Buffalo Controllers
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Everyone seems to be a big fan of the NES/SNES (Famicon/Super Famicom) replica controllers by iBuffalo/Buffalo, so I ordered myself one of each. I was a little disappointed they don't have the US color variants, but I can deal with it because from everything I've read, these are a much superior build quality compared to most of the crap replica controllers on the market.
Has anyone tried any of iBuffalo/Buffalo's other controllers?
I was hoping to find something for PSX/N64 emulation of high build quality without breaking the bank on 8bitdo or having to deal with all the bluetooth issues.
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@BenWlson i have the snes controller but i cant get the top L/R buttons to work
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Haven't tried then, but I use OEM Playstation 1 or 2 controllers with the dual playstation controller adapter. You can often find them at thrift stores or yard sales really cheap: Especially Playstation 1 controllers. The big plus is a relatively long cord (and getting extensions is also pretty cheap).
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@mrbwa1 said in Buffalo Controllers:
Haven't tried then, but I use OEM Playstation 1 or 2 controllers with the dual playstation controller adapter. You can often find them at thrift stores or yard sales really cheap: Especially Playstation 1 controllers. The big plus is a relatively long cord (and getting extensions is also pretty cheap).
Tell me more about this "dual playstation controller adapter"
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@cparker74 said in Buffalo Controllers:
@BenWlson i have the snes controller but i cant get the top L/R buttons to work
That's weird. I have one too but the shoulder buttons work just fine for me....
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@ZombieMedia said in Buffalo Controllers:
@mrbwa1 said in Buffalo Controllers:
Haven't tried then, but I use OEM Playstation 1 or 2 controllers with the dual playstation controller adapter. You can often find them at thrift stores or yard sales really cheap: Especially Playstation 1 controllers. The big plus is a relatively long cord (and getting extensions is also pretty cheap).
Tell me more about this "dual playstation controller adapter"
I have one of these generic units:
I bought it because I tried an ancient playstation to usb converter bought at Radio Shack in about 1998 and it worked out of the box. The dual version works fine as long as both controllers match (can't mix 1 with analog sticks and another without). You can configure each controller independently, but it does not like to switch between analog and not analog controllers. Quality of construction is also pretty bad. Mine only worked in one side when I got it because of cold solder joints (I ordered from eBay to save an extra dollar or two so go figure). Other than construction, I can't complain. I can hot-swap controllers in ES (most emulators don't like hot swapping in-game though).
My biggest beef with the Buffalo clones and in fact ANY of the clone controllers is the super short cord and lack of quality feel in some examples. Playstation controllers can be had cheap and were built to last. Plus they have long cords and extension cords are readily available cheaply. I like being able to stretch a cord 10-12 feet to the couch since I have not been able to get a wireless controller to work reliably. For folks that have a PS1 or PS2 controller handy, it's a cheap way to get Retropie up and running with minimal hassle.
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@mrbwa1 said in Buffalo Controllers:
@ZombieMedia said in Buffalo Controllers:
@mrbwa1 said in Buffalo Controllers:
Haven't tried then, but I use OEM Playstation 1 or 2 controllers with the dual playstation controller adapter. You can often find them at thrift stores or yard sales really cheap: Especially Playstation 1 controllers. The big plus is a relatively long cord (and getting extensions is also pretty cheap).
Tell me more about this "dual playstation controller adapter"
I have one of these generic units:
I bought it because I tried an ancient playstation to usb converter bought at Radio Shack in about 1998 and it worked out of the box. The dual version works fine as long as both controllers match (can't mix 1 with analog sticks and another without). You can configure each controller independently, but it does not like to switch between analog and not analog controllers. Quality of construction is also pretty bad. Mine only worked in one side when I got it because of cold solder joints (I ordered from eBay to save an extra dollar or two so go figure). Other than construction, I can't complain. I can hot-swap controllers in ES (most emulators don't like hot swapping in-game though).
My biggest beef with the Buffalo clones and in fact ANY of the clone controllers is the super short cord and lack of quality feel in some examples. Playstation controllers can be had cheap and were built to last. Plus they have long cords and extension cords are readily available cheaply. I like being able to stretch a cord 10-12 feet to the couch since I have not been able to get a wireless controller to work reliably. For folks that have a PS1 or PS2 controller handy, it's a cheap way to get Retropie up and running with minimal hassle.
Cool - I've got a bunch of official sony ps1 controllers knocking about, so this could be a good way of connecting.
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@mrbwa1 said in Buffalo Controllers:
@ZombieMedia said in Buffalo Controllers:
@mrbwa1 said in Buffalo Controllers:
Haven't tried then, but I use OEM Playstation 1 or 2 controllers with the dual playstation controller adapter. You can often find them at thrift stores or yard sales really cheap: Especially Playstation 1 controllers. The big plus is a relatively long cord (and getting extensions is also pretty cheap).
Tell me more about this "dual playstation controller adapter"
I have one of these generic units:
I bought it because I tried an ancient playstation to usb converter bought at Radio Shack in about 1998 and it worked out of the box. The dual version works fine as long as both controllers match (can't mix 1 with analog sticks and another without). You can configure each controller independently, but it does not like to switch between analog and not analog controllers. Quality of construction is also pretty bad. Mine only worked in one side when I got it because of cold solder joints (I ordered from eBay to save an extra dollar or two so go figure). Other than construction, I can't complain. I can hot-swap controllers in ES (most emulators don't like hot swapping in-game though).
My biggest beef with the Buffalo clones and in fact ANY of the clone controllers is the super short cord and lack of quality feel in some examples. Playstation controllers can be had cheap and were built to last. Plus they have long cords and extension cords are readily available cheaply. I like being able to stretch a cord 10-12 feet to the couch since I have not been able to get a wireless controller to work reliably. For folks that have a PS1 or PS2 controller handy, it's a cheap way to get Retropie up and running with minimal hassle.
The usb thing worked perfectly! And a bargain on eBay - I may pick up a few just in case things go pear shaped.
Thanks again :)
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