austin532 | 473 Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 I've always wondered what people prefer. Do you like the textured stiff feeling of a new controller or do you like that smooth worn in feel? For those of you who don't know what I mean often times a new controller will have stiff buttons and a slight textured coating on the shell. Over time it wears down and becomes smooth and the buttons become lose. I kind of like worn down feel as the controller seems to grip onto your hands better. What about you? Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/1785-do-you-prefer-that-brand-new-or-worm-in-feeling-when-using-controllers/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
cartman | 202 Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 Well i've not even been able to play properly with many old controllers at all so i'd go with new. Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/1785-do-you-prefer-that-brand-new-or-worm-in-feeling-when-using-controllers/#findComment-32710 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH | 5,538 Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 It's going to depend. If we're just talking about plastic, I like for my stuff to be used, but not abused. Clean but worn. However, once you get into the mechanical stuff like analog sticks, you have to go with as new as possible without sacrificing quality. Controllers are like a nice set of tools or guitars. They get better with age (well, when they aren't mechanically wearing out) and show signs of their age and history of being loved. Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/1785-do-you-prefer-that-brand-new-or-worm-in-feeling-when-using-controllers/#findComment-32723 Share on other sites More sharing options...
austin532 | 473 Posted December 16, 2019 Author Share Posted December 16, 2019 I think there is a sweet spot for controllers. It's when it's no longer brand new and has been broken in but not completely trashed yet. 1 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/1785-do-you-prefer-that-brand-new-or-worm-in-feeling-when-using-controllers/#findComment-32830 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulpa | 3,786 Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 Well seasoned original controllers, but with new pads and cleaned contacts. The original pads are getting upwards of thirty-five years old at this point. They don't last forever. Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/1785-do-you-prefer-that-brand-new-or-worm-in-feeling-when-using-controllers/#findComment-32831 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloves | 12,979 Administrator · Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 I prefer there be no worms in my controllers. 4 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/1785-do-you-prefer-that-brand-new-or-worm-in-feeling-when-using-controllers/#findComment-32840 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH | 5,538 Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 Just now, Gloves said: I prefer there be no worms in my controllers. There it is. I wondered how long that would take for that comment to show up. Circle gets the square. Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/1785-do-you-prefer-that-brand-new-or-worm-in-feeling-when-using-controllers/#findComment-32841 Share on other sites More sharing options...
docile tapeworm | 4,449 Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 22 minutes ago, Gloves said: I prefer there be no worms in my controllers. What about a tapeworm? Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/1785-do-you-prefer-that-brand-new-or-worm-in-feeling-when-using-controllers/#findComment-32848 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsped09 | 223 Moderator · Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 Why all the worm hate? Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/1785-do-you-prefer-that-brand-new-or-worm-in-feeling-when-using-controllers/#findComment-32849 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NESfiend | 1,588 Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 46 minutes ago, austin532 said: I think there is a sweet spot for controllers. It's when it's no longer brand new and has been broken in but not completely trashed yet. This is how I feel, but I would add that the sweet spot lasts years and years. I don't want anything new. I have NES controllers that are worn in and I have used them for years at a time. If they stop functioning properly, its a ten dollar fix at the local game shop to get another used/worn/original controller, but I have only needed to do that a time or two for each system over the last decade of heavy use. Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/1785-do-you-prefer-that-brand-new-or-worm-in-feeling-when-using-controllers/#findComment-32853 Share on other sites More sharing options...
docile tapeworm | 4,449 Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 How do you change your user name? Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/1785-do-you-prefer-that-brand-new-or-worm-in-feeling-when-using-controllers/#findComment-32861 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloves | 12,979 Administrator · Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 1 hour ago, skinnygrinny said: How do you change your user name? Either subscribe or give me a good reason why you need to. Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/1785-do-you-prefer-that-brand-new-or-worm-in-feeling-when-using-controllers/#findComment-32882 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesRobot | 6,441 Events Team · Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 36 minutes ago, Gloves said: 1 hour ago, skinnygrinny said: How do you change your user name? Either subscribe or give me a good reason why you need to. Because, he's the tapewom kid! Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/1785-do-you-prefer-that-brand-new-or-worm-in-feeling-when-using-controllers/#findComment-32887 Share on other sites More sharing options...
docile tapeworm | 4,449 Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Gloves said: Either subscribe or give me a good reason why you need to. 1 hour ago, JamesRobot said: Because, he's the tapewom kid! 42footTapeworm baby! 1 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/1785-do-you-prefer-that-brand-new-or-worm-in-feeling-when-using-controllers/#findComment-32903 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesRobot | 6,441 Events Team · Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 Thas one big baby! Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/1785-do-you-prefer-that-brand-new-or-worm-in-feeling-when-using-controllers/#findComment-32936 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanooki | 5,611 Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 I prefer used but not abused, nor poorly aged. New at this rate is so far and few between on older controllers it would almost feel off or weird, but so would one where it just is jacked up from years or bad use or weather problems too. Gently/kindly used I guess would be best. Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/1785-do-you-prefer-that-brand-new-or-worm-in-feeling-when-using-controllers/#findComment-32959 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstralSoul | 531 Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 I prefer brand new Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/1785-do-you-prefer-that-brand-new-or-worm-in-feeling-when-using-controllers/#findComment-33096 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesRobot | 6,441 Events Team · Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 (edited) Worm in. Edited December 17, 2019 by JamesRobot Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/1785-do-you-prefer-that-brand-new-or-worm-in-feeling-when-using-controllers/#findComment-33112 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcat-Doug | 5,219 Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 I prefer a broken in controller since I'm really particular especially when it comes to NES from playing in the weekly contests. I've used the same exact one for years. It has the perfect balance of the buttons not being as stiff as a brand new one, but still soft enough to be able to pull off split second and precise movements without killing my thumbs. Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/1785-do-you-prefer-that-brand-new-or-worm-in-feeling-when-using-controllers/#findComment-35691 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALTQQ | 87 Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 I like em creaky and loose and well broken in. Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/1785-do-you-prefer-that-brand-new-or-worm-in-feeling-when-using-controllers/#findComment-35721 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ookii_risu | 207 Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 I prefer brand new. Buttons and D-pad feel more accurate with less give. I bought a new controller once to make sure I had the very best controller when I was playing a game for high score. I like the smell, feel, and texture of a new controller. 1 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/1785-do-you-prefer-that-brand-new-or-worm-in-feeling-when-using-controllers/#findComment-35780 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcat-Doug | 5,219 Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 17 minutes ago, ookii_risu said: I prefer brand new. Buttons and D-pad feel more accurate with less give. I bought a new controller once to make sure I had the very best controller when I was playing a game for high score. I like the smell, feel, and texture of a new controller. I like all of those things, but it bothers me when the d-pad or buttons are so stiff you can't just tap them and get a response. That's why I always use the same controller. I know the feel of it and it translates to any game. Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/1785-do-you-prefer-that-brand-new-or-worm-in-feeling-when-using-controllers/#findComment-35788 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMR | 566 Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 I prefer to break them in myself. There's a sweet spot they hit after a while where they aren't too new and not too worn. Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/1785-do-you-prefer-that-brand-new-or-worm-in-feeling-when-using-controllers/#findComment-35916 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cartman | 202 Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 Maybe i'm weird or something i don't know but with a ton of used controllers in particular i experience unintentional commands on the d-pad. When you press down and he goes forward is the typical one. Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/1785-do-you-prefer-that-brand-new-or-worm-in-feeling-when-using-controllers/#findComment-35918 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegularGuyGamer | 2,127 Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 I prefer a new controller. I'm not much for putting a ton of wear on a controller so when I buy new they tend to stay in good shape for a v long time. Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/1785-do-you-prefer-that-brand-new-or-worm-in-feeling-when-using-controllers/#findComment-36072 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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