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Post by Xeogred on Nov 10, 2022 18:30:41 GMT -5
Some stuff I use for PC gaming and such. A.M.A.
- The top two on the far right are absolute trash and probably Chinese spy devices I should burn. I'm not even going to use the USB cords for anything else. The top one is a PS4 controller in the style of a PS5, from some label called Ladola or something (the Amazon page is gone now, gee I wonder why). Button inputs were registering when I wasn't even touching anything, right out of the box. - The one below it had similar issues, very loose sticks, etc. Interesting form factor and I wanted something Xbox styled for the PS4, but it sucked. - That's a PowerA PS3 controller under it. PowerA is decent. I think the Zelda controller is PowerA as well for the Switch. I have two Switch Pro's, so I'm not sure when or why I got that. I think for Smash Bros Ultimate parties when that was briefly a thing...
The white controller is the brand new 8bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller. And I think it needs some firmware or something, the bluetooth wasn't working too well with my PC. It registers as a Switch Pro controller, but then with 2.4ghz wireless it registers as an Xbox one. Strange. I gave it a quick test in DB FighterZ and Elden Ring, seems fantastic. I was going to play some Halo but then remembered, Xbox PC games require Xbox peripherals. Utterly ridiculous... but I think there's some stuff you can download and tweak for some third party controllers to register as official Xbox. I'll look into that.
The red Hori one under that is new. Works for PS3/PS4. It's kind of annoyingly SUPER lightweight, with no rumble, lightbar (not a bad thing here), etc in there I guess. But it seems interesting. Loose joysticks... I'll play some more God of War (2018) with this and report back.
For old times sake, I posted a picture of one of my better long lasting PS2 controllers with a PlayAsia PS2-USB adapter I've had I feel like... for 15 years? Works like a charm. So I'll use that when I want some authentic PS1-PS2 styled control.
I'm pretty content with my options at this point. But there's two more I'm curious about that look promising:
- GuliKit Kingkong 2 Pro - also has the Hall Effect sensing joysticks. 8bitDo used their same tech for the Ultimate Bluetooth Controller. - NACON Wired Compact Control - Officially licensed like Hori, sounds heavy which can be good and looks cool. The PS4 controller is very well built but I don't like the form factor much thesedays for longer gaming sessions, so I've been looking into some other alternatives.
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Post by bonesnapdeez on Nov 12, 2022 19:58:58 GMT -5
Nice collection. Back when I was more into emulation on the PC I used adapters (had 'em for the SNES and N64). But I used a Logitech for PSX and a really cheap USB Saturn knock-off.
These days.... I actually really like the RetroFreak controller that comes with the system; I use it all the time.
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Post by Xeogred on Nov 12, 2022 22:26:29 GMT -5
This? Looks pretty nice.
The Saturn USB controller I have there is RetroBit. It's... pretty authentic, feels very MUSHY just like the original Saturn controller. I'm not a huge fan. But next to it is the RetroBit Genesis 6-pad and it freaking rocks. I kind of favor using that one for PCE emulation and other stuff that's non-Nintendo.
The colored SNES button pad is the Buffalo controller. It's top notch and feels even better built than the originals. I was worried that the 4x rounded buttons would be an adjustment, since the US SNES had concave for X/Y... but it's a non issue the moment you immediately hold the Buffalo, haha. Great stuff. I've had both that and the Genesis one for years and have seen a lot of use. They still feel perfect.
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Post by bonesnapdeez on Nov 13, 2022 19:50:58 GMT -5
That's the one! I've actually adapted to using it for NES and Genesis games too, which is something I thought would never happen.
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Post by Ex on Nov 13, 2022 21:40:18 GMT -5
The candy apple red. I don't share this particular fetish but I can respect it. The controller I use most of the time for emulation: Buffalo iBuffalo Classic USB SFC Gamepad. Great d-pad. Hard to find real ones these days as replicas proliferate the market.
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Post by Xeogred on Nov 13, 2022 21:51:31 GMT -5
Yeah, probably best at this point to make sure the Buffalo comes from Japan. Glad I got one before all the clones popped up.
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Post by Xeogred on Nov 13, 2022 23:01:15 GMT -5
How did I miss these? Been searching for good PS2/PS3 alternatives for awhile now.
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Post by Sarge on Nov 14, 2022 0:19:01 GMT -5
Ex sent me one of those Buffalo pads, and they are indeed good. It's not currently in use, but it needs to be, honestly.
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Post by Xeogred on Nov 14, 2022 21:11:36 GMT -5
Here's my new setup. You guys like it? j k
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Post by Xeogred on Nov 18, 2022 20:19:29 GMT -5
Been playing Blaster Master Zero 3 lately all with the new 8bitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller. It's this one in my collection:
After a few hours today, I can confidently say that this form factor just works better for me and my big hands.
The SN30 Plus 1-2 are the two bottom middle ones, SNES pads with legs. They're a little thicker than a Dualshock 4, but still have that skinnier form factor going and that doesn't seem to play well with me after a bit. Those two are top tier controllers but the shape might not be for everyone.
The Ultimate one, feels a tiny bit smaller than the Xbox/Switch Pro design to an extent. I'm not sure if it is, but it feels slightly different. Either way after gaming for a bit today, I had no discomfort at all. Feels amazing. It has a textured grip on the backside which I'm really digging with modern controllers. I do like the Switch Pro's bigger L1/R1 shoulder buttons, the ones here are kind of short. The triggers are kind of like the Dualshock 4's, with that flick style... not sure how to describe it. I'm indifferent to it I guess, not bad, but maybe not as good as the Xbox triggers.
It does have two paddles. I never utilized them on the SNPro's. I actually thought they were too easy to accidentally click and kind of annoying. That is a non-issue here! Maybe I'll find use for them someday, but I'm glad they're barely noticeable and not easy to hit.
Bluetooth is always a headache for me at home for some reason. So I'm just using the 2.4ghz dongle and from what I understand, it's a superior connection type anyways. Can't really feel any latency.
Steam recognizes the 2.4ghz mode as an Xbox One Controller and Bluetooth as a Switch controller, I believe. It is going to be goofy how different the four face buttons may be... but oh well.
The D-pad is amazing, it's very SNES with maybe a little more "click" to it. Yet I find myself using the left joystick a lot as well. Granted it works super well with the overhead stages in BMZero 3, but yeah the joysticks are excellent. I love going onto some calibration sites and seeing them fall back to 0.0. Hope these Hall sensing sticks are legit and last for years!
Feels great to finally have a wireless PC controller that'll be great for both indie/retro throwback styled stuff and modern games.
9/10? lol.
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