Overall controller recommendations?

chigundo

Is this possible to have lag due to Bluetooth? I’ve only tried ps3 controller and with some games like punch out, there’s slight lag.

What is a decent wired controller that I could have 4 of so we could alternate from simple NES games to some MAME games like TMNT. Looking to have 4 so something not expensive would be nice otherwise I’d just get 8bitdo. Hoping there’s cheaper alternatives you all found to work great for a mix of NES to more advanced MAME.

fabio78

@chigundo all Bluetooth controllers introduce one or more frames of input lag, something that only adds insult to the injury considering emulation AND flat screens also add a few frames themselves. In all honesty I don’t understand this obsession of most Retropie users for wireless controllers.
You can use your Dual Shock wired for your analogue needs, and if you want good value for money, grab some iBufallos, they’re uncomplicated USB SNES style pads with quality buttons and are usually very cheap.

herb_fargus

@fabio78 said in Overall controller recommendations?:

I don’t understand this obsession of most Retropie users for wireless controllers

I like to sit far away without having cables everywhere

fabio78

@herb_fargus I guess it’s ok for certain games, but if you’re going for something like Punch Out! or Battletoads you’ll want your inputs as fast and responsible as possible.

KN4THX

Wireless is appealing for the simple reason that's it has no wires. If I was playing on an old 28" crt that would be one thing but on a 46" led TV I want to sit back on the couch.

While there is less lag with wired, I play with PS3 controllers and haven't had any noticeable lag issues.

@chigundo As far as wired controllers go, the ibuffalo are perfect for any games not needing analog sticks or triggers (no ps1, no 64). I also recently built a picart for my girlfriend and bought her the pihut snes controllers for under $10 each because she never grew up playing games much and I wasn't sure if it would be good to invest too much. These work really well for the price though the ibuffalo and original controllers are far superior but she doesn't notice a difference not having a history or much game playing. The only real downside is a short cable. She also now loves playing frogget and the classics every night before bed to wind down so I am going to upgrade her to wireless so she can lay in bed instead of having to sit on the edge.