NES controllers, new or old version"?

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the back of the round one is weird it's all curvy and not flat like the snes one. So it's actually got more shape than a snes controller, but less buttons

That sounds pretty interesting. Maybe that round shaped controller, though, was like a prototype for the SNES's design.

The old controllers all the way. It's best to go with the original.

Ummm, Drakon? You do realize you're being completely narrow-minded, right? The one we got is the original for the Nintendo Entertainment System. There's nothing wrong with calling it that, why should we have to only look at the original in the grand scale and not in our home country? We're not all losers to the point that we have such a specific definition to the word "original" to the point that has to mean the very first thing ever released. Also what they grew up with is a perfectly logical reason, what's wrong with it? I dunno about you, but I personally prefer using controllers I've been using since I was in diapers to new ones I've never once held in my life. Sure I can get used to them, but it still doesn't feel the same.

I don't mind if you don't care for the original American models, nor that you really prefer older controllers to newer ones. Just don't be so full of yourself to the point you actually "hate" people who have different viewpoints.

Maybe because you're adjusted to it or it brings back memories? Maybe just for old time's sake?

I understand completely, and you're getting way too worked up over something like this.

I hate people who like a certain model just because it's what they grew up with.

What's the point of liking something just because it's what you're used to? That doesn't mean it's better. It's the most retarded reasoning I've ever heard.

You know, between the SNES controller and the Super Famicom controller, I feel that the Super Famicom controller is nicer. At least that explains why there were those four colors in that world in the center star of Star World. Super Mario RPG probably would've been easier too (okay, probably about the same) if we just looked at the colors as opposed to remembering the button letters.

I know this is probably not the right place to ask this, but any idea why the controller and system were changed to that extent, dropping the colors for the US release?

Whatever model the controller is, I like the square controller best.