Find The Right Game-Controllers

Nyko Kama Wireless Nunchuk (Wii)

While it's more of a luxury accessory than a must-have accessory, the Nyko Kama Wireless Nunchuk does a good job of eliminating that final cable from your Wii's controller.

Belkin Nostromo n52te

Superior customization software makes the Belkin Nostromo n52te a worthwhile choice for fans of PC shooters, but the high price may drive gamers to more affordable alternatives.

Specs: External, PC, Mac, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Game pad, Wired, Black, Keypad, Joystick, 8-way D-pad

Nyko Zero Wireless Controller (PS3)

The Nyko Zero Wireless controller makes for a decent secondary or back-up controller, but doesn't fully match the comfort and performance of the DualShock 3.

Specs: External, Game console, AA type, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Game pad, Wireless, Triggers, Two thumb sticks

Sony DualShock 3 - black (PS3)

While it costs a bit more than it should, the DualShock 3 adds the rumble support that should've been present in the PS3 from the beginning.

Specs: External, Game console, Game pad, Wireless, Black, 4-way D-pad, Two thumb sticks

Nyko Perfect Shot (Wii)

The Nyko Perfect Shot is an affordable alternative to the Wii Zapper--we just wish it was as comfortable.

Nyko Charger Grip (PSP 2000)

With only a couple of small downsides, the Nyko Charger Grip for PSP delivers exactly what it promises: a more ergonomic gaming experience on your slim PSP and up to 10 hours of extra battery life.

Saitek Cyborg Command Unit

Eminently configurable keys and a surprisingly useful analog stick make the Cyborg Command Unit one of the nicer gaming pads we've seen, but it's still a matter of personal taste whether it can or should replace your keyboard.

Specs: External, PC, USB, Command pad, Wired, 4-way hat switch

Nintendo Wii Zapper

While it isn't revolutionary, the Wii Zapper is a great Wii accessory--and for the price, you really are getting an excellent value.

Specs: Game console, Light gun

Mad Catz Arcade GameStick arcade stick

The Mad Catz Arcade GameStick offers more traditional arcade-style control options for the Xbox 360 (and PCs), but some design miscues keep it from being as great as it could be.

Specs: External, Game console, Arcade stick, Wired, Joystick, Wheel, Triggers, Thumb stick

Nintendo WaveBird (platinum)

It's not the perfect controller for Virtual Console games, but the WaveBird remains the best wireless controller for playing older games on the Nintendo Wii.

Specs: External, Game console, AA type, Game pad, Wireless, Two thumb sticks, 4-way cross keypad

Mad Catz GameCube MicroCon Wireless Controller

It works with all the right games, but the cramped design of the Mad Catz MicroCon controller makes it a bit uncomfortable for extended gaming sessions.

Specs: External, Game console, Game pad, Wireless, Joystick, Triggers

Ideazon Zboard Fang Gamepad ZGP-1000 - game pad

The Zboard Fang won't revolutionize your gameplay, but it's more comfortable and more easily customizable than a typical keyboard. Ideazon could have pushed harder on the design for better tactile response, but if you've been looking for an easy-to-use PC gaming input device, you'll appreciate the Fang's simplicity.

Specs: External, PC, USB, Game pad, Wired

Nintendo Wii Classic Controller

Unless you don't have a GameCube controller or any GameCube games, give this Wii peripheral a pass.

Specs: External, Game console, Game pad, Wired

Logitech ChillStream (PC)

The Logitech ChillStream's cooling fan may not be very useful, but the controller is still superbly designed and will grow more useful as more Games for Windows titles are released in 2007 and beyond.

Specs: External, PC, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Game pad, Wired, D-pad

Intec Universal Racing Wheel

While there are better system-specific racing wheels, the affordable Intec Universal Racing Wheel works pretty well for a wide range of titles.

Pelican Xbox 360 TSZ Wired Controller

The Pelican TSZ Xbox 360 Wired Controller is an excellent economic alternative to the pricier Microsoft offering.

Score PSP Face Armor Pro

With the ability to protect the PSP's screen without obscuring it, and the inablility to safeguard much else, the Score Face Armor Pro is a worthy accessory for those who use the PSP to play music, but not for many other PSP owners.

Sony DualShock 2 Analog Controller (Black)

Sony's DualShock 2 Analog Controller stands as the best of its generation and the blueprint for almost every controller released since.

Specs: External, Game console, Game pad, Wired, Black, 4-way D-pad, Two thumb sticks

Logitech Cordless Action Controller for PS2

As long as you don't mind the drop in rumble proficiency, the Logitech Cordless Action Controller for PS2 is the best controller you can buy for the PlayStation 2.

Specs: External, Game console, AA type, Game pad, Wireless, Two thumb sticks

Nintendo DS Rumble Pak

While the Nintendo DS Rumble Pak is an interesting concept, we hope enough games will support the device for it to catch on.