What is the best joystick/Controller thingy for the Steam Games?

Xbox360 one, works out of the box on many many games.

Ironically, the Xbox 360 controller is the most Universal PC controller. Windows supports it out of the box, and most games support it out of the box. Generic Xbox 360 controllers(like Madcatz and Gamestop brands) also usually work, just make sure you either go wired, or if wireless make sure it comes with a cable that plugs straight into the controller and not just it's battery pack.

PS3 controllers are a pain and usually require using Pad-to-Keyboard Emulation software. Wii controllers are the same.

Generic PC Gamepads are hit or miss. It depends on the game, but many major games are very picky. You can try your luck with a 360 controller emulator like x360ce, which remaps the Gamepad to a modified 360 gamepad driver, but you have to copy it into each games folder manually and it becomes a pain. Sometimes some games flat out won't work with it or are tough finding the right location to put it.

In the end, for the least headache, 360 all the way.

i got a logitech f310 a few months ago and i've been happy with it. used it with psychonauts, super meat boy, bastion, bit.trip runner, and rogue legacy so far. the f710 doubles the price to give you wireless and vibration, which wasn't worth it to me. as far as i know windows seems to think it's an xbox controller.

XBOX 360 controller.

I highly recommend the X360-Controller. Works fine to me.

Xbox 360 controller

I have a wired xbox 360 controller, I can use it on the xbox or PC, works great

Logitech F 710

Playstation designed X box controller with xbox input and direct input and logitech guarantee (very very good)

So it's best to get Xbox360 ,the normal one,for the console..& get usb adapter/use it only wireless?(using XboX360 CONSOLE version Wireless on laptops/routers works without adapters?or adapter required or cable only xD ?)

I am working on PS3 gamepad via MotionJoy(there is offline v.) and it is just awesome. Wirelessly(with cheapest USB bluetooth). It is not only great for games, but also as remote and 'addidtional buttons' for macros. :D

btw Using six-axis as a way to control mouse/movement in some games is insane. :3

Definitely the Xbox controller, the best controller ever.

I just have a logitech gamepad. Never let me down.

The keyboard

I have a logitech as well, and never had a problem with it at all.
And it's pretty damn old at this point too, so it speaks to the quality. It's an old Logitch Dual Action gamepad.
I think I've had it for the better part of a decade at this point. I'm certain it's at least 7 years old, but I'm pretty sure it's slightly older than that. And it's still working perfectly.

Razer Nostromo!
This device is just great, also it is more an exotic amendment to your mouse. Probably less useful and competitive with Xbox controller-type for kind of Mortal Kombat games, but absolutely amazing for RPG.

I've been using a wired xbox360 one for the past 4 years. It's been great and all of my buttons are still fine.

Rockband guitar. Get on my level.

While I am just kidding, all the wired Rockband instruments actually work in Windows, and so do the Guitar Hero equivalents. The microphone works as well. Whether a game will actually support a Rockband controller is up to the game.

I actually use a black, wired, Xbox 360 controller. Just about everything that should support it, does. Terreria is one exception, but I think if a developer actually cares about their game, they will support both input types. I'm just glad I got that one for 75% off. I can dig using keyboard and mouse for a shooter (in fact I prefer it) but for platforming? Gotta go with gamepad.

Wireless Xbox360 is the best. EOT.

I prefer wired controllers. The xbox controller does work great. However, if you want a few more features, I would recommend a Razer xbox controller. I have the Onza, and I have not found a game that supports the xbox controller that won't support it. It has a longer cord, a couple extra programmable buttons, adjustable stick tension, stuff like that. They also have a new one out that looks really cool, but I haven't gotten to use it yet. Hope this helps.

Having used both PS3 and Xbox360 controllers I prefer the PS3 one, but that's just me. It works great if you use MotionJoy. Only thing that may bother you is that you need to learn the layout, but you can configure it to your liking with MotionJoy.

3. • I read some people like having the controller with a wire they said it's lighter without battery (did they mean their version/model has NO SLOTS/SOCKETS whatsoever for batteries or that they did but they just were empty?xD) Others said the other way arround that they love their controller with no wire xD .
4. On my laptop/maybe some desktops too yeah - can i add USB Extender thingies to have more slots in just 1 slot of usb ,& use 3 or up to four XboX360 Controllers for gaming parties?xD

Keyboard+mouse. XD

Definitely the Xbox 360 one, preferably wired.

This is the one I got. Very generic (but thankfully a clone of a PS2 controller, the only type of controller I'm used to, and costs like 9€), but so far the only game it's worked for out of the box is Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition (ironically, that's the only reason I got it for). Tried using it with TF2/Alan Wake to gimp my gameplay for the lols, but no dice, I guess you'd need 360 controller emulation for those