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All Age Gaming Feature: The Top 10 Game Controllers of All Time

Microsoft's Kinect launches here in Australia tomorrow and the excitement for it is high. As Kinect will introduce controller free gaming, All Age Gaming's Michael Brennan compiled a list of his Top 10 game controllers. Let us know your favorite in the comments section below the article.

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seinfan4932d ago

They have the Gamecube controller at #1. The guy is a Nintendo fanboy or has mangled hands.

NecrumSlavery4932d ago

The Gamecube controller is a great controller, but like all nintty controllers, it's designed for the system. Each one is unique for their console. Thats why the Xbox-s, 360, or Duelshocks all have a more semetrical feel. Whey play well with any game. Nintendo always makes a custom controller for their current console.

On the GC Controller itself, it is perfect for Smash Bros, and Metroid Prime, etc. But if I could change one thing, it would be to fix the C-Stick, its to small and uncomfortable, especially when using it in FPSs. Taping is directionally to select things in games that utilize it like it were still buttons are fine, but as a thumbstick its to skinny.

Redempteur4932d ago

The C stick isn't used that much ..my main problem is the L & R bouton as well as Z ..

Z is too small , and L& R isn't fluid enough.

still a great controller but you can improve it on so many levels ...

na-no-nai4932d ago

love the wavebird tho mine is messed up since my nieces chew on it.

cant believe the wavebird is gone tho

Theonik4926d ago (Edited 4926d ago )

I guess it's down to opinion. To me the NGC controller was near perfect for it's purpose. Best triggers from any console and perfect shape. If i had to change anything it would be rotating the face buttons a few degrees counter clockwise to follow the curves of it and a more uniform Z button.
Edit: What the hell are the Xbox buzzers doing on the list though? They aren't innovative and are an underused "me too" peripheral.

meetajhu4932d ago

How could they possibly say Power glove when this is the case

http://www.youtube.com/watc...

DigitalAnalog4932d ago (Edited 4932d ago )

Xbox and PS3 controllers hold no significance in this gaming industry. It has ALWAYS been Nintendo. I shall put the SNES controller on the top because it IS THE "POUND-FOR-POUND" DE-FACTO DESIGN that is the modern template of gaming TODAY - the highest caliber it has offered. That design still holds up today on the form of the PSP.

The next controller is the N64 controller, the main culprit to why FPS could be feasable on controllers (Goldeneye anyone), it has also been the standard of using the analog stick dynamically controlling a 3D character in a 3D space PERFECTLY.

The only "honorable mention" goes to the DC controller which by far is the most unique, but the main feature it has introduced to the controllers this generation was the "pressure sensitive" trigger buttons. It is the only controller to influence the design of the Gamecube, the PS3 AND the 360 controllers. And Nintendo has once again proved it's leadership by introducing a "motion-control" aspect that WORKS.

However, if you were to take the best controller in design and quality - then the gamecube controller wins all. It's the most comfortable and the best designed I've ever used on a video game system. I simply cannot imagine playing games like Eternal Darkness or Resident Evil remake, Resident Evil Zero or even Zelda: Wind Waker without it.

-End statement

Theonik4926d ago

And if there wasn't for the DualShock we'd still have flat controllers and 1 analogue stick. The N64's controller was an absolute abomination btw. There's a reason why they dropped it and went with the NGC one which they still support today. DualShock is the longest lasting design around the fact that it still works shows us just how forward looking the Dual-Analogues were.
That said the NGC one is extremely comfortable and together with the DualShock and Megadrive/Saturn pad are among my favourites.

nanostar4932d ago

why is the power glove even on the list? and i expected to KBM to be at least 5th

fiercescuba4932d ago

Power Glove?

I usually see the Power Glove on most Top 10 Worst Fill-in Blank of Gaming Lists.

It did introduce us to motion controls, but was insanely unresponsive, uncomfortable, and expensive.

X-Alchemist4932d ago (Edited 4932d ago )

I don't see why that was a bad choice.
The gamecube controller was probably the most comfortable controller of last gen. It deserves its position in that list.

na-no-nai4932d ago

i know and last gen for me the 360 was too big and clunky,
ps2 controllers were fine tho but i did love the wavebird

Urmomlol4932d ago

The GCN controller is an absolute atrocity.

Guess we know how credible this web site is.

Oldsnake0074932d ago

so u would choose the dualshock ? lol

Rage_S904932d ago

why is it lol so he cant have his own opinion/preference

Simco8764932d ago

Wavebird couch sessions with massive amounts of weed... good times.

Have to agree with #1

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Joy Ride Turbo - The Beginning of the End for Xbox Kinect

Joy Ride Turbo launched 10 years ago today. The first title was Xbox Kinect exclusive, yet this sequel failed to support the device at all.

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10 of the Biggest Video Game Hardware Failures Ever

Cultured Vultures: "Sadly, not all hardware is created equal, and no matter how much developers might try, some gaming hardware just fails to hit the mark. We’ve compiled a list of 10 gaming hardware fails, and boy did some fail hard."

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Knightofelemia848d ago

I would label the Power Glove, Kinect, and that Tony Hawk skateboard more as hardware addons hardware failure would be like the Virtual Boy and one day Stadia.

Magog848d ago

Kinect was bundled with every Xbox One and inflated the price on an already underpowered and low RAM machine so for the One it wasn't an accessory as much as a white elephant.

CaptainHenry916848d ago (Edited 848d ago )

Definitely the RROD but that power glove had a lot of issues as well. The Kinect just didn't work

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CrimsonWing69848d ago

Hardware add-ons are more like RAM or a video card, basically components that enhance capabilities or performance of the computer.

If you really want to get technical the Kinect is more of a peripheral device, kind of like a keyboard or mouse to a computer.

ThatsGaming848d ago

The person in this article obviously is not up on their gaming history....

Sega Saturn, Sega Dreamcast, Coleco Gemini, Commodore 128, Commodore Amiga, Atari 5200, Atari 7800 were all massive failures and in most cases cost their companies participating in future gaming generations.

Gamer79848d ago

Sega saturn (successful in Japan) and dreamcast were not failures.
Seems like you're not up on you're gaming history

septemberindecember847d ago

@Gamer79

How in the world are the Sega Saturn and Dreamcast not seen as failures? They both sold around 8M each, which is much lower than the ~30M that the Genesis had sold before it, and even the Master System before that. They were both the worst selling consoles in their respective generation (PS1, N64 outsold Saturn, PS2, GC, and Xbox outsold Dreamcast). Both of the consoles were incredibly short lived. The Saturn was discontinued in every territory but Japan after just three years. In Japan the console was discontinued after six years. Meanwhile the Dreamcast was discontinued worldwide in 2001 after launching in most territories in 1999 and in Japan in 1998. The failure of the Saturn and Dreamcast lead to Sega pulling out of the hardware market. Which, by the way, all of this occurred when Sega was massively dropping the price of their consoles quickly to compete. Sega was hemorrhaging money at this point.

None of this indicates a successful console. Saying the Saturn was a success because it did better in Japan is like saying the Vita is a success (they both sold around the same amount of units in Japan). Even the Wii U outsold these consoles worldwide.

Magog848d ago

The picture should be the 360 RROD. When I think of gaming hardware failures that's what springs to mind. Kinect and it's bundled price tag definitely hobbled the already underpowered Xbox One though for sure so I would give it a close second place.

porkChop848d ago (Edited 848d ago )

That's not what the author means by failures. It's about hardware that failed in terms of sales (Wii U) or just failed to deliver on its promise (Kinect).

Magog848d ago (Edited 848d ago )

Given that the 360 had a year head start, much easier hardware to develop for, was cheaper, and still ended up in third place I think it qualifies especially when you factor in the frustration and huge losses incurred by RROD.

porkChop848d ago

Selling over 80 million consoles isn't a sales flop. We get it, you don't like Xbox, but that doesn't mean the 360 is suddenly a failure.

Rhythmattic847d ago

Porky....
You know how many people I know bought a 2nd or third 360 due to RROD? Even when MS had to confront the issue with replacement systems, my mates couldn't wait for even the turnaround of sending it in, and waiting for a replacement.,,..,..
If that's how you consider it a win... OK.. but so is having 5 , of which 3 don't function.... Its a win win....mwhahahahaha

porkChop847d ago

"my mates couldn't wait for even the turnaround of sending it in"

You're acting like it would take months. When I sent my 360 in I got a new one literally 5 days later. As soon as MS had tracking confirmation that you sent yours, they'd send a new one to you the same day. No one is going to spend hundreds to buy a new console instead of waiting a week. I swear you guys pull some of the dumbest shit out of nowhere and think people will actually believe it.

Regardless, none of this changes the fact that this isn't what the article is even about.

Rhythmattic846d ago (Edited 846d ago )

Porky
"You're acting like it would take months"
Sometimes it could.. FFS.. 'Strya here...
Best turnaround I reckon was 2-3 weeks.....
Either way, My mates experiences still exist.. So Sorry, no point trying to earn Xbox Achievements when it doesn't feature in what was a situation you never dealt with,,,,
3 of my friends would disagree (overall, 10 extra Xboxes purchased)
Regardless.. MS sold a lot of 360's that was due to this reason.. That is sales. Fact

"none of this changes the fact that this isn't what the article is even about."
Headline says HELLO !
Oh and "Sadly, not all hardware is created equal," that's enough to pass this on without taking your article bias into consideration.....
As for the rest.... Ok.. But you've actually gone out of your way to give MS a Pass... Fap on.

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Aloymetal848d ago (Edited 848d ago )

Yup, and because of that big fiasco MS had to fork out 1 billion but knowing them I think they're very proud of the 360, it's the only time a MS console reached 80mil+ sales, RROD played a big part of that and a record they will never break again.

Rhythmattic847d ago (Edited 847d ago )

So true.. Even when MS accepted they where caught out in the biggest lie of any generation, The wait for a replacement was outweighed by just buying another, and having one be returned as a backup, which, btw, generally failed on first swap.
I own honestly can't believe MS tards are just supporting , or arguing why and what MS did by just dismissing it....

lonewolf10848d ago

Lol I had the Atari Jaguar, surprised its "competition" the 3DO isn't on the list too, both as "popular" as each other.

SullysCigar848d ago

Lol same. Played the crap out of Aliens Vs Predator and Tempest 2000 .... aaand that's about it really!!

lonewolf10848d ago

Sad but true that was pretty much it.

Kurt Russell848d ago

Agreed, I never actually saw a 3DO make it to retailers in the UK. At least the Atari Jaguar was sold for around 6 months.

lonewolf10848d ago

It made it to some my brother got one, fared just as well as the Jaguar so most probably hard to find in general.

darthv72848d ago

3do had way better games. Jaguar not so much. Neo Geo sold less than both and yet isnt considered a failure. Go figure.

LWOGaming848d ago

Stadia is a weird one. It hasn’t sold at all well but in terms of how it works it’s still miles ahead of Xcloud in terms of stability and performance. Xcloud is still a way behind and that needs sorting but it will be in time. Stadia for me is one of those things that will go down as a what could have been moments. With better marketing it could have been a roaring success. I still play it and it remains the best place in my opinion to play CyberPunk 2077. Only platform I have played it on without having any issues at all. The tech is great. The concept is fine. Marketing terrible. Shame really.

Magog848d ago

The sales model was awful. They should have teamed with an existing player to allow for local and cloud access to games or a gaming subscription service.

LWOGaming848d ago

It was a strange mess from such a huge company, as I said, as a system it works really well but without gamers it’s nothing. Such a waste,

LWOGaming848d ago

The Xbox One was Microsoft’s Nintendo Wii U. Undercooked, undersold and just an unholy mess. The thing is with any of these failures is to learn from them and thankfully both Nintendo and Xbox did just that to the benefit of gamers everywhere.

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Pivotal Decisions in Gaming History - Xbox Goes All-In on Kinect

Xbox 360's Kinect had flopped yet Microsoft insisted on mandatory Kinect for Xbox One, driving the price up and alienating their potential customers.

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darthv721025d ago

the tech was pretty damn good but their focus on making it the centerpiece was not. Had they opted to keep it as a secondary or even tertiary device, it may have found new use for AR/VR.

PrimeVinister1025d ago

Maybe. But they were two early for VR and too late for motion control

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Godmars2901025d ago

Their focus was marketing metrics. Information gathering for targeted advertising. Also "event curating" or head counting for special TV events. If MS had had their way with always online and mandatory Kinect pre COVID, as and during it they'd likely be turning into dominant presence in many Western homes. Be getting subsidized by Disney and other streamers as well as the NFL.

Thing was, Kinect as an actual game system, its games, just weren't ready. MS moved on it too soon. Thankfully.

Atticus_finch1025d ago

Sorry but it was incredibly bad for gaming. The thing barely worked as intended and the games were broken shovelware. And let's not forget all the lies from Xbox to try and sell it. What happened to Milo?
It's like Xbox it's a perpetual lying machine.

PrimeVinister1025d ago

I had almost forgotten about Milo. It looks so unbelievable in retrospect. How did anyone believe it?!

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TheEnigma3131025d ago

Kinect requirement, TV focused, DRM, and $100 buried Xbone before it even stared.

PrimeVinister1025d ago (Edited 1025d ago )

I think Kinect was the worst of the bunch. They reversed DRM overnight and try to play down the TV stuff when they realised it made them look disinterested in gaming.

Kinect stuck around for six months, preventing sales and making more and more people upset when they dropped the Kinect and the price.

Atticus_finch1025d ago

Don't forget the inferior hardware which affects their game development to this day.
And the constant boasting and lying that hasn't change very much to this day.

kayoss1025d ago

I was kind of excited for the kinect. It had potential. That was until i tried it at one of their Microsoft store. The thing was so laggy and worker who was there, had no clue what he was doing. It kind of made rethink about buying an Xbox One with Kinect.

PrimeVinister1025d ago

I had already been turned off of the idea by Kinect for 360. Even when it worked, the games were bad and showed no potential.

Wii made you understand what they were going to do with it within about 10 seconds of Wii Sports. It went on to become a bit of a joke but at least it worked and had a purpose.

Thundercat771024d ago

The damage to the Xbox brand was so hard that til this day they are just the last place brand in the market.

PrimeVinister1024d ago

Totally. They haven't been really all that relevant since.

Godmars2901024d ago

That has to do with repeatedly failing, having to reaffirm only to again fail at creating a competent flow of decent games.

@PrimeVinister:
Until Game Pass and BC are mentioned. Only for the point to be missed.

kayoss1024d ago

thats because they dont know what they want to be. A gaming console, Television, or a gaming service?

Godmars2901024d ago

@kayoss:
They wanted, expected, to be Steam. To have everyone coming to them and paying for the privilege. That's the exact mentality on display when they tried to push always online.

brewin1024d ago

Its sad because the Xbox one version of Kinect was actually pretty solid. Not for motion games, I couldnt care less about those, but for the other features that are now commonplace in the gaming ecosystem. Things like voice control and optional motion features in games. Stuff that Sony did with the PS camera was pretty sweet and they could have done some of that stuff with Kinect.

The tech was pretty sweet when implemented right though. Who remembers the implementation in Dead Rising 3?! You could lure zombies away by saying stuff into the kinect, it was a bit hokey at first, but it actually enhanced the game significantly once you learned all the different voice commands. There was and still is nothing else like that!

The focus on TV seemed to be an issue for people, but the TV pass through had some real potential. They could have had cable companies giving the XBone out instead of cable boxes! I understood what they were trying to do, but they needed to show the games too, and thats where they lost the core gamers. Being able to jump right to a sports event or TV show with out leaving the console was actually a pretty cool thing. I spent many nights switching between NHL games or TV shows and jumping right back into my games seamlessly, just by telling Kinect to do so. It was better than people care to admit, but I loved it!

People say XBone had no games, but on launch I got Dead Rising 3, AC Black Flag, Watch Dogs, Killer Instinct, Battlefield 4, Forza 5, and Ryse. That was actually a pretty solid lineup in hindsight! Then later on it got gems like Quantum Break, Dead Rising 4, Sunset Overdrive, Gears 4 and 5, the Ori games, Rare Replay, Forza Horizon 3/4, State of Decay 2, ReCore (SUPER UNDERRATED GEM), Halo 5, Halo Wars 2, and all the great 3rd party stuff as well! I dare anyone who sat on the Xbox One to go back and give it a shot now.

It was actually a pretty great console all things considered. Yes the PS4 had better 1st party stuff, stuff that MS just couldnt top or even compete with, but there are some really great games that a lot of people missed out on that they would probably really enjoy if they actually played them. Thats why I recommend a Series S and Gamepass to a lot of people, as its a great way to get an awesome lineup pf games for super cheap!

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