What controller do you use?

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@Sano said in What controller do you use?:

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The point is, he'll have to pair his controller with your RPi, and after re-pair it with his PS3 (DS3 only can pair with on device).
Also note that PS3 controller driver disable normal bluetooth stack, so you can't use a ps3 controller wireless with another BT controller.

The thing is i plan on using it only wired not by bluetooth since i use a bluetooth keyboard for my Pi as well.

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@BGallagherLA said in What controller do you use?:

@Brigane I had an extra arcade stick kit, and I found this. I ordered the single-player one and he makes them and sends them out fast. You just need to assemble the pieces and glue together. https://www.etsy.com/shop/WorkshopMatt?ref=search_shop_redirect

It looks cool and all but would be cooler just buying the wood and making your own design instead like as an example when i end up building mine i am going to use clear blue akrilik around the sides while using a white LED in it.

[PetroRie]

PS4 controller since that was the only controller I had. I must admit, it's the perfect controller for PSX gaming.

[drake999]

I use a pair of wireless Logitech f710 controllers. Kind of a one fits all solution.

[A Former User]

I have tried 10-20 pads and personally think the Wii U is the best, but I have small hands xD

Gonna start working my way through the 8bitdo ones next

[tekn0]

There is a nice list of retro controllers here. https://nostalgiatechs.com/retro-games-controller-usb-wireless/

[RedBatman]

360 wireless controller. Work s fine with the dongle no hassle.

[Ecks]

If someone is looking for a very good controller to use and doesn't have a lot of money get the GameSir G3s works perfect on my Pi (uses USB dongle) and the battery life is about 18 hours long and takes about an hour to two hours to charge.

[r3dxk1ng]

@Ecks

That is the exact same controller I am using and it is great! My only issue with it is the d-pad on it kind of sucks compared to that of a ps3/ps4 controller. I have a PS4 controller connected via Bluetooth on the Rpi3 but there is noticeable input lag in fighting games. Does anyone know how to fix/reduce the input lag? The one thing I love about the gamesir g3s is that it has a usb dongle but it's 2.4ghz as opposed to blutooth and there is no input lag whatsoever. Would it be worth buying a usb bluetooth dongle for the ps4 controller? Or would I still have the same results? I am unable to use it wired because of my setup even though I know it would be ideal. Any advice/tips for my situation in regards to the ps4 controller?

[spruce_m00se]

@r3dxk1ng I use the usb dongle for the ps4 controller, and it works very well, I love it, I used the ds4drv before and it caused overheating issues, not lag, but the pi overheated instantly.
the dongle is 100% worth the money in my opinion. I do notice a quicker response from the iPac2, but that could be the buttons, I am not sure,
one thing I can say, my brother in law flew out to visit us recently and loves playing tombraider, he played three of them through on the pi, then went home and played the ps1 versions on the ps2, and said that the emulation on the ps2 was poor and had noticeably more lag than the Pi, he said the Pi gameplay and responsiveness was better than anything else he has played those games on, and that was with the ds4 and the usb dongle.

[retroprogrammer]

@CodeDrawer

Ps4 controller wired with usb

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@spruce_m00se said in What controller do you use?:

@r3dxk1ng I use the usb dongle for the ps4 controller, and it works very well, I love it, I used the ds4drv before and it caused overheating issues, not lag, but the pi overheated instantly.
the dongle is 100% worth the money in my opinion. I do notice a quicker response from the iPac2, but that could be the buttons, I am not sure,
one thing I can say, my brother in law flew out to visit us recently and loves playing tombraider, he played three of them through on the pi, then went home and played the ps1 versions on the ps2, and said that the emulation on the ps2 was poor and had noticeably more lag than the Pi, he said the Pi gameplay and responsiveness was better than anything else he has played those games on, and that was with the ds4 and the usb dongle.

Thanks for the info I went ahead and ordered a USB dongle for the ps4 controller and will report my findings. Quick question though; how do I go about disabling the on-board Bluetooth of the RaspberryPi3 via emulation station so that I can use the Bluetooth USB dongle instead? Will they conflict if I don't turn it off? Also I have a 2.4ghz wireless USB dongle plugged into one of the USB ports and I am wondering if it can/will work along side the Bluetooth one without any issues. Any info/help is greatly appreciated.

[DD-Indeed]

Two PS1 Dual Analogs in console's original ports and ports wired to USB-adapter. I have three of those controllers and will buy more, when I discover them locally. The ones I have I have opened up, washed up the cases and the buttons and changed new membrane rubbers to them, so they are like new to play.

[spruce_m00se]

@r3dxk1ng you can turn the bluetooth off in the menu somewhere, i use a wireless keyboard all the time, no issues with conflicts until I have about 4 wireless mice in the same room, then I get some problems.

[yfresh59]

@r3dxk1ng
I am currently using 2 PS4 controllers and I'm using the $30CAD x2 usb dongles (one for each controller). I can confirm that I have a 2.4 wireless mini keyboard, two ps4 usb dongles and a 128gb usb flashdrive all connected at the same time to my Raspberry Pi 3 without ANY issues.

I see you are concerned about the ps4 dongles and your usb dongle for your keyboard may conflict with each other if all were connected simultaneously. But this isn't the case. Someone please correct me if I wrong, but it looks like when the ps4 usb dongle is connected it "acts like/mimicks" a "wired" usb device. While the connection between the ps4 controller and the usb dongle are connected together by "bluetooth" for a wireless plug n play connection.
For example, if you turn on your pi and boots up into RetroPie without the ps4 usb dongle connected/inserted to the pi (or no controllers connected at all), then as we all know you will be greeted with the controller setup screen. However, if you plug in the ps4 usb dongle into the pi with your ps4 controller turned off OR on (doesn't matter) the Pi will instantly recognize you ps4(s) controller and you are good to go!

These types of wireless/usb controllers like the gamersir, ps4, xbox one controllers all come with/or purchase separately a dedicated usb wireless dongle. They make plug n play REALLY plug n play. So you can probably use lets say a ps4 controller, a xbox one controller and a gamersir controller ALL 3 with their own dedicated usb wireless dongles into the pi, keep your usb dongle for your mini keyboard connected to the pi (4 usb ports all used), and simply enable bluetooth to add a 4th controller over bluetooth.

[waynester21]

Only had my Pi for two days but I'm loving it already. Currently using an Xbox 360 Wireless Pad

[Starcade2084]

Currently using a pair of wired SNES-types (Buffalo) but am thinking of picking up a couple of Gamesir G3w wired pads for the analog sticks to use with the arcade titles.

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@Starcade2084 said in What controller do you use?:

Currently using a pair of wired SNES-types (Buffalo) but am thinking of picking up a couple of Gamesir G3w wired pads for the analog sticks to use with the arcade titles.

Try the s models not the w models cause you can use it wired and wireless (if you have a longer USB cable as well like one from the Nvidia Shield) which i find pretty cool to use.

[MrJordaaany]

8bitdo controllers all the way. Have the NES PRO and FC 30 PRO. Just got my hands on the SNES 30 as well. Great controllers! And they suit the aesthetic of the builds I make (mini NES RPi3s).

I also use PS3 and 4 controllers where needed.