Everyone's got their favourite controller, right? The one that fits the hand perfectly and allows you to completely pwn your opponents?

Gamespot has taken a trip down memory lane as part of its Video Game History Month and pulled together some of the best and worst of the vital peripherals. Everyone remembers the humble NES controller that revolutionised the gaming world with its simplicity but what about Sega's dismal foray into motion control with its Activator (Microsoft and Sony take note!)?

Also, why not check out these videos for a little nostalgia?