Find The Right Game Controllers

Nyko Action Pak (Wii)

The Action Pak provides a better shooting experience than the Zapper or the Perfect Shot and is recommended for any Wii gamer who is serious about the genre.

Specs: Game console, Game pad, Wireless, Triggers

Wii MotionPlus

Wii MotionPlus definitely provides some impressive moments in gaming; we just wish it was incorporated in the original Wii remote.

Nyko Wand (Wii)

The absence of products that support Trans-Port and the uncertainty of MotionPlus compatibility may have you waiting until you pull the trigger on a Nyko Wand.

Specs: External, Game console, Game pad, Wireless

PlayStation 3 Wireless Keypad

The PS3 Wireless Keypad is the best way to chat with friends and browse the Internet on the PlayStation 3.

Specs: Game console, Keyboard, Wireless, QWERTY

Nyko Wing Wireless Classic Controller

The Nyko Wing Wireless Classic Controller is a must-have accessory for Wii owners who play a lot of Virtual Console games as it improves on the Nintendo original in almost every way.

Specs: External, Game console, AAA type, Game pad, Wireless

Logitech Driving Force Wireless

Logitech's Driving Force Wireless for the PS3 may not be for hard-core racers, but what you give up in performance you get back in ease of use and set up.

Specs: External, Game console, None, USB, Wheel, Wireless

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.

Specs: External, Game console, Game pad, Wireless

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.

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

Hercules Mobile DJ MP3

The Hercules Mobile DJ MP3 gives you an affordable, fun, and effortless way to wirelessly DJ music playing from your computer.

Specs: External, PC, USB, 4 pin USB Type B, DJ console, Wired

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, Platinum, Two thumb sticks

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, Two thumb sticks, 4-way cross keypad

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.