Game Console Controller Family Tree - Blu-ray Forum

red_5ive · 02-22-2009, 03:10 AM

Didn't see a thread for this so I thought I'd share. This is pretty cool. It's a family tree of game console controllers starting with the Atari 2600 joystick.

Sock Master's Game Console Controller Family Tree

A little bit of nostalgia...

pacificvibes · 02-22-2009, 03:49 AM

Holy Crap...I remember the very first XBOX controller, that thing was HUGE!!!!!! But I thought it was comfortable...

alkalinesi · 02-22-2009, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by pacificvibes

Holy Crap...I remember the very first XBOX controller, that thing was HUGE!!!!!! But I thought it was comfortable...

one of the reasons why i hated the xbox. but my hands are more on the smaller side lol

matthieuxdetoux · 02-22-2009, 06:02 AM

The first Xbox controller reminded me of the Sega Dreamcast controller.... You remember the memory cards they had for that? How they plugged in the controller and you could play mini games on them, like a tamagachi? That was an awesome idea...

That Sega Saturn controller looks like a damn smoke alarm.

pacificvibes · 02-22-2009, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by matthieuxdetoux

The first Xbox controller reminded me of the Sega Dreamcast controller.... You remember the memory cards they had for that? How they plugged in the controller and you could play mini games on them, like a tamagachi? That was an awesome idea...

That Sega Saturn controller looks like a damn smoke alarm.

Dreamcast. HA I bought that system when it was going down the crapper...I bought it only for Crazy Taxi

Mystique · 02-22-2009, 10:05 AM

interesting, but messy!

br715mech · 02-22-2009, 01:12 PM

That brings back some memories thats for sure!

PH3AR · 02-22-2009, 02:15 PM

Wow this brings back so many memories of me staying up all nite trying to beat Super Mario Bros. 3 for the NES...great times

JTStarkiller · 02-22-2009, 03:13 PM

The Playstation controller is a thing of beauty. Fantastic design that's worked for over a decade.

supersix4 · 02-22-2009, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by pacificvibes

Dreamcast. HA I bought that system when it was going down the crapper...I bought it only for Crazy Taxi

lol I did as well got it for $50 from eb games and soon after saw that bestbuy had unopned ones for like $50 cause they were dumping their stock

Azyiu · 02-22-2009, 06:55 PM

Nice thread!

red_5ive · 02-22-2009, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JTStarkiller

The Playstation controller is a thing of beauty. Fantastic design that's worked for over a decade.

Agreed. But I actually forgot that the PS1 controller didn't have thumbsticks. I could have sworn it did until seeing it again in the tree.

Blu boy · 02-22-2009, 07:55 PM

interesting, but they dont have the ds3 on there.

perfectdark · 02-22-2009, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by red_5ive

Agreed. But I actually forgot that the PS1 controller didn't have thumbsticks. I could have sworn it did until seeing it again in the tree.

It did, it had the PS1 controller and then it had the PS1 dual Analog Controller

A decade old controller and it's defenately showing its age as its the worst Next-Gen controller (IMO)

red_5ive · 02-22-2009, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by perfectdark

It did, it had the PS1 controller and then it had the PS1 dual Analog Controller

A decade old controller and it's defenately showing its age as its the worst Next-Gen controller (IMO)

Ah, ok, so I'm not crazy, then. Or wait, maybe I am. No I'm not. Yes I am. No I'm not... geez, I never know which personality is talking to which.

My_Two_Cents · 02-22-2009, 08:20 PM

LOL, I remember when we upgraded our NES to a Super NES and I thought the improvement in the controller was just sooooo much better. Then we upgraded to the N64 and I was blown-away by how good that controller was. After that, we went to the XBox, and no controller has compared since.

red_5ive · 02-22-2009, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Ricshoe

LOL, I remember when we upgraded our NES to a Super NES and I thought the improvement in the controller was just sooooo much better. Then we upgraded to the N64 and I was blown-away by how good that controller was. After that, we went to the XBox, and no controller has compared since.

Although I still like the PS3 controller design, I do prefer the XB1 and 360 controller since I have big hands. The thumbstick placement is better, too, I don't tend to "twiddle" or bump my thumbs together like I do with the PS3 controller.

LynxFX · 02-22-2009, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by pacificvibes

Holy Crap...I remember the very first XBOX controller, that thing was HUGE!!!!!! But I thought it was comfortable...

I have small hands and it remains the best controller I ever used. Shame they caved and went with the smaller one. Never liked the playstation controller but I've gotten used to it. My hand hurts after playing it for awhile.

hardcore_canadian · 02-22-2009, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by LynxFX

I have small hands and it remains the best controller I ever used. Shame they caved and went with the smaller one. Never liked the playstation controller but I've gotten used to it. My hand hurts after playing it for awhile.

That's why they wanted to go with the ergonomic design of the Boomerang, and then people freaked out.

iamgosu · 02-22-2009, 11:27 PM

best controller for me was the N64 one, followed by the Sega Genesis 6-button.

The N64 one was just cool, pulling the Z-button to shoot in Goldeneye was GENIUS!

02-22-2009, 03:10 AM	#1
red_5ive Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:The 'state' of Southern California Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:367 Blu-ray collection:999 DVD collection:4 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:1	Game Console Controller Family Tree Didn't see a thread for this so I thought I'd share. This is pretty cool. It's a family tree of game console controllers starting with the Atari 2600 joystick. Sock Master's Game Console Controller Family Tree A little bit of nostalgia...

02-22-2009, 06:02 AM	#4
matthieuxdetoux Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Kent, Ohio Blu-ray collection:136	The first Xbox controller reminded me of the Sega Dreamcast controller.... You remember the memory cards they had for that? How they plugged in the controller and you could play mini games on them, like a tamagachi? That was an awesome idea... That Sega Saturn controller looks like a damn smoke alarm. Last edited by matthieuxdetoux; 02-22-2009 at 06:04 AM.

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pacificvibes Tattoo King Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Irvine, CA PSN ID WinterShrinkage Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:51 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	Holy Crap...I remember the very first XBOX controller, that thing was HUGE!!!!!! But I thought it was comfortable...

02-22-2009, 10:05 AM	#6
Mystique Expert Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Newark, CA Blu-ray collection:240 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:1	interesting, but messy!

02-22-2009, 01:12 PM	#7
br715mech Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Orlando, FL Blu-ray collection:33	That brings back some memories thats for sure!

02-22-2009, 02:15 PM	#8
PH3AR Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Dover, Pennsylvania PSN:WORKINtheCORNER Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:325 Blu-ray reviews:2	Wow this brings back so many memories of me staying up all nite trying to beat Super Mario Bros. 3 for the NES...great times

02-22-2009, 03:13 PM	#9
JTStarkiller Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Austin, TX DVD collection:69 Trading Score:17	The Playstation controller is a thing of beauty. Fantastic design that's worked for over a decade.

02-22-2009, 06:55 PM	#11
Azyiu Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:The Center of Smoked Bacon Research 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:369 DVD collection:54 Blu-ray reviews: 14	Nice thread!

02-22-2009, 07:55 PM	#13
Blu boy Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Illinois, USA PSNetwork ID: bigredsc Blu-ray collection:20	interesting, but they dont have the ds3 on there.

02-22-2009, 08:20 PM	#16
My_Two_Cents Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Wherever I may roam.... Home Theater Gallery:40 4K collection:35 Blu-ray collection:507 DVD collection:19 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:4	LOL, I remember when we upgraded our NES to a Super NES and I thought the improvement in the controller was just sooooo much better. Then we upgraded to the N64 and I was blown-away by how good that controller was. After that, we went to the XBox, and no controller has compared since.

02-22-2009, 11:27 PM	#20
iamgosu Member Member since:Jan 2009	best controller for me was the N64 one, followed by the Sega Genesis 6-button. The N64 one was just cool, pulling the Z-button to shoot in Goldeneye was GENIUS!

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