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Paddles
Paddles were the very first controllers made for playing video games. Created by Atari, they allowed the player only to move around. -
1-Button Controllers
1-Button controllers, like the Atari Joystick, allowed but restricted a player to do things like move and shoot. -
2-Button and D-Pad
Controllers such as the Nintendo NES controller have buttons for moving, shooting and jumping. -
3-Button Controllers
The Sega Genesis Controller is an example of a controller that allowed a player to choose many new in game options in more interfaces as well as move and shoot. -
Analog Stick and Trigger
Controllers like the Nintendo 64 controller allowed players to move, shoot and jump while also changing the camera angle during gameplay. -
Dual Analog
Dual Analog had the same functions as Analog Stick and Trigger controllers, but had a better, more comfortable grip and form. -
Motion Sensitive
Motion sensitive controllers give players a wide range of actions and also allow and sometimes even require them to move in order to play the game.