What controller has the best d-pad? I don't like PS4's d-pad, and I hear 8bitdo has problems with overly sensitive diagonals. I have a RG353V handheld with sensitive diagonals so I know how shitty that is.
Are there any PC-compatible controllers with an actually good d-pad for emulation?
SNES Classic w/ adapter
Hori controllers
Probably some Saturn one is out there
I have Vilros SNES controller which has a great d-pad, and Vilros N64; I got a Vilros bundle with NES, SNES, N64, Genesis 6 button, and PS2. All of them except SNES and N64 died out. But, well, SNES and N64 still work and feel authentic.
I also have the official Sega Saturn USB controller, and a shitty Gamecube USB controller that has an awful analog stick and shoulder pads, it's a total disgrace to an authentic Gamecube controller.
Anyways, I found myself getting tired of switching controllers depending on what game I want to play, and I now prefer to use one controller, so I switched to PS4. But I found out that the d-pad on PS4 just sucks for platforming, I tested it on SMB Lost Levels and couldn't even duck and slide under bricks in world 1-2, I had to use the analog stick.
So yeah this is why I am asking. And an SNES controller won't work for 5th gen and onwards.
>Hori controllers
Which controller would you recommend for highest compatibility with games up to 6th gen?
>compatibility with games up to 6th gen
Don't know, I only know about the ones without sticks. I know they have ones with them, though.
I don't understand how you're "tired of switching controllers," what's the big deal
>I don't understand how you're "tired of switching controllers," what's the big deal
It just feels more convenient to not have to unplug a controller, get up and grab another controller, and plug that controller in every time I switch to a game on a different console. If I had just one good controller with a good d-pad and all the other buttons and sticks I need, that'd be ideal.
I still plan to use my other controllers sometimes as I like them, but idk.
It really isn't shocking to me though that modern controllers just can't get everything right, that'd be too nice. My ideal controller would be Saturn controller with 2 analog sticks tacked on just like a Dualshock, and two more shoulder buttons. And a Select button.
You can just leave both plugged in and select the default one in your emulators
Yeah true but I don't have space on my desk to have other controllers
How much fricking handholding do you require to live life OP
What handholding am I requesting? I told you why I prefer to have an all-in-one controller for context, petty as it may seem to you, and I made a thread asking for opinions on ones with good d-pads. I don't desire any "handholding".
I think he just reeally wants to buy a new controller, lol.
Well yeah I want a good all-in-one controller after using many controllers for years and realizing it's just a hassle, and one good controller would be nice to have.
What about this
https://www.amazon.com/Retro-Bit-Official-Controller-8-Button-Raspberry/dp/B07P37ZGTF?th=1
I have no problems with Dpad sensitivity
I own this and it's good but man it would be better with six normal buttons.
Sega Genesis / Saturn 6 button. Not even close. These Nintendo style d-pads are dogshit. I like NES but the gamepad is literally a rectangle with buttons on it. Minimal effort and zero ergonomics.
I love the Saturn controller but I need controllers with analog sticks and 2 pairs of shoulder buttons, ideally.
Here you go... if you can get past the joycon analogs then you're good to go.
THEIR ONE FRICKING JOB WAS TO HAVE DS4 ANALOGUE WHY THE FRICK COULDN'T THEY DO IT!?!??!?!
Bros... why did Sega have to fail and why didn't we get this?
I had this and I loved it until it broke and now I can't find any online except expensive imports. It was cheap too but I'm poor as frick. I was going to buy another one but then they were gone.
I don't even know why they bothered with the sticks, the left stick does work for analog games but it's way too small and doesn't have anywhere near enough travel distance to handle the way the 3D Pad's analog stick was mapped to those games. The big kicker though is that it doesn't have analog triggers, which is funny because it's usually the opposite issue, so all of those games that support the 3D Pad that also made use of the analog triggers (nearly all of them) are unplayable with this controller.
At least they fixed the d-pad and shoulder buttons being bad. That only took them 5 or so years.
I hate how the analogs are so close to that housing, it's like they're going to touch and generate some friction when you're playing.
HORI Fighting Commander for Xbox One.
Now look up the ebay price on one lmao
They still sell the Switch one
Something about it is not quite up to the same build quality. But it might just be placebo effect talking.
8bitdo is total shit. It doesn't function properly, and the customer service is non-existent. I have genuinely had better luck with cheap brands that randomly appear on Amazon than anything I've tried from 8bitdo.
for me it's the nintendo ds lite dpad
no modern controllers have anything that felt as good as this
Retroflag is the best cheap controller company
I have a multi response for you, because I dunno what you wanna play.
Overall the 8bitdo neogeo it's simply godlike, but it lacks buttons
>but it's not a d-pad
it is and it's simply great ck a video about it
8bitdo m30 has saturn stick and more buttons, it's great but very small and the asymmetrical buttons are bad (for me) for fighters
Alternative way, a leverless stick with arrows instead of the dumb big button on the bottom for jumping. it can be even better for pure inputs, but it's not a controller and I understand the comfyness of pad.
Also believe it or not but the standard dpad of the new Xbox is very good.
> Also believe it or not but the standard dpad of the new Xbox is very good.
It is but it’s loud. The face buttons are also deep and cause make you feel like there’s input lag when there’s not.
do you all prefer membranes to microswitches on a d-pad, or are you too checked out to know what's out there?
i'm going to ask this again. Why are you only talking about membranes?
The 8bitdo issue nowadays is one of those lottery deals. It depends entirely on what batch of rubber contacts they're using for the shipment you buy, which is a given when you're dealing with the Chinese manufacturers. I've used the Pro 2 and the M30 for years and they've never failed me. Now if only they made fricking Saturn receivers.
Xbox Series X has the best d-pad by a gigantic margin. I'm using it with MAME and PCSX2, works fine on all of them.
I am looking to play SNES, GB, GBA, and NES games from my childhood. Is the 8bitdo SN30 a good buy? Or maybe the Pro 2? I heard they have issues with ghosting and stuff, but I really just want a familiar form factor that takes me back to my childhood and is either wireless or bluetooth.
I have a pro 2 for a year now and am using it all over the place.
No issues for me so far, I like it for 2D gaming as the dpad is in the primary position.
If you are doubting then just order one from amazon and try it out, if you find it shit then there is a simple return policy.
>No issues for me so far, I like it for 2D gaming as the dpad is in the primary position.
Is the D-pad good though? I'm seeing lots of people say it slides in the casing and feels bad.
>if you find it shit then there is a simple return policy.
I might do that, but I've been returning a few things from amazon lately and don't want to get banned.
It's basically a snes dpad. It's one of the best dpads out there and I have no isues with sliding or false diagonals or anything like that.
Huh interesting. Maybe it's just a lottery like some people said. I'll pull the trigger and give the SN30 a try, thanks Anon.
My view is based on the SN30 Pro 2 wireless, not sure if there are differences between the various versions.
I thought they had the same d-pad. At least that's what it looks like in the photos. I'll look into it more then, thanks!
The earlier dpads were bad on the 8bitdo (many years ago). That is also why some people are still shitting on them.
Newer models fixed that but I don't know from which controller onward that was.
Alright I bought this thing because i already have an ultimate and I think the pro 2 overlaps too much with it. Will let you guys know if it's good or a piece of shit when it ships this weekend.
Not retro but you can easily play retro games with it. Best d-pad in the universe.
The Retroid D-pad is a bit better, honestly. The edges aren't as sharp.