The Dreamcast VMU was amazing. It made me excited to come home and continue to play the game after spending the day collecting items and things on it. I wish they would bring it back.
16:00 One thing almost everyone seems to overlook is that the Wii was one of only very few consoles to have a two piece controller. For me that was actually the biggest deal and I still love it.
14:45 Sadly, that's not true. The Xbox 360 used a proprietary 2.4GHz connectivity. So your standard Bluetooth cannot be used to connect it to the PC. I had to buy a Microsoft brand adapter to connect it to my PC.
he also got the genesis controler wrong. the six button model had two shoulder bumpers on them. they only worked for certain games but i had one wen they came out on the genesis two console
@@thejoker420xp Unless it was some third party controller you must be thinking of the Saturn one. There was only one shoulder button, and it was meant to switch the button mode. Though it could be used for something else out of standard I guess.
@@thejoker420xp the six button genesis controller didn't have shoulder buttons. I would know because I own a Sega branded six button. The Sega Saturn did so stop acting like you know what you're talking about when you don't
Honestly, I can probably find something along those lines in the gameranx library. DEFINITELY Outsidexbox or Playstation access have done really good lists on that
Would have been nice to mention the gyroscope feature on modern controllers though it's mainly the Switch Pro controller that is known for this. Also that the Xbox/DS4 controllers have 3.5mm headphone jacks, I've found that to be a handy feature as well.
@@ashoksuryawanshi2674 Playstation controllers are called DualShock (DS) from the first generation Playstation through Playstation 4. PS4's controller is named DualShock 4, so the controller itself is abbreviated to DS4. With the PS5, Sony changed the controller naming scheme to DualSense.
Good rundown. I was just thinking about this in context of PC controls and how those shifted from right-hand movement to left-hand movement because of the way the originally office minded equipment was designed, for consoles, the left-hand movement was always the staple (save for the Atari era, I guess) because of Nintendo's design. Cool to learn that Sega bascially had the first modern controller with the second Saturn one, even if it looks so goofy, like a console had a baby with a discman. God... remember discmans? :D
@@michaelwesten4624 Lol, they dont need to it's perfect. Meanwhile th he dual shock has concave triggers and analog sticks instead of convex like the Xbox controller. Which made my fingers slip a lot. The Xbox 1 controller today is the best controller you can buy. My PS4 controller makes my hands cramp after only an hour. It's just too small, and my hand are in no way big, if anything they are a little in the smaller side. If only they made it a little bigger it would be a massive improvement. Hell, I'd buy one day one.
@@michaelwesten4624 Keep drinking that Sony water bitch. It's a fact the xbox controller is superior to the dual shock. Those are facts, I own an Xbox 1X and a PS4 and the Xbox controller blows sony's out of the water.
Yeah, imagine if that happened. It features three control sticks, a D-pad, a memory card slot, and four face buttons: an X button (not the cross button), a Triangle button, and two Purple buttons. Two sticks on the side, and three prongs for the central joystick. Also incorporates shoulder buttons: a white L trigger, as well as another R trigger on the right, which is also white.
Loved this video! It felt like a celebration of video games and controllers! = ) What a great learning experience to see where all the classic controllers started. Thank you guys for making this video!
Bro... like... I spit my food out when he said that. To pronounce that word like that (then gives an informal definition of what it means) you can tell that the script writer just googled “synonym for repetitive” and slapped it on here in 5 seconds. God damn nerds are lazy.
The Switch Pro Controller is my favorite. I love its gyro features and it still maintains a good battery life. Its comfortable to use and has a good weight to it. My Xbox One controller also is nice but the left stick makes my thumb hurt after playing for a few hours
The Xbox having the layout which favors analog makes sense. It's definitely better for fps, and considering their golden boy was Halo it's only logical.
will adam can you explain this? Because I play call of duty just fine with my ps4 remote. I find the placement of the left analog on the Xbox remote weird. I don’t see how favoring one analog stick makes it better for first person shooters when you use both of them equally.
Hats off to Nintendo. Even though the Wii U didnt do well. They still stayed with that controller concept and now we have the Switch..thank you Nintendo.
I quite agree Xbox one is the best controller out atm if i could make one change though it would be to duplicate LB and RB on the back of the grips for those who dont claw grip the controller
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I think one of the more important controllers/consoles not mentioned was the PS vita which both was a PS3/4 controller as well as what could be argued as being the first portable console
Ergonomically, it is my favorite, however, I can’t help but wish it had gyroscopic aiming capabilities like the Switch pro controller does. Conversely, I wish the Switch pro controller had the analog triggers that the Xbox controller had, so they both have a feature that puts them above, and also one that holds them back from being the best. Both are better than the DS4 controller, which isn’t bad, I’m just more a fan of off center analog sticks, also it’s battery life sucks!
Gillbrit The DS4 only lasts between 4-8 hours, so I need to charge it every 3 gaming sessions or so, which is just inconvenient. Considering the Switch pro controller has a 40 hour battery life and I’ve never so much as seen the low battery warning when using it, I’d say Sony needs to work on getting a bigger battery in the DS4! I only play video games as a hobby, so about 2-3 hours every couple of days is all my schedule allows for game time. Because I am so busy, I often forget to plug in my DS4 controller, and that’s why I complain about the battery life.
I'd love to see a documentary about how consoles and controllers are made! Really interesting watch 👍🏻, I've been playing since the NES and seeing all these pads brings back memories, The pad I loved is GameCubes, such an underrated system.
Pretty good video about the history of controllers one thing to note though is the Xbox 360 did not use Bluetooth for its Wireless connectivity they use a 2.4 gigahertz radio frequency because if it use Bluetooth you wouldn't have had to buy a special Microsoft branded 2.4 gigahertz PC adapter for the wireless controller. Because when they added bluetooth to the Xbox One controller you could use it with any Bluetooth adapter and or the Microsoft branded 5 gigahertz adapter.
Same here. They did a good job thinning out the handles / grips on the underside almost to a triangular shape, where the ps4 controller handles are kind of fat and bulbous.
Good work man, but you missed on some of the special aspects of some controllers, like the Atari 5200 controller being the controller having the first pause button, the turbo grafx and 3do controllers daisy chain concept for multiplayer, the neo geo controllers being a 1to1 arcade replication and use of multi switch controllers making responses so much better. Also n64s having the first notion of rumble, with the DualShock being the first built into a controller as standard, except for the sixaxis. Also the various vr controller setups, and I’m not sure if you were aware of Microsoft’s newer adaptive controller setup that was introduced in 2018, which allows a whole variety of interesting setups for someone who might not be able to use a controller normally or might want a different experience utilising it which would have been a nice send off for the video showing that although iterative, there are still innovations still coming. It’s good stuff man, keep it up :)
Correction: The Magnavox Odyssey was released in 1972 not 1978. The Atari 2600 was released a few years later than the Magnavox. The Odyssey was the first commercial video game console.
The Steam Controller is the best controller for PC gaming IMO, the thing is, is a totally different design and use from a regular dual stick that as the video says hasn't change since the ps1 era, so you either adapt and learn how to use it and love it or you get frustrated on the learning experience and hate it.
Mysterious Stranger The only thing holding it back from being the best is it’s lack of analog triggers, which most games don’t even use, so it mostly gets a pass.
Digital triggers are really good for FPS games though. There's less travel (At least for Switch and Wii U). It's not good for driving games like Forza however of course (Hence why mario Kart uses the A button to accelerate)
Great video guys! A Lot of research went into this, I can tell. It's kinda sad that you didn't mention the headphone jack on the PS4 controller. I personally use it all the time and think it's a really great addition to the overall experience. Also you forgot me, THE KINECT. CAUSE I AM THE CONTROLLER
Oh dear lord, the 5200. I had one of those. My two favorite games were Joust and Moon Patrol. Those rubber buttons on the side were actually kinda hard to press and often didn't properly register a button press. Even on a brand new controller. For Moon Patrol it wasn't such a big deal but in Joust you had to constantly keep yourself afloat by pressing those buttons and it was just not that great. I'm surprised he didn't mention the extra functionality of the number pad, though. Some games would come with this thin, plastic overlay that you could put over the number pad. It had tabs on the top and bottom that allowed you to slip it into slots on the controller. I honestly can't remember any of the games that used it but I remember having them around. :)
I'm looking forward for Valve's knucles for VR. I think we will see a similar "controller war" for the VR space as there was one for consoles before and i hope companies start building on each others work.
Growing up in the 80’s and using the NES controller and now knowing it was the first of its kind just makes me feel grateful to be born when I was. I’m glad I missed out on any controller before then lol
The only thing I have to say about controllers now, is that I fully believe the Xbox1 controller is the most comfortable. I jumped to PS4 (blame the Micro-CEO), but I seriously miss that controller
I agree whole heartedly. I have both, prefer the Xbox control ever so slightly, and play the PS4 more because it has more and better games. Microsoft fucked themselves hard this generation before the console even came out. Still love the XboxOne, just not the selection of games for it.
I feel like I'm the only one who actively uses a Steam controller lol but for the PC, I pretty much don't need to reach for my mouse and keyboard when using it. It's a little awkward using a touchpad as a joystick, but for camera movements it's superior; it's more accurate and faster. It also opens up a GREAT deal of customisation especially with PC games that use a ton of buttons and require more complex setups. And I like the two paddles on the back. Just wish it'd been a bit more comfortable esp for its size. Steam Controller 2, maybe...?
Falcon, you forgot to lost some of the awkward Microsoft controllers outside the game pad lol. They had some interesting ones you can see jump to console with the tech.
Well the Switch Pro Controller is basically a Xbox One S controller without audio passthrough and better vibration that don't rattle the controller. The Logitech's I know were also basically Playstation Clones right? Correct me if I'm mistaken...
I’ve held a Xbox One controller and a Pro controller and I’ll say, the pro controller feels much better to hold. The logictech controllers are easier to deal with when it comes to PC gaming compared to trying to connect a PS4 controller, they also have a cross button section that looks more comparable to an Xbox d-pad than a Shockcontroller’s.
Indeed, it's not even close, as this is the first time I've heard of such a controller. Meanwhile, it'd be hard to find someone that's not heard of the Switch Pro Controller.
Great, comprehensive video. May I suggest another topic? How about a video on how control methods evolved through the years, basically how we started with the digital D-pad in the 2D platformer era and then went to using the left analog stick, how the right analog stick took its camera control function, how the action buttons such as fire, jump etc. migrated from the ABXY group to the shoulders/trigger, all that kind of gradual change?
I had to fix the L3 on all of the PS3 controllers that I had (there were 3 of them), but aside from that they were pretty good. I still don't understand the reasoning in having the gyro capabilities though. Pointless, in my opinion
Well all mine seem to fuck up they've been used and they lose control and starts doing whatever when the slightest tap hits its I've been using my ps4 on my ps3 lately because of this
Ps3 controllers are the most durable of all time. Never one issue. I'll never forget going through 8 xbox 360 controllers though. Definitely the least durable.
Stop it. Just stop it. Also you may want to seek help if you have conversations with your brain like it's a separate part of you. Also also, that's not even kind of funny.
i have my popcorn and drink ❤️
this will be a good watch - gameranx, youve never let us down.
Same here buddy
same here I've always eat my meal and watch gameranx ever since college lol
The magnavox odyssey came out 1972 and was the first home console while the Atari 2600 came out 1977
Westboundnut
Yeah how did they mess that up
That is truly true
Yup. Even if we count the latest region release it was 1974.
The Magnavox Odyssey 2 came out in 1978, but its controller is very different
Atari was more successful compared to magnavox tho so it is both then
20 minute gameranx video, i'm feeling spoiled
yes
from falky
The Dreamcast VMU was amazing.
It made me excited to come home and continue to play the game after spending the day collecting items and things on it.
I wish they would bring it back.
16:00
One thing almost everyone seems to overlook is that the Wii was one of only very few consoles to have a two piece controller. For me that was actually the biggest deal and I still love it.
the best controller is the wii remote + nunchuk combo
The switch does as well but the joycons aren't as comfortable
14:45 Sadly, that's not true. The Xbox 360 used a proprietary 2.4GHz connectivity. So your standard Bluetooth cannot be used to connect it to the PC. I had to buy a Microsoft brand adapter to connect it to my PC.
he also got the genesis controler wrong. the six button model had two shoulder bumpers on them. they only worked for certain games but i had one wen they came out on the genesis two console
@@thejoker420xp Unless it was some third party controller you must be thinking of the Saturn one. There was only one shoulder button, and it was meant to switch the button mode.
Though it could be used for something else out of standard I guess.
hmm. thx that is useful man. i wouldve never known that.
@@thejoker420xp the six button genesis controller didn't have shoulder buttons. I would know because I own a Sega branded six button. The Sega Saturn did so stop acting like you know what you're talking about when you don't
and the xbox one controller did this too
Can you make a video about games that aged the best/worst
Most old realistic games aged pretty bad while most cartoonish games aged really well. (Tomb Raider, Super Mario 64)
Peakay definitely
Honestly, I can probably find something along those lines in the gameranx library. DEFINITELY Outsidexbox or Playstation access have done really good lists on that
@@floatinggoose9197 I'm sure there's one from a few years ago
But we want one NOW
Should have mentioned the elite as it's starting a new era of 1st party pro/customizable controllers
“Press X”
Playstation fans using an XBOX 360 controller on a wii u emulator: *confusion noises*
Same when you have an Xbox and a Switch... they messed us up changing A/B and X/Y
Japan has it reversed with X and O soooo yea
Michael Haynes exactly.
- ꧁꧂ - That’s why...
The Nintendo 64 controller is bettet
@@AsakuraEX nows thats nostalga man. that was a fun system to play on. god i miss the games that were played on them.
1:15
Correction: the Odyssey was released in '72. It's actually the first ever console launched.
Red Tsar He probably meant the Odyssey 2 released in ‘78
@@notaidan405 Yep, the original magnavox Odyssey didn't even have joysticks
correction fire massed produced console
Probably one of, if not the best gaming channels.
Excuse you. THE best
I used to watch Rev3Games alot... Gameranx picks up where they left off
Would have been nice to mention the gyroscope feature on modern controllers though it's mainly the Switch Pro controller that is known for this.
Also that the Xbox/DS4 controllers have 3.5mm headphone jacks, I've found that to be a handy feature as well.
DS4, Steam controller, WiiU gamepad has gyro too. Only modern controller missing gyro is in fact the Xbox controllers.
It's ps4 not ds4
@@ashoksuryawanshi2674 Playstation controllers are called DualShock (DS) from the first generation Playstation through Playstation 4. PS4's controller is named DualShock 4, so the controller itself is abbreviated to DS4.
With the PS5, Sony changed the controller naming scheme to DualSense.
No mention of the power glove? It's my second favorite piece of handwear.
I love the Power Glove... It's so bad.
It still sucks ass as a controller
No Power Glove because it's more gimmick than controller.
My fav hand wear is a condom. You?
Hundredth like BOOM
You forgot to mention the *headphone jack* and the speaker on the DualShock 4
Which the 3DO controller from 1993 did it first.
And the share button
@@arcverson4963 it's a renamed button for the new use
features that the xbox one added later and the switch already came with
DS4 combines 6axxis, dualshock and improved interfaces for online gaming. Meanwhile the Xbox fans are still searching for more AA batteries.
Who designed that controller in the Thumbnail.
I want that to be real now, damn you.
I never knew I wanted that until I saw it.
RavensEagle same lol
Looks like a shity photo shop of the dream cast
Why would you want that? Why?
@David Boston r/woosh
Even only to hold once bro
Good rundown. I was just thinking about this in context of PC controls and how those shifted from right-hand movement to left-hand movement because of the way the originally office minded equipment was designed, for consoles, the left-hand movement was always the staple (save for the Atari era, I guess) because of Nintendo's design.
Cool to learn that Sega bascially had the first modern controller with the second Saturn one, even if it looks so goofy, like a console had a baby with a discman.
God... remember discmans? :D
Six axis spelled backwards is six axis
xbox controller backwards is we haven't inovated in 20 years
@@michaelwesten4624 like your "Fuel" profile pic
@@michaelwesten4624 Lol, they dont need to it's perfect. Meanwhile th he dual shock has concave triggers and analog sticks instead of convex like the Xbox controller. Which made my fingers slip a lot. The Xbox 1 controller today is the best controller you can buy. My PS4 controller makes my hands cramp after only an hour. It's just too small, and my hand are in no way big, if anything they are a little in the smaller side. If only they made it a little bigger it would be a massive improvement. Hell, I'd buy one day one.
@@MRBIGCOHONEZ keep on griping that outdated xbox controller with your fat greasy fingers mate, grip it like it's your last burger
@@michaelwesten4624 Keep drinking that Sony water bitch. It's a fact the xbox controller is superior to the dual shock. Those are facts, I own an Xbox 1X and a PS4 and the Xbox controller blows sony's out of the water.
Playstation: makes actually good ergonomic controller with a design that has lasted decades.
Other game companies: space ship!
Um, they took the SNES controller and put a thing on the bottom so it holds better
Lol it’s a snes controller with a few things sticking out, GameCube and Xbox 360 are top tier I say
Xbox controllers are pretty good...
WAVEBIRD FIRST PARTY CONTROLLER IS WHERE ITS AT
RedRangerTom the Nintendo 64 controller is pretty bad to use
Thumbnail : *THE MOST EPIC CROSSOVER EVER*
Yeah, imagine if that happened. It features three control sticks, a D-pad, a memory card slot, and four face buttons: an X button (not the cross button), a Triangle button, and two Purple buttons. Two sticks on the side, and three prongs for the central joystick. Also incorporates shoulder buttons: a white L trigger, as well as another R trigger on the right, which is also white.
No mention of the Xbox elite and other paddle controllers, that's the next step in improving on the final designs
Yeah you right
Xbox has the best controller set up that's why the ps4 elite controller looks exactly like a Xbox one controller
The Nintendo gamecube controller will always have a special place in my heart
I hated that controller.
It was kinda quirky but a step in the right direction. Shame they didn't stick with it and refine it.
@@SirDiamondNips ur joking right
Bravo-1 yes that confusing bulky thing lol
@@TreFlipuh45 you must mean the n64 controller
Loved this video! It felt like a celebration of video games and controllers! = ) What a great learning experience to see where all the classic controllers started. Thank you guys for making this video!
Eye-terative. Erganamic.
Man, Falcon triggers me 😂
Everyone like this comment lol. never hear iterative said like that in my life...he probably did that on purpose
@@sobversion3 He's been doing it for years 😂
came here to say this
Mcdonalds foot lettuce
Bro... like... I spit my food out when he said that.
To pronounce that word like that (then gives an informal definition of what it means) you can tell that the script writer just googled “synonym for repetitive” and slapped it on here in 5 seconds.
God damn nerds are lazy.
You forgot the speaker in the Wii remote. I absolutely love that feature on my PS4 controller during stealth games :) and move controllers!
The Switch Pro Controller is my favorite. I love its gyro features and it still maintains a good battery life. Its comfortable to use and has a good weight to it. My Xbox One controller also is nice but the left stick makes my thumb hurt after playing for a few hours
PS4 controller is in my opinion the favourite, because the joysticks are parellel. Easy to use.
@@mafia_trilogy_enjoyer same
He forgot the dual analog controller.
It hurts because you aren’t supposed to play for hours
i play all day and it doesnt hurt. Youre doing something wrong
"The button does, you know, what a button does." Ah the good old days, when buttons were just buttons.
The Xbox having the layout which favors analog makes sense. It's definitely better for fps, and considering their golden boy was Halo it's only logical.
will adam can you explain this? Because I play call of duty just fine with my ps4 remote. I find the placement of the left analog on the Xbox remote weird. I don’t see how favoring one analog stick makes it better for first person shooters when you use both of them equally.
Oh wow, this was a really interesting video to watch. I'm surprised though that there was no mention of the shape of the trigger/L2 + R2 buttons.
Dude!.. You forgot to go "Back To The Future"..
Nintendo Power Glove..
That thumbnail is a masterpiece.
Controllers we need and don’t know it
Still crazy to think the N64 controller, while iconic, was awfully designed.
NET Alliance it was true pain to play on n64 controller in mario 64, and in the same way, it was kinda new and amazing. Its really shuffle feelings
big controller as well. people talk about the xbox "duke" controller being big, but the N64 controller is pretty big as well.
I opted for the third party Mako pad instead.
have you seen the xbox controller? 15 years of same shit
I recently replayed goldeneye and ooh boy is it difficult trying to play on a n64 controller after so many years of modern controllers
this was a serious trip down memory lane.
Just making a quick correction. Magnovox oddessey came out before Atari 2600. It is the first ever game console after all. It came out in 1972.
Hats off to Nintendo. Even though the Wii U didnt do well. They still stayed with that controller concept and now we have the Switch..thank you Nintendo.
The Magnavox oddessy was the first home console.
I expected more from you gameranx.
Yea I said the same thing but he still made a good video
i caught that too and i shook my head in shame
It came out in 1975, not 1978.
Ur mom was the first home console...
Haha so funny lol xd
they compete and we enjoy, so a big thank you ps and xbox and nintendo..
beautiful vid
Gameranx you forgot the nintendo switch pro controller.
Its pretty much the Xbox One controller, with slightly better feel... not sure it needed to be mentioned, giving it was a long video already
@@FelipeKana1 I agree switch pro controller is really good except I dont like the buttons for triggers.
The Judge the xbox one controller has a traditional d-pad
Xbox one controller is hands down my favourite. Say what you want about the rest of the system, but its controllers are mint.
I quite agree Xbox one is the best controller out atm if i could make one change though it would be to duplicate LB and RB on the back of the grips for those who dont claw grip the controller
Bobis32 Commentary buttons are not symmetrical, no touchpad, no leds, fat.
Still use wired 360 controller on my pc till this day. Sometimes I switch it up with my switch pro controller.
But the X1 controller has more features :D
I use wireless 360 and fuck ya features
I still love my PS1 and it's controllers and they still work along with all the games and memory cards.
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I think one of the more important controllers/consoles not mentioned was the PS vita which both was a PS3/4 controller as well as what could be argued as being the first portable console
Nah, the Gamecube came way before that and it's got a handle. Can't get more portable than that! :D
I have an Xbox One ,Ps4, and a Switch.The Xbox One controller hands down is the best controller.
Ergonomically, it is my favorite, however, I can’t help but wish it had gyroscopic aiming capabilities like the Switch pro controller does. Conversely, I wish the Switch pro controller had the analog triggers that the Xbox controller had, so they both have a feature that puts them above, and also one that holds them back from being the best. Both are better than the DS4 controller, which isn’t bad, I’m just more a fan of off center analog sticks, also it’s battery life sucks!
@@sethfeldpausch4337 bruh you play too much games if you think the battery life sucks
Gillbrit
The DS4 only lasts between 4-8 hours, so I need to charge it every 3 gaming sessions or so, which is just inconvenient. Considering the Switch pro controller has a 40 hour battery life and I’ve never so much as seen the low battery warning when using it, I’d say Sony needs to work on getting a bigger battery in the DS4! I only play video games as a hobby, so about 2-3 hours every couple of days is all my schedule allows for game time. Because I am so busy, I often forget to plug in my DS4 controller, and that’s why I complain about the battery life.
Excellent trip down memory lane! Nice discussion showing the evolution. Current favorites, Xbox Elite and Scuf Impact. Keep up the good work!
Imagine playing games today with the Atari Joystick.
I'd love to play Big Chungus with the Atari CX10
ItzShiiver That would be kind of awkward.
Bet someone can beat Dark Souls with it
Ewww...I don't wanna. I always hated that stubby bitch.
The Magnavox Odyssey was actually released in 1972
So glad others noticed this!!!
Elijahdoesmine9 2nd channel Ikr? I was like “uhh the Odyssey came first..”
The brown box is the first console
It was release in 1967
@@capybara6997 that was the same year my dad was born
DJ Striden GD it’s a prototype console
Final controller - just tap ur finger on a screen
Falcon: far more complex than anything before it
it is，because multi-finger touch screen is technically more complex than all previous controllers
The Nintendo Switch is not only the touch screen, y'know
The duke actually feels pretty comfortable in my hands
I think the next Xbox controller should add back paddle, just like the ones that the elite controller has (however make it non-detachable).
I'd love to see a documentary about how consoles and controllers are made! Really interesting watch 👍🏻, I've been playing since the NES and seeing all these pads brings back memories, The pad I loved is GameCubes, such an underrated system.
Game cube controller is the GOAT
That thumbnail tho. You ever made it had a hell of a day in Photoshop.
I loved the duke back when I was a kid lol, I was a sega kid though so guess it makes sense
It kinda looks comfortable.
Pretty good video about the history of controllers one thing to note though is the Xbox 360 did not use Bluetooth for its Wireless connectivity they use a 2.4 gigahertz radio frequency because if it use Bluetooth you wouldn't have had to buy a special Microsoft branded 2.4 gigahertz PC adapter for the wireless controller. Because when they added bluetooth to the Xbox One controller you could use it with any Bluetooth adapter and or the Microsoft branded 5 gigahertz adapter.
Wow that bought back memories 😁😁 great video.
I still remember that odd but very cool feeling the 1st time i held the original PlayStation Controller....(from
Pong/Atari-Xb1)
The steam controller seems criminally underrated cause most reviewers didnt use the customisation options that where supposed to be used.
That thumbnail Is the most cursed thing a gamer could ever think of
"Scott The Woz" did a really good video on controllers too
Yes he did - EXCEPT for the part where he says the NES was the first D pad...
The Intellision was awesome! I had one as a kid and loved it. The controller served its purpose well and allowed for a great amount of input options.
I'd say the Switch Pro controller is actually my fav now over the Dualshock
Same here. They did a good job thinning out the handles / grips on the underside almost to a triangular shape, where the ps4 controller handles are kind of fat and bulbous.
The Xbox is best Tho then nitendo
The Gaming Snake yeah you’ve got to give best controller to Xbox
Love these videos feel like I’m taking a college course on video game history!
idk when this came out but they forgot stadia
well im not trying to hate but still like this channel :)
This video is from April 2019. Stadia was announced in November 2019.
alvallac21 bro idk what planet you on but we’re still in August 2019😁😂
Adding haptic feedback( like the haptic engine in iPhones) will probably make a huge difference in vibration. Hopefully it’s added in the new gen
You forgot the Switch Pro Controller :D Great video doe ^^
It's basically an Xbox One controller without an analog trigger and a different type of rumble...
I love the Wii U pro controller
Good work man, but you missed on some of the special aspects of some controllers, like the Atari 5200 controller being the controller having the first pause button, the turbo grafx and 3do controllers daisy chain concept for multiplayer, the neo geo controllers being a 1to1 arcade replication and use of multi switch controllers making responses so much better. Also n64s having the first notion of rumble, with the DualShock being the first built into a controller as standard, except for the sixaxis. Also the various vr controller setups, and I’m not sure if you were aware of Microsoft’s newer adaptive controller setup that was introduced in 2018, which allows a whole variety of interesting setups for someone who might not be able to use a controller normally or might want a different experience utilising it which would have been a nice send off for the video showing that although iterative, there are still innovations still coming. It’s good stuff man, keep it up :)
"EYE-terative"
"Erga-NAM-ic"
Re-JOHN-al. pro-nun-SEE-ations (and em-fas-es).
Listening to audiobooks with a different 'regional naration' is always fun.
Correction: The Magnavox Odyssey was released in 1972 not 1978. The Atari 2600 was released a few years later than the Magnavox. The Odyssey was the first commercial video game console.
The Steam Controller is the best controller for PC gaming IMO, the thing is, is a totally different design and use from a regular dual stick that as the video says hasn't change since the ps1 era, so you either adapt and learn how to use it and love it or you get frustrated on the learning experience and hate it.
@@QuirkyKitsune Well, which one is better, the Steam controller or the Xbox One controller?
The educational Falcon videos on Gameranx are the best content on this channel. Big facts.
switch/wii-u pro controllers don't exist apparently?
Switch pro controller is amazing.
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The only thing holding it back from being the best is it’s lack of analog triggers, which most games don’t even use, so it mostly gets a pass.
Digital triggers are really good for FPS games though. There's less travel (At least for Switch and Wii U). It's not good for driving games like Forza however of course (Hence why mario Kart uses the A button to accelerate)
@@TylerMBuller12 it's basically an Xbox controller without analog triggers though
@@JordonAM lots of aftermarket PS4 and Xb1 controllers have customizable trigger stops.
The touch pad is amazing for typing stuff
PlayStation Dual Shock is the best and most important controller ever made!
Finally, a clever person. Thank you Alex.
I prefer the 360 and XboxOne controls ever so slightly over the dual shocks, but I can't argue your point. You are 100% correct in my opinion.
did U ever used a controller that it isnt the Dual Shock?
@@adrianzanoli i used a clone, which doesn't work
Great video guys! A Lot of research went into this, I can tell. It's kinda sad that you didn't mention the headphone jack on the PS4 controller. I personally use it all the time and think it's a really great addition to the overall experience. Also you forgot me, THE KINECT. CAUSE I AM THE CONTROLLER
“I wanna give a brief shoutout to them”
“I’d like to give a huge shoutout to..”
Oh dear lord, the 5200. I had one of those. My two favorite games were Joust and Moon Patrol. Those rubber buttons on the side were actually kinda hard to press and often didn't properly register a button press. Even on a brand new controller. For Moon Patrol it wasn't such a big deal but in Joust you had to constantly keep yourself afloat by pressing those buttons and it was just not that great. I'm surprised he didn't mention the extra functionality of the number pad, though. Some games would come with this thin, plastic overlay that you could put over the number pad. It had tabs on the top and bottom that allowed you to slip it into slots on the controller. I honestly can't remember any of the games that used it but I remember having them around. :)
I'm looking forward for Valve's knucles for VR. I think we will see a similar "controller war" for the VR space as there was one for consoles before and i hope companies start building on each others work.
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20:20 "Where did you learn to fly?"
(See if you can figure out what I'm referencing)
Superman?
AVGN
@@chimpmonkey7240 Yup
Growing up in the 80’s and using the NES controller and now knowing it was the first of its kind just makes me feel grateful to be born when I was. I’m glad I missed out on any controller before then lol
The only thing I have to say about controllers now, is that I fully believe the Xbox1 controller is the most comfortable.
I jumped to PS4 (blame the Micro-CEO), but I seriously miss that controller
I agree whole heartedly. I have both, prefer the Xbox control ever so slightly, and play the PS4 more because it has more and better games. Microsoft fucked themselves hard this generation before the console even came out. Still love the XboxOne, just not the selection of games for it.
I feel like I'm the only one who actively uses a Steam controller lol but for the PC, I pretty much don't need to reach for my mouse and keyboard when using it.
It's a little awkward using a touchpad as a joystick, but for camera movements it's superior; it's more accurate and faster. It also opens up a GREAT deal of customisation especially with PC games that use a ton of buttons and require more complex setups. And I like the two paddles on the back.
Just wish it'd been a bit more comfortable esp for its size. Steam Controller 2, maybe...?
You didn't even mention the greatest controller ever made, the Switch pro controller.
Personal preference, mines XboneS controller is the best controller ever made.
No the Gamecube controller is the best controller ever made.
@@antihumor2231 that D stick was not that comfortable.
@@antihumor2231 we could have some of that design back...
Comfy - but it's lacking a few crucial things - especially for a "Pro" controller. Need analogue triggers, and a central Dpad pivot.
I can never not see that cute little dog whenever I see a switch controller.
You forgot about the revolutionary Ouya! How dare you? :)
Tie Claro the Ouya was a piece of shit (no means 2 start a flame war, it actually was)
@@mrsoisauce9017 Still an interesting controller because it's rather contemporary.
Mr. SoiSauce it was a joke
Mr. SoiSauce damn that went right over your head
Steam Controller FTW!
I love the Steam Controller! There are a lot of games in my library I refuse to play without it.
The Dual Shock set the bar for all others to copy; it’s absolutely perfect.
It doesn't get any better then the Xbox 360 or Xbox one Controllers
I've said it before and I'll say it again this channel is too underrated keep up the good work👍👍
*again: this
*underrated. Keep
Microsoft: makes a new xbox elite controller with 4 new buttons
Nintendo: makes their swich a little bit smaller
Sony: hol up
Falcon, you forgot to lost some of the awkward Microsoft controllers outside the game pad lol. They had some interesting ones you can see jump to console with the tech.
No mention of the Switch Pro Controller or the Logitech PC gamepads?
The pro controller is top notch.
@@colsoncustoms8994 yeah
Well the Switch Pro Controller is basically a Xbox One S controller without audio passthrough and better vibration that don't rattle the controller. The Logitech's I know were also basically Playstation Clones right? Correct me if I'm mistaken...
I’ve held a Xbox One controller and a Pro controller and I’ll say, the pro controller feels much better to hold. The logictech controllers are easier to deal with when it comes to PC gaming compared to trying to connect a PS4 controller, they also have a cross button section that looks more comparable to an Xbox d-pad than a Shockcontroller’s.
Indeed, it's not even close, as this is the first time I've heard of such a controller. Meanwhile, it'd be hard to find someone that's not heard of the Switch Pro Controller.
Gameranx is the best gaming channel. I love their passion for gaming
My favorite controller is mouse and keyboard.
Kinda Mike epic gamer moment
The SNES and XB360 are my two favorite controllers. There's something iconic about them that I can't put my finger on.
The way you pronounce "iterative" is infuriating, but this video is still great. Really though, don't say eye-ter-ive ever again.
Eyeraq, Aloominum. That's Americans for you ;)
I came to the comments for this reason. WTF is that pronunciation? I've never heard that till today.
Great, comprehensive video. May I suggest another topic? How about a video on how control methods evolved through the years, basically how we started with the digital D-pad in the 2D platformer era and then went to using the left analog stick, how the right analog stick took its camera control function, how the action buttons such as fire, jump etc. migrated from the ABXY group to the shoulders/trigger, all that kind of gradual change?
Nice ps3 controllers are great they last a long time
I bought a PS3 so I could play Kingdom Hearts and after playing only 2 the “X” button is stuffed
I absolutely hate the PS3 controller
I had to fix the L3 on all of the PS3 controllers that I had (there were 3 of them), but aside from that they were pretty good. I still don't understand the reasoning in having the gyro capabilities though. Pointless, in my opinion
Well all mine seem to fuck up they've been used and they lose control and starts doing whatever when the slightest tap hits its I've been using my ps4 on my ps3 lately because of this
Ps3 controllers are the most durable of all time. Never one issue. I'll never forget going through 8 xbox 360 controllers though. Definitely the least durable.
Do a sequel of this video if u can. We have some new controllers those days
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My brain:you are watching this
Stop it. Just stop it. Also you may want to seek help if you have conversations with your brain like it's a separate part of you. Also also, that's not even kind of funny.