Wireless controllers that work best?

qrayg

Ideally you want a controller that you can turn on and off without any fuss. With that said, the XBOX 360 controller is a terrible choice since you have to pull the batteries out to truly turn it off.

The PS3 and PS4 controller can be powered off by holding the PS button for 10 seconds.

The 8bitdo controllers all have power off options as well.

The Switch Pro controller has a way to power it off, but it's not intuitive.

I've used all these controllers (I've tried all 8bitdo controllers as well) and I always end up coming back to the PS4 controller since it feels the best IMO. The PS3 controller is also a good choice.

blitzgreig

My PS4 controller works perfect with my pi 3! Just took me a while to find out how to work retroarch to change the buttons

spruce_m00se

@blitzgreig with or without the usb dongle?

ezra84

PS3 controllers for sure! No need for dongles or anything.

I do have fake ones so after installing the PS3 driver, I need to install/pair with the Shanwan clone support option.

One more thing, when pairing via USB, my controllers won't stop vibrating... This only happens when connecting them with a Pi. Besides that they work perfectly.

esullivan

Thanks for the input all!

blitzgreig

@spruce_m00se (sorry for late reply) I just use the already installed Bluetooth on the pi and connect it on there it really is so easy to do

Ecks

GameSir G3s/G4s are the best controllers i have used on my Pi.

maxbeanz

@ecks said in Wireless controllers that work best?:

GameSir G3s/G4s are the best controllers i have used on my Pi.

The Gamesir G3s is terrible. Yes the controller feels great but I couldn't get it pair with Bluetooth with D-Input or X-Input and if you use the wireless dongle it randomly disconnects and you either have to unplug the dongle or reset the Pi before you can connect again. Apparently it's a known problem and they offered to send me a G4s instead. I got a refund. 8-bitdon't are releasing a new controller on December 10th, SF30 Pro. This time a decent size with dual analogue sticks. £35 though.

Ecks

@maxbeanz There is something wrong with your unit then because i use it by the dongle and never had disconnection issues at all with my controllers and i use the G3s and G4s on my unit.

retroprogrammer

Ps4 controllers are pretty easy to setup I recommend this

EctoOne

I was using a PS3 when I got my Pi but I never liked the controller, it's too small and since I used a GameCube controller I have a hard time going back to the PS controller layout (left stick at the bottom), so I got me a Logitech F710 because it is mentioned in the wiki and I can't complain. Plug and play, and I like that I can switch between analog and digital control with a button press.

spruce_m00se

@blitzgreig Do you still need to instal ds4drv in order for it to work? perhaps you have a different revision of the controller because for me it simply didnt work without ds4drv.

Ecks

@spruce_m00se said in Wireless controllers that work best?:

@blitzgreig Do you still need to instal ds4drv in order for it to work? perhaps you have a different revision of the controller because for me it simply didnt work without ds4drv.

If you updated your PS4 controller with the new update for it you should be able to connect it by bluetooth without any problems.

RichardBr

I second Xbox 360 wireless controller. Easy to set up and works ok. And it has reasonable price, on Amazon it's around $30
https://www.amazon.com/Kycola-Controller-Wireless-Gamepad-Black/dp/B075Q5C6KR/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1511519210&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=Xbox+360+Wireless+Controller&psc=1

172pilot

@ecks How do you update a PS4 with the new update? Do I need a PS4 to do so?

RetroFreak89

That Logitech wireless one i heard was good Its the new bluetooth..

Also but why wireless? Emulation already has input delay So if you use wireless then theres a small delay again ontop of that idk i like to use wired with emulation just to get the best input speeds
For game like mega man,Mario,and even dls like doom input means alot

herb_fargus

@retrofreak89 Logitech doesn't use Bluetooth, it uses a proprietary 2.4 GHz frequency.

MosEisley1976

I am new to this and would like to use xbox 360 controllers as I have them but I have a look for the Zetta Guard dongle but could not see it for sale in UK are there any other options or what cheap wireless controllers are there

jonceramic

@moseisley1976 There are generic xbox 360 usb receivers sold on aliexpress and ebay that work just great out of the box. If you search for "xbox 360 receiver", you'll find so many your eyes will cross. Most are around $8-9 USD. They come with tiny driver CD's, but you don't need them. They work plug and play with retropie, with a free driver on MacOSX, or, if you follow the writeups on the web, natively in Windows10.

jonceramic

@jonceramic I just googled ZettaGuard, and it's a "Brand" name of the same generics sold all over...