Its always best to play with what you fell comfortable with.

I prefer the razer onza tournament ed.

It´s a xbox 360 controller (licensed), wired (what I like I hate changing batteries) and very ergonomic. The best things about this controller are the adjustable sticks (you can adjust the resistance) and the fully programmable buttons. You can edit every button (what makes it a lot easier in games where you can´t change the controls).

For 50 € one the best I had in years

I suppose it really depends on what you grew up with. I mean, I grew up playing 64 and they have a larger controller. Moved onto Gamecube, etc. Also had a PS1 so that's why I don't mind PS3 controllers either