Controllers

jay81uk

Looking at this one -

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/8bitdo-FC30-Zero-Bluetooth-Controller-Gamepad-for-IOS-Android-Windows-Mac-Red-/282040994891?hash=item41aaf40c4b:g:ZicAAOSwB9xXOuvA

Bit small, but would probably be better than my PS3esque controller right?

I'm after something like a SNES controller, that's good but also cheap. I know there is one but at £30 it's out of my budget!

Thanks

Concat

I'm not sure if you're joking, but that controller is tiny. lol.

Does it have to be Bluetooth? Because there is a buffalo USB controller that is basically just a SNES controller.

jay81uk

I have a wired SNES controller already, but I was after a wireless one.

It is small yes, but from youtube reviews, it looks perfect.

PetroRie

@Concat LOL This controller reminds me of the Wii Classic Controller, whenever I used both analog sticks my thumbs would touch each other, it's very annoying.

jamesbeat

I'm in two minds about that controller.
It looks like a really clever design, has all the right buttons, and the price is right, but my hands are cramping just looking at it.

I wonder if it would work well with android cellphones? Might make a nice pocket system. I don't know if I would want to use it as my main controller for extended play though.

I'm sure I have seen a Bluetooth snes controller replica though. I think I stumbled across a review on YouTube a couple of weeks ago.

If you have the spare money, by all means buy it because it's adorable, but I think there's probably a better solution out there.

meleu

@jamesbeat

I have a 8Bitdo Zero, and can share some info with you...

I wonder if it would work well with android cellphones? Might make a nice pocket system.

Yes. It works with android. I use it with RetroArch and I'm very happy!

I don't know if I would want to use it as my main controller for extended play though.

It's not cool for fighting games. It's the only exception.
I can play Battletoads (NES) nicely with it, but it's hard to make a Shoryuken(Street Fighter), for example.

I'm sure I have seen a Bluetooth snes controller replica though.

If you are talking about the 8bitdo SNES30, then yes! It's very worthwile. I have a NES30 too, really really cool to play with those controllers. The 8bitdo company has some nice products there.

Conclusion: 8Bitdo Zero is cool, the only exception is for games where you need to do crazy stuff with the d-pad (eg: The King of Fighters special moves). I use it to play NES classics and I'm happy. It's cool to always carry in your pocket and play with your Android/RetroArch whenever you have opportunity.
BUT if you want to play at home, and have enough money, the SNES30 would be a better choice. It works fine with Android too, but it isn't as portable as the Zero.