Which Controller Should i Buy?

xenon2008

Good Morning!

I am new in this Forum and need your Help!
I have bought a new Rpi3b+ and want to create ma first RetroPi Console.

But now i am looking for the "right" Controller for me!
I want a wireless controller, but I can not decide between an original PS4 Dual Shock Wireless Controller or the replica from China!

The Original Sony Playstation 4 Dual Shock Wireless Controller costs about 50€.
And the Replica from China costs about 25-30€.

Did you mean, that the Replica from China whould also works?
I can also send you a link to the replica, that i have found ;)

Best Regards
xenon

mitu

@xenon2008 said in Which Controller Should i Buy?:

Did you mean, that the Replica from China whould also works?

Could work, if it's compatible with a DS4, but considering the shipping costs, wouldn't you rather buy a DS4 ?

cyperghost

I think there is no real answer as this depends on your own needs.
But a good selection of pads can be made here
http://www.8bitdo.com/
Heard only good reports from these

I use Snakebyte idroid:con
https://mysnakebyte.com
They are solid made and have look of XBox or PS pads, price is extremly cheap $10-$15 because they need some fiddling in setup. But I was able to set them up in besides RetroPie in Recalbox, BACTOCERA, Kodi ....

xenon2008

Hello!

Thanks for your Answers!

@cyperghost

A Snakebyte Bluetooth Wirless Controller like the blue:con (PS3 Bluetooth Controller) also costs about 30€.
And the SNAKEBYTE GAME:PAD S PRO costs about the same..

The idroid:con does not seem to be available anymore :(
Where have you bought yours?

cyperghost

@xenon2008

idroid:con

I think it was on Amazon Warehouse deal
10 or 15$ each

Yes... out of stock
There are some on ebay.com
https://www.ebay.com/itm/202221112982
https://www.ebay.com/itm/282879086819

But I think for 25$+ I would rather buy 8bitdos

xenon2008

Thanks for all the answers!

I just ordered a new 8bitdo SN30 Pro Bluetooth via Amazon for 38 € =)

Best Regards
Xenon

shgbass

Hello @xenon2008 do you know how to connect the. Snakebyte GAME:PAD 4 S Wireless with
the RetroPie???

StigNasty

So far, I got a really long usb extension cord ($5) and a cheap 4 port hub ($7) that sits on my coffee table next to the couch. Not wireless but works well enough so far.

I use a couple of generic snes usb controllers for a bunch of systems (nes, atari 7800, snes, game boy, game boy advance, sega master system, and other such games). For the a+b button systems, I just remember to use only the bottom buttons. I do have some nes usb controllers, but TBH have found the SNES ones to work well enough.

I use a couple of the official Sega 6 button USB controllers for the sega games.

I haven’t worked my way up to any modern controllers yet, but plan to at some point.