The platform that an arcade controller works on may be a lead factor in your decision regarding whether or not to buy that controller.
The DuelPad Zen features an ergo-split layout that aims to reduce your odds of carpal tunnel by tilting your wrists at a 15° angle.
Pixel Memories specializes in retro fightsticks like the Multi System Fightstick, which has quality Sanwa parts despite being retro.
What more can you ask for? The KBGM-H09 has a whopping 17 buttons and is suitable for both desk & lap play!
The Akecon Leaf can be bought as a lever or leverless controller with Sanwa OBSC buttons and the latest Brook PCB.
The LBER 2040-L16 looks and plays like an Haute42 controller but may have just the right amount of nuance for you to prefer its style.
Despite its small size, the Kylinix L14 manages to fit in 14 buttons, three USB ports, and more goodies that may appeal to you.
The Kylinix K15 is a spacious yet light & slim controller with more buttons than usual, and the buttons can even glow.
The FightBox F6-Analog-Stick has ALPS analog sticks, Sanwa buttons, and Cherry MX switches—making it suitable for a variety of game genres.