Controller posting!

[DunkeyKong]

mine the analogs melted because I played so many intense games (hi3rd, mgr and metroid dread) and my fingers sweated a lot (because brazil is really hot at least where I live, around 32ºc everyday)
so I put some acetate cloth electrical tape on it

you could try to open the controller and try to fix the button but you would have a hard time putting the triggers back since they're kind hard to position

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Damn that's rough, I feel you. I've tried fixing it before, and yeah the triggers are quite hard to position. Even the buttons didn't feel quite right

 

[DanCalibur]

I'm a cheap bastard, I used the controllers from my Xbox 360 for 10 years after retiring the console, now they both got broken potentiometers (I really need to fix them, they are very sturdy and reliable controllers). I was about to get a dual shock 4 or Xbox one controller as a replacement but they were so expensive that I ended up getting three 8bitdo ultimate C wireless controllers for the same price. I'm using them for around 2 years now and they are ok so far.

 

[Ikagura Ikagura]

Everything I need :)

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I had a Nostromo I've bought probably a decade ago!

It helped me a lot when my keyboard wasn't the best for gaming but objectively speaking, while it could be comfortable for newbies, it's not helping on the long term to get used to a proper keyboard for gaming as you'll often need more than 14 (+ the wheel, the space and the small button above the directional pad) to have the full range of your actions (especially with numbered keys for weapons in a FPS).

I loved having a 8bitDo until one of the face button couldn't work properly.

I have an old wireless Xbox 360 pad for PC that I have for over 15 years.

 

[_Lorenzo_]

I have never been comfortable with arcade sticks. For a long time my gaming companion was a Beitong BAT2, until I relied on 8bitdo's very good Pro2 fully mappable with shortcuts and macros especially in Retroarch.

 

[PrismRed]

I'm a cheap bastard, I used the controllers from my Xbox 360 for 10 years after retiring the console, now they both got broken potentiometers (I really need to fix them, they are very sturdy and reliable controllers). I was about to get a dual shock 4 or Xbox one controller as a replacement but they were so expensive that I ended up getting three 8bitdo ultimate C wireless controllers for the same price. I'm using them for around 2 years now and they are ok so far.View attachment 45342

Maybe a hot take, I found these to be more comfortable compare to X360 controller, remappable buttons and adjustable analog deadzone is a godsend.

 

[Ikagura Ikagura]

I have never been comfortable with arcade sticks. For a long time my gaming companion was a Beitong BAT2, until I relied on 8bitdo's very good Pro2 fully mappable with shortcuts and macros especially in Retroarch.

I'll need to buy that one someday. Does it rumble and work on the Switch and PC/Mobile? Is the d-pad good?

I also own an Under Control PC and Android/iOS pad to play mobile games with a proper pad support.

And for my Switch I have an Echtpower pad with Gamecube colours (which looks like an Xbox One pad)

 

[GardeniaSky's icon GardeniaSky GardeniaSky]

Those are so cool o.o

I just use my pink PS4 controller. I was using an Xbox 360 afterglow but the right stick like, disintegrated inside the rubber. I try not to use it now. I just open DS4 for everything and it works.

 

[Raziya The Seeker]

I've been using one of these for years now. Logitech F310. Reminds me of a classic Playstation controller in the hand, has all the modern buttons and acts as a XBox 360 controller when plugged in. I remember one of the earlier ones had stiffer joysticks but the one I have right now is very fluid. What more could I ask for?

Otherwise, I did go with an off-brand 360 controller as well. Always wired, because I can just plug it in and out of my computer's front ports as needed. Also, so I don't have to spend money on batteries.

 

[DanCalibur]

Maybe a hot take, I found these to be more comfortable compare to X360 controller, remappable buttons and adjustable analog deadzone is a godsend.

I use it mostly on Retrobat so the main difference I noticed is the quality of the digital stick, the one on the 8bitdo is much better

 

[ThunderBoy]

The GOAT of 2D

 

[Ikagura Ikagura]

The GOAT of 2D

How expensive would a Saturn and N64 controller for PC would be? I'd love to see one with the joystick for one and being like the Hori Pad Mini for the other.

A perfect N64 controller would allow both the D-pad and Joystick as well as the Z and L buttons to be reachable.

 

[Don Patch]

Toss another vote up there for the DualShock 4.

 

[_Lorenzo_]

I've been using one of these for years now. Logitech F310. Reminds me of a classic Playstation controller in the hand, has all the modern buttons and acts as a XBox 360 controller when plugged in. I remember one of the earlier ones had stiffer joysticks but the one I have right now is very fluid. What more could I ask for?

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Otherwise, I did go with an off-brand 360 controller as well. Always wired, because I can just plug it in and out of my computer's front ports as needed. Also, so I don't have to spend money on batteries.

I have also owned an F310 which is a very good classic gamepad on the market for quite some time now. In my case, the D-pad was very shaky to the point of creaking when I exerted pressure on it.

 

[Stookymalarkey]

I have also owned an F310 which is a very good classic gamepad on the market for quite some time now. In my case, the D-pad was very shaky to the point of creaking when I exerted pressure on it.

Logitech's dpads were always garbage. They never bothered making one that wasn't a nightmare to use after a few minutes.

 

[_Lorenzo_]

Logitech's dpads were always garbage. They never bothered making one that wasn't a nightmare to use after a few minutes.

In fact, many Amazon reviews of this product and the F710 model complained of this problem. In my case I decided to return it after just a week.... too bad, because I liked the ergonomics of the pad, as well as its colorful buttons that contrasted with the blue of the body.

 

[Mr. Daddy]

I was really happy I was able to get this. I absolutely adore Astro and knew I needed to get it before they got hard to find.

 

[Gym Ghingham]

I am using this bad boy for many years, recently i opened it and switched the analog sticks because the left one was like the U.S. economy.

Logitech F710 is a value for money product, it has experienced many games on emulators, button spamming, pushed down on the floor and more or else anything that could happened to it. I was thinking of buying a new one or the same but I thought i should make a thread to see what other gamers in this forum use. Give us your opinion about it and recommend what you are using for emulation games. Thank you.

 

[IyoTheHelpfulWolf]

Gsmesir T4 Kalied
-Hall effect sticks and triggers
-Mechanical buttons
-Remappable buttons on the back
-Replaceable usb-c cable with no weird keying
-Good build quality
-Sale price and used price of around 40USD

 

[Gym Ghingham]

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Gsmesir T4 Kalied
-Hall effect sticks and triggers
-Mechanical buttons
-Remappable buttons on the back
-Replaceable usb-c cable with no weird keying
-Good build quality
-Sale price and used price of around 40USD

transparent with colors looks cool, also good price but goes on the long endurance distance?

 

[bluedude-98]

Personally I find that one-size-fits all controller is impossible. I ended up buying a wireless N64 controller just to emulate N64 games and a Retrobit Saturn controller just for Saturn games. But if I were to only recommend 1 controller:

I would highly recommend the 8bitdo SN30 Pro 2 or pretty much anything by the same company. Their new Ultimate 2C is quite polular and also the M30 is amazing for Mega Drive or Saturn games). It's pretty comfy and well made and the extra buttons like the home button help for opening the menu in retroarch. I think it was around ~50-60 USD which I think is reasonable.

 

[Matricks]

I use this battletron bluetooth game controller for everything, its amazing the best light, sturdy quality, accurate, good rumbles, long playtime and cheap price.

 

[DunkeyKong]

Not sure if it was as good but here's mine, a BSP D3 controller

Can be used for both laptop and phones, got it for RM34+ ($7+)

 

[NeonKnights]

I am using this bad boy for many years, recently i opened it and switched the analog sticks because the left one was like the U.S. economy.
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Logitech F710 is a value for money product, it has experienced many games on emulators, button spamming, pushed down on the floor and more or else anything that could happened to it. I was thinking of buying a new one or the same but I thought i should make a thread to see what other gamers in this forum use. Give us your opinion about it and recommend what you are using for emulation games. Thank you.

It was used underwater on the OceanGate submersible so it has that going for it which is nice.

 

[IyoTheHelpfulWolf]

transparent with colors looks cool, also good price but goes on the long endurance distance?

I've only had it a few months, but I haven't heard many people complain about theirs breaking.