Almost every console released in the past 50 years has come with its own unique controller. So much research and testing goes into creating the perfect controller for us gamers. Imagine all of the iterations of controllers that were tested for hours and hours before being tossed in the trash, never to be seen by the public. What tiny details were changed at the last minute? What strange versions were developed early on?

Some controllers are the right fit, they just feel perfect in your hands while others may feel a bit strange. It’s funny how the smallest iterations from generation to generation make such a huge difference, but going back to holding a PS2 or XBox controller today feels totally ancient. There was a time where the Wii U gamepad felt like cutting edge technology, but after owning the Switch for a few years, it just feels old, clunky…