Best gaming controller?

I know that you can connect a Xbox 360 Wired controller to a PC via USB, but is there a better option, in terms of price, quality, durability, and physical appeal? The Xbox 360 controllers are pretty good, but I know that there are a lot of options out there. Also, I am not looking for a flight sim controller or a specialty controller like that, but an all around controller, like the ones sold with a Xbox 360 or PS3.

 

I really like my Logitech Rumble Pad 2, and the software it comes with works perfectly for me.

 

I use a Xbox 360 controller and I am very pleased with it...

I am actually considering getting another one for 2 player gaming.

 

You can use the PS3 Dualshock3 with these drivers. I've gotten them to work before, but can't be bothered anymore since I have a wireless 360 controller now.

 

http://forum.notebookreview.com/accessories/497568-ultimate-gamepad-review-guide.html

 

^ oh yeah, I had forgotten about your guide... I should have recommended it, great guide! lots of info!

 

It should be a sticky!

 

Try looking at the Power A Pro Elite controller. I have one and it's rather decent for its price. I know it's for the PS3 but I've tested it on the PC and works rather well.

 

I second that

 

Thirded. The motion should now be passed

If you like the Dualshock, here's another controller I own. The vibrations are really strong, but adjustable with the drivers installed.

 

I wonder, maybe it is off-tropic but, I have never actually used a controller with my lapop. Is it possible for me to connect Xbox 360 wireless controller to my laptop in anyway? I have two of those, and sold my Xbox few weeks ago..

 

Yes, it's possible.

 

Thanks for that! I'll look into that and try to figure it out, I do not have the controller here atm.
+REP for fast answer.

 

Here you go. Use link as reference, look for better prices.

 

Ugh, I've need one of those?

 

yes, its the receiver which catches the wireless signal from the controller, and sends it to the laptop via USB.

EDIT:
and you only need one:

 

Yep, they used to be like $20 but they went up for some reason.

I was lucky enough to get the receiver + controller combo for $40 a long time ago.

 

im still waiting on the Razer Onza that i ordered, i think it was a year ago...LOL

hoping they start shipping next month, on fed they said march and now it seem like its going to be april, late april im sure. i hate my self for being a fan of razer......

 

Thanks for that comparison chart, I will be using the Xbox 360 wired controller, not only for it's overall good price and quality of build, but, as I should have probably mentioned, I already own an Xbox 360.

 

Xbox 360 for most things that absolutely require a controller. Those wireless adapters are hard to find cheap. I own one, wanted to buy another, one for laptop, one for desktop, but too damn expensive for what it does. Instead bought a wired Xbox 360 controller for PC for $28! You can buy generic wireless receivers on eBay but even though only about $20 shipped, it'd be throwing away $20 if it was garbage.

I personally like the original RumblePad (not 2) because it actually has a throttle axis and is good for flight games which I like.

 

It's cheaper to grab a wireless controller+receiver bundle than get them separately. I'm lucky amazon.co.uk had them in stock.