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    What wireless controllers are you using for Retro gaming?

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    • FloobF
      Floob @senkun
      last edited by

      @senkun I dont have that model, but should be fine - the Retroarch config is here, but it should generate it without issue in ES.
      https://github.com/libretro/retroarch-joypad-autoconfig/blob/master/udev/8Bitdo_Classic_NES30_BT(START).cfg

      Please read the Docs before asking a new question.
      RetroPie Help Guides: https://goo.gl/3gcNsT

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      • tap50T
        tap50
        last edited by

        XBox 360 wireless with a receiver.

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          eweek
          last edited by

          I have the fake ps3 controller from aliexpress work very good with me

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          • mediamogulM
            mediamogul Global Moderator
            last edited by mediamogul

            I use the Nintentedo Gamecube Wavebird. It was the very first 2.4 GHz wireless controller to ever be released by a first party company and is still an ergonomic masterpiece. Getting it fully operational with RetroPie was truly "Nintendo hard".

            RetroPie v4.5 • RPi3 Model B • 5.1V 2.5A PSU • 16GB SanDisk microSD • 512GB External Drive

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              gorgar
              last edited by

              I was on x360 wiresless which worked pretty good but i recently went with a couple of 8bitdo's. Initially i was a little meh but now i love them although the thumb-sticks still feel a little flimsy for me but over all great and blue-tooth connects easily in the latest release.

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                vando
                last edited by

                Xbox 360 wireless because 2.4GHz works better than Bluetooth.

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                  Somebody
                  last edited by

                  Currently 2 USB SNES controllers, but I am trying to add Gamecube controllers. They aren't playing nice. -_- I'm trying to put everything into a gutted Gamecube, mostly for the fun of it, but also to have a easy setup.

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                    Russelkm
                    last edited by

                    Xbox360 with a Cheenese receiver. It works perfectly for me. Maybe, I'll buy a XinMo controller to test it in a cabinet project. But, for a few euros a can play with my 3 old 360 gamepads, even I'm thinking to buy another one.

                    Regards,

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                    • ExmixE
                      Exmix
                      last edited by

                      I'm using a PS3 and PS4 controller through Bluetooth, and this one through USB DOngle.
                      https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00U07ETN2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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                        pimpmaul69 @ProxyCell
                        last edited by

                        @ProxyCell said in What wireless controllers are you using for Retro gaming?:

                        Gosh I really hope its as easy as the Floob videos for the 8bitdo, I just ordered myself two of them :)

                        8bitdo nes30 pro and fc30 pro are nice. Sometimes it takes a few tries to get them to show up in bluetooth device list and you need to pay attention to their mac address. When you first scan for bluetooth devices the probably wont show up. Pay attention to when new ones end up popping up after a few tries. They dont usually show up as their names until after they have been connected. Usually their mac address shows up starting with 04: at the beginning. Also if you have other controllers plugged in these will overpower them for the first controllers which in my case i have built in controls so i needed them to overpower the built in ones.

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                        • Meneer JansenM
                          Meneer Jansen @Exmix
                          last edited by

                          @Exmix said in What wireless controllers are you using for Retro gaming?:

                          I'm using a PS3 and PS4 controller through Bluetooth, and this one through USB DOngle.
                          https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00U07ETN2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

                          Wow! That cheap one from Amazon looks nice! Do you play Mame games with it? And if so: is its D-Pad truly 4-way or do some moves (like up + left) register as "diagonal" moves (i.e. 8-way)? Because that makes Mario in Donkey Kong take the ladder instead of walking past it sometimes.

                          Avid Linux user.

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                          • ExmixE
                            Exmix @Meneer Jansen
                            last edited by

                            @Meneer-Jansen
                            've played a variety of SNES, NES, Genesis/Mega drive, GB, GBA. GBC, and PSX and the D-pad seem to be Truly 4-Way. I haven't had any issues with anything of that nature. So I really do recommend it. The ONLY downfall I have is with the analog sticks, They are....weird. The left one will work(Although mine seems to kinda get stuck moving down) and the right one, I have no effing idea what it's doing. I'd love to find out how to edit these in some way, but with every other button, not a single complaint.

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                              addyb
                              last edited by

                              I'm using one of these:

                              Buffalo Classic USB Gamepad for PC https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002B9XB0E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_q9LJxbV3CRYBQ

                              I'm on the lookout for a decent arcade stick for mame though.

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                              • cyperghostC
                                cyperghost
                                last edited by

                                Snakebyte idroid:con

                                http://mysnakebyte.com/index.php?id=33

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                                • FloobF
                                  Floob @addyb
                                  last edited by

                                  @addyb You might want to check this one

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                                  RetroPie Help Guides: https://goo.gl/3gcNsT

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                                    addyb @Floob
                                    last edited by addyb

                                    @Floob

                                    That looks great. Where in the UK can I purchase this Badboy? Amazon unavailable. Looks like playAsia is a possibility.

                                    EBay also have them. I'm tempted :)

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                                    • FloobF
                                      Floob
                                      last edited by

                                      I bought mine from 8bitdo US eBay account.
                                      Or you can email them directly for authorised sellers.

                                      Please read the Docs before asking a new question.
                                      RetroPie Help Guides: https://goo.gl/3gcNsT

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                                      • indalecioI
                                        indalecio @gamer85
                                        last edited by

                                        I'm using one of my many PS3 controllers since purchasing my pi 3b last week.

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                                          Cellar Dweller
                                          last edited by Cellar Dweller

                                          Using Microsoft wireless controller receiver and (2) Xbox 360 wireless Controllers.

                                          Pi3
                                          RetroPie 4.0.3
                                          Microsoft Wireless Controller Receiver
                                          (2) Xbox 360 Wireless Controllers

                                          Emulators:
                                          Mame4All
                                          Lr-FBA-Next

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                                            PetroRie
                                            last edited by

                                            I use a PS4 controller as I already own the console I figured out that I don't need to spend extra cash on a controller. It's perfect for PSX emulation. The only problem I have with it is that I cannot use it in Kodi and in the last 4.0 beta version of RetroPie the drivers are messed up. I cant use the controller in the beta.

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