In my case it wasn't really controllers, PSO killed my original Dreamcast and Gamecube because I played too much. RIP my little black cube buddy, I may have replaced you with a platinum pal but you will always be remembered!
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Tryven You have all sorts of options for controllers. You could get something like a cheap Logitech controller (I see one on Amazon pretty cheap), or probably any number of others. Do you currently have any home consoles? If you do then another possibility would be adapters to use those controllers on your PC, some of which might be cheaper than buying just a controller. I have one called the Mayflash Magic-NS that lets you use Wii, Wii U (not the big touch screen thing though), Switch, PS3, PS4, and I think some Xbox controllers on the Switch, PS3 and PC. Personally I like using my Wii U Pro controller with that adapter, especially considering the battery lasts so much longer than any current wireless controller.
Anyway, I don't typically comment on here but just thought I'd welcome you too. I'd offer to play with you, but I have a hard time playing with people unless I know them... social anxiety is a real pain.