104: Best and Worst Controllers

Here at Beat of the Month we've talked about all kinds of games, rambled in-depth about genres and systems, but haven't taken a deep look at one of the most important aspects of any system - the controller! This episode we discuss our most loved controllers, our most hated, and everything in between. From the humble beginnings of a joystick and a single button to the complex controllers of today that pack in a dozen or more buttons and tons of extra tech, there is a lot to talk about. We get into some random controller related topics as well such as light guns, 3rd party offerings, and some controller types you may have forgotten even existed (fishing anyone?). As usual we get into some controller trivia right out of the gate - cow milking, table flipping, butt poking - some controllers get pretty wild! So whether you're still a fan of the simple NES pad or you've got a 100 button Steel Battalion behemoth sitting in your closet, there's something for everyone in this episode filled with controller conversation!