also a great alternative for the same prices. For less mainstream controllers I'd pick the Mayflash F300 Arcade Fight Stick as big arcadey controller, just $60-70 with a nice build and component quality, but also easy to upgrade to top class buttons and stick whenever you want to go pro and the EchtPower knockoff PS3 controller, one of the few PS3 knockoffs that works exactly like an original PS3 controller including gyros and a long lasting battery for $15-20 depending on the seller... The buttons and sticks are not exactly the same on this one but they don't feel cheap at all, way better than any PowKiddy stuff xD

[@LunalynDragon]

I can't imagine picking the PS3 controller. I unironically would rather use an N64 controller. The PS3 controller was outrageously uncomfortable, especially with its slippery sticks and triggers.

[@kafarske123]

After i first used the xbox 360 controller, no other controller, apart from the newer xbox controllers is ggod enough for me 😂 especialy the playstation controller, wich i loved while laughing at the design of the xbox controller.... Boy was i wrong. Now my hands Hurt if i use the PS controller for to Long....

[@violetson5118]

I also think of the NES as my personal baseline for controllers. Especially for two-button games, I will always prefer the 90 degree layout, instead of the 45 degree diamond of four-button controllers.

[@florider_hd]

i love wicked. hes a great guy

[@rafadono]

I play retro games using the 8bitdo genesis (or saturn) controller, for newer games I use the ps4 controller, because I can use it on my ps3 and pc. My favorite one tho is the n64 controller, because is the console I grew up and played during my childhood.

[@tristanheron4144]

There are better controllers now, but my favorite is the original Dual Shock. It was a game changer at the time, there was nothing like it. It even changed the way games are made. I find the original Gran Turismo almost unplayable with a d-pad. It was so good it stayed practically the same over the next 2 console generations.

[@ericitchyd2311]

The real correct best answer is the Xbox 360 controller but my favorite is the wii u pro controller. Mostly for incredibly long battery life and buttery smooth/light thumbsticks.

[@MCJeffsy]

PS2/PS3 is fantastic and super cheap now. Most stuff from 8bitdo is great. My favourite is the 8bitdo Sega 6 button 2.4ghz.

[@CarthagoMike]

from pad to controller to keyboard ☻

[@Js-zx2wi]

eta prime controllers left out

[@krisc9212]

For me it's between 2 . The SNES controller and the 2nd gen Saturn controller. So many gaming memories.

[@robertoromero7114]

Can u make a video on the cheapest but best quality handheld systems next for a future video thanks and love your work

[@bruhensant]

Thanks

[@thisrandomdude_]

Nice collab, mate :)

[@robson9983]

Love your channel!

[@Th3_Ch40s]

Such a handsome guy here, wonder who he is

[@GEFMFost]

It's the chicken man, of course.

[@damikki]

Original Super Nintendo Controller with the European color buttons is my retro choice. The SN30 Pro for a modern version of the SNES controller. Loved the video and great to see collaborations amongst my favourite KZbinrs.

[@RetroGameCorps]

Good choice!

[@RyanParreno]

My personal favorite is the Wii U controller. It's the one I used to play Splatoon, which means it's also the controller I finally learned to play shooters with. I wouldn't be playing as many kinds of games as I do now if Splatoon and the Wii U didn't open it up for me

[@RyanParreno]

Also the only game controller that doubles as an art tablet

[@thiagoalmeida7701]

Awesome video.

[@unorthdoxcleric6953]

Best Controller Ever is the HORI Ex2 Controller, not the stick one.

[@in2green78]

You're so cute! Thanks for all your great PS Vita tutorials!

[@CardfightVanja]

Seeing that NGCD shout was nice, I wish there were more controllers with the microswitch floating disc style analog nub besides that, the NGP, and those PDP fighting pads - definitely my preferred input method when it's available. Sega Saturn model 2 is probably my favorite controller, especially after getting a modern USB version from Retro Bit with an adapter. I feel like the original Saturn pads are still a nicer feeling than the USB ones though

[@Nickbaldeagle02]

Mine is the 8bitdo SN30 pro plus.

[@anthony92399]

SNES controller hands down, nothing else like it ever since

[@SlamBolts]

Yooooo! You got Clint! That's awesome!

[@_Majoras]

the nes does have the best 8 bit controller

[@FoxeralArt]

Lol, I came here for Fost. It’s so cool to see him here!

[@matj12]

My favorite gaming controller is the DualSense. It's comfortable, and, unlike Xbox controllers, it has a motion sensor. Binding the motion sensor to mouse movement makes playing shooting games with a controller easy, even without aim assist. I think that Xbox made a mistake by not including a motion sensor in the Xbox Series controller. Edit: A honorable mention is of the Steam Controller. Its design is unconventional and revolutionary in some ways. Its two touchpads give it good configurability because they can have menus, gestures and other things assigned to them. It has extra buttons a motion sensor too, which can be configured in many ways. The configuration supports switching layers, so games with complex control schemes are playable with it. The two touchpads are also its big drawback because they take the places of a D-pad and the second analog stick, so the Steam Controller isn't good as the main game controller. Its configuration tool (Steam Input) can be used with other controllers, and the DualSense has a touchpad in the middle, so it has superseded the Steam Controller in most of my use cases.

[@47thdarkdimension]

You're much younger than I thought. 1 minute 13 seconds and an ad came up.

[@RetroGameCorps]

I just look young, I'm in my 40s. Or did you think I was older than that?? :) Sorry about the ad, I have it set to the default settings and so YT might be testing some new ad frequency stuff.

[@joandarc441]

Tbh I need a good controller for fighting games good analogs and Dpad like on the Xbox one S and Ps2

[@PUDINHED]

I am also the product of a QVC mom.

[@DarkStrat]

Ps4 controler every day!!:)