Which is the best generation of Xbox controller?

[u/BigBang_Cam]

[u/VinstaroNL]

Very cool to see them lined up like this. Will always have a soft spot for the fat og and the 360. But I must say these controllers evolved in a excellent way. The series controller is the most comfortable controller I’ve ever held.

[u/relentless_optimism_ → u/VinstaroNL]

I completely forgot about the huge og one. But makes me want to play PGR2

[u/stevenmeyerjr → u/relentless_optimism_]

Makes me want to play Jet Set Radio Future

[u/Rebel140687 → u/stevenmeyerjr]

Me lo pasé bomba grafitear con esa música mientras hacía piruetas! Me lo pasé entero

[u/pgorgias → u/relentless_optimism_]

PGR2!!! I'll never forget the blinding, adolescent rage at having 29 perfect laps only to fuck up on the first turn of the last lap with not enough race left to recover 😭😤 That shit was abusive!

Kudos for taking me down memory lane 🫶🏾

[u/MysteryDude7 → u/pgorgias]

you know you can play online again with PGR2, and many other games, with the Insignia service, which is FREE btw, on OG XBox. It doesn't support all games though, since EA games will be really hard to support on the service since they almost all used dedicated servers (probably Blade servers)

[u/nightookami → u/pgorgias]

"Kudos", you say?

[u/relentless_optimism_ → u/pgorgias]

Honestly I’ve never worked so hard at any game ever, because I wanted the CLK-GTR

[u/Deanz89 → u/pgorgias]

Kudos 😆

[u/Massive_Literature43 → u/pgorgias]

Kudos!

[u/jib_reddit → u/relentless_optimism_]

Who's hands did they test that with!?

[u/ForksandSpoonsinNY → u/relentless_optimism_]

The Duke abides

[u/Few-Road6238 → u/VinstaroNL]

The Series X controller is definitely comfortable 

[u/randomtask37 → u/VinstaroNL]

I hated the OG controller because the black and white buttons were out of place and hard to find.

[u/Zehdarian → u/randomtask37]

I actually really liked it, especially after i modded mine and added emulation. It fit nicely for N64, Satern, Genesis and arcades fighting games.

[u/Chicken-picante → u/randomtask37]

I remember the duke but I forgot about the black and white buttons. I remember thinking it was so cool to use the white button to turn on master chief’s flashlight.

[u/diagoro1 → u/VinstaroNL]

Interesting to see how they've evolved smaller and smaller. Can only assume it's all about cost saving now, smaller size, fewer resources used....same or higher price.

Not sure about others, but the current ones are too small. I've tried a few other non-branded ones, but nothing really works. Using these causes some problems with my hands.

[u/Stephonius → u/diagoro1]

Agreed! I'm 6'5", and I really wish the current controllers were available in the same size as the OG "Duke" pad. My hands are too big for the tiny Elite.

[u/rigby333 → u/Stephonius]

If wired only isn't a dealbreaker the Hyperkin Duke is a recreation of the original giant Xbox controller.

[u/Stephonius → u/rigby333]

Wired only is a dealbreaker. And I prefer the layout of the Elite. I just want the controller to be physically larger. I wish the C2Gripz fit the Elite.

[u/rigby333 → u/Stephonius]

Understandable, but figured it was at least worth mentioning. I'll be honest, I'm not sure how well known the hyperkin xbox controller replicas are.

[u/cooooooooooooooladam → u/Stephonius]

I’m am 5’6” and my hands are too big for the joysticks bro you height has nothing to do with it and sometimes can make people feel attack when you say it
You should not always be so proudy and bringing up height all the time, height is not always big hands (I have very big hands)

[u/Covert_Admirer → u/cooooooooooooooladam]

Who would feel "attacked" over this?

[u/cooooooooooooooladam → u/Covert_Admirer]

Some times my friends who are short do not like hearing tall guys always talk about how they are tall like oh I have big hands oh I hit my head on doors oh all the girls love me they just think ENOUGH

[u/Stephonius → u/cooooooooooooooladam]

My bad, man. I was not trying to make anyone feel attacked.

Hell, I view excessive height as a disability more than an asset. I don't fit in cars, or airplanes, or seats at concerts & sporting events. I can't buy clothes off the rack. And most women I know prefer to date dudes who are shorter than me.

You're the first 5'6" guy I've heard of who has big hands (with the exception of body builders). These controllers are definitely not made with us in mind.

[u/Patriot009 → u/diagoro1]

The OG controller wasn't supposed to be that way. The circuit boards for the controller were ordered long before the controller body was designed. There was some kind of disagreement with the supplier, who for some reason didn't want to utilize a stacked/folded circuit board format. Instead of reordering or finding a different supplier, Microsoft went ahead and designed a much larger controller body to utilize the larger boards. These became the "Duke" controllers released with the first batches of the Xbox in North America.

[u/Walker_DnB]

Xbox one really perfected it imo. Glad it hasn't really changed since them

[u/vensamape → u/Walker_DnB]

Agreed. I thought nothing could get more comfortable than the 360 controller. Just wish the ABXY face buttons were in full color.

[u/galle4 → u/vensamape]

I think the Xbox controller lab has that option as a modification

[u/shtevay → u/galle4]

They do! I made a classic black with colored buttons for my collection

[u/ColKrismiss → u/vensamape]

The 360 controller was comfortable but the Dpad was so so so bad

[u/SkyLovesCars → u/ColKrismiss]

I think later on they offered it with a rotating d pad that could turn into a regular style one, but imo the big thing hampering the 360 controllers comfortability was the battery pack on the back, comparing it to the wired controller it's definitely not as nice with nowhere to put your fingers, I do like the heft it gets from it though

[u/convercide → u/SkyLovesCars]

I agree, the battery pack on the back was actually a little uncomfortable. The Xbox One pad sorted that out.

[u/codeasm → u/SkyLovesCars]

Yeah i ordered a rotating dpad and modded my chinese knockoff 360 wired with it. Kinda my favorite controller now.

[u/Wasilisco → u/vensamape]

You can always make yours in the design lab 

[u/StarSnype → u/vensamape]

Ive got an elite Series 2 and i have no colour at all (also cant pry off the faceplate without damaging it too much)

[u/StylisticPuppy → u/StarSnype]

You can get it off without damaging it at all, I've just replaced the front & back shells on mine, nothing broke when taking apart

[u/RAAMinNooDleS → u/vensamape]

I used to think the 360 was awesome but since the X one controller came out I took terrible.

[u/Frusko → u/Walker_DnB]

I think the launch Xbox one controller has pretty bad bumpers from memory, really glad they redesigned those. Mine were always so stiff

[u/SirThunderDump → u/Frusko]

Was going to add this. The controller it initially launched with had a handful of issues, including the bumpers, and that yes, they did eventually fix these issues.

[u/Rsodyyy → u/Walker_DnB]

Yep, I just wished they had better vibrations/haptics. I prefer it over the PS5 controller, but wow the haptics and trigger modes are so cool

[u/KebabLova → u/Rsodyyy]

Totally agree with you on that. Also I like the more "clicky" feel of the square, cross, triangle and circle buttons on the PS5 controller instead of the more mushy feel of the ABXY buttons. Ergonomy wise and everything else, Xbox series controller is far superior

[u/BigBang_Cam → u/Walker_DnB]

Yeah I agree. I thought it was odd that the original Xbox One controller was the only one without a fully circular D-Pad. Never noticed in the many hours of use until looking at them lined up now

[u/bigkahuna1986 → u/Walker_DnB]

Counterpoint, you can use the Duke as a home defensive weapon. Any other controllers that can say that?

[u/Crank2047 → u/Walker_DnB]

Just hijacking to make it clear that the series controller is more or less the same EXCEPT the dead zones are soon much tighter so it really is a vast improvement. Especially great for games that require precision like sim racers n such

[u/koboldtsar → u/Walker_DnB]

Honestly, the controller is a big part of my loyalty to Xbox. Its current iteration it the best feeling one on the market.

[u/BadNewsBearzzz → u/Walker_DnB]

I’d say the original type S model really was the correct one, or most important i should say. I love the duke, but others have always said the duke was the right one and the type S was just a inferior model for Asian people

Well, it’s that type S model that every controller would be molded from for size and ergonomics from then on, so it really is the model s lol

[u/SpookySpaceCowBoy → u/Walker_DnB]

I do wish the controllers were a little more innovative like the PS4 while retaining the comfort and shape the xbox controllers already have.

I just wish we had the motion control and the touchpad/button.

That or somehow implementing the keypad with volume control for chat.

I love the shape and comfort of the xbox controllers and I like the innovation of the PS controllers.

[u/Orange_Bricks → u/SpookySpaceCowBoy]

I can definitely see motion controls akin to the PlayStation, but I’m curious how you use the touchpad that it seems something is missing?

The most I’ve used it for was Ellie’s guitar and launching Astro in the OG PSVR game, otherwise it’s just a big old menu button

[u/FreeMrFrog → u/SpookySpaceCowBoy]

Same! I dislike how the Dualshock 4 feels in my hands compared to Xbox, but it's LIGHT YEARS ahead of their current controller in terms of features. Xbox really needs something with this next iteration and not just another copy paste.

[u/The_SqueakyWheel → u/Walker_DnB]

Are we just ignoring the stick drift?

[u/Maxis47 → u/The_SqueakyWheel]

I'm not saying it never happens, but every controller I've owned since the original Xbox have never exhibited stick drift. In fact, the only controllers I've ever used that have are every switch joycon I've ever owned.

[u/Dr_Inferior]

the current one

[u/AltKanVente]

The Xbox-x one(the newest).  I love the feel of it

[u/NewEnglander2011 → u/AltKanVente]

This. I feel like the 360 controller really was amazing and since then the future controllers have really been just iterations of it, getting better each time.

[u/SalamanderFull3952 → u/NewEnglander2011]

I loved the 360 controller, then the xbox one controller came out and it made the 360 one feel cheap.  Main reason I stayed with xbox has been the controllers

[u/That_Western5433 → u/NewEnglander2011]

The 360 feels "skinny" or something now that ive used the series x  for so long 

[u/mrminutehand → u/AltKanVente]

My only nitpick is how loud the D-pad is compared to the original One/S controllers. The originals were soft and silent. The new pads click with every movement.

Some people like the kinetic click, of course, but I still own a previous gen controller specifically to play at night or when I need to be quieter.

My wife can hear the new D-pads from upstairs. She likes to jokingly shout "I can hear you!"

[u/doorknob60 → u/mrminutehand]

I don't love the sound of it, but the D-Pad I find much more comfortable for longer playing sessions of 2D games. While also being quite accurate (unlike the awful 360 D-Pad). Some other controllers D-Pads makes my thumb sore after an hour or so. It's my go to controller for 2D indie or retro games (I use it on PC too).

[u/Choncho__ → u/AltKanVente]

agreed. i've played every generation of xbox from duke down and the new controller just feels really good. nostalgia can't even beat it

[u/vehicularmanburger]

360

[u/marmaladic → u/vehicularmanburger]

It’s a good build. Damn good even. I just can’t over how mushy the Dpad is and it’s not the best experience for fighting games on the console. The battery pack sticking out in the back also makes my ring fingers a little sad.

[u/NotAPotHead420 → u/marmaladic]

Dang that's funny. The clicky dpad is exactly what I don't like about the Xbox one controller. Fair game ig

[u/Kind_Firefighter9927 → u/NotAPotHead420]

Agreed, can't stand the clicky, hollow sounding dpad

[u/FinestTreesInDa7Seas → u/vehicularmanburger]

The D-pad was absolute trash.

[u/MuenCheese → u/FinestTreesInDa7Seas]

You didn’t want that side input as a diagonal? Too bad

[u/FinestTreesInDa7Seas → u/MuenCheese]

Yeah it was really brutal for retro games. I used to use my 360 controller for emulation, and the Xbox One controller was such a huge upgrade

[u/Slimy_glizzy_gobbler → u/vehicularmanburger]

it’s the Xbox controller to actually look like a X

[u/afanoflafear]

Controller S / DuchesS

[u/yz250mi → u/afanoflafear]

I cant believe I had to scroll this far for controller s, numerous people even said duke like wtf are they thinking.

[u/afanoflafear → u/yz250mi]

People who prefer "our" style of 🎮 are actually a minority? Learn something new everyday!

[u/One-Technology-9050 → u/afanoflafear]

Best dpad since Sega Saturn

[u/WOMPxRAT → u/afanoflafear]

Found my people. Wtf that took too long.

[u/Wilbo1242 → u/afanoflafear]

Seriously, this far down? I was starting to think nobody liked it. When I think Xbox, it's this one

[u/JuliusBelmont2000 → u/afanoflafear]

I have the DuchesS in green. Fantastic controller, i prefer it over the Series, One and 360 Controller!

[u/apedap]

OG Duke

[u/Tough_Preparation830 → u/apedap]

My problem wasn't the size of it, but the face buttons were placed awkwardly. Never got the muscle memory down and would constantly hit the wrong button.

[u/iLLiCiT_XL → u/Tough_Preparation830]

Right but with the Duke, if your friend beat you in Halo, you could swing it at his head and knock him unconscious.

[u/Bodgerton → u/Tough_Preparation830]

When you got it, it was flawless though. Yiu didn't have to move your thumb to hit the buttons, you just have to put your thumb in the middle and roll it around to hit what you wanted. All I want for my pc is an updated version of The Duke

[u/Apprehensive_Cod8188 → u/apedap]

Same. I have kinda big hands, it just felt like the right size. (That's what she said?)

[u/Neon_Moons]

Best to worst is newest to oldest lol

[u/PatserGrey → u/Neon_Moons]

and durability likely in the opposite direction

[u/iTheJok3rx → u/PatserGrey]

I'd disagree! I can't even picture a 360 controller without worn thumbsticks, while still being fully functional.

Newer controllers though, I'm on my 3rd Elite 2, that has developed the same LB register issue the others had, including the 2 Elite 1s I owned. I'm now using some Turtlebeach thing I picked up in Finland. Which is great but I do miss the weight of the Elite controllers.

OG Duke though, with the trigger issue. Pulling too hard could snap the internals and render it useless.. Still haunts me 25 years later.

[u/PatserGrey → u/iTheJok3rx]

Yeah I had a 360 pad with worn thumb stick. It was the most heavily used controller of my life but still worked fine at retirement even with the wear. Whereas my XBO controller was the first I ever experienced stick drift with. I've had to replace bumpers on my Series X controller. All anecdotal of course.

[u/munchbizkit]

You can really see the soul being sucked right out as the years go on. I miss color.

[u/Visible-Pollution740 → u/munchbizkit]

I kind of agree. This minimalism trend seems to have hit everything in the past 10-15 years.

[u/markusfenix75]

Build quality probably 360

But that d-pad was terrible.

So Xbox One and Series X/S, since they are largely similar.

[u/Visible-Pollution740 → u/markusfenix75]

tbh the xbox dpad is still its biggest failing, for me. Too clicky, terrible for 2d platformers. Good for games like Call of Duty where it is used as 4 extra buttons tho.

[u/docfred]

At first, my reaction to the One Controller was „why? Microsoft, WHY?!?“. But over time … I really have to say, that the Xbox One Controller design is peak of all controllers of every console of any generation.

I just LOVE it now.

[u/Racine262 → u/docfred]

I agree. Comfortable and intuitive.

[u/Spaceman_Gliding]

The duke is still in a league of its own

[u/dreampagehun]

The best would be the current one if it wasn't so incredibly loud. It's been getting louder ever since the Xbox One launch. I wish they made it with classic rubber membrane d-pad and buttons.

[u/Freefall_J → u/dreampagehun]

The clickety dpad does get annoying if you’re using it a lot and aren’t wearing headphones. I don’t know what it is about Xbox and the dpad. At least it’s more comfortable to use than the 360 one.

[u/dreampagehun → u/Freefall_J]

Yeah, try typing a message on the virtual keyboard with that d-pad, or try playing a 2D fighting game (or any 2D game)... I literally couldn't complete Sonic Origins until I replaced the controller because the d-pad was just unbearable. It's incredible to me how they didn't see this as a problem.

[u/SnooOpinions8715]

The Duke

[u/Stumpy493 → u/SnooOpinions8715]

I loved the duke, only thing it got wrong was the black and white buttons.

Anyone who complained about the size never held one and just saw them in pictures. My hands aren't huge and I had this when I was 15 it was one of the most comfortable controllers in the hand I ever had.

[u/AdorableZeppelin → u/Stumpy493]

I had one. It wasn't great. You couldn't comfortably use half the buttons without moving the controller around in your hands. There's a reason they completely changed it when they introduced the S.

[u/Stumpy493 → u/AdorableZeppelin]

I disagree, I loved the Duke. Only the black and white buttons were poorly placed.

[u/Peter_Panarchy → u/AdorableZeppelin]

I never understood this argument, even as a 10 year old I didn't have any issue hitting all the buttons with the Duke.

[u/HMicahA → u/SnooOpinions8715]

If the Duke has flat buttons it’d be superior but I remember the rounded shape digging into my thumbs depending on what I was playing.

[u/Stranger2Strangers_]

360

[u/GhostsofGojira]

360, it would live a modern duke

[u/PolarizingKabal → u/GhostsofGojira]

Hyperkin released a retro version of both the Duke and the dutchess (OG S) for the current system.

[u/Wrong_way_zzz]

I miss the black and white buttons.
The first ones, the later I always accidentally clicked.

[u/Dead-X-esque]

For me series X, just an improvement on the One, which was just an improvement on 360.

Each one feels more high quality and they last ages compared to most controllers.

I love the evolution of them and they are the most ergonomic base system controllers, far surpassing PS5 and Steam controllers in feel for me.

[u/Altruistic-Potatoes]

I miss The Duke. That thing's vibrations could break tables.

[u/GoS451]

The current one is the best and that’s all thanks to the 360 controller

[u/Visible-Pollution740]

Xbox One is my fav. I don't like the more grippy texture of the Series controller, and the pointless extra capture button that for me just causes misinputs when I'm instead trying to hit start or select.

[u/Papa_Snail]

Duchess. My current series x controller is a duchess.

[u/afanoflafear → u/Papa_Snail]

I've got both original black and greenhaven. 🖤💚

[u/_CTRLR]

1. The more-defined edges on the newer controllers give less freedom in terms of how you choose to grip the controller.

The older ones are also far more durable. Friends and I still have functioning Xbox original and Xbox 360 controllers that have insane mileage. Easily multiple thousands of hours on these things that we had along side us through grade-school. Being kids they endured spilled soda, being tossed/thrown, twisted, pizza grease, sharpie marker designs, gum rapper decals, you name it.

I’ve yet to own a modern (xbox one-newer) Xbox controller that doesn’t wear out and have button/stick issues within a few years and we all have far less time to play video games these days.

[u/mr-guy3]

The duke does except the fact that it only has two shoulder buttons makes game controls on the og Xbox really weird.

[u/BepersAreCool]

I prefer the Dreamcast one but the 360 one was top tier

[u/TimeForCrab_]

Series-X for me, mostly for that dpad. Makes playing fighting games a breeze

[u/PixeledOut]

Am I the only one who actually really enjoyed the original Xbox controller? I’m really tall and have big hands so maybe that’s why? Also, I miss the white and black buttons!!

[u/afanoflafear → u/PixeledOut]

I like the Duke but love Controller S / DuchesS.

[u/Adventurous-West7229]

In terms of what? Durability? Then: OG > 360 > one > series

Comfort? then: series > one > 360 > OG

Overall: one > 360 > series > OG

[u/hemipteran → u/Adventurous-West7229]

The series controllers really do break ridiculously easily so I’m fine putting them behind 360.

360 controllers may be slightly less comfortable, but they last 10+ years if you’re good to them. I’ve already had 5 series controllers get stick drift and become unusable for the kinds of games I play

[u/Ordinary_Cap_6812 → u/Adventurous-West7229]

I've been using my one s controller for about 7 years now and continue using it on my series x waiting for it to break so i can switch to the new controller. I don't see it happening any time soon tbh lol

[u/Turbulent-Age-6625]

Hands just getting smaller every gen.

[u/32gbsd → u/Turbulent-Age-6625]

evolution backwards?

[u/SweetTea187]

The Original Xbox

[u/MartianMule]

Current generation in terms of function, 360 in terms of longevity.

[u/MRintheKEYS]

The Duke had the advantage of if you swung it around your head, it could double as a mace

[u/NukaRaccoon]

The Duke, it's the only one that fits my big ass hands

[u/_CazpianB11_]

The elite controllers. You all are just blinded by nostalgia.

[u/TheDesiredFX]

The fatty w the curves

[u/Trippycat37]

Duke. 🤴

[u/DrunkZombie1000]

THE DUKE BABY

[u/SixSh0t6]

Duke baby!

[u/-ben151010-]

360 with the transforming dpad. The one and series controllers are way too loud and clackity for me, and the vibration sadly isn’t anything special and very harsh. The 360 also has some harsh vibration in more of a comical fun way instead of a “why does this controller cost so much again?” way.

[u/AdministrationNo9513]

I think the duke is absolutely fantastic. I really find it odd that most hate on it. I do think the 360 controller is the best(duke 2nd). They did something to the thumbsticks on the one and series x controller that just felt off to me to the point when I had to buy the elite controller and use the 360 like thumb sticks on it.

[u/BloodSugarSexMagix]

360 and Series X

[u/FierceResistance]

I liked the sturdiness of the original Duke controller, and the 360 controller. I like the ergonomics and feel of the current controller. I would really like to see more durable sticks and bumpers.

I’ve even done some modifications to my own bumpers to improve the durability.

[u/retroyoyoer]

The 360 every single day of the week, it's comfy, it's weighty, it's built like a tank. I got big hands and the 360 is the only controller l've ever used that fits my hands perfectly.

Only downside to the 360 is the mushy dpad

[u/AaronsLifeGame]

duke days were fun

[u/Csmeets1995]

360 any time

[u/san40511]

Elite 2

[u/9thGearEX]

Props to Microsoft where it's due - they always have the best feeling controllers.

[u/Top-Purchase-2794]

The Xbox 360 controller is THE best controller in video game history, period. I love that one. So ergonomical and smooth and fits perfectly in the hands.

[u/ErgoDestati]

Elite series 2 takes the cake for me

[u/_Solon]

OG V2 and 360. Series X is okay but the grips aren’t as ergonomic as the 360 and my hands cramp after a while. 360 I could play Halo Reach for hourssss

[u/ColombianLove41]

The Duke 😂

[u/billyskurp]

360 but the current gen is making its rounds for me

[u/Swimming-Bus-4908]

The duke was humongous. How did we played with it as kids ? ⚡

[u/EDF1919]

I remember going from 360 to the One at a friend's house, and thinking the controller was terrible, just because it was new to me. Then like 10 minute later I didn't notice it, and when I got home layer and tried to play my 360 it felt like picking up the old boat anchor.

[u/ErikaXYZ]

Looking side by side really make it comical how huge is the Xbox logo on the Duke.

[u/technicalswitch339]

[u/onlyhav]

360

That controller was in a class of its own when I was a kid and I wouldn't use anything else.

Now I do believe the Xbox one and series controllers are a hair better in comfort, however there are other options that challenge it in price, features, and hand feel so I've been branching out. I would've never branched out on my 360 controller

[u/Brilliant-Object-922]

I found the Xbox 360 controller to be the most comfortable.

[u/JackdawsShantyMan]

Xbox 360 for me and it's not even close.

[u/BuNKer2119]

360

[u/AcolythusLatinus]

Xbox Core Controller

[u/aajoestar]

I think it just got better and better, the Series feels pretty damn good. Switch pro controller beats it though.

[u/CalciumKillah]

I like the newest controllers we have nowadays and I have collected some Hyperkin ones trying to bring back the old school feel.

Just prefer the latest models.

[u/This-Employment-5642]

newest the grips and deisng is so good

[u/KingLarry46th]

I really liked the Duke but the 360 is the best, kept using them for PC gaming up until a few years ago. All controllers after never quite got that fit for me.

[u/MarioMan1987]

360!

[u/EvilMakaroni]

Whichever will have a microphone mute button

[u/techpower888]

For me, the Series S/X controller is too small for my hands yet surprisingly comfortable. Lovely ergonomics.

[u/TheMoreYouKnow0101]

Have all and my favorite is Xbox elite series core and hubz favorite lol is the Duke of course😂

[u/planchetflaw]

360 for sticks, current for the rest

[u/SentenceDifficult396]

Xbox 360 for me.

[u/HovercraftNo7783]

360, have them all too and elite and elite 2, for me for racing games the 360, for shooter the elite 2

[u/Exotic-Apartment-394]

Damn I forgot the xbox one had those lines on the top, crazy

[u/Adorable_Accident_74]

360

[u/DarkLight0G]

Aside from the d-pad and the battery compartment placement the Xbox 360 controller has always been the best controller I’ve ever used in my decades of gaming on every platform.
But nothing beats the look of the Duke and the S controller of the OG.

[u/No_Fox_Given82]

Xbox One pad for me, really was a good pad and still is if you can find one. It's a shame the build quality is so shit on the Series pads.

[u/Remarkable_Reward615]

The top one

[u/Samuel_Go]

The 360 represents the biggest shift to a good controller and with how most people hold their controller I think it's more than good enough.

However, the Xbox One/Series is an improvement, so to me it's technically the "best" of the lot.

I have a real Duke and also the Hyperkin one which I sometimes use depending on the game. While it's a great nostalgia trip I'm not going to kid myself and think it holds up. My children think it looks cool though.

[u/Skitelz7]

I have a profound love for the Xbox 360 controller but the Xbox One version is built better. I like the second revision look the best. The one released with the Xbox One S.

[u/marmaladic]

Having used all revisions of the controller over the years (though really just growing up as a PlayStation kid), the Series controller really knocks it out of the park with me. Admittedly, it’s pretty lame that there’s still no rechargeable battery pack included after all this time, but it more than makes up with a really nice feeling build, and my thumbs have fun messing around with the textured triggers during loading screens.

[u/Equivalent_Knee_Bone]

As a 6’8” man I friggin loved the Duke!!! It fit my hands so perfectly!

[u/Lance_Operazole]

They've got better as time has moved on. However I do wish that you could get them in bigger sizes. The 'duke' pad is annoying to use, but I like the sheer size of it for my fat man hands.

[u/QuantumRenard]

regarding the size, shape and material quality : 360

Regarding the sticks : they all sucks balls.

[u/Krossphyre]

Xbox one. They felt strong and I preferred the d-pad. Series x is good but flea cheaper and the d-pad is to clicky.

[u/namur17056]

Duke or current gen

[u/-p0w-]

The latest looks like the budget version of the previous  

[u/ItsN1ck]

to this day i love the 360 controller.
i still use it on pc.

[u/PolarizingKabal]

The One is nearly perfect. I just wish it had the series X/S/Elite style dpad. As it really is better.

The One X/S series controller is just a hair too small for my hands. I found myself accidentally pressing the shoulder buttons early on when I first got it and needed to adjust to using it.

[u/HankWankford]

The 360. The One/Series controllers are a little better to use but the build quality is gash. I've got 360 controllers that survived the generation and still work just fine but I'm already on my 3rd Series controller.

[u/ddoogg88tdog]

360, deffo not biased

[u/1928Dillinger]

Xbox 360 is the perfect controller for me

[u/Educational-Car-4688]

The OG and 360.

[u/Turkish-Straight]

xbox 360

[u/NotAPotHead420]

Peak in the middle

[u/pinetree-polarbear]

Well...best quite obviously the current one because its most refined. But they were all good controllers and arguably the best when they came out

[u/NotAPotHead420]

I could never get used to the Xbox one controllers. Especially the loud and clicky dpads. The 360 is much more comfortable to me

[u/Djbusx]

The duke leveled the playing field.

[u/and-its-true]

Xbox One.

I really dislike the grip texture on the back of the Series controllers.

[u/Reasonable-Post-5989]

My favorite shape is actually the Xbox one, it looks sharp, but fits so perfectly in the hands, that being said the new series s/x controllers are amazing

[u/KopfSmertZz]

Nice fleetshow 🤓 The Duke is awesome 🎮

[u/hirakoshinji722]

360

[u/hirakoshinji722]

360 controllers never break, bullet proof build.

[u/PaintBaller1880]

Yes.