FYI Playstation Hori mini controller works!
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Hey guys just thought I'd put it out there that the PlayStation 4 Mini Wired Gamepad works right out of the box!
Here's a link if you're interested
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It looks pretty nice actually. I'm a controller junky, so I have so many already. But I love the D'pads that Hori makes.
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Same here, total controller junkie. Just given away a whole bunch to a local charity shop. Not because they were rubbish - just because I can by some more!
This looks awesome and I really fancy trying them out. Always on the lookout for the perfect controller for Retropie. I have some nice ones I've kept (Logitech etc.) but these look very nice. Anyone know what the D-pad is like?
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From the short time using i think its great actually! I havent had much use out of it yet because, well life lol, but I have it set up, and have used it for GBA and SNES...I have yet to try PS and N64 but i have high hopes for it!
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@geneworld Any update on this? I'm looking into getting a controller for my pi and was curious if this did the job and the extra buttons were worth it or should I get something simpler like the Hori Pekkon or buffalo SNES controller?
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@joellguerin said in FYI Playstation Hori mini controller works!:
looking into getting a controller for my pi and was curious if this did the job and
I love it! The extra buttons can be mapped which makes it better for more hot keys...I'd recommend it
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Looks lovely, thank you.
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Anyone Know how i can remap this controller to the systems? i just started retro pie and really don't like pushing circle for cross and triangle for square.
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@grimlaughter Use the RetroArch menu (RGUI) to re-map your input buttons and them save the remapping per core or game - https://retropie.org.uk/docs/RetroArch-Configuration/#core-input-remapping.
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I just picked up a couple of these on a clearance sale. I haven't tried them yet but they look about perfect if you are trying to find a controller for both classic and PS1 games.
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@beldar said in FYI Playstation Hori mini controller works!:
I just picked up a couple of these on a clearance sale. I haven't tried them yet but they look about perfect if you are trying to find a controller for both classic and PS1 games.
I agree, I bought one and I like it for SNES games.
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Wish I had seen this earlier, I just spent £10 on an xbox 360 adapter. I think the 360 controller will be ok but I have never been a fan of the D-Pads on them.
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@barcrest Yeah the D-Pad on the 360 controllers is absolutely TERRIBLE. I tried playing Bomberman with it, and it was useless.
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The only 360 controllers I can use for retro games at all are the ones with the redesigned "transforming" pad. Even then, they are mediocre at best. The standard 360 controllers have issues with the downward directional button in particular turning to mush over time. I've modded so many of these controllers just to keep them working. Of course that doesn't matter much for most actual 360 games. Oddly, the wireless ones seem to wear out much faster than the wires versions. I've never figured out why because the d pad parts on both kinds are completely interchangeable.
It's a real shame as they are compatible with every consumer electronic device created by man. I'm pretty sure you could go to the space history museum, install x-input drivers on an apollo capsule, and go to town.
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@beldar Since I have a 3D printer I printed out this to replace the D-Pad:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:630628
It works pretty well -
Rerez doesn't seem to like this controller:
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@madmodder123 That's pretty cool and I'm sure it's better than the stock pad. My main problem is how tall the whole d pad structure is. It gives it a weird long pivot on top of that extra squishy rubber pad. I put a plastic disc around the pivot point and a cardstock ring around the gap in the plastic. That helps it be more responsive, but unfortunately the pieces have to be replaced fairly often.
I've pretty much given up on the 360 pads, it's a shame because I like how they feel.
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He mainly didn't like it as a PS4 controller with everything that's missing from it. Using it for something like RetroPie seems a lot more applicable. Still, if the Dpad and thumbsticks are half as bad as he describes it would be a deal-breaker for me.
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I've had the Hori PS4 pad for a little over 3 months now and while I do agree that the analogs are a bit stiff, I can confirm that the d-pad is fantastic. The face buttons also feel great and most of all, the pad just feels incredibly responsive. I used to play with an 8bitdo FC30 Pro but ended up despising it, mostly due to the godawful d-pad and clicky buttons.
I used a PS4 controller after that, connected wirelessly via the official PS4 USB dongle. It worked great but I was able to feel slight input lag from it. The Hori controller is now my official Pi controller of choice, as it works well for pretty much any genre of game I play (2D fighters, shoot-em-ups, etc.). I ended up liking the controller so much that I wound up buying a second one a little over a month ago.
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@maplestory said in FYI Playstation Hori mini controller works!:
I can confirm that the d-pad is fantastic.
That's good to hear. I've noticed that the videos where he trashes something always get substantially more views. So, while his opinion may come honestly, it's also in his best interest to be overly critical and hyperbolic.
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