/vr/ - Retro Games

>>4291474
I have one of those laying around but I never ever use it. It's like the backup controller for my backup. I usually use a DS3 or a duke, sometimes my steam controller, and rarely I'll use keyboard. Duke is my favourite but only for retro shit, black and white buttons aren't good substitutes for shoulder buttons.

>>4291474
I used one of those for a long time, I was not a huge fan of the d pad but it lasted me like 5 years or so so I can't say it's bad at all

Though, mine eventually broke (the d pad specifically just like stopped working), I bought this and it's served me well since then. Obviously this would be ideal for 2D games and fighters, not much use for it if you play a lot of games that involve analog sticks

Same thing as last thread: https://www.amazon.com/POWER-WIRED-CONTROLLER-PS3-BLUE/dp/B01LB4KGU2/?th=1 . I just have an older, better-made model with rumble support.

Also got a standard DS3, and one of your pieces of shit as the last possible resort before keyboard, OP.

>>4291489

Hori has something of a reputation for that old Japanese excellence in technical engineering. I think you made a good choice.

>>4291483

Do Not Want

>>4291474
I'm not young and poor enough to use PC controllers for emulation but I have a bunch of F710s I use for PC gaming. It's basically the wireless rumble version of the F310. D-pad is meh but usable. Works out of the box with everything including fucking steam with no fucking around so there's that. Durability is great. I got my first F710 when they first came out and it's still going fine. No problems, still holding together well. Only thing is that rubber grip coating on the back turns to goo after a few years. Fucking disgusting and sticky and gets on your fingers and everything it touches. You can remove it with one of those strong multi purpose windex like cleaners. Unlike other things I've had that use that grip the one on the 710 is paper thin and comes off in about a minute without affecting the shape of the grip.

>>4291474
I just use either my USB Snes controller or my Dualshock 4

>>4291514

>wireless

I use a Sega Saturn USB controller for Genesis games and Mame, and a SNES controller with Super Smart Joy for NES and SNES games.

>>4291489

This one looks really great but the lacking analogue sticks don't really go well with space and flying games on the ps1.

>>4291474

Honestly had much worse controllers. For its price, it's pretty good.

Had mine for about 5 years now, the A button is a bit dodgey now.

>>4291474
I use the F310. No problems so far. It's a good controller, so I bought two. Now both are hooked up so I can never play Streets of Rage with my nonexistant friends

>>4291474
It seems to be pretty durable, but I stopped using it because my cat chewed off the rubber pad on one of the analog sticks.

>>4291474
been using a DS3 for years and I'm pretty happy with it. the stick placement is great for everything all around

>>4291474
Run emulator through Steam and enjoy the great controller support over Bluetooth. No connection issues or lag.

What do you guys think of steam controllers?

>>4292289

Does the clickpad work yet?

>>4292295
It always did I believe, I don't have a use for it but it's fine to use on your desktop as a mouse.

>>4292307

...On a Mac, it worked? Pretty sure that feature was PC-only.

>>4291489
just how durable is this controller?

>>4291474
>What do you use for emulation?
a keyboard. pads are for fags

>>4291474
i use this controller. yeah i love it. bot not for dolphin.

>>4291474
I had an old version of that controller and beat ninja gaiden for the first time with it. The d-pad is great.

Though unfortunately some retard decided the pivot area on the first version ought to be square and so mine is unusable for arcade games with digital joystick controls as I constantly slip into diagonal movement off to one side.

>>4292536

This is the best controller for dolphin

>>4291474
I use an xbox controller. Good thing is it has enough buttons and sticks for all consoles. Also I hate those horn design its awful slippery and feels stressful to hold after a while when I get swetty hands

>>4292540
>needing a stick
step it up, son

>>4291483
lmao you have your best controller as a 4th choice whilst using absolute shite like a steam controller? what a stupid cunt.

I hate to be the one to repost this, but...

>>4292763
>wii u controller is "ok tier"
This list is utter bullshit.

>>4291474
>Does anyone have more experience with this controller
i have. 1cc'ed many arcade games(shmups mostly) and cleared a lot of games on different consoles

>>4292749
Keyboard is not a controller, anon.

>>4292763
Is there an updated version of this? This seems woefully outdated.

>>4291474
I have had an F310 for about 5 years. I used to have Saitek brand loyalty but after breaking a couple of D-pads I made the switch to Logitech.

After 5 years I'm still fairly pleased. The buttons are still nice and clicky. The dpad has felt slightly "loose" since I have owned it, but its nothing major. I wish the analog sticks had more of a dead zone, and slightly less resistance, but I don't use them nearly as much as the dpad.

>>4292856
For reference, this was the last Saitek I owned.

Solid feel, but the dpads just dont hold up over time.

>>4291474
Logitech RumblePad 2 is the best choice, its what i use

>>4291525
>Dualshock 4

Considering getting this as an all-rounder control for my PC. I have a 360 wireless, but the D-pad is useless, so it's awful for retro games. Is the Dualshock 4 good for retro games? I could always get a SNES gamepad too, but I want to save money.

Saturn usb for 2d. DualShock for 3d.

Wii U Pro. Out of all the Dualshock esque controllers I've used they have the best dpad

>>4291474
I use a cheap "USB" chink brand original PS1 clone(No dualshock, no analogs) because Gearbest had a sale.

>>4292927
It's my personal favorite at the moment because it's so versatile in terms of genre and compatible platforms. Might not be optimal if you like fighting games a lot, but for everything else it works great.

>>4291530
Some of us have big living rooms. Some of us have living rooms.

>>4292763

The DS3 used standard Blutooth protocol. So that's already at least one factual error I've found in this piece of shit.

>>4292835
Where's your god now?

>>4293020
how's the quality, I"ve come close to buying cheap chink controllers on gearbest but I"m always sure it'll just break after a month so never do.

>>4293204
It works, except the L2 and R2 buttons get stuck easily. So it's best for playing GBA, Genesis and SNES games.

>>4292763
Lol,those logitech controllers arent bad at all,the dpad are a bit unconfortable for fightinng games but for anything else they are totally fine,especially in platformers.

The standar xbox controller isnt bad either,i completed AM2R with that controller and it was WWWWAAAAAYYYYY better than i though it will be,totally playable.

I will put those in mid to low high tier tier though.

>>4293967

Nah, Logitech controllers are garbage (the post-Rumblepad ones, at any rate). A d-pad SHOULD NOT FUCKING CLICK. That's just blasphemy.

>>4293976
I have 2,one of them ,one of them being this one>>4292539
for like almost 10 years now,still working great at all and i finish countless snes and gba games with them.

Obviously i will prefer de DS4( considering getting one right know btw) but i really think you guys are exagerating here lol,those pad are totally serviceable.

>>4293967
*standard xbox 360 controller

my bad here.

When talking about long term durability DS4 is not an option because of the battery that you can't just change. One day it will stop recharging or leak into the controller. Plus: It's wireless and bound to have way more lag than wired controllers.

>>4294054

This is one reason I don't buy more electronics in general: non-replaceable batteries are fucking bullshit when we've had perfectly serviceable nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries for over a goddamned decade.

Agree on an industry standard for Lithium-ions so I can replace the batteries you corporate fuckers.

BASED

>>4294076

Perfect for 2D games. I actually considered it at one point (as well as that PS2/3 NeoGeo pad with the "click circle"), but I need at least one stick, unfortunately.

>>4292447
It's very lightweight, so I wouldn't recommend throwing it around. I haven't had any issues with mine so far, but I do take care to make sure it doesn't get knocked about or dropped

>>4294087
Oh wow I'll make sure to not throw them around in rage but what about the buttons? Mine got loose after a month of Megaman and Street Fighter madness, I can't do low punch anymore!

>>4292763
Where does switch pro controller rank?
It works natively on PC

I have one of these and a USB adapter. It's nice for almost anything, only other thing I might like is the same thing for Genesis or Saturn, those were nice controllers.

Any of you guys know of a usb paddle/spinner?

>>4294307
Mine's been fine so far, grantid I only use it a few hours a week tops, maybe an hour minimum, had it for like a year now

>>4295315
tornado spinner

>>4291474
DualShock 4.
Even when the PlayStation 4 itself sucks, the controller is GOAT on a PC.

>>4292763
This list is shit.
No, not even personal opinion level shit.

It's poorly executed and researched. The person who did it obviously does not own all of them.

>>4291483
>Duke is my favourite but only for retro shit, black and white buttons aren't good substitutes for shoulder buttons.

yeah, true.
the only other thing I don't like is how the face buttons ABXY kind of hurt your fingers after a while. that oval and convex shape is a bit too pointy and the buttons are hard.

I started using a Wii Classic Controller after years of only using the 360 controller and it feels amazing being able to actually use the d-pad.

>>4291474
Anyone have any experience with the Steelseries Status XL?

I've been considering getting one. Or perhaps a Logitech F710

>>4297089
Bought this steelseries controller once.
Fucking right stick and the 4 face buttons were mapped as one and the same.
Worked ok as long as you didn't need the right stick.

>>4292763
>no saturn usb
I was angry at first but I don't want more faggots raising the price.

I use a wired 360 pad because I can't be fucked about drivers. Saturn playstation pad for 2d.

I use a Snes 8bitdo, but only really for snes games. For everything else i use a ds3, which works pretty well.

Exception is arcade and n64.

Any advice on a usb/bluetooth arcade stick?

>>4297227
Can't you remap the buttons?

>>4297282
Nah, they were apparently hardwired like that.
Sure, I got it on clearance, but still, what a disappointment. Only SS product I own now is the same as everyone else. Pic related.

>>4293163
Some of us have usb cables. There is no reason to add more input lag.

>>4297420
...except when you're far away from the television. Some people want to lie down on the couch when they play after a long day at work.

>>4297256
There's a cheap Hori stick that's pretty decent in case you don't wanna go all out

>>4297609
Couch emulation master race

>>4297253
Where do you even get one of these?

>>4297609
>...except when you're far away from the television
Like fucking what, in another country? This will just add even more input lag. Don't be a retard and buy a cable.

>>4297253
I'm hoarding mine forever.

>>4297664
You can buy chinkshit ones all day err day on ebay but the official sega usb's don't really pop up all that often.

>>4292763
I always hated the classic controller and the Wii U pro. Funnily enough, I bought an adapter for the PS1. It also happens to work with the DS2. It has official 32-bit drivers and then if you want 64-bit support, you have to use the generic driver which doesn't have rumble.

>>4297681
Do you think it would be a better idea to get a chinkshit USB one or just get an original Saturn pad with a Mayflash USB adapter if I can't find the authentic USB one?

>>4297695
I can't really vouch for either but I'd probably side with the mayflash adapter.

Hi, I currently looking for a controller for emulation and I'm tempted to buy a PS2 controller and PC adapter. Do you think that it will work?.

>>4292763
>buffalo gamepads are almost as good as the real thing

the original SNES controller is the bestest becuz itz the classic and becuz my mommy bought it NOSTALGIA OMGXD

>>4297920

The PS4 controller is better in every way. It might cost a lot more, but you get a significantly better d-pad, sticks and buttons for the money.

>>4297920
All the sony controller require a third-party software/drivers to work as mentioned in the >>4292763

>>4299795
No they don't. Only the ones as young as you do. Lurk moar.

>>4297920
In a similar case, I found a PS1 controller in GOOD condition and I am super tempted to buy however I wonder if that will work. Any help? Should I favor PS1 dual shock over the others?

>>4292447
I have one. It's pretty fuckin solid. You won't break it in normal use.

>>4300516
On Windows you will def need special drivers. On Linux/Android drivers are already installed.

>>4291474
Xbox one because great overall
NES30 because le retro feeling

>>4299795

No, for the second time: >>4293168 .

>>4291474
Same as yours. This is actually my 3rd one, because the first two were broke. The D-Pad is serviceable, and the triggers are not the greatest thing ever. Beats the hell outta keyboards though.

>>4300516
>>4302389
>>4302371

According to reviews back in WinXP era, they didn't work.

>Loonix
/G/ can into games? I thought they were too employed for that? Their words not mine.

>>4291474
I've been using my afterglow controller for 360. I bought it because I hated needing batteries all the time. Then I started using it for emulation and it works rather well but I'm just used to the xbox controller setup. Only downside is that the pads on the sticks are rather flimsy and wear down after a while.

>>4302467

>According to reviews back in WinXP era, they didn't work.


...Did it ever occur to you they might have upgraded the Blutooth specifications since WinXP?

>>4302467

The time of Unix is near at hand. Whether it's Apple or Android, devs are fucking sick and tired of Windows and its bullshit.

>>4291474
I have two F310s. They're pretty nice desu

>>4291483
Always loved this controller. Anyone who shits on it is literally a walking vagina. I have small hands and never had a problem

>>4291474
I've been using a x360 pad with morii drivers ever since 2006. Those drivers allow for every single input to be customizable, you can even set up patterns for the leds like pic related.

The only downside is that getting XInput compatibility is sometimes a bitch, the most recent example being Cuphead, that just can't be made working properly that way. I'll just wait a bit until they fix the controllers, or just skip the game altogether.

before that I used a Genius G-09D, it was great for fighting games but the d-pad kept breaking off. I went through at least 3 of them, the later models had golden painted decals and buttons.
I still have one of those somewhere, but gameport compatibility was removed with NT6, which is why I got the x360 pad anyway.

>>4292763
The Saturn 3d controller is larger than the Duke, iirc. Even if it isn't, it is way more unwieldy, and both of them are eclipsed by the XE-1AP.

>>4303451
That controller is fucking comical

>>4291474
360 wired controller has been doing me fine.

I also had this little piece of shit $5 USB controller that was the fucking tits. It was basically a PSX controller. (pre dual shock). Looked alot like pic related, but was transparent orange. (fucking boss) Get one of them if you can.

>>4303482
idk about you but I need my analog stick for mah R-Types and mah Dooms

>>4303491
Oh yea, certainly comes in handy on many games.

I just use a 360 or PS3 controller, depending on what it is.

>tfw never ever

>>4303491
>analog stick for mah R-Types
what? dpad is far superior to stick for stg, enjoy failing i guess.

>>4292802
sapz?

>>4300606
I got one in perfect condition and.... I'd rather use my ancient sixaxis.

>>4291474
I was eyeing that one yesterday, but I wasn't a fn of my older logitech gamepad, which had a similar style with no analog sticks. The d-pad just wasn't good enough.
One thing I won't settle for is Xbox layout. They obviously swapped d-pad and analog stick of the dual shock for patent reasons and called it a day. It's shit.

>>4291474
For emulation, I use a Sega Saturn pad for games that do not require analog sticks or twinsticks.

Logitech has been making computer and console peripherals for a long time. People seem to like them. I don't have much experience with them outside of computer mice, but I don't think I have seen anyone complain of their controller durability. I did get gifted some wireless Logitech controllers for the OG Xbox, but I have yet to give them a try.


>>4303623
Have you tried the Horipad EX2 Turbo? They are the ones on the left. They double up the LB and RB and have a Nintendo-styled + d-pad (pivots on a hemisphere underneath).

>>4291483
i never had a duke. how is it for 2D games?

Question for you guys:
How in the fuck do you map anything on the N64 to a modern gamepad?
Specifically, what do you about the C buttons?
If you put them on the right analog stick and they're not being used for camera control, you're SOL when it comes to anything that requires precision button-pressing.

There's like two total N64 games I want to play, but this is what's been keeping me from them.
Any suggestions?

>>4305508
My gamepad, the iBuffalo BSGP1601BK

>>4305552
Looks swell, but how's that thicc dpad feel?

>>4305564
I don't really know to be honest. I only play games with analog controls using that, I use a Super Famicom joypad for everything else. It doesn't really matter that much if you're playing N64 though.

>>4302616
I've got that exact same controller. Works great for me.
I mean, the d-pad kinda sucks, but that's just because it's a 360 d-pad.

I don't get all the complaints about durability though.
I've had mine for about a year without any issues.

>>4291489
my nigga. i use one of those. picked one up at good will for about $6. use it for just about any 2d game i can.

hyperkin x91

>>4291474
Anybody tried these 8bitdos?
How are they?

>>4294076
>>4294082
Respeck Knuckles. Admittedly, I use a PS4 controller for my Raspberry Pi Emulation Station.

360 controller for 3d games and knock off saturn pad for 2d games.

>>4304223
>Horipad EX2 Turbo
Saturn d-pad or bust.
Someone who spends all their tism tokens on controllers should at least know about the saturn d-pad.

>>4306068
They generally look and feel good, and if you're using them wired, you're golden. This might have changed, but a few years ago the one I got had extreme latency problems wirelessly no matter what I paired it with. Those problems appear to have been resolved but I'm still personally reluctant to sink $40 again until I know for sure.

>>4306183
It was the first sentence of my post.

>>4305975
But that's just a squashed XBone controller, why?

>>4297253
>I was angry at first but I don't want more faggots raising the price.
You're a little late, anon, they tend to hover around a eighty to hundred bucks on average, I deeply regret selling off mine years ago.

>>4297920
This thing looks like it's the most versatile option, supports a bunch of other controllers...Might pick one up.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxy2i_z_vkQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hr5vipvLqls

What about arcade sticks?
I've been looking for a sub $50 for shumps
mayflash universal any good?

>>4306974
Mayflash V1 (the one in your picture) is shit. Mayflash V2 has okay stock parts and is very easy to mod. I got mine for 60 eurobucks. It's also sold under a bunch of different names.

>>4306397
For that reason

>>4306068
Yes
Shit
The ones I used were very poor quality and started to fall apart after a few hours of use

>>4307372

This post will be deleted by a Janny within hours.

Wii U Pro controller aka the best controller ever made

>>4307384
Which adapter do you use?

>>4307398
The mayflash one
Is there a better one than that?
I installed the firmware update that changes the buttons to match a 360 controller

>>4307403
>Is there a better one than that?
No idea, I don't know what the options were which is why I asked you m8, was thinking about picking one of those controllers myself

>>4307413
Yeah,the adaptor lets one controller sync up as xinput, or multiple controllers hook up as dinput. The firmware update lets you change the button placement to simulate the xbox style layout. I think the dpad and extreme battery life are top notch, and it feels good to hold the controller. Best modern style controller imo

>>4307372
Which one did you use? I am interested in their SNES controller model (the one without the analog bullshit)

>>4307381
May very well be. We have a few self conscious insecure neets running the asylum.

>>4307604
I haven't used the snes one. But I've used the FC30 classic and pro. Both were cheap shit, the pro much more so. Cheap quality but not price. They're $5 chinkshit controllers with $45 in hipster eye candy.