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The evolution of the Nintendo game controllers! (imgur.com)

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[–]Hetzer 53 points54 points ago

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The 64 controller definitely falls under the category "looks stupid, but works, so it isn't stupid."

[–]atatassault 5 points6 points ago

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Exactly. That controller was meant for serious buisness. It fit my hands perfectly. Too bad they didn't design a stick that could stand lots of wear. The stick always broke after 1 year or so for me.

[–]LuckyAmeliza 0 points1 point ago

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hehehe... funny thing.. a majority of my family are Women ( me, my sister, my mom and her 3 sisters, and 4 girl cousins and that's just on my mom's side) while there only being 4 men ( my dad, my uncle and 2 male cousins) and between all the cousins, giving the N64 controllers hell, the guy's controllers always broke, but the girl's stayed pretty much intact ( I still have like 3 original N64 controllers from when I was 11) unless it was some outside circumstance ( Like one controller getting mysteriously ending up under the tire of my aunts van.)

[–]atatassault 0 points1 point ago

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Well, for reference, I must have played on the N64 20+ hours a week. I really didn't have much else to do during those years.

[–]Duper -3 points-2 points ago

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Are you an octopus?

[–]GhostGuy 1 point2 points ago

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Are you NOT an octopus?

[–]mindbleach 2 points3 points ago

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... and the GC controller was Nintendo admitting that their initial attempt was 100% wacky. My neighbors had some third-party controller in a much better shape, kind a melted lumpy crescent that wedged the N64's buttons into an SNES-like configuration. It was better-designed than the first-party offering, even if the build quality was terrible.

[–]Hetzer 1 point2 points ago

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:shrug: I like both the N64 controller and the GC controller. The former was wacky, sure, but once you figure out how to hold it (which admittedly took me a few days I think) it's fine.

I think I also have the same kind of off-brand controller. For whatever reason my brother has dug up our N64 and we've been playing Super Smash Bros over the weekend with a wonky green Nintendo N64 controller and one of those black crescent controllers. The former's stick is busted but it feels better than the latter (which is clearly made for people with giant hands).

[–]BLAOW 8 points9 points ago

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the best part about the NES controller is the user friendly corners digging into your palms so that after playing for a few hours it looks like you have a stigmata

[–]Paterack 4 points5 points ago

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I wear those scars with pride, thank you very much

[–]cloacamassima 10 points11 points ago

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the evolution of all other game controllers

[–]omplatt -1 points0 points ago

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man the first x-box controller was designed for people with GIANT HANDS. i was 11 or 12 when it first came out and I could not hold it at all (possibly why I was so shitty at Halo)

[–]crazycroat16 1 point2 points ago

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I still have possibly the smallest hands of anybody I know, and I had no issue with the controller around 13 years old.

[–]Dark_Shroud 0 points1 point ago

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The Duke controller was pretty damn comfortable for long gaming stints.

[–]MutantSharkPirate 18 points19 points ago

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n64 and gc controllers are some of the most comfortable controllers every created by the hands of men

[–]Hinph 2 points3 points ago

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The Wii controller is really damn comfortable too... I love being able to move my hands as I please.

[–]OmegaVesko 1 point2 points ago

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Also for people saying their arms cramp when using it.. REST YOUR WRIST ON YOUR GODDAMN LAP.

[–]BluLite 0 points1 point ago

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I disagree, because I like using it as an actual controller, which means holding it sideways. Right angles do not contour to the hands very well.

[–]Hinph 0 points1 point ago

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Doesn't bother me much, but I grew up with a NES controller... and most games use both the nunchuk and Wiimote configuration, which is undeniably comfortable.

[–]DayTrippa 17 points18 points ago

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Seriously!? I love the N64 controller. It was so comfortable and natural. I really think it was the best controller I've ever used. Also, my hands don't hurt after using it like they would playing on the SNES.

[–]The_Grim_Reaper 3 points4 points ago

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I have no idea why people complain about the N64 controller, its still my favorite controller today. The old "3 hands" joke is just moronic. What's so fucking difficult about moving your hand from one position to another? You rarely had to do it mid game and the middle handle gave a nice gun feel when playing FPS's. The hard analog was the only thing i could fault.

[–]Kaiburr 1 point2 points ago

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I think the joystick and the dpad should have switched because the dpad was rarely used (from my experience) and thus your hands were at different levels.

[–]Mo0man 9 points10 points ago

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N64 was the first system with an analog stick, and they had no idea how well it would end up doing, so they hedged their bet. They designed the controller before most (any?) of the games were made

[–]Kaiburr 0 points1 point ago

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Yeah, I figured this was the reason. Conversely, I think N64 games should have utilized the D-pad more.

[–]Azrael_Ferrum -2 points-1 points ago

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I'm pretty sure the Playstation came out first, or did you mean first Nintendo console?

[–]Mo0man 2 points3 points ago

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The first playstation controller didn't have analog sticks

[–]daelin 0 points1 point ago

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The first playstation controller didn't have analog sticks

The first Sony controller with analog sticks came out much later: the Dual Analog Controller.

[–]Azrael_Ferrum 0 points1 point ago

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I'm sorry, I must have gotten it mixed up, as I only got a playstation in 1998.

[–]daelin 1 point2 points ago

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The Playstation was considered something of a flop at first. The games sucked and there weren't many. It was the bastard offshoot a collaboration between Nintendo and Sony to produce a CD add-on for the SNES. The Playstation was kind of Sony's middle finger to Nintendo (and attempt to recoup costs) when their partnership fell apart after several years of development.

Turned out pretty well, though, didn't it?

[–]Clayfool9 8 points9 points ago

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Pretty much my first thought upon seeing the 64 controller for the first time. If the GC controller only had a left 2nd shoulder button, it'd be the best ever IMO.

[–]ds8k 12 points13 points ago

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I love the GameCube controller.

[–]Sazrak 1 point2 points ago

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The GameCube and Xbox 360 controllers are my favorite controllers of all time. I used to love the playstation controller, but since it went wireless it's too light.

[–]auxiliary-character 0 points1 point ago

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My favorite.

[–]ChaosOnion 9 points10 points ago

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I love the N64 controller. It is the only controller that has truly fit comfortably in my giant hands.

[–]petedawes 7 points8 points ago

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Same here. N64 like a glove. I hate PS1/2/3 because the handles on the controller are too damned short. I feel like I'm going to break the thing.

[–]MEaster 2 points3 points ago

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I've also found that the Playstation pads have that uncomfortable ridge between the face and the handles.

Have you tried the Xbox 360 joypads? I've found that they're probably the best joypads I've used.

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points ago

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Speaking of which, we're missing the PS1 and its prototypes here. They were originally prototyped as the SNES CD controllers as a joint venture with Sony.

[–]inotocracy 1 point2 points ago

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Ditto. For FPS, I felt the N64 controller was the best design. Never had any gripes with it other than the analog stick starting to get loose/sticky over time.

[–]robothelvete -1 points0 points ago

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Then I guess you are one of us few who thought the original large xbox controller was much better than the teeny tiny version that came after?

[–]ChaosOnion 0 points1 point ago

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I never had a problem with the original, larger X-box controller. I did find it to be bit heavy, wide and thick. It accommodated my hands, but not in the same way the N64 controller did. The N64 controller fit my hands because of the long "legs." It was lighter and the stick and buttons were closer together. I am not a size queen, I just like something that fits.

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points ago

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Eventually Nintendo will have to build the N64 2 with the same controller. How about on the 20 year anniversary of the N64. It will be a grandiose return to console-television gaming. It will be many times more powerful than the PS3. Many many N64 favorites will receive sequels. The Zelda game will be 18 times bigger than OOT. Link can sit in the forest and tell jokes in a picnic.

[–]Hinph 6 points7 points ago

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Link can't talk, sillyhead.

[–]crazycroat16 0 points1 point ago

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Shut DOWN

[–]cjfb62 2 points3 points ago*

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I used to babysit a kid that used the N64 controller upside down because he hated that it had 3 handles. I tried it one time to apease him but it was so ass backwards I couldn't do it. I'm not sure how he could beat me when the buttons were the opposite of what you wanted to do.

[–]TheHammerIsMyPenis 2 points3 points ago

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Too bad in North America our SNES controller was purple, more purple, and uhh, grey.

[–]OmegaVesko 2 points3 points ago

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Ah, but two of your buttons were concave.

[–]neanderthalman 0 points1 point ago

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Yes. so you can tell by feel without looking away from the game.

[–]BluLite 2 points3 points ago

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Here's the controller before the NES one: http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Z6v8XxPGfWs/TTYuVVMR9xI/AAAAAAAAEHg/oANfMozQCTI/s1600/P1040715.jpg

[–]CoolKidBrigade 5 points6 points ago

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The N64 controller was born in a different era. It's design aimed to give game developers more control options. Thumbsticks were still a very, very new at the time, and not all 3D games needed analog control. The three-prong design was a compromise to allow either digital or analog control while keeping your thumb in a neutral, comfortable position.

Sony's design was arguably more complex and flexible, keeping both the d-pad and left analog stick within reach. However, Nintendo's design placed the analog stick in a more prominent position, and possibly helped promote analog control in the vast majority of N64 games.

There's no real reason to hate on either controller, especially when ergonomics are concerned.

[–]bounce7 1 point2 points ago

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The original NES is still my fav of a time

[–]Thizzlebot 1 point2 points ago

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Talk shit about the 64 but it was the best damn controller for those zelda games.

[–]omplatt 1 point2 points ago

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game cube controller is my favorite, not just in the nintendo world but in all of videogame-dom. so ergonomic, me gusta.

[–]dgasz 1 point2 points ago

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I think the Gamecube controller was the best by far. Smash Brothers Melee Lighting Mode proves it.

[–]vietbond 0 points1 point ago

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I guess i'm the only one who loved the snes controller best. I remember seeing a drawing of what it was going to look like a year before it came out and being blown away. When I finally held it in my hand, it just felt...perfect. my hands are bigger now, but it will still always be my favorite.

[–]FaceRockerMD 0 points1 point ago

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the N64 controller is still my favorite controller of all consoles. It is made of so much win.

[–]daelin 0 points1 point ago

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The N64 controller wasn't meant for you to be able to use all three prongs at once. It was designed to allow three different kinds of control styles for games.

  • DPAD + ANALOG; index finger trigggers (L-shoulder and Z)
  • DPAD + Buttons; index finger triggers (L-shoulder and R-shoulder)
  • ANALOG + Buttons; index finger triggers (Z and R-shoulder)

People made faces and almost no games used the DPAD + Analog config. Plus some people just didn't like holding a controller lopsided. (most games used the analog + button config) So the natural evolution was the Gamecube controller: balanced but a little more uncomfortable than the N64 controller.

[–]sqazm 0 points1 point ago

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For me, the best controller was the SNES controller. The buttons your thumb had to repeatedly hold down and press? Indentations so you could feel where they were at. The buttons you mashed with the base of your thumb? Raised that shit up like to make it easier for you.

Only awkward thing was playing games like SF2T, where you sort of half gripped the controller in the middle with your right hand and hit the L button with your right index finger.

[–]Nickmi 0 points1 point ago

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Where's the new wii-u controller?

[–]mansionfullofpandas 0 points1 point ago

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the n64 controller is also good for lefties and righties

[–]mathmat 0 points1 point ago

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This should be updated for the Wii U.

"You guys hate simple? Well fuck it, use this ginormous freaking touchscreen. Three controllers. You happy yet?."

[–]gfail 0 points1 point ago

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http://i.imgur.com/yklnF.jpg

[–]MarderFahrer 0 points1 point ago

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Should have stopped in 1991 imho.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

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The gamecube is my favourite , I still use it for the Wii

[–]DougLance 0 points1 point ago

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You forgot WiiU

[–]Simple_Tin 0 points1 point ago

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Source

[–]nick041 0 points1 point ago

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Devolution.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

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I'm a big fan of the N64 controller. At the time I was a little overwhelmed with the number of buttons, but settling into the functionality was amazing. After getting used to it, the controller no longer seemed like a bunch of buttons, but became a conduit for actual game interaction.

[–]jusksmit 0 points1 point ago

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The GC controller might be the greatest video game controller ever made, although the XBOX controller has slowly grown on me over time. Of course, anything beats a playstation controller of any variety. :D

[–]mbation -1 points0 points ago

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"HOLY SHIT WHAT THE FUCK HAPPENED" pretty much sums up what everyone was thinking

[–]aheartonasleeve -1 points0 points ago

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That made me lol hard too.

[–]aheartonasleeve -2 points-1 points ago

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"HOLY SHIT WHAT THE FUCK HAPPENED?" made me lol hard.

[–]aheartonasleeve -3 points-2 points ago

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"HOLY SHIT WHAT THE FUCK HAPPENED?" made me lol hard.

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