As I was packing consoles for this years Momocon, I came to the realization that I have a lot of controllers. I mean a lot a lot. So I was curious to how many other retrogamers had the same problem I have.
A break down from memory:
Atari 7800
Joysticks – 2x
Paddles – 2x
Flight stick – 1x
Atari Jaguar
Controller – 1x
Sega Master System
Controller – 3x
Sega Genesis
Controller – 3x
3rd Party Controller – 2x
Sega Saturn
Controller – 10x (model 2)
Multitap – 2x (US release and Bomberman)
Lightgun – 2x
Arcade Stick – 1x
Sega Dreamcast
Controller – 5x
Keyboard – 2x
Fishing Rod – 1x
Flight stick – 1x (Panther Stick DC)
NES
Controller – 4x
MAX Controller – 1x
Advantage – 2x
Quickshot – 1x
Flight stick – 3x
Powerpad – 1x
Zapper – 2x (1 of each color)
R.O.B. – 2x
SNES
Controller – 4x
Lightgun – 1.5x (1 for parts)
N64
Controller – 5x
Gamecube
Controller – 4x
3rd party controller – 15x (12 white, 3 misc)
Wii
Controller – 2x
Nunchuck – 2x
Lightgun shell – 3x (2 perfect shots, 1 crossbow)
Arcade stick – 2x (Hori)
PSX
Controller – 2x (no thumbsticks)
Controller – 2x (thumbsticks)
Arcade Stick - 1x (2 player layout)
PS2
Controller – 3x
Specialty Controller - 1x (Chainsaw signed by Bruce Campbell)
Xbox
Controller – 5x
Steel Battlion Set – 1.5x (1 is for parts)
TG16
Controller – 1x
Multitap – 1x
Arcade Stick – 1x
PC
Controller – 2x
Flight stick – 2x
Arcade sticks - 2x
Adapters - lots
That makes around 100 controllers (not counting shells or adapters), and I know a few of you have more than I do. So how many do yall have.
For the record, most are stored in containers in throughout the year and only come out a handful of times (if ever).
The Great Controller Count
The Great Controller Count
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Re: The Great Controller Count
I have several plastic grocery bags full of Atari 2600 controllers. Joysticks, driving controllers, paddles, at least half a dozen of each. I even have 2 different types of wireless joysticks. And then there's weirdo stuff like the Kids controller, the Joyboard, and these weird blue and yellow things that look like a trackball, but move like a joystick. I haven't figured out what those are all about yet.
I have a bunch of other systems with a modest amount of controllers for each too. The 2600 really got out of hand though.
I have a bunch of other systems with a modest amount of controllers for each too. The 2600 really got out of hand though.
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Re: The Great Controller Count
I generally have 1 controller for each system, and usually the only person that enjoys the older games I do has a controller for that console anyway so its not really a problem for me.
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PC: X-Arcade, Flight joystick I never use, PS2 adapter
PS3: 1 Sixaxis, 1 Dual Shock 3
PS2: 2 Dual Shock 2's and 1 Dual Shock clone (doesnt always work right)
Dreamcast: 1 regular controller, I'm trying to track down a PS2 adapter
Wii: 2 Wavebirds, 1 Wiimote/Nunchuck
PS3: 1 Sixaxis, 1 Dual Shock 3
PS2: 2 Dual Shock 2's and 1 Dual Shock clone (doesnt always work right)
Dreamcast: 1 regular controller, I'm trying to track down a PS2 adapter
Wii: 2 Wavebirds, 1 Wiimote/Nunchuck
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Go to Playasia.com that where I bought mine.Jayson wrote:PC: X-Arcade, Flight joystick I never use, PS2 adapter
PS3: 1 Sixaxis, 1 Dual Shock 3
PS2: 2 Dual Shock 2's and 1 Dual Shock clone (doesnt always work right)
Dreamcast: 1 regular controller, I'm trying to track down a PS2 adapter
Wii: 2 Wavebirds, 1 Wiimote/Nunchuck
Xbox 360-2x
N64-1x
PSone(dualshock)-3x
PS2-4x
Saturn-1x
Genesis-3x
Guncon-1x
Guncon2-1x
Dreamcast-2x
EMS DC to PS2 adapter-1x
Hori Fighting Stick 2-1x
Saturn Arcade Stick(usa)-1x
Saturn Lightgun-1x
FCtwin(snes knockoff)-2x
Guitarhero-4x
Systems: Sega Dreamcast(x2), Sega Genesis(x2), Sega Saturn, Sega CD, Genmobile (portable Genesis), FC Twin, PSX, PS2(x2), GBA, SP, Xbox 360, N64, Showcase Arcade
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Re: The Great Controller Count
3x GC controllers (1 Indigo, 1 black, 1 platinum)
4x N64 controllers (All gray)
1x Sega Genesis Controllers (Regular)
2x Genesis 3rd party controllers (Turbo Touch 360, 6 button [third party])
2x NES Controllers
1x NES Advantage
1x NES light gun
1x Dreamcast controller
4x N64 controllers (All gray)
1x Sega Genesis Controllers (Regular)
2x Genesis 3rd party controllers (Turbo Touch 360, 6 button [third party])
2x NES Controllers
1x NES Advantage
1x NES light gun
1x Dreamcast controller
Re: The Great Controller Count
I've gotta have at least 50. I'd break them down but I won't be home for a couple weeks. I'm constantly buying new 3rd party ones (mostly ps2-compatible for pc functionally) hoping they'll be better than what I already have. I've been trying to track down a Sammy Keyboard Pad Mini for almost a year.
Interesting controller comparison - http://www.designblog.ch/wp-content/uploads/bild-18.png
Interesting controller comparison - http://www.designblog.ch/wp-content/uploads/bild-18.png
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Genesis:
2x OEM 3-button controller
1x OEM 6-button controller
1x Sega branded aftermarket 6-button game pad (craptastic)
1x 6-button Arcade Stick (can't seem to locate it at the moment)
Saturn:
1x OEM style 1 controller
1x OEM style 2 controller
Dreamcast:
1x OEM clear blue controller
NES:
2x OEM controllers
1x Zapper
SNES:
2x OEM controllers with custom feline bite marks
N64:
1x OEM controller
GameCube:
2x OEM purple controllers
Wii:
3x Wiimotes
3x Nunchucks
1x Classic Controller
Xbox:
4x Controller-S
Xbox 360:
2x wireless controller
PS1:
2x OEM original controllers (non Dual Shock)
PS2:
2x OEM Dual Shock controllers
That's about all I can think of at the moment.
2x OEM 3-button controller
1x OEM 6-button controller
1x Sega branded aftermarket 6-button game pad (craptastic)
1x 6-button Arcade Stick (can't seem to locate it at the moment)
Saturn:
1x OEM style 1 controller
1x OEM style 2 controller
Dreamcast:
1x OEM clear blue controller
NES:
2x OEM controllers
1x Zapper
SNES:
2x OEM controllers with custom feline bite marks
N64:
1x OEM controller
GameCube:
2x OEM purple controllers
Wii:
3x Wiimotes
3x Nunchucks
1x Classic Controller
Xbox:
4x Controller-S
Xbox 360:
2x wireless controller
PS1:
2x OEM original controllers (non Dual Shock)
PS2:
2x OEM Dual Shock controllers
That's about all I can think of at the moment.
Systems: Atari 2600, Atari Jaguar, NES, SNES, N64, GameCube, Wii, Genesis 3, Genesis 2, 32X, Sega CD (model 2), Saturn (model 1), Dreamcast, PS1, PS2, Xbox (Modded), Xbox 360, GameBoy, GBA SP, Game Gear, PSP... always adding more




