wire game controller
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@raspberry79 pretty much any wired controller will work. And that does include ps3 and ps4 controller connected over usb.
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@raspberry79 do you have a preference for wired controllers? If not I highly recommend any of the bluetooth options by 8bitdo especially the M30 for Megadrive
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Tell me what is the deafferents in a wireless game controller and bluetooth on.
One thing i know, i wouldn't take in a wireless one, because, one thing u be playing a game and next thing u die during the game a that would piss me off. -
@raspberry79 well the main difference is in the name - it's wireless! so you're not restricted to sit within 5 feet of the Pi but can sit anyway you like and play. The only downfall I've heard of is input lag but I've never encountered any of this
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@raspberry79 The difference between a wired and wireless as far as retro pie is nothing. Like a wireless mouse or keyboard, you just plug in the USB dongle and the controller just works.
The other next easy option is to use a bluetooth controller over a wireless dongle like the 8bitdo wireless adapter. They act like a wired controller to retro pie, but gives you option to sync up a ps4, xbox, and several other bluetooth controllers. It makes using a bluetooth controller pretty much plug and play. The nice part, is that you can move the controller around to say a nintendo switch, by just moving the dongle over.
Third option is to use a Bluetooth controller, but use the internal Bluetooth. It's not hard to do (except a ps3 controller, I always have issues) but it takes a few extra steps. -
@lostless
On the Raspberry pi 4, when going over to Retropie, do i need to go to a setting config to update a driver of the controller or what, in order to get the controller to work. -
@raspberry79 if it's a wired controller it should work straight away. You just have to map your buttons which it will prompt you to do at the start so you won't miss that. For a wireless you'll need to insert the dongle then the same deal. For a Bluetooth wireless controller you'll need to put the controller into pairing mode and then connect it via the Bluetooth section under options (you'll need a wired controller to connect a Bluetooth Wireless) .
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@hawkes_84
So, here I have bought awhile back a PowerA wired controller https://www.walmart.com/ip/PowerA-Enhanced-Wired-Controller-for-Nintendo-Switch-Mario-Punch/204559339 at Walmart. Got home, connected it to the Raspberry Pi 4. I have Ratropie 4.8 the latest version. I noticed buttons on the backside of the controller. First, i loaded up the retropie configuring to setup the controller. But when i tap on the buttons to map them, most of the buttons don't work, It comes up on the configuring screen saying
(Not Defined). So i started over and push the program button on the back of the controller and still the same when configuring it the second time now that i push the program button (NOT DEFIDED
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@Lolipop500
Ever heard of this type https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GVN3LB9?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Well, i bought it. I try looking for info online online and never found it. Believe me, the only closes thing i found was about bugs and bed bug products.
It took me this long to try the controller out, it been four weeks when i ordered it. One, the configuring the controller on retropie don't work that good, some button i tried to program just say not defined. SO i went to retroarch to configure the setting and had better luck setting up the controller there, just that the four buttons in the center of the controller don't work but it works, just the four black buttons just won't do anything. It's a good thing i have a backup. A 8bitdo SN30 -
Going as far back as the SNES/SFC, I've not had good experiences with 3rd-party controllers. Some felt cheap, stiff, and uncomfortable to use, and nearly all of them eventually broke from wear and tear. It's a shame because some were really amazing when they worked.
That being said, I too can vouch for 8bitdo's wired SN30 controller. It has a good build quality, the controls are snappy and responsive, and it handles fine, considering the amount of buttons and sticks they crammed into it. It's my top all-around go-to, and generally works well for most consoles.
If you want something more specialized, the Hori Fighting Commander feels solid, has a highly responsive D-pad and buttons, and is perfectly shaped for Genesis/SMD emulation. It's also ergonomically designed to be an absolute beast for fighting games, hence the name, but I find it a touch cumbersome when using it for platformers.
The Power-A brand of controllers are an excellent choice if you want something more modern, and they come in a variety of fun designs. Some even have interchangeable analog sticks. My main gripe is that I find the positioning of the D-pad not ideal for games that needs it, which counts for a huge number of games. It's really stellar for games that do use the analog sticks though.
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@Eldrethor
After trying to get retropie set up on my raspberry pi 4
i think i got a hang of the gamepad configuring, I just tap the buttons and bump the joysticks. i got a wire BYEBUG controller which i never heard of and a wire Powera controller and all work. But i think i get clever by getting bluetooth, less wire hassle
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