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Whoever has the control... has the power! A chat about videogame controllers and recommendations
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I need a controller that won't require me to use Windows 10, because I want to continue using Windows 8. I would wager the odds of a new line of XBox remotes officially supporting Windows 8 as "low".
John
(he/him)
I got a Switch Pro Controller at launch, and definitely noticed some wonkiness with both diagonals, and just plain left/right presses. I was playing Blaster Master Zero, and moving the character to the left. After letting up on the d-pad, the dude would occasionally jump to the right, like the d-pad rocked back too hard and hit the other sensor. Happened right to left too, so it wasn't one way.
Other people swear by it, so maybe the manufacturing has gotten better since then.
Other people swear by it, so maybe the manufacturing has gotten better since then.
I use a Razer Wolverine, which is basically a wired only Xbox One Elite that also has some extra paddles and shoulder nub buttons that duplicate the X/Y/B/A buttons to allow you to to do the 'optimal' thumb/index/middle finger button setup while using your ring and pinky to anchor the controller. The buttons are all pretty high quality and really responsive.
The GCN controller rules, actually.
As for the Dreamcast controller, the RetroFighters controller for DC is FANTASTIC.
There are so many types of controllers for the Switch right now. Joycons, that Pro controller, ones that look like the Pro, and Gamecube controllers. And they come in so many colors, it's madness!
Best of all, I am seeing more controllers in my favorite colors, which is a huge relief from the darkest Gamecube/Wii/WiiU days.
I threw a bunch together in this pic. I guess the ones on the left are Power A. Are those any good for playing old arcade games? Which Gamecube controller pictured is best? I'm fine with a wire.
Best of all, I am seeing more controllers in my favorite colors, which is a huge relief from the darkest Gamecube/Wii/WiiU days.
I threw a bunch together in this pic. I guess the ones on the left are Power A. Are those any good for playing old arcade games? Which Gamecube controller pictured is best? I'm fine with a wire.
Not sure if this would be anyone's first choice, but picking up the cheapest Playstation Classic you can find is a good way to get your hands on two USB d-pads with high compatibility.
Does anybody know how easy it is to use a Wii U Pro controller on the PC? My nephew is hoping to get a gaming PC soon and his budget is already stretched pretty thin, so I'm hesitant to recommend he buy an Xbox One controller (also they're hard to find right now). I know he has a Pro controller lying around, but I did a quick search and it seemed like it might be tricky to get it to work with Steam games. Anybody have firsthand experience with this?
MrBlarney
(he / him)
I use my Wii U Pro controller extensively on my PC via the 8BitDo Wireless Adaptor. You might need to make a profile for the controller in Steam for certain game compatibility, and the lack of analog shoulder triggers can be an issue for specific games. But overall, I really have no complaints over giving my Wii U controller a great second life.
Does anyone have any thoughts on X-Box One vs Series X controllers?
I was thinking of getting either a Series X or an X-Box One controller to use with a PC. Is there any strong reason to go for Series X, if I find an X-Box One controller in stock and at MSRP or cheaper?
I like the shape of the X Box One d-pad better and don't want it to be as clicky as the Series X controller seems to be, although neither of those are deal breakers, exactly.
I was thinking of getting either a Series X or an X-Box One controller to use with a PC. Is there any strong reason to go for Series X, if I find an X-Box One controller in stock and at MSRP or cheaper?
I like the shape of the X Box One d-pad better and don't want it to be as clicky as the Series X controller seems to be, although neither of those are deal breakers, exactly.
Becksworth
Aging Hipster Dragon Dad
Haven’t gotten too much of a chance yet to mess with the series s/x controller, but the differences seem extremely subtle compared to the one controller.
If it's for PC, I don't know if the biggest difference -- the dedicated screen capture button -- even works there.
That leaves the Dpad. I've not had the pleasure of handling a Series X controller yet, but I hear that despite its shape, the Series X pad is every bit as good as the One's already superb pad.
That leaves the Dpad. I've not had the pleasure of handling a Series X controller yet, but I hear that despite its shape, the Series X pad is every bit as good as the One's already superb pad.
I’m a big fan of the XBox One controller, it’s an excellent all-rounder. Haven’t played with the Series X controller, but it sounds like it’s fairly similar overall. I’ve heard that the newer controller is a bit smaller, if that’s a factor for you. Personally, it’s made me hesitant to buy one as I like the shape of the One controller just fine.
Mr. Sensible
Pitch and Putt Duffer
I just got a StrikerDC myself, and can confirm that it feels really good in my hands. My only complaint is that the triggers feel a bit mushy compared to the OEM controller, but the tradeoff of being able to play games for longer than twenty minutes at a stretch with no hand-cramping is totally worth it. Their Brawler64 pad is also very nice!
The Vivefox joycon fits the bill. I've tried it a bit and it's a very different experience from the normal joycons (taller sticks, square plus/minus buttons, built-in grips, etc.) but not necessarily in a bad way, just YMMV.
I recently gave up on tabletop mode for playing the Switch semi-portably and tried the Hori Split Pad Pro.
It has been around since about 2019 as a bundle with the game Daemon X Machina but I wasn't interested in the game so I passed on it. However, it seems the peripheral has been successful enough that Hori offers it in multiple colours and varieties now. Ergonomically speaking, I am very happy with it. While it makes the switch rather HUGE, I no longer have the sense I'm going to drop the damn thing all the time. About the only thing missing would be a hole to pop in a wrist strap - as one of those odd people who like the things.
Also, the D-Pad is so accurate and comfortable.
It has been around since about 2019 as a bundle with the game Daemon X Machina but I wasn't interested in the game so I passed on it. However, it seems the peripheral has been successful enough that Hori offers it in multiple colours and varieties now. Ergonomically speaking, I am very happy with it. While it makes the switch rather HUGE, I no longer have the sense I'm going to drop the damn thing all the time. About the only thing missing would be a hole to pop in a wrist strap - as one of those odd people who like the things.
Also, the D-Pad is so accurate and comfortable.
Sadly these Joycon alternatives are just like Hori's others in that they only work when attached directly to the Switch itself; they lack wireless, NFC and rumble. I do find them dang comfortable to use though, and the turbo button is great for grinding out crafting in Animal Crossing.
That's like a Game Gear 2 god damn
I have had these for like a year and a half. They're bulky and unsightly and you lose rumble and no good for any game you want gyro for. And yet despite all that, I'm so glad I bought them. Theyre so comfy, I use them whenever possible.
I too, used the turbo for crafting grinding in Animal Crossing. (Looking at you, fish food.)
I too, used the turbo for crafting grinding in Animal Crossing. (Looking at you, fish food.)
Mr. Sensible
Pitch and Putt Duffer
Fuuuuuck, I just broke the right trigger on my StrikerDC while playing Bangai-O. Judging by the sound of tiny bits of plastic rattling around inside the controller now, I must have snapped off a little plastic post that holds the trigger in position. Plus this isn't the first time I've broken a third-party DC controller; I bought a MadCatz DreamPad a few years back and managed to do the same thing to the left trigger. Guys, I think I might be gripping my controller too hard...
Fortunately I can still return it to Amazon, but...shit, man. Seems like no DC analog triggers hold up as well as the set inside the OEM controller. I'll have to train myself to use the shoulder buttons on my new StrikerDC instead of leaning on the triggers all the time.
With this thread dug up, I feel like saying I found the best universal gamepad for all my ridiculous needs. I spent a total of near $250 on it all. Embarrassing, I know. But... it has a DPad made of 4, clicky, physical switches, not contacts... it has low travel, clicky buttons. It has super comfy analogs. The DPad and Left analog can be swapped to put the primary for the game in the primary position. And the right analog can be swapped out for another 2 face buttons for those days I want to emulate N64.
It's everything I need from a controller. It works on PC and PS4 and on my Switch with an adapter (just no amiibo or motion). I would never recommend anyone spend that amount of money on a controller.
But I love it. It's everything I've every wanted in a gamepad finally.
Oh, it's a Thrustmaster Eswap if anyone is actually interested.
It's everything I need from a controller. It works on PC and PS4 and on my Switch with an adapter (just no amiibo or motion). I would never recommend anyone spend that amount of money on a controller.
But I love it. It's everything I've every wanted in a gamepad finally.
Oh, it's a Thrustmaster Eswap if anyone is actually interested.
I just got an XBone, are there any suggestions for controllers? The one I have isn't as comfortable as I'd like. Especially compared to the Switch Pro.
The one I got with it is presumably one of the first ones produced, since it says "Day One: 2013" on it, and while I'm sure they've tweaked 'em a bit since then, I don't expect it'd be anything particularly outrageous.
The one I got with it is presumably one of the first ones produced, since it says "Day One: 2013" on it, and while I'm sure they've tweaked 'em a bit since then, I don't expect it'd be anything particularly outrageous.
I use a razer wolverine on PC, better quality than the default controller and while the underside paddles aren't always as useful as I want them to be, the better face buttons and d-pad are worth the premium (or was when I bought it a while ago).
Digging this up because I got one of the new Monster Hunter Rise themed Switch Pro controllers to see if the d-pad is any better than the one on my Mario Odyssey era original. Since the theme meant I’d be certain to get the latest innards rather than one of unknown manufacturing date.
It’s miles better. In half an hour of testing I only had one duff input and that was because my thumb slipped. With my original I’d have had dozens of unwanted up and down inputs added in the same time span. The shell of the cross also feels a bit firmer in how it’s seated and presses make a soft clicking sound, whereas my original felt like it was wobbling about on a marshmallow and had no click.
It’s miles better. In half an hour of testing I only had one duff input and that was because my thumb slipped. With my original I’d have had dozens of unwanted up and down inputs added in the same time span. The shell of the cross also feels a bit firmer in how it’s seated and presses make a soft clicking sound, whereas my original felt like it was wobbling about on a marshmallow and had no click.
Oh, forgot to share this here...
Between now and the last time the thread was active, I got my hands on an Xbox Series X controller and wrote out my thoughts and impressions on it.
Between now and the last time the thread was active, I got my hands on an Xbox Series X controller and wrote out my thoughts and impressions on it.