At one point all we needed was a joystick with one button on the side.  That was enough to keep us entertained for hours while mastering some of the best games.  Now times are different, and require more that your basic Atari joystick.  The best current high end systems require cheeta-fast response, and that is why your gaming experience requires some of these top rated video game controllers.  Controllers that respond to your cat-like reflexes and are as durable as you.