10 Of The Weirdest Video Game Controllers

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10 Of The Weirdest Video Game Controllers

These game controllers are so weird! Have you managed to use any of these over the years? There are a ton of video game consoles that have come out over the years. Each of them is unique and a lot of them have exclusive games that can't be played on any other consoles, but something else that has set some consoles apart over the years is the fact that a lot of them have some really unique controllers. While most games just use a standard controller with thumb sticks, a D-pad, and various different buttons that are used to control your character, there are some games that have been released over the years that have used some unique controllers. And then, there are some that weren't released for a specific game but are still really strange. To see 10 of the weirdest video game controllers ever made, keep reading! THEGAMER VIDEO OF THE DAY

Sega Fishing Rod

Sports games have been big since the beginning of game consoles. While most of them, especially in modern times, just use the standard controllers that are on the market, the Sega Dreamcast definitely wanted to stand out. Instead of using the regular Dreamcast controller, one game was released to be used with this specific controller. Sega Bass Fishing was released on arcades in Japan in 1997 and released in the rest of the world in arcades and on the Dreamcast with this controller in 1998. This controller was also compatible with a variety of other games over the years, which means it was semi-popular . Still, this is a pretty strange controller.

Resident Evil Chainsaw

Released for the GameCube game Resident Evil 4, this collectible controller is one that resembles a chainsaw, complete with all the splattered blood all over it. Even though this controller was supposed to be completely functional and fun to use, many players have chosen simply to display it as a collector's item because of its bulky size and the awkwardly placed buttons. This chainsaw-shaped controller was inspired by Resident Evil 4's Chainsaw Man villain, a famous character in the game that chases Leon through part of the game and takes quite a bit of fighting to really take down for good.

Katana The Soul Controller

Released as a collaboration between Capcom and Hori for the PlayStation 2, the Katana: The Soul Controller was made specifically for the game Onimusha 3. It has all the buttons and sticks from a regular PlayStation 2 controller and is shaped like a katana, complete with a sheath that can be pulled off to reveal a grey plastic blade. Considering the shape and the fact that was when it was new, this controller is definitely one that was more of a collector's item than a real, useful controller for the PS2.

NES Power Glove

When it comes to unusual gaming controllers, the Power Glove that was released for the NES back in 1989 is definitely one of the most popular. It was sold for the modern day equivalent of around $150, so the fact that it was really pricey is almost as well-known as the fact that it was a really strange controller. It was sold to be used with the games Super Glove Ball and Bad Street Brawler. But, the fact that it was pretty expensive and virtual reality games weren't particularly popular yet meant that this controller wasn't a huge seller and it was discontinued only a year later.

ASCII Keyboard Controller

Keyboard accessories for video game controllers aren't all that unusual. There have been keyboard attachments for modern consoles that can be really useful if you don't want to use an on-screen keyboard to send a message or log into a service. But having an entire keyboard as a controller? Now that's unusual. The ASCII Keyboard Controller was released exclusively in Japan as a controller for the GameCube. It was designed only to work with the RPG Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II. It's , but with a full keyboard in the middle.

Samba De Amigo Maracas

The Sega Dreamcast is back with another unusual controller for a game on the system. The Samba de Amigo Maracas is a specialty controller that was released around the world in 2000 and was designed to work with the Dreamcast game Samba de Amigo. This game is the only one that would officially use the maracas, but it was possible to get them to control a couple other Dreamcast games. Samba de Amigo would sense the position of the maracas, how often they were being shaken, and how hard they were being shaken while the player was using them in the game.

NES Hands Free Controller

The Hands Free Controller for the NES is one that's incredibly rare these days and many collectors want to find it . While this controller is a little unusual, it's also a really cool piece of gaming history. This controller was aimed at people who didn't have full use of their hands and couldn't otherwise hold an NES controller. It was released in 1989 and cost around $120, but that was a small price to pay for people that wanted to make gaming accessible to someone with special needs. Instead of having to use their hands, the player would strap this controller to their chest and use their mouth to control the D-pad and buttons.

Tony Hawk Ride Skateboard

Tony Hawk: Ride is a game that was released in 2009 on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Wii. While other Tony Hawk games that have been released over the years are simply played with a regular controller, this game is completely different. Instead of being played with a controller and using the thumb sticks and buttons to control your skater and do tricks, Tony Hawk: Ride is meant to be played with your feet as you stand on this skateboard-shaped controller.

Wu-Tang Shaolin Style Pad

Wu-Tang: Shaolin Style is a game that was released in 1999 on the original PlayStation. This game is a 3D fighting game that features the real-life rap group the Wu-Tang Clan as the playable characters in the game. Along with the celebrities featured in the game, this game became popular for the fact that it allowed up to four players to play against one another simultaneously. Released to promote this game was this unique controller in the shape of the Wu-Tang Clan's "W" symbol. This controller featured the same buttons as the regular PlayStation controller, but lacked the thumb sticks and other capabilities, meaning that most people simply kept it as a collector's item rather than actually using it.

Steel Battalion

Steel Battalion is a game that was released on the original Xbox back in 2002. In the game, the player controls an armed mecha known as a "Vertical Tank" and completes various different missions in the tank. In order to play the game, players needed to have a special set of controllers and foot pedals that were created specifically for this game. Only a limited number of the controllers were made, so this game became fairly rare and hard to find really quickly.