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    Wanted Controller Recomendation (cheap!!!)

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      gorgar
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      Hey thanks these just made the top of my list i read a negative comment about the d-pad do you agree?

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        iconrumble @gorgar
        last edited by iconrumble

        @gorgar Sometimes it can be hard not to hit diagonals, due to my finger placement over the d-pad, as it naturally tends to the down-right (the controller is really small!!! - not saying that this is bad), but It doesn't bother me much...
        I must admit that my expectations weren't very high for this kind of cheap controller... I sure wasn't expecting a d-pad like the official PS3.
        When I was searching for controllers I saw various reviews and comments about this controller, and some say the D-pad is rubbish, others praise it... Then again, this controller is supposed to be a worldwide bestseller for thrustmaster...

        Once again I think it comes down to personal taste, so you will not know if it is any good for you until you try it for yourself...

        Maybe others in this forum that have experience in multiple controllers can give out their opinions?

        PS: I also have input_player1_analog_dpad_mode = "1" on retroarch config, so I can use the analog stick as d-pad (some games are more fun with the analog stick)

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          mrbwa1
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          It definitely comes down to taste and what you have laying around.

          My best luck by far has been playstation 1 or 2 Dual Analog controllers through a USB adapter. I had the controllers already, so I just needed the adapter which was quite cheap. Plug everything in, register in Emulation station and it just works. I did end up getting a couple generic controller extenders and ended up with like 12 foot cords.

          I you aren't playing N64 or PSX, the generic USB SNES controller aren't bad. The cord is really really short though. Also, none of the USB reproductions feel as good as true OEM controllers.

          I can second using the analog stick as a dpad for older games (Atari) and a lot of shooters. I end up setting the controller down and using the controller like a shrunken arcade stick.

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            Imrhien
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            PS3 controllers are cheap and easy to obtain secondhand. And they're highly comfortable as you'd expect. If you have an Rpi3 they can sync with the internal Bluetooth.

            Note that in recent updates something regarding Bluetooth has been stuffed up; follow a guide to roll back the Bluetooth and you'll be good to go.

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              sbidolach
              last edited by

              Have you ever tried mobile version of controller ? If navigation and buttons are enough for you then you needn't care which one you have to buy.

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                gorgar
                last edited by

                Thanks everyone i am now leaning towards a PS3 controller although I am still burned by the experience with the one i got. Anyone got any links or sites for a proven brand...

                Thanks

                Paul

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                • JasperSladeJ
                  JasperSlade
                  last edited by

                  I purchased two of the following: http://www.amazon.com/Matricom-XYBA-Rechargeable-Controller-Compatible/dp/B01EO5QPN2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00

                  they were on sale for $10 at the time I purchased them. not sure I'd drop the current $50 for them now. They have been good controllers so far. Sturdy yet light-weight build. Thumb sticks are better quality than I was expecting. I'm very happy with them so far & would definitely recommend them, though i might wait for another sale.

                  ~Jasper

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                    gorgar
                    last edited by

                    Thanks I was looking at those....the 8bitdo models look tempting as well not that cheap though!

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                      dashizzle @JasperSlade
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                      @JasperSlade

                      I just got one and the hcitool can see it, but it freezes when I try to pair using the retropi-setup Bluetooth menus... what mode did you use when you paired it? X + M?

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                      • cyperghostC
                        cyperghost
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                        Snakebyte idroid:con
                        Bluetooth, LiIon-Chargeable with micro USB
                        Nearly got same style as PS3 controller costs 18$

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                        • demesauceD
                          demesauce Banned
                          last edited by

                          I really like my tronsmart Mars g01 wireless controllers. Great feel and weight. Comes with a 2.4ghz usb dongle and doesn't require purchasing batteries.

                          https://www.amazon.com/Tronsmart-Wireless-Controller-Gamepad-Android/dp/B00LEHQGXI

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                          • Drakaen391D
                            Drakaen391
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                            I use 360 controllers mostly because it has ABXY buttons.... and I hate having to reregister my PS3 controller

                            RPi B & RPi 3B OC (Now Raspberry pi 4b 8gb)
                            Retropie (Latest Stable)
                            PiBox with Wind Tunnel Cooling System

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                            • edmaul69E
                              edmaul69
                              last edited by edmaul69

                              Can i recommend..... An xbox 360 controller. Honestly i would just buy another 360 controller. They are so nice to use. If i didnt have official controllers for all of my systems i would use an official xbox 360 controller. Best feeling controller imo. I have controllers for the first 3 playstation systems and they are nowhere as comfortable as an xbox 360 controller.

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