What controller do you use in Retropie?

[niculinux]

Hello there, a quick update: i've noticed actually that it is the "wrong" way to update: if i do that by quitting enulationstation and get the job done in terminl via

sudo apt update && upgrade

there are some glitches in the trigger setting in the emulationstation input configuring screen, while if the kernel and drivers are updated via setup (the ncurses-like interface) everything works fine. Please don't hesitate to share other pics of you controllers!

Edit: sorry, i don't have the easyMSX anyomore, it's broken and gone :,(

[Darksavior]

@niculinux Yes, I've had issues with one of my triggers on my xbox joystick to not register until I go build the xpad driver from source, then it works.

[ClassicGMR]

I picked up one of these a month or two ago and finally tried it out on the Pi. Excellent controller!

[IanDaemon]

@niculinux said in What controller do you use in Retropie?:

Hello, i thought i would have been nice if we users shar some impresisons/experience/feedback on the controllers used by us,

I use an X-arcade Tankstick. I have some generic SNES pad clones, but I actually don't use them. I replaced some of the buttons on each side with LED lit buttons and I'm thinking of customizing the trackball. I play arcade titles mostly so this works best for my build.

[werpu]

@IanDaemon

This one, not kidding, I even wrote my own driver/multiplexer for it.

[JeremyXgaming]

@IanDaemon Good choice! ;)

[UDb23]

Multiple: buffalo classic, genuine sony ps4 controller, Logitech F310 + control panels built by myself: 2 player (ipac), 4 way stick ikea based and finally this for spinner & trackball games:

More info here.

[simpleethat]

I primarily use the Hori Fighting Commander.

I also have both Sega and Nintendo only builds and really like the respective Retroflag paddles for authenticity (Genesis/Megadrive & SNES)

For my XU4 build I have the previously mentioned Logitech F310.

At the end of the day it really depends on what you want to emulate.

[BobHarris]

I still think the Dual shock 4 is the perfect controller. Lots of buttons (comes in handy when assigning buttons in dosbox), analog sticks, great ergonomics, fantastic dpad for fighting games, wired/wireless use, very durable.

I was planning to buy the Retro-Bit Sega Saturn controller (for the 6 button layout), but I'm glad I waited as the Amazon reviews are critical about the durability after a few weeks of use.

[ecophreak]

Currently using speedlink competition pro - mainly emulating amiga & c64

However I'm looking for something more suited to general emulation that won't break the bank, F310s seem to be good on compatibility and price

[drake999]

I use a pair of wireless Logitech F710 controllers. I still think it was probably the best choice given the options I was aware of and you can essentially map any game controls up to modern systems on them. I also don't like to be tethered to the game machine which is why I went wireless. However, I find the F710 controllers have some pretty serious wireless range issues. Sometimes I'm only about 5 feet away from the RetroPie console and the controller will cut out due to interference or range issues. Sometimes it seems like they are actually IR controllers rather than radio based wireless, lol. This could be the result of a noisy wireless environment however as I live in a condo complex with a completely saturated 2.4 GHz band. In any case I would like to know if there is an alternative that doesn't have a huge bulky receiver half the size of my NesPi case (referring to Xbox One bulky USB receiver mainly). I don't really want to use Bluetooth PS4 controllers either.

[TYHO]

I use the retro-bit snes controller, ps3 sinaxis and the ps4 dual shock 4.

I like the ps4 the most because i can play all emulators with it including ds. You can use the touchpad as mouse control.

[Newaru]

A Retroflag SNES controller:

And a 8BitDo N30Pro 2 for PS1/N64

I both love those controllers!

[niculinux]

OK, so in the end i've find my real one-stop-shop- controller to go with.. the SF30 by 8bitdo! Simply the best controller avaiable on themarket, supports even dual shock vibration in emulatin psx games and can be used even on the nintendo swithc because it supports sensor controls!

Here is a screenshot, i managed to buy on amazon a couple, but "sadly" only the USA version, though i prefer the Euro one because of the coloured buttons. Ah, and of course, USB wired :)

Over and out!

Edit: the only weird thing is it's detected by retropie as "microsoft one xbox 360 controller" :/

[Barcrest]

I have been using the Xbox 360 pads, and while they are easy to set up with a wireless adapter the D Pad is terrible. I couldn't go back to wired pads now though so I need another wireless solution.

[RetroDutchGamer]

This one. Just has the buttons it needs to have and the abxy are changed place for no copyright laws.!

[thestarglider]

I use mostly these days use this controller, of which I have two:

IFYOO ZD-V+ Vibration-Feedback USB Wired Gamepad Controller Amazon link

I also have two of these too, although I don't use them as much:

EasySMX Wireless 2.4g Game Controller Amazon Link

Two of these:

TRIXES 6 Button 90s Retro USB PC Gaming Controller Gamepad Amazon Link

Obviously two of these:

BUFFALO USB GAME PAD Amazon Link

And two of these:

NES Nintendo Classic Style USB Controller Amazon Link

[celly]

@niculinux i gave up on bluetooth and 8Bitdo controllers awhile ago and now use just wired Hori Mini PS4 controllers. Just a solid controller all around.

[Parabolaralus]

@celly Huh!? I might have to check one of these out!!

Heres a link for anyone interested: Amazon US

[VictimRLSH]

@celly That is the controller I'm using to rebuild my controller mounted build.