What controller do you use?

r3dxk1ng

@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.

Ecks

@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.

felleg

Wii u pro over bluetooth
Hori FC4
Hori Pokken controller
Xbox one wired
Qanba carbon arcade stick with sanwa parts

I like to mix things up :)

Afunnyname

I use a Wii u pro over Bluetooth, or a wired 360 controller.

thedeathstar

Does anyone have experience with the iNNext controllers or have any comparison between the SNES and NES style they sell?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZAYQSV

From reviews it sounds like the "updated" version is better than the original version, but I'm not sure if the updates are on the SNES type as well, or only on the NES style. Basically, I would rather have the SNES style, and I'm not sure if they're the same quality/performance, and how big a jump in quality they are.

Any experience or thoughts would be great.

Ecks

@thedeathstar said in What controller do you use?:

Does anyone have experience with the iNNext controllers or have any comparison between the SNES and NES style they sell?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZAYQSV

From reviews it sounds like the "updated" version is better than the original version, but I'm not sure if the updates are on the SNES type as well, or only on the NES style. Basically, I would rather have the SNES style, and I'm not sure if they're the same quality/performance, and how big a jump in quality they are.

Any experience or thoughts would be great.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XBBTP7L?th=1 This one i prefer more and does work with my Raspberry Pi pretty good.

SleepyOwl

@brigane

Yes it does!
https://www.amazon.com/Black-Acrylic-Panel-Replacement-Arcade/dp/B075FP1RYJ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1505409010&sr=8-2&keywords=arcade+acrylic

@brigane said in What controller do you use?:

I primarily use a wireless ps3 controller.
I have considered buying an arcade stick or create one myself. Currently I'm on the lookout for an arcade stick case if that even exists.

thedeathstar

@ecks Thanks. Is your preference based more on aesthetic or functionality?

Ecks

@thedeathstar said in What controller do you use?:

@ecks Thanks. Is your preference based more on aesthetic or functionality?

Pretty much both because the look is unique and feels comfortable.

Ecks

Guys just a curious question but does knock off PS3 controllers like this one still works for the wireless method because it is for a friend and his soon to own RPi3 alt text

FatWhiteLump

Wii U Pro Controller, it's such a great wireless controller. The d-pad is great (not perfect for Genesis but it gets the job done), it's very comfortable, and the battery life is amazing.

LearnedRobb

Generic USB SNES styled pad.

I also have an old MadKatz 360 wired pad for games that need analogue controls.

morrisav10

@fatwhitelump Mine just stopped working one day, I'm not sure why.

FatWhiteLump

@morrisav10 I've had mine for a few years, it's always worked for me. I'm using the official Nintendo one, is yours a knockoff?