[POLL] Steam or Xbox 360 or Xbox One Controller?

Xbox one if you have the money, if you want to save, the 360 is still really good.

i used DS4. the size, the buttons is just right

My Steam controller won't connect any more for some reason, I just use 360 since I have a lot of them.

one or dualshock 4

Having used PS3 controllers a lot, and occasionally X360, XBone and PS4, and owning a Steam Controller, I can say it's mostly personal preference.
My brother uses XBone and has used X360, so I quickly asked him difference between those, and those and PS3.
He said that XBone is better/nicer than X360, because of the position in the hand, and overall usability. Not to mention a much less messed up D-pad.
PS4 is nicer in the hand than PS3, just like XBone vs X360, I guess that's logical with advancement.
XBox vs PS, that is personal preference, and also a lot of gettting used to.
However, PS controllers are smaller, and thus might be a bit more cramping if you have really large hands. I sometimes had this, but only for long intense sessions. Mostly happened when I tried to get both shoulder buttons pressed at the same time, but I also have this with XBox, though.

Steam controller, for me, is much nicer on position in my hands. This means I haven't had any cramps or stress in any part of my hand and wrists, which I normally had with a variety of controllers, since I have sensitive joints. The touchpad takes some getting used to, but some configs allow you to use it joystick-like, which makes it quite natural. Others require you to click to activate it.
The grip buttons on the back are a nice addition, and I can see myself using these in games like shooters, or fighters, with lots of buttons going on, but haven't used them so much in the games I've mostly played.

Also: If you want a Steam Controller and/or Link, get them in sale. They are normally €60 each (ex S&H), and I got them for € 63 together (incl € 13 S&H) on sale.

I would get a PS3 or PS4 Controller. The D-Pad from the 360 sucks but the XboxOne Controller has a better one. Still like the PS4 controller the most after that the PS3 Controller.

DS4 is far superior to that trash :o

Steam controller is God.

I use a WiiU pro controller for twin-stick shooters, fighting and platformer games and my Steam Controller for pretty much everything else. I also own a Xbox 360 wired controller, but I like the WiiU one more, since the position of the sticks is different (more comfortable imho)

I have an Xbox 360 controller. I hate its D-pad, I've only really used it for menu selections but it's floaty and flat out terrible. I can't envision it working well with games that require precision D-pad movement such as retro games, 2d platformers, and so forth.

So, I am also in a position of looking for a PC controller for about a month now. I'm specifically looking for a good D-pad, which is the Xbox 360 controller's major flaw imo.

I've had connectivity issues with this Xbox 360 controller too where the light switches from the top left quadrant to the top right quadrant, after some research I'm reasonably sure it has to do with the wiring at the top of the controller, if it's wiggled on purpose or just via normal gameplay the light sometimes switches from the top left quadrant to the top right quadrant (which results in loss of button input the few seconds it's blinking argh). So, I have to be careful with moving the controller around (and I'm conscious of it, so I'm not fully absorbed in the games), it's quite annoying.

I got this controller in August 2016, it hasn't really been used that much. I used it primarily for Arkham Asylum, Crypt of the Necrodancer, Styx, Recettear, and a few hours of a few games here and there (Magicka, Broforce, Arkham City), so like 7 games, but problems started appearing in December while going thru Shadow of Mordor.

It's gone over 7 months unused in 2017 lol and the issues are just maddening, but also I just happened to get involved with games that don't really need a controller. It happens.

My research on controllers about a month-ish ago lead me to think that a PS3/PS4 controller is personally the way for me to go, I've asked a few people outside of Steamgifts and I've been recommended the Xbox One controller, the PS3/PS4 controllers, a Logitech F310/710, and the Razer Wildcat/Wolverine (this is a bit much for my gaming needs).

If possible, do try a demo of a controller at a store and see if it's one that fits your needs (I need to do this again too because I will make a purchase, eventually).

I have X1 controller, DS4 controller, Steam Controller, F710.

X1 is best for me but dpad use switch buttons. And dpad up is now malfunction.
DS4 is my current controller, use with Steam controller configuration. It has extra 2 button if you set touchpad to 2 single buttons.
Steam Controller is good with Desktop configuration. I use it when read long web page and watch movies.
F710 is horrible triggers and analogs. It use too much force to control. Sensitivity is not good for me.

I prefer you use X1 Bluetooth ver. or DS4.

Logitech F510

Between XB1 & 360, XB1 if you care about the d-pad. 360 only if you have a stack of them lying around and you're willing to buy a wireless dongle (or buy the wired version). If you're willing PS3/PS4 controllers are pretty good too, in fact I'd say their D-Buttons are better than the weird clicky XB1 d-pad. Though I haven't tried one in a while but 360/XB1 controllers were well-recognized in games (on-screen button prompts looked correct) whereas using a PS3 controller would say "button 1" or something instead of X. Again, that could be different now (and probably is) but it used to be an issue.

I recommend the Xbox One controller, and I'll explain why.

Xbox One controller is good all around - great PC support, great D-pad, good face buttons, comfortable to hold, off-set thumbstick layout (ideal for action, beat-em-up, sports, racing, third-person, etc), you can hit the shoulder buttons without letting go of the triggers (surprisingly helpful in some games), you can used it wired or RF wireless or Bluetooth wireless, it works great with Steam Link, and it uses AA batteries which I prefer (no charging, just swap in new rechargeable AAs and go). The worst thing about it is that it's not as comfortable for me to hold as the 360 or PS4 controller.

The Xbox 360 controller is the most comfortable for me to hold, with great PC support and great wireless support via dongle, but it's D-pad is terrible. You said you like to play platformers and fighting games, and both are hard to play with the 360's awful D-pad. Also, the face buttons are hard and round and start to hurt my thumb after a while, and the thumbsticks have the worst wear of any controller I've used. The XB1 controller is better.

The Steam controller is great for playing keyboard & mouse games without controller support, but isn't nearly as good for controller supported games as any other controller IMO. Since you'll be using a keyboard & mouse for those games, pass on the Steam controller.

The PS3 controller is the least comfortable controller to hold, has the worst PC support, doesn't work wirelessly, the domed thumbsticks are the hardest to grip, and the built-in battery constantly discharges when not in use and has to be periodically charged. It's D-pad and face buttons are great, but everything else is pretty bad compared to the other options.

The PS4 controller is very comfortable to hold (2nd only to the X360), has great face buttons that are flat and soft, great D-Pad, and can be used wired or via Bluetooth, but the Bluetooth performance can be hit or miss, the PC support is poor (Steam supports it, but even some Steam games do not work properly with it), both thumbsticks on the bottom feels less ergonomic than having them staggered (unless you play mostly platformers / fighting games), the batter life is short, the built-in battery constantly discharges when not in use and has to be periodically charged.

Thus the Xbox One controller is the one I'd recommend. It has the best PC support, and it's good all around without any glaring flaws.

I have them all but use the DS4 the most by far