Tradeoffs with controller quality

[StaceyPowers]

After having multiple DualShock 3s die on me within a brief time period, I bought some aftermarket controllers which feature poor (and very annoying) sensitivity, but at least seem to be lasting a lot longer.

For me, that tradeoff is worth it to save money/reduce hassle, but would it be for you? What matters more to you in a controller, performance or longevity?

[The Blackangel]

I've actually never faced the issue. My controllers have always lasted forever, and for the most part worked perfectly. I have a couple here and there where a button or tow don't work. I just take them apart, to see what the problem is, and If I can't fix it, I box them until I can combine 2 or more non working controllers into one working controller.