Yeah for fighting games the controller's button layout isn't balanced. However, overall, I find it much more comfortable to hold for long periods of time than the original oversized Xbox controller and the smaller, crimped up PS2 controller. It's such a well rounded design. I'll admit that the enhanced S-controller Xbox made is ideal for FPS.

Not to be a Nintendo fanboy (I own the PS3 and have no desire to buy the Wii), but the Gamecube was built like a tank.  Kudos to Nintendo for usually making their devices rock-solid.  The DS models can be hit or miss though.

Edited 1 time by devolutionary Apr 19 10 2:07 PM.