NES Style Controller -With Extras?

KN4THX

So I have a need for an NES Style controller. But I'd like one that can do SNES games too. Problem is, the two systems have different angled buttons. Is there a controller that anyone has tried that seems to work ok for people that have trouble using modern controllers for NES/SNES/Genesis console era games? I personally use my PS3 controllers but those are too bulky for my girlfriend's small hands. I would just hate to invest in a controller for each system, not so much for the cost, but the aggravation.

Thank you

edmaul69

@thedatacereal 8-bitdo bluetooth controllers. Tons of options.

KN4THX

@edmaul69 So I saw they have a new NES Style with turbo buttons. These I could change in Retroarch to work for SNES , right? I don't know why this escaped me before with all of the retroarch button remapping I've done.

edmaul69

@thedatacereal wont work. There are no bumpers and a rapid fire button is identical to its normal button but with a timer chip to pulse the ground to provide rapid fire.

Beldar

I suggest a SNES style controller. It will easily handle both NES and SNES games. Three button Genesis/Mega Drive games also work fine. Six button Genesis games are a bit awkward, though.

My personal favorites are the Retrolink Dual link Capcom SNES controllers, the buffalo SNES clones, and the PS4 Hori Fighting commanders. The Hori is especially nice because of the six button layout and quality d pad, but they are more expensive. Be wary of the buffalo controllers as they are very nice, but they have ghost input issues (all three buffalos I own have that problem).

I do not like the 8bitdo wireless options personally. I have found them to be quite overpriced for what they do. They also have a significant problem with signal interference in my abode, but I have something like two dozen wireless devices running in the same apartment with 4 radios running at legal maximum signal. Your experience may vary.

Controllers for larger hands include the Hori Pokken controller, which is excellent but bulky. The xbox one controller honestly works pretty well and has a good pad, but it's large. The PS4 controller is expensive, but might be a good wireless option for small hands (I like the ps4 controller, but my wife has spider fingers so she likes the xbox).

Do not by the super cheap multi controller packs from Amazon. You would be better off playing Ninja Gaiden with a keyboard than using those things.