Im using a wired Xbox360 controller. Never had any issues with it. I have had other brand controllers, and never again. Logitech, Snakebyte etc just feels like they are less well built then PS3 Dualshocks or Xbox360 controllers.

I know if i had any of these issues you guys are talking about. Then I would open it up and clean it, maybe look for broken solderings or damaged wires etc. Ive done this ever since the Atari joystick/Amiga Zipsticks ^^