Emulation Gamepad General?

[suomynonA No.493116]

Yo /vr/, need your help! I'm looking for a new controller for my emulating needs. I currently have the one in the pic; I can't say it's outright horrible, but the analogs aren't very good and it makes playing 3D Zeldas painful at times.
Anyway, I'm looking for something with a good quality/price ratio to use with mostly SNES, N64 and GameCube games. I don't really care whether it's wired or wireless. I'd also like to use it with my MacBook, so being actually HID-compliant is a big plus.
I've considered a couple gamepads, but haven't really found one that would fill all my desires. (and I don't want to buy something shitty)
These are my thoughts so far:

Xbox 360 Wired Controller: gets a lot of praise (MUH BEST CONTROLLER EVA), personally love the mechanical shoulder buttons, membrane ABXY are acceptable. HOWEVER, the d-pad is a complete deal-breaker. It's just that bad.

Xbox 360 Controller w/ transforming d-pad - this one does look pretty good, except:
- $50 for the controller alone and a receiver is needed separately
- would have to import it, can't be bought anywhere in my country (czech republic)
- receiver has retarded drivers, os x compatibility etc etc

Wii U Pro Controller: I've been in love with this one since day zero and I know that Nintendo does their controllers right. I wouldn't even mind the price, unfortunately there are no drivers for PC or Mac with analog support. Guess I would have to code them myself.

Razer controllers: heard they're crap and easily break within two weeks
Logitech controllers: always have some stupid quality issue; they all look like shit (though i could deal with that)
Mad Catz MLG xxxCodMW4xx420: >$100; also looks kind-of retarded
GameCube controller + USB adaptor: haven't looked into this, but I'm assuming it would be expensive

So, what are y'all using for your emooleightors? Don't tell me you're playing N64 on a keyboard. I'm interested in all your thoughts, experiences, recommendations.

[Anonymous No.493125]

Logitech F310

[suomynonA No.493157]

>>493125
first result for "Logitech F310 review"
>it has poor quality and the analog sticks r clunky and have a deadzone huge when going forward with the left analog stick and i cannot change the analog stick to be normal it is generycally inverted for no reason does anybody know about some software update or anything to fix this
sounds pretty much like what i hate about my current one

[Anonymous No.493162]

Go third-party 360 controller. The d-pads are invariably better, while retaining most of the qualities that make the first-party controllers good. I use a madcatz, which can be a bit twitchy, but higher quality options doubtlessly exist.

[Anonymous No.493164]

>>493157
No idea what that mongoloid is talking about. The analog sticks are fine.

[Anonymous No.493167]

What about a PS2 controller + adapter, or even a PS3 controller?

[Anonymous No.493174]

I'm using a GC controller with a usb adapter.

[Anonymous No.493178]

just get a ps2 controller adapter.

[Anonymous No.493193]

Get an arcade stick and also get some convertors for various controllers. SNES/Genesis/Saturn/Playstation

[Anonymous No.493190]

>>493178
What's the difference between PS2 and PS3? Do adapters have input lag?

[suomynonA No.493198]

>>493167
Well, I don't really like the shape, I remember my hands always hurting after playing PS2. That was a long time ago though, and the DualShock 3 is pretty inexpensive as well. Does it need special drivers on PC?

[Anonymous No.493210]

I am going to be trying out these badboys soon

[Anonymous No.493212]

>>493190

For starters PS2 controllers don't have triggers on the shoulders and are buttons instead as opposed to the PS3 triggers.

Personally i do not like the PS3 triggers because the concave shape of them are prone to slipping with your fingers than it would be in comparison to the convex shape of the Xbox triggers but i honestly would use a controller that had shoulder buttons rather than triggers and especially so for emulation.

[Anonymous No.493213]

Oh, I have that controller in your pic, OP, only it has an interchangeable D-Pad and left stick. It's pretty cool for that and the controller is pretty solid, but the analog triggers are on a single axis. Also, vibration is hit and miss compatibility-wise.

[Anonymous No.493221]

Heard about this thing in a similar thread, seems pretty okay and the extra buttons are perfect for Genesis/Saturn/N64, but some reviews say it's a bit flimsy, even if it's a Hori.

[suomynonA No.493234]

>>493213
I don't really care for vibration, but I hate the analog sticks. Huge deadzone and high mechanical resistance can make precise aiming a nightmare.

[Anonymous No.493258]

>>493234
I don't know anything about resistance, but yeah, the deadzones are pretty big. The precision button on the back makes up for it though.
It's the sturdiest controller I've had (4 years) so I may be a bit biased.

[Anonymous No.493274]

>>493221
I'm using it now, and it doesn't feel at all flimsy, and the dpad is really nice.

[Anonymous No.493315]

I've been using a USB converter for the original XBOX controller and it's been working nicely so far. Not expensive either.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/110297004625?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

[Ark No.493326]

>>493274
Do you have a Dual Shock 2 (or similar) that you can photograph it next to? Someone in the last thread asked about the sizing.

[Anonymous No.493329]

They're cheap because the XBOX control pads are USB anyway, the shape of the plug is just different.

[suomynonA No.493340]

>>493315
>>493329
Isn't the 360 controller better in every aspect, though?

[Anonymous No.493371]

>>493340
I don't know. I don't have a 360. The newest system I have is the original XBOX. I already had the controllers and was comfortable with them, so I figured I'd use them on the computer.

[Anonymous No.493375]

>>493340
Well you can find a regular Xbox controller regularly for under 5 bucks. I doubt you can do that with a 360 controller. I prefer wired controllers, so the wireless advantage really isn't there. I like that the 360 controller has bumpers and triggers, but that's the only tangible difference I care about.

[Anonymous No.493384]

Wiimote + classic controller master race

[Anonymous No.493403]

Wiimote + Tatsunoko vs Capcom fightstick

shit is so cash

[Anonymous No.493404]

>>493384
How is the PC compatibility?

[Anonymous No.493405]

>>493116
>Wii U Pro Controller: I've been in love with this one since day zero and I know that Nintendo does their controllers right. I wouldn't even mind the price, unfortunately there are no drivers for PC or Mac with analog support. Guess I would have to code them myself.
Actually, there is one except you need a bluetooth device to use the controller
http://mynintendonews.com/2013/02/18/wii-u-pro-controller-now-working-with-pc-and-mac/

[Anonymous No.493406]

>>493375
I prefer wired controllers as well. I see the original XBOX and the 360 controllers more or less as equals. They're basically the same as far as button layout except that the white and black buttons were replaced with bumpers.

Sometimes the bumpers are more convenient, but it's definitely not worth the cost for me to buy new controllers.

[Anonymous No.493416]

The "transforming" 360 dpad is just as bad as the normal one, it makes absolutely no difference.

I use a DS3 or 360 pad for everything. Depends on what I'm playing.

[Anonymous No.493418]

>>493405
Bluetooth isn't a problem at all, but that's the only driver there is and last time I checked it had no proper analog support.

[Anonymous No.493420]

>>493212
"Convex" and "concave" mean the exact opposite of what you think they mean.

[Anonymous No.493436]

>>493416
Oh crap, good to know. I guess I'll go with the DS3 then. Are the directional buttons good? Or is it an actual d-pad underneath?

[Anonymous No.493446]

>>493436
The dpad on the DS3 is all one button, it just looks like 4. It's definitely better than the 360's, but it's not as good as the ones on Nintendo controllers.

[Anonymous No.493456]

>>493418
oh, well at least you have the dpad in all its glory

[Anonymous No.493458]

Hori's Fighting Commander 3 PRO is pretty decent. Works with Windows 7, at least.

[Anonymous No.493505]

>>493420

I'm basing it on how it feels and is perceived and the general shape of the triggers in regard to the controller in its default position.

[Anonymous No.493550]

>>493505
If you think this can be percieved as "concave" in any way at all, I question how you can even breath.

[Anonymous No.493573]

>>493550

Because it curves inward to me. Isn't that how it's supposed to be or am i misinterpreting it?

[Anonymous No.493582]

>>493573

But that curves outwards. The Xbox triggers curve inwards.

Damn son.

[Anonymous No.493590]

>>493582

But the end point at the bottom of the trigger is curving towards me, isn't that curving inwardsas in towards me and not away from me?

[Anonymous No.493591]

>>493590
Go look up the definition of concave.

[Anonymous No.493608]

>>493591

Huh, i learn something new everyday.

Looks like i've been perceiving the objects wrong from the different shape area and getting it mixed up.

[Anonymous No.493612]

I use a 6-button Genesis controller hooked up into a USB adapter. Works perfectly for even SNES for some reason.

[Anonymous No.493618]

I bought an adapter for the Wii Classic Controller going on advice from /vr/. It is an OK controller but the D-pad is less than ideal as you can easily press up or down by accident when you press left or right and vice versa. Still looking for something more precise that is better suited for speedrunning games.

[BlazingRush No.493621]

>>493174
That SNES controller.

That's the controller I got my console with, because the salesman told my mom this more expensive one was better.

That brings...a whol lot of memories, Anon. Bad ones and good ones. I...I need to rest a bit.

[Anonymous No.493625]

Easy to use, durable, and easy to fix.

Either that or an NES Advantage.

[Anonymous No.493634]

>>493625
>Those number choices
Jesus christ, what the fuck?

[Anonymous No.493645]

either logitech F510
or this one.

a speedlink fx series controller. this one is for PS3 but also PC I think but there is a pure PC version too which doesn't look bad either.

[Anonymous No.493646]

>>493625
Oh man, I've got the Dual Action and it's great.

Does anyone know of a controller that's basically this good, but with circle analog ports instead of square? I've tried the FX10 series, and didn't like the shoulder buttons.

[Anonymous No.493651]

>>493210

oh, >>493645 here. me too. did you get the chance to try one out? I have to order one but I think it's not a bad choice. I have a cheap speedlink kappa mouse and that product is A-okay.

[Anonymous No.493656]

Is there any adapter that can make a USB wired connection on a wireless 360 controller?

[Anonymous No.493660]

>>493634
same with F510 and 710.

X is 1, A is 2, B is 3 and Y is 4. it's a bit weird when you map buttons and the game displays them as Button 0 and Button 1 and so forth.

[Anonymous No.493664]

>>493656
No, Microsoft is retarded and made the USB charger for the Wireless controllers literally only transfer charge information.

[Anonymous No.493671]

>>493625
I have this and it's fine but the buttons are starting to stick on mine. Also not a fan of that kind of D-pad and the buttons aren't that good for mashing.

[Anonymous No.493675]

>>493664
That's like putting penis in a vagoo and not moving it to feel pleasure.

[Anonymous No.493710]

>>493675
Ah yes. The ol' Provo Soak.

[Anonymous No.493724]

>>493651

If this thread isn't 404'd or there is a new one I will post my findings.

I have to wait for them to be shipped from yurp.

[Anonymous No.493837]

>>493590
Holy shit.
If you want to remember it in such a retarded way, if the start and end points point towards you, it's convex.

Or, concave, deep as a cave.

[Anonymous No.493845]

>>493837
I always remember concave as "it caves in so it's concave."

[Anonymous No.493852]

>>493845
Fucking brilliant.

[Anonymous No.494697]

I've never held a Saturn controller, but apparently it has the best dpad ever. What's so good about it?

[Anonymous No.494872]

>>494697

it's large and comfy, i can't describe it propperly, it just...feels nice

[Anonymous No.498264]

Would a DualShock 3 be worth it for $30 incl. shipping?

[Anonymous No.498281]

Logitech F710 if you like good things in life and don't need to use it over large distance.

[Anonymous No.498292]

>>493845
>concave
>con cave
>with cave

it has caves, guise.

[Anonymous No.498305]

>>493157
Even though that person is saying they're retarded, I've heard other people defend the logitech dual action which was more or less the same controller and while the analogs felt nice, the shit lost calibration all the time. I'd avoid logitechs PC controllers, but their console controllers are pretty decent with an adapter.