The ten most ridiculous controllers for video games

There are several examples in the history of video games of controllers that are absurdly overdesigned or badly designed. Strange, given that creating a decent controller ought to be simpler than creating a good game, and that a controller contributes significantly to the level of immersion we may reach while playing a game.

Video game controllers have come a long way over the years (we'll be ridiculing the worst offenders in history), but you'd be shocked at how ridiculously awful some of the newer models can still be.

Xbox One controllers with fuzzy Sonic

Have you ever wished for a controller that would increase the temperature of your hands, potentially cause them to perspire more, and then absorb all of the perspiration to give you a unique scent? Then you need to get this really abhorrent thing.

The fact that these controllers were made available to aid in the promotion of Sonic 2, the film, rather than a real game, perhaps because nobody in their right mind would want to utilize them for the whole of a gameplay. Although it's doubtful that you'll have to test one of them out due to their rarity, if you do come across one, please refrain from feeding it after midnight.

CameCube, the chainsaw controller from Resident Evil 4

It's terrible that this is among the most recognizable and expensive tie-in controllers in the history of video games. I get that the purpose was to create something original, but why not design a useful controller as well?

Although it's not a real chainsaw that may inadvertently kill your buddy who's sitting on your left, this item is excessively big, has zero ergonomic value, and produces a heavy, unusable fake chainsaw. These are all quite poor upgrades to the GameCube controller, which is already problematic.

The Xbox One's PUBG anti-grease controller

When it comes to gaming hardware, is there anything more unsettling than dirty gear? Someone who doesn't appear to believe in the combined powers of water, soap, and common sense considered solving the problem at some time in Microsoft's history by developing a controller that grease would just not comply.It is really rather well-built and has the ergonomics of a standard Xbox One controller, which is fantastic, but understanding the obscene and filthy thoughts behind it should make you laugh at this device.

The ass controller used by Deadpool and Wolverine (Xbox Series X|S)

A gamepad featuring Deadpool's behind was released by Microsoft and Disney in conjunction with the release of Deadpool and Wolverine. That's not only extremely unrealistic, but it also gives me the creeps, as if I've been sucked down a rabbit hole and sent to a universe where humor from the 2000s is still the norm.The fact that this controller is lying rather than just being really stupid is its worst transgression. The ass comes off, indeed

The joke's on them, but they couldn't even commit to the bit. How could you not detest the concept of a gamepad with the texture of Deadpool's outfit, even without the obvious? Your well-trained gaming senses tell you right away that the only useful thing that object can do is collect perspiration and filth, which will be difficult to remove.

Alphagrip Igrip

If you haven't heard of the Igrip before, you're probably wondering what in the world you're even looking at. How do you manage to hold it? Where should you apply pressure? Above all, how are you going to prevent yourself from pushing things that you shouldn't be pressing? Humanity does not yet know the solution.It is imperative that you at least fail better than the folks at Alphagrip when attempting to design a video game controller that outperforms a mouse and keyboard combination for PC gaming. The Igrip created a controller having every key on a keyboard and mouse in an attempt to surpass the generally acknowledged finest method for playing the majority of PC games. Yes, are you able to make out the central ball? Just in case you thought things could get any worse, it is a trackball.It should take you a few hours to fully setup, and it should only take you 10 seconds or less to realize that this device is unusable.The Controller of the Steel Battalion (Xbox)

If you have any friends who are avid PC gamers and call their setup their "battle station," please don't show them this one. They will likely feel quite embarrassed by this enormous arrangement of joysticks, pedals, triggers, buttons, emergency buttons, and dials.Actually, this controller isn't all that horrible. It works quite well with if you take the time to learn how to utilize it.It really only works with Steel Battalion, a fantastic game in and of itself. That is very outrageous, particularly considering that the controller would have cost $200 even a few years ago.

The Power Glove from Nintendo

This list would not be legitimate if we did not pay homage to the renowned king of lousy controllers. While renowned motion picture masterpieces like The Wizard praised it as the greatest controller ever created, gamers are aware that it is so superior that it never should have left the prototype stage.The main issue with a glove that used infrared inputs to interact with a game and had a controller attached to its top was that it was a very over-engineered device. It also didn't function properly.You may argue that the technology was lacking when it first came out, but it certainly exists now, and even if it did come out today, it would still be terrible. Yes, I am stating this in the hopes that no one would attempt to bring this back.

The Nintendo U-Force

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Even with today's technology, we still have a tendency to be wary of motion controllers because of their terrible (literal and metaphorical) history. Consider the reactions of all those there in 1989 when the NES's U-force infrared motion controller, like a naval board, was released.It was much more ridiculous than the power glove, since it appeared corporate rather than stupid in a cyberpunk sense. It was also among the least responsive gaming devices ever produced. Its advertising even notably proclaimed, "Don't touch!"—a move I would like to credit to a marketing staff that was frantically attempting to dissuade potential buyers from considering purchasing one.

Genesis, Mega Drive: The Sega Activator

When an actor can't even appear like he's having fun for a promotional picture that he was presumably paid to be in, you know something is wrong. They couldn't even get him to glance at the TV, really.The ring was meant to use infrared signals to read our motions, but it mostly missed the mark, leaving gamers with little more than embarrassment over all the ridiculous positions they attempted to strike while attempting to play games.Think the Genesis 32x was bad? Just picture what DOOM 32X is like on this device.Unless you live in the one parallel world where the Kinect never existed, no other corporation dared to try something this foolish ever again, which brings us to.

Xbox 360 (Kinect)

It's unfortunate that Microsoft's finest console fighter, the Xbox 360, had to be the one to unveil the Kinect. Actually, Microsoft's move to Kinect-based games could have been the cause of their console's failure to establish a decisive lead over Sony during that generation.You will be the controller of your own game, like the Kinect promised, but that's simply Microsoft trying to assign responsibility in case anything goes wrong. It's not true that I, or you, are the worst controller in the world. That distinction goes to this motion-activated camera, which was obviously unprepared and might have benefited greatly from the inclusion of a controller.And do you remember Milo, the sweet little boy you used to be friends with? Even at 55 years old, he remains imprisoned there.