Did you know: the GameCube controller was designed with Luigi’s Mansion in mind? The dev team made requests to the teams working on the controllers. Also every button has a purpose on the game. How practical that is may be questionable, but it’s still interesting.
My favorite controller in the list is the GamePad. I have such nostalgia for it, since Smash 4 was my first real video game. Nintendo land was the second.
why is the Wii U pro controller lower in ranking than it should be? I guess the Wii U pro controller is criminally underrated just like the Wii U itself, but the fact that the Wii U pro controller was OUTRANKED by the NES MAX is OUTRAGOUS
Every new gen kid be looking at GameCube controller like wtf.💀 Edit: can’t believe I have to say this but I like the GameCube controller (a lot), but you have to admit, it looks a bit goofy.
10:13 yes it does, the nunchuck has an accelerometer it just doesn't have a pointer. how do you think wii sports boxing works? i also know that a lot of those things where you shake the wiimote and nunchuck don't actually work if you only shake the wiimote like dkc returns. they don't make it very apparent since it doesn't have rumble but the nunchuck absolutely has motion control
@callmedoruxisnoob Of course it's subjective, but the issue is that it's just so clearly an uninformed opinion. I don't believe for one second that this person has held even half of these controllers in their hand, let alone used them for a significant enough period to articulate an opinion that deserves attention or respect.
N64 controller is severely underrated. Was the first controller to give meaty handles to make it feel super ergonomic and comfortable. I never played a game with the d pad. I agree that the c buttons were a little small
I didn't like the N64 controller either because it was uncomfortable for me but it was still good for its time at least. Yet wasn't enough to satisfy me but I did like playing N64 games.
@HungryWarden I just use the right analog stick on modern controllers as the c buttons. And assign the c left and c down buttons as the top and right buttons.
Interesting List. There were 4 controllers I did not see. The Nintendo Switch Online NES, SNES, Genesis, and N64 wireless controllers. My favorite controllers are probably the Wii Remote family of controllers. I also really like the Wii U Pro controller.
Hey check out this new wooden axe I bought; the whole thing is made of wood, not just the handle. it also has a hammer on the bottom. So innovative. ;)
@@chesspunk489 Personally I'd give it points in innovation. Just because Sony came along and did it better doesn't mean Nintendo didn't innovate with it. Another thing to mention with the N64 controller is the rumble pack, I don't think vibration in controllers was a thing before then
@@BenjiDarius it does, literally in mario galaxy the spin gives you a higher boost if you shake the wiimote and doesn't when you shake the nunchuck and when you play as Luigi it's the oppossite
@@BenjiDarius it literally does. Play Wii Sports boxing and swing around the nunchuck while the remote is sitting on a desk or table and tell me there isn't an accelerometer in it.
I’m genuinely surprised the n64 controller ranked so poorly. That was a ground breaking controller at the time and present controllers probably wouldn’t be where they are had it not been for that controller! Never felt uncomfortable at all to me.
I have to disagree with the position of the Wii U Pro Controller in the ranking. It has 80 hours of battery life and is incredibly comfortable. With a third party adapter it is a great PC controller. If you complained about the stick on the N64 controller you should have also docked the joy-cons for their stick drift design flaw. The nunchuck does have a three-axis accelerometer when you said that it didn't have one. If it truly didn't have one how did shield blocking in skyward sword work?
Turned off the video after putting the N64 controller so low. Like so many others, this video seems to only base its opinion on the N64 controller on how it looks and not how it functions, which was excellent for the time. It was both very intuitive and VERY comfortable once you actually had your hands on it. The extended handle and Z-trigger are something no controller since has been able to match.
I just saw the vid of ideas for Mario kart. I think they should add quests in online matches to keep players more entertained during races, and the rewards are unlock able golden skins/styles for skins. For example the tanooki marios golden unlockeble skin should be the white and gold version of it, and toad can have like golden spots on his head instead of red. Also you names 50 CHARACTERS AND DIDNT BRING UP BABY YOSHI!! That’s at the top of my list it would be hilarious. And last they should make stats for characters and karts not too different so that people can use the combos they like and still be competitive
11:22 there's this one section in batman arkham asylum on switch where a helicopter flies near you and somehow the rumble perfectly replicates the wind from the blades spinning. i really wish it was utilized more
yea even though I do think the switch pro controller is the best controller for Nintendo consoles, if you're going to give innovation so much value then the wavebird or snes controller rlly should've been first.
One look at the thumbnail and I thought "You're going to hell before you die for calling the Joy-Cons bad". But I had to watch the video before to make sure before commenting.
You forgot to mention that the N64 can also be with your left hand on the left side and your right hand in the middle. I think that this is the rarest method used of the 3 ways that you can hold the controller though.
The GameCube controller literally works perfectly fine in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, what are you talking about? Also NES Max that high is so whack. Wavebird is super overrated, the wired ones are more responsive and reliable, plus they have slightly better build quality in my experience. N64 controller really is not that bad, aside from the subpar analog stick which is its only real flaw.
Just got the switch Super Pro Controller it’s amazing compared to the pro dock on the base doc the only downside Is that it just defeats the point of the detachable controllers but whatever it’s still the goat anyways
My top 5 Nintendo controller GameCube controller Wii u gamepad Switch, Wii u, wii pro controller Honourable mention: dual joycon (spoiler: it failed although it would be a good idea if made more comfortable) Dual joycon w/ switch screen is like gamepad but more uncomfortable
11:27 he doesn't know what he is talking about. It is used everywhere. Hd rumble just means that the rumble can be adjusted in strength, speed, and something else that I am blanking on. But that means that it has more than one option for rumble
15:11 I don’t really actually like the Nintendo switch pro controller. It feels very uncomfortable when you’re holding it especially near the top so I think that number one should go to the GameCube controller or Wii U pro
The Wiimote is Always My Favorite I play some Wii Games like. Mario Party 8 Blazing Angels Squadrons of World War II Super Smash Bros Brawl Wii Sports Wii Play Wii Sports Resort Lara Croft Tomb Raider Anniversary Super Mario All Stars Super Mario Galaxy Mario Kart Wii Super Mario Galaxy 2 New Super Mario Bros Wii WWll Aces Mario Party 9 Space Invaders Geteven Super Mario Bros Mike Tyson’s Punch Out Castlevania lll Dracula’s Curse
Nintendo doesn't even make the best controllers for the Switch. 8BitDo, Gulikit and Flydigi all make kickass controllers that absolutely blow any Nintendo Switch controller out of the water. Nintendo fell off.
Is it just me who believes that you can’t count the Wii Remote separately from its accessories, especially if you don’t differentiate between the Joy Cons and it’s add ons?
If the Wii classic control is a copy of the Snes controller, than literally EVERY major controller after the Snes one is a snes controller (Namely Playstation)
My ranking: 1. GC WaveBird 2. GameCube 3. Switch Pro 4. SNES 5. Switch Joy-Cons 6. Wiimote + Nunchuck 7. Wiimote/Wiimote MotionPlus 8. Wii U Gamepad 9. N64 10. NES Dogbone 11. Wii Classic Pro 12. Wii U Classic 13. Wii Classic 14. NES 15. NES Advantage 16. NES Max 17. Virtual Boy
Wii U is way better than the Nintendo switch because the we U controller has a resistive touchscreen and the Nintendo switch has a capacitive touchscreen the Nintendo switch and the Nintendo switch controllers suck the Wii u and the 3DS are way better because of their controllers and their touch screens
Agreed, the hardware quality is just so much better than the crappy Switch. I still have my Wii from 2009, with all of its accessories perfectly intact. I highly doubt a Switch would even last half as long, especially if subject to abuse.
I used to play on the wii u in 2020 but in 2023 my charger broke. R.I.P Some people hate the wii u and i understand their opinion. My controller is the Gamepad
The Switch is a crappier version of the Wii U, in terms of build quality. If the Wii U had succeeded, I don't think Nintendo would have become as greedy as they are today, and I'd probably be still buying from them.
Im the only who still play with a Wii U? I play virtual consoles on my Wii U like street fighter and super Mario bros, and you can play Wii on Wii U, so I play Wii sports sometimes and punch out Wii
4:49 The Wii Classic, AKA, Nintendo Didn't Have Any Other Ideas So They Went Warioware Gold Disco Flavor On Us And Ripped Of The Gamecube Controller😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡
If we mention performance, it's great, but in terms of quality, the hardware in the joycons can be awful sometimes. They could easily break if you aren't careful.
@@Pokéfan1388The worst quality Nintendo hardware ever made. It's nowhere near as well built as the Wii Remote, and I still have mine from 2009 functioning perfectly.
I stopped taking this clown seriously after he had the audacity to put the joycons so high up, and leave the Wii U Pro controller so low down on the list. The Switch Pro controller is crap, it's easily prone to stick drift and built poorly.
Did you know: the GameCube controller was designed with Luigi’s Mansion in mind? The dev team made requests to the teams working on the controllers. Also every button has a purpose on the game. How practical that is may be questionable, but it’s still interesting.
My favorite controller in the list is the GamePad. I have such nostalgia for it, since Smash 4 was my first real video game. Nintendo land was the second.
AAAAAND it sold 3.3 million.
true
why is the Wii U pro controller lower in ranking than it should be? I guess the Wii U pro controller is criminally underrated just like the Wii U itself, but the fact that the Wii U pro controller was OUTRANKED by the NES MAX is OUTRAGOUS
Every new gen kid be looking at GameCube controller like wtf.💀
Edit: can’t believe I have to say this but I like the GameCube controller (a lot), but you have to admit, it looks a bit goofy.
Ummm, the GameCube controller is way closer to a modern controller than an N64 one. The N64 is the controller you should be referring to here.
You're a new gen kid, you're like 11
@@chobies5383i mean gen Z stopped at 2012 but google says 2013 so…
@@4rsenicCatnappretty sure they meant the new generation of gamers, lol.
@@TundieRice i mean.. they’d probably know? Its a pretty iconic controller
I love how he just says “it’s the virtual boy controller, and moves on without even mentioning it.
yeah the virual boy only sucks and it was made to suck
It actually didn’t.
10:13 yes it does, the nunchuck has an accelerometer it just doesn't have a pointer. how do you think wii sports boxing works? i also know that a lot of those things where you shake the wiimote and nunchuck don't actually work if you only shake the wiimote like dkc returns. they don't make it very apparent since it doesn't have rumble but the nunchuck absolutely has motion control
He definitely didnt do his homework on that one at all.
I got pissed with the low ranking of the N64 controller, but stopped watching after the Wii U pro controller get outranked by the NES Max.
i get you, i also almost wanted to leave the vid after seeing how low the wii u gamepad is, its literally the best controller ever!
this is an opinion, doesn’t mean it’s always best if “nostalgic” to you. I sure too disagree with some stuff but it’s just an opinion
@callmedoruxisnoob Of course it's subjective, but the issue is that it's just so clearly an uninformed opinion. I don't believe for one second that this person has held even half of these controllers in their hand, let alone used them for a significant enough period to articulate an opinion that deserves attention or respect.
N64 controller is severely underrated. Was the first controller to give meaty handles to make it feel super ergonomic and comfortable. I never played a game with the d pad. I agree that the c buttons were a little small
I didn't like the N64 controller either because it was uncomfortable for me but it was still good for its time at least. Yet wasn't enough to satisfy me but I did like playing N64 games.
Because of the way that controller is built, it makes it impossible to play an N64 game without an N64 controller.
@HungryWarden I just use the right analog stick on modern controllers as the c buttons. And assign the c left and c down buttons as the top and right buttons.
I use it to play Mario Kart 8
Interesting List. There were 4 controllers I did not see. The Nintendo Switch Online NES, SNES, Genesis, and N64 wireless controllers. My favorite controllers are probably the Wii Remote family of controllers. I also really like the Wii U Pro controller.
The Wii u pro controller was probably the best modern controller we've gotten and im really sad we didn't get the same design for switch tbh.
I must be weird. I actually like the N64 controller.
I'm not a fan of the N64 controller but it should definitely get the highest marks in innovation. Thumb sticks are such a normal part of games
Hey check out this new wooden axe I bought; the whole thing is made of wood, not just the handle. it also has a hammer on the bottom. So innovative. ;)
@Trampflick Beta Ray Bill did it first
The N64 controller was innovative, but due to the joystick being really breakable and destined to get loose and have problems I wouldn't rank it high.
@@chesspunk489 Personally I'd give it points in innovation. Just because Sony came along and did it better doesn't mean Nintendo didn't innovate with it. Another thing to mention with the N64 controller is the rumble pack, I don't think vibration in controllers was a thing before then
@@natesaxon2817 It was innovative indeed.
Nunchuck has motion control
It doesnt, its just that its attached to the WiiMote which gives it the illusion of motion control
yeah, I was like, how does my skyward sword sheild work then????
the nunchuck has a 3 axis accelerometer. The feature is used in Wii Boxing for example.
@@BenjiDarius it does, literally in mario galaxy the spin gives you a higher boost if you shake the wiimote and doesn't when you shake the nunchuck and when you play as Luigi it's the oppossite
@@BenjiDarius it literally does. Play Wii Sports boxing and swing around the nunchuck while the remote is sitting on a desk or table and tell me there isn't an accelerometer in it.
I’m genuinely surprised the n64 controller ranked so poorly. That was a ground breaking controller at the time and present controllers probably wouldn’t be where they are had it not been for that controller! Never felt uncomfortable at all to me.
the nunchuck has motion it is not for show it works as schohield in zelda skyward sword, when you tilt it
Ikr it pissed me off when he said that.
@@whtevercomesfrst It just goes to show his blatant bias towards the Switch.
I have to disagree with the position of the Wii U Pro Controller in the ranking. It has 80 hours of battery life and is incredibly comfortable. With a third party adapter it is a great PC controller.
If you complained about the stick on the N64 controller you should have also docked the joy-cons for their stick drift design flaw.
The nunchuck does have a three-axis accelerometer when you said that it didn't have one. If it truly didn't have one how did shield blocking in skyward sword work?
"3 things you need to play a video game: console, game, and controller."
Me: watching this video on a screen I need to play mobile games...
Turned off the video after putting the N64 controller so low. Like so many others, this video seems to only base its opinion on the N64 controller on how it looks and not how it functions, which was excellent for the time. It was both very intuitive and VERY comfortable once you actually had your hands on it. The extended handle and Z-trigger are something no controller since has been able to match.
I just saw the vid of ideas for Mario kart. I think they should add quests in online matches to keep players more entertained during races, and the rewards are unlock able golden skins/styles for skins. For example the tanooki marios golden unlockeble skin should be the white and gold version of it, and toad can have like golden spots on his head instead of red. Also you names 50 CHARACTERS AND DIDNT BRING UP BABY YOSHI!! That’s at the top of my list it would be hilarious. And last they should make stats for characters and karts not too different so that people can use the combos they like and still be competitive
The Wii U game pad sucks if it's white. The black one (that I own) just looks so much better.
Same with any white consoles and accessories from the Wii era.
the thumbnail is a better ranking than the actual vid
Facts
Did switch stop just cut the wire of the game cube controller to make it look like he had the wave bird controller
Haha, no I’ve got 2. My dog chewed that one
@@SwitchStop 🐕🎮
11:22 there's this one section in batman arkham asylum on switch where a helicopter flies near you and somehow the rumble perfectly replicates the wind from the blades spinning. i really wish it was utilized more
4:11 a lot of newer Nintendo controllers don’t have start/select buttons.
Other controllers, "Not innovative enough."
Number 1: The least innovative and standardized controller of them all.
yea even though I do think the switch pro controller is the best controller for Nintendo consoles, if you're going to give innovation so much value then the wavebird or snes controller rlly should've been first.
the wii u gamepad is ofc my favorite controller.
One look at the thumbnail and I thought "You're going to hell before you die for calling the Joy-Cons bad". But I had to watch the video before to make sure before commenting.
The thing about the VB controller is that there are certain games that are great with it like how each d-pad controls each arm in Teleroboxer.
Please rank every Nintendo console if you haven’t done so already
he already did and it a terrible ranking.
WHERES WII MOTION + With an attached Nunchuck??????????
Help I broke my pro controller, should I get a GameCube controller?
Depends on the games you play, is great for Smash tho
No
yes
14:10 did they just say analogue triggers are useless?
Dude is delulu.
You forgot to mention that the N64 can also be with your left hand on the left side and your right hand in the middle. I think that this is the rarest method used of the 3 ways that you can hold the controller though.
8:40 the wii remote is the best controller!
The GameCube controller literally works perfectly fine in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, what are you talking about? Also NES Max that high is so whack. Wavebird is super overrated, the wired ones are more responsive and reliable, plus they have slightly better build quality in my experience. N64 controller really is not that bad, aside from the subpar analog stick which is its only real flaw.
Just got the switch Super Pro Controller it’s amazing compared to the pro dock on the base doc the only downside Is that it just defeats the point of the detachable controllers but whatever it’s still the goat anyways
is the nintendo switch online snes controller worth buying?
1:20 Jackbox 7 for the switch😮😮😮😮😮😮
My favorite is the wiimote+Nunchuck
My top 5 Nintendo controller
GameCube controller
Wii u gamepad
Switch, Wii u, wii pro controller
Honourable mention: dual joycon (spoiler: it failed although it would be a good idea if made more comfortable)
Dual joycon w/ switch screen is like gamepad but more uncomfortable
Good top 5
nice at least you have the wii u gamepas on it :) the best controller ever!
@@evolutioner8573GamePad is the best console remote we have had!
Later this day after watching this I found all my dad's old nes controllers
8:22 me realizing the switch lite is just an upgraded version of the gamepad
11:27 he doesn't know what he is talking about. It is used everywhere. Hd rumble just means that the rumble can be adjusted in strength, speed, and something else that I am blanking on. But that means that it has more than one option for rumble
0:04 And a TV
Sometimes
A screen
The pro controller has weird and wonky button mapping, which is why I prefer the joy-cons
15:11 I don’t really actually like the Nintendo switch pro controller. It feels very uncomfortable when you’re holding it especially near the top so I think that number one should go to the GameCube controller or Wii U pro
:( wavebird doesn't have rumble tho.
Actually the first wireless controller is the CX 42 for the Atari 2600
There Could be A Announcement for Super Mario Galaxy 2 because the leaked & filed GameCube Controller Patent,it’s also gonna be the case for the Wii
Love the GameCube and SNES Controller
Not every switch game supports the pro controller
The Wii U GamePad should’ve been replaced with the N64 controller in the thumbnail of this video
I never did like the N64 Controller
11:14 bro has no battery 😂
Wiimote>joycons
The Wiimote is Always My Favorite I play some Wii Games like.
Mario Party 8
Blazing Angels Squadrons of World War II
Super Smash Bros Brawl
Wii Sports
Wii Play
Wii Sports Resort
Lara Croft Tomb Raider Anniversary
Super Mario All Stars
Super Mario Galaxy
Mario Kart Wii
Super Mario Galaxy 2
New Super Mario Bros Wii
WWll Aces
Mario Party 9
Space Invaders Geteven
Super Mario Bros
Mike Tyson’s Punch Out
Castlevania lll Dracula’s Curse
The wiimote is number eight?
How do the joycons beat it?
Nintendo doesn't even make the best controllers for the Switch.
8BitDo, Gulikit and Flydigi all make kickass controllers that absolutely blow any Nintendo Switch controller out of the water.
Nintendo fell off.
NES max looking out like discord 😭
The wii nunchuck has motion and shake detection. Play wii sports boxing, if you just use nunchuck it will still punch.
Is it just me who believes that you can’t count the Wii Remote separately from its accessories, especially if you don’t differentiate between the Joy Cons and it’s add ons?
joycons above wii u is crazy
My three favourites are Gamecube, Snes and Switch Pro Controller.
0:00 how you gonna play the game without an tv 💀
So no buzz junior 🥺
10:13 it has a motion sensor in the nunchuck. Im sorry to burst your bubble.
7:59 FACE REVEALED?!?!
I mean I've only touched a Wiimote+accessories and joy-cons but I'd happily try a Wii U
HE DID NOT CUT A GAMECUBE WIRE 😭
If the Wii classic control is a copy of the Snes controller, than literally EVERY major controller after the Snes one is a snes controller (Namely Playstation)
My favorite is the GameCube controller!
My ranking:
1. GC WaveBird
2. GameCube
3. Switch Pro
4. SNES
5. Switch Joy-Cons
6. Wiimote + Nunchuck
7. Wiimote/Wiimote MotionPlus
8. Wii U Gamepad
9. N64
10. NES Dogbone
11. Wii Classic Pro
12. Wii U Classic
13. Wii Classic
14. NES
15. NES Advantage
16. NES Max
17. Virtual Boy
12:25 WHERE IS THE USB C CABLE IT'S GOING TO D*E
My favorite by far is the gamecube controller, i use it a bit to much
For the nes controller problem
SKILL ISSUE U HAVE TO HOLD IT LIKE A PHONE
💀 kids like poopIng
I know an alternative to the N64 controller the hori pad mini or the retro fighters controller
The wiimotes have a special place in my heart but I guess there are better ones. I guess…
Wii U is way better than the Nintendo switch because the we U controller has a resistive touchscreen and the Nintendo switch has a capacitive touchscreen the Nintendo switch and the Nintendo switch controllers suck the Wii u and the 3DS are way better because of their controllers and their touch screens
Agreed, the hardware quality is just so much better than the crappy Switch.
I still have my Wii from 2009, with all of its accessories perfectly intact.
I highly doubt a Switch would even last half as long, especially if subject to abuse.
The N64 controller kind of just needed different sizes, otherwise it is one of the best looking contrllers out there
I used to play on the wii u in 2020 but in 2023 my charger broke. R.I.P
Some people hate the wii u and i understand their opinion.
My controller is the Gamepad
The Switch is a crappier version of the Wii U, in terms of build quality.
If the Wii U had succeeded, I don't think Nintendo would have become as greedy as they are today, and I'd probably be still buying from them.
Every controller is great in my opinion.
Im the only who still play with a Wii U? I play virtual consoles on my Wii U like street fighter and super Mario bros, and you can play Wii on Wii U, so I play Wii sports sometimes and punch out Wii
The Z button is actually the select button
Wii U GamePad Is My #1
4:49 The Wii Classic, AKA, Nintendo Didn't Have Any Other Ideas So They Went Warioware Gold Disco Flavor On Us And Ripped Of The Gamecube Controller😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡
Joy con is my favorite
Joy cons are my favrite because I have tiny hands
another good vid from switch stop
14:42 There is.
my favourite is also switch pro controller
On the thumbnail, the Wii U controller is in the worst. How?!😢
Joycons should be last
If we mention performance, it's great, but in terms of quality, the hardware in the joycons can be awful sometimes. They could easily break if you aren't careful.
@@Pokéfan1388The worst quality Nintendo hardware ever made.
It's nowhere near as well built as the Wii Remote, and I still have mine from 2009 functioning perfectly.
The n64 controller is number 1
Gamecube better
Sure Thing Mate!
Agreed
@@MrEJC53-gj9fhwhy did you edit your comment?.
I don't think it's the best but it feels better than the nes controller
Uhh, i have a wii version of the gamecube, its also yoshi thimed🎉
GameCube controller > Switch Pro Controller
I stopped taking this clown seriously after he had the audacity to put the joycons so high up, and leave the Wii U Pro controller so low down on the list.
The Switch Pro controller is crap, it's easily prone to stick drift and built poorly.
Hellll yeah!
Mine is definitely the pro controler
Which pro controller? Lol
There are at least 3 mentioned in this video.
That was developed by Atari
Joy-con is best🎉
The virtual boy controller is almost as bad as the console itself. Almost.
Boy controller 💀☠️🍷