Evolution at work:Game Console Controller Family Tree

[Kellanved]

This is a pretty cool page about the development of console contollers.


http://www.axess.com/twilight/console/

[lazarus]

1. awesomo

For my PS2, I've gotten a couple of controllers from GameStop. They sell the Afterglow, which has one totally cool innovation, and one annoying but ignorable one.

It features "step-down" L2 and R2 buttons. Basically, they're underneath the controller, exactly where your middle fingers are when holding it. Sort of like the trigger on a joystick.

So now, I can hit all four shoulder buttons in any combination easily.

Annoying feature? Clear plastic, with bright LEDs inside. I had to put little bits of electrical tape on a couple of the LEDs that were shining right in my eyes.

This is the only controller from Pelican I actually like.

I can't find a pic that shows the stepdown buttons, but trust me, they kick butt.

[BulletproofLandshark]

2. I Own This One

The Madcatz Retrocon



Basically a PS2 shaped to look like an NES controller. Any Tiger Woods 2005 players NEED this controller, as those tiny analog sticks are absolutely perfect for your swing.