I'll second the quote in your post. I don't think I've ever come across a third party controller I liked.

Third-party gaming controllers have evolved over the years, with manufacturers churning out affordable models that can compete with first-party models. From wired to wireless to customizable ...

The distance from my couch to the PS2 is just about as long as my ps2 controller's cable, which gets annoying when I want to do some hardcore lounging - laying down on the couch while playing (FFX ...