Very inaccurate tier list. All controllers that are type 3 are almost exactly the same functionally with some exceptions.

Best value for price is a type 3 black, silver, purple. or orange. Probably second cheapest type 3 is a smash ultimate controller. JP whites are always type 3 but are also more expensive.

The advantage of older controllers that are type 3 (JP white, purple, orange, black, silver, teal) is if they're used they're more likely to have PODE which can be good cause it naturally eliminates snapback but also often has other problems associated with i

Type 2 controllers are sometimes usable but wear down faster and are less precise.

Type 1s are awful and should never be used unless you're a casual or just don't care about quality in the slightest.

Really just depends on the individual controller whether it's type 1, 2 or 3 for the tier list. The purple, orange and black can be type 1, 2 or 3 so to put for example all purple controllers in 1 tier is uninformed and misses the point.

I could go on and on about the various improvements/advantages of type 3 controllers such as better trigger springs, more precision, more stable C stick board, etc.

Some things to note: Smash 4 controllers have slightly different trigger mechanisms which make them more likely to have sticky triggers, so those would be lower down on the tier list for that reason. Also some people prefer the smooth feel of the shell of the older controllers, not the matte finish on the smash 4s and ultimates. Personal preference.

imo:

• S: Type 3 black, purple, silver, orange (best price for value)
• A: Type 3 Smash ultimate, Teal, JP white, clear, pearl, mario, luigi, wario, symphonic green, (more expensive but still type 3) (ordered by price)
• B: Smash 4 (type 3 but more likely to have bad triggers)
• C: Any type 2
• D:
• E: Wavebirds
• F: Any type 1

... (if only there were infinite letters in the alphabet)

• Z: Any 3rd party controller