Decent Controller
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Hey guys... just ordered a Raspberry Pi 3 verB, never used one before and kinda eager to get it. Debated a retro-console for a few years, and now with webistes/support like this figured I'll finally make one.
I have no other consoles, and on my PC I use a mouse/keyboard, so I need to get a controller.
I was looking at the USB SNES style controllers, as well as the PS3 Dualshock generic ones off eBay.
I think I'll likey only be playing old NES/SNES/N64/Sega/NeoGeo console games, but same time, if works well I may get into PSOne stuff as well... I bought a RaspPi with heatsinks and a mini fan for the heat if I do go PSOne.
Basically, looking for some feedback on controllers. Would the USB SNES style be a good controller to use? Would it handle the bulk of the games? Would it be better to get the PS2 controller, or the wireless PS3? and if using the $15CAD eBay ones, are there known issues?
I'm trying to save money, but at the same time I don't want to buy one that only works for half the games, and I also don't want to buy one (ie PS3 Dualshock) and find out that they're known for having compatibility issues. But, also don't want to assume there will be issues and spend $40CAD on an authentic controller.
If it works well, eventually I want to build 2 more (niece/nephew) so if a cheaper control works just as well, then I'll happily save some money. :D
Thanks
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You don't need a heatsink if you're going to play PSOne games. I'm using a PS4 controller and it always worked fine until recently with RetroPie 4.0 but that's just a driver bug. The PS3 controller doesn't have this issue, but it will be solved. For SNES emulation the controller is great.
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Oh, I read somewhere if playing PSOne games, you may need sinks or a fan... I ended up buying a kit that had both, though not sure I like the case so, if this runs and works the way I hope I may buy/make something a bit nicer and just keep the sinks since won't (hopefully) harm anything.
Any ideas if the PS3 generic/usb controllers work fine though? I've seen many mention official ones, but, not the $15 ones.
SNES controller I like the looks of, but my concern is if playing PSOne games, I think the SNES has only 2 buttons not 4 at the back/side of the controller.
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@THRobinson Maybe that guide you read is outdated now. They retropie team is very active so they do release a lot fixes etc. The made in China USB aka 15USD controllers do work but their quality is awful.
I still didn't overclock mine but when I was looking for a good heatsink and fan I decided to use a pc nordthbridge chipset cooler. They're around 4CM by 4CM, the only think you need to do is to isolate the components on the motherboard. I think if you take a piece of plastic (could be something like the lid of a candy box), cut it out etc it should work great + you have a large heatsink which is better. It's something like this:
I found one with a 5volt input but I lost the link.
The SNES controller has two shoulder buttons L and R while the PS controller has 4 shoulder buttons L1, L2, R1, R2. Plus you can push the thumbsticks (they can be used as a button), they're called R3 and L3.
I wouldn't worry too much about the heatsink, installing those kits is very easy. If you want a descent high quality controller just buy the PS3 controller. It might be expensive but on the longterm it's a great investment.
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I got the yellow square warning which indicates overheating whilst playing a NES game,! So I'd get a heatsink for sure.
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