Ranking Every Nintendo Controller - Summary

Summary

The video discusses a ranking of Nintendo controllers, starting from the worst to the best. It begins with an honorable mention of three expensive controllers. The ranking starts with the Nintendo Superscope as the worst, citing accuracy issues. Then, it covers various controllers, highlighting their pros and cons, including the Wii Speak, NES Power Pad, N64 Microphone, GameCube Microphone, NES Zapper, NES Mouse, GameCube DK Bongos, Wii Balance Board, Switch Poké Ball Plus, Virtual Boy Controller, N64 Controller, SNES Score Master, NES Advantage, Wii U GamePad, NES Controller (Dog Bone), Wii Classic Controller, Wii Classic Pro Controller, and finally, the SNES Controller, which is praised for its design and thoughtful details.

Facts

1. The video is about ranking every Nintendo controller, including variants and accessories.
2. The creator mentions three expensive controllers they couldn't include: the N64 IQ player, the N64 mouse, and the NES HFC.
3. The SuperScope is considered as a controller due to its control over games.
4. The NES Power Pad is described as a colorful and tacky controller.
5. The GameCube microphone is decent and works well with Animal Crossing, but it's useless without an internet connection.
6. The NES Zapper has shooting items in Smash Bros, but it requires a TV from the 80s to work.
7. The Nest Mouse is a controller that was only supposed to be for one game, Mario Paint.
8. The GameCube DK bongos have two big bongos and a mic that can pick up clapping.
9. The Wii Balance Board can measure weight and sense where the weight is coming from.
10. The GameCube controller has an awkward design and a cramping hand issue.
11. The Virtual Boy controller has two D-pads and an analog stick on one side.
12. The GameCube controller has a nice grip and a turbo button, but its buttons feel off.
13. The Wii Remote/Nunchuck has motion controls and an attachable nunchuck with a prominent analog stick.
14. The SNES Score Master and the NES Advantage are both controllers with a variety of features.
15. The NES controller is iconic, with a classic design and mushy buttons.
16. The Wii U Gamepad has a touchscreen, a camera, and an HD Rumble.
17. The Switch Joy Cons are advanced with features like HD Rumble, buttons on the sides, and an NFC reader.
18. The Classic Controller has a clean feel and a great D-pad.
19. The Classic Pro controller has a more natural shape and better spot for the ZL and ZR buttons.
20. The NES controller has a standardized layout and well-thought-out construction.
21. The GameCube Wavebird and Wavebird Pro controllers are praised for their unique designs and features.
22. The Switch Pro controller has HD Rumble, a long battery life, and uses USB-C for charging.
23. The Nintendo 3DS controller is a fully-featured flight stick licensed by Nintendo exclusively for use with home computers.