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tkscz · Apr 3, 2017

After seeing Mad Catz going under, it had me thinking about all the weird 3rd party controllers that I've used, and the diamonds that laid among them. Like one of my favorites,

Looks weird, felt great. And for some games, worked better than the actual N64 controller (though the one we had was the super pad plus, which had turbo settings).

sixteen-bit · Apr 3, 2017

ASCIIPad for SNES. Like the OEM controllers, they were built in Mitsumi factories to a high grade specification, and they had the bonus turbo/autofire switches. Such a great controller.

ngower · Apr 3, 2017

Fight sticks: the thread?

Can't say I recall ever being satisfied by any third party controller. Maybe the turbo controllers during the Genesis days?

dhonk · Apr 3, 2017

That N64 controller was good?? Color me surprised.

FinKL · Apr 3, 2017

What, I had the OP controller. Honestly, it was the worst because it was so hard to grasp the Z button. It was good if you wanted to win Mario Party because spinning that stick was buttery smooth and fast. It was pretty much cheating

sixteen-bit said:
ASCIIPad for SNES. Like the OEM controllers, they were built in Mitsumi factories to a high grade specification, and they had the bonus turbo/autofire switches. Such a great controller.

This was my GOAT controller, didn't share it with anyone. Loved the uniform buttons and colors for distinction.

GulAtiCa · Apr 3, 2017

I loved the Pelican controller for the original Xbox. I felt it was a good controller, esp compared to other 3rd party controllers of that age that were usually known for being bad.

Lights and Waves · Apr 3, 2017

This Dreamcast controller slayed little me.

Zasa · Apr 3, 2017

Just Scuf, really. Mainly the Infinity for both PS & Xbox.

tkscz · Apr 3, 2017

dhonk said:
That N64 controller was good?? Color me surprised.

It's analog stick actually felt more stable than the official controller.

Espada · Apr 3, 2017

That old Logitech wireless PS2 controller. That was one of the best 3rd party controllers I've ever used.

t26 · Apr 3, 2017

This is great if you need to use d-pad on Xbox 360.

PSqueak · Apr 3, 2017

I have nothing but love for my Street Fighter 4 xbox fight pad from Mad Catz.

SocksAndShoes · Apr 3, 2017

sixteen-bit said:
ASCIIPad for SNES. Like the OEM controllers, they were built in Mitsumi factories to a high grade specification, and they had the bonus turbo/autofire switches. Such a great controller.

Came to say this. Better than the OG SNES controller in every way.

Lumpy Onion · Apr 3, 2017

Joycard Sansui SSS (by Hudson) for the NES/Famicom was such a nice 3rd party controller. Rapid fire settings and even had headphone jack (although I never used it). Best of all it had a bit more bulk to it than the standard NES controller and felt more comfortable without the sharp corners.

maxcriden · Apr 3, 2017

There was a pretty solid MadCatz controller for GCN.

I think it's comfier than the official one.

linkboy · Apr 3, 2017

sixteen-bit said:
ASCIIPad for SNES. Like the OEM controllers, they were built in Mitsumi factories to a high grade specification, and they had the bonus turbo/autofire switches. Such a great controller.

This controller, in my mind, is a first party controller.

Even down to the buttons, you can take it apart and swap them with an official controller and they'll fit.

It's one of the best 3rd party controllers ever.

Lights and Waves · Apr 3, 2017

maxcriden said:
There was a pretty solid MadCatz controller for GCN.

I think it's comfier than the official one.

Wow. Nostalgia just hit me like a slap in the face. I had this controller. Totally forgot it existed!

OnionPowder · Apr 3, 2017

sixteen-bit said:
ASCIIPad for SNES. Like the OEM controllers, they were built in Mitsumi factories to a high grade specification, and they had the bonus turbo/autofire switches. Such a great controller.

I have this controller for my SNES and I've never been a huge fan of it. I much prefer the SFC controller.

KHlover · Apr 3, 2017

Logitech RumblePad 2. Was my main PC controller from back in the PS2 days alll the way until I bought my WiiU Pro Controller+Adapter. Still works as well as back on the first day. Logitech makes fantastic gaming hardware.

demigod · Apr 3, 2017

Loved this controller, my hands would sweat a lot back then.

gblues · Apr 3, 2017

sixteen-bit said:
ASCIIPad for SNES. Like the OEM controllers, they were built in Mitsumi factories to a high grade specification, and they had the bonus turbo/autofire switches. Such a great controller.

First post nailed it. Absolutely agree.

Lord of Ostia · Apr 3, 2017

maxcriden said:
There was a pretty solid MadCatz controller for GCN.

I think it's comfier than the official one.

Yeah I have one of these and I've always liked it. For a while it was the only GCN controller I had, until they started making new official ones again.

MegaManTrigger · Apr 3, 2017

dhonk said:
That N64 controller was good?? Color me surprised.

I've used it and it feels amazing thanks to the two-pronged design. Not to mention, the stick is much more durable.

Everyone says the Hori pad is good, but not enough pay attention to this as it's great and a much cheaper alternative.

Glass Shark · Apr 3, 2017

Justinh · Apr 3, 2017

I didn't have the 6 button Sega pad for Genesis, I had one of these... and I didn't feel like I was missing out. The Dpad was great and the buttons feel good. They're nice and big and have a good "press" on them.

I ended up buying the Saturn version when I found out that it existed a couple years ago when I finally got a Saturn.

I have the Hori mini pad for the N64 too, but haven't used it that much. I think it might be just a tad bit too small for use in a lot of games.

TankRizzo · Apr 3, 2017

this was the fucking GOAT controller for Genesis fighting games.

Minarik · Apr 3, 2017

Honestly, I've never enjoyed a third-party controller. I had one for the N64 that had a rubber grip on the middle handle and the stick wore out so fast. I'm not into fighting or racing games, so I can't comment on fight sticks or wheels.

TheFNEffecT · Apr 3, 2017

For some reason, I only played Ocarina of Time with this thing....ehh I liked it lol

NOLA_Gaffer · Apr 3, 2017

I remember this Logitech model being the defacto choice when Nintendo was killing it with the Wavebird but PS2 owners didn't have an official alternative.

Never owned a PS2 though, so I can't vouch for its quality personally.

Ensoul · Apr 3, 2017

Thought this controller was decent for a third party controller.

Good wireless controller for the xbox.

CJY · Apr 3, 2017

sixteen-bit said:
ASCIIPad for SNES. Like the OEM controllers, they were built in Mitsumi factories to a high grade specification, and they had the bonus turbo/autofire switches. Such a great controller.

Everything was great except for the branding on the front and the "left", "right" indentations. Couldn't fault the build quality though.

SolidSnakeUS · Apr 3, 2017

NOLA_Gaffer said:
I remember this Logitech model being the defacto choice when Nintendo was killing it with the Wavebird but PS2 owners didn't have an official alternative.

Never owned a PS2 though, so I can't vouch for its quality personally.

I'm going to have to say no to this. These things broke way to fucking easily, especially because of how bad the rubber button pieces were under the buttons (for contact). They wore down in only a few months.

Justinh · Apr 3, 2017

t26 said:
This is great if you need to use d-pad on Xbox 360.

Apparently this Hori Gem pad for the 360 is supposed to have a good Dpad on it.

Oh yeah, speaking of 360, I have this thing, and I like it a lot for 2D shooters and side scrollers (after a tiny bit of adjustment)

PDP Vs controller

can't wait for the 360/xone hori fight commander to come out next month...
http://i.imgur.com/mIBd2hE.jpg (not image-tagged because I've not used it as it's not out yet)

Cowie · Apr 3, 2017

I really liked this guy

The buttons would have seen benefit from not being teardrop shaped, but the controller had a nice feel to it and the rubberized back felt "premium" for the time period. My fond memories of that controller had me excited about the ps3 batarang controller that was never to be.

Also, I totally forgot that I had one of those Ascii Pads for SNES and used it almost exclusively after getting it.

Intel_89 · Apr 3, 2017

I had a couple of generic dual shock like controllers that were compatible with the PS3, worked decently well. Other than that I had 3 World Gate Gamecube Controllers, they all died pretty quickly, a generic Wii Remote that had a IR sensor that barely worked and a Wii U Giotek Classic Controller, I was able to sync it once before it just stopped working, managed to get my money back from that purchase.

tl;dr: I don't trust third party controllers.

Solo Act · Apr 3, 2017

SolidSnakeUS said:
I'm going to have to say no to this. These things broke way to fucking easily, especially because of how bad the rubber button pieces were under the buttons (for contact). They wore down in only a few months.

Yeah, in my experience the Xbox version of this same controller was great. The PS2 version has had trouble though. I've bought a few brand new ones lately. About half won't connect to the receiver right out of the box.

Napalm_Frank · Apr 3, 2017

Logitech Extreme Action (grey model) or something like that for the PS2. The D-Pad is obvious downgrade but outside of that it was very comfy to hold and got some nice material on the sides.

hatchx · Apr 3, 2017

hmmm, my favourite wassss....

hobozero · Apr 3, 2017

Hori Pokken Tournament Pro Pad. Best controller for retro / emulation games I have ever used. Cannot recommend highly enough.

R_thanatos · Apr 3, 2017

sixteen-bit said:
ASCIIPad for SNES. Like the OEM controllers, they were built in Mitsumi factories to a high grade specification, and they had the bonus turbo/autofire switches. Such a great controller.

I touched this Once .. my "friend" never let me touch his gamepad ever again.

he's not my friend anymore.

TI82 · Apr 3, 2017

The hori digital pad for GameCube was so good

Peltz · Apr 3, 2017

maxcriden said:
There was a pretty solid MadCatz controller for GCN.

I think it's comfier than the official one.

I had this. It was horrible. It was the 3rd party controller to (for the most part) get me to swear off 3rd party controllers for good.

TI82 said:
The hori digital pad for GameCube was so good

I have this. It is phenomenal.

TheFNEffecT said:
For some reason, I only played Ocarina of Time with this thing....ehh I liked it lol

I had this. It was okay, but the stick drifted and Z button broke after a few years of moderate use.

sixteen-bit · Apr 3, 2017

OnionPowder said:
I have this controller for my SNES and I've never been a huge fan of it. I much prefer the SFC controller.

Why's that? Was the cable too long for you?

Modoru · Apr 3, 2017

The GameCube keyboard controller for PSO.......

....No, seriously

Rezae · Apr 3, 2017

sixteen-bit said:
ASCIIPad for SNES. Like the OEM controllers, they were built in Mitsumi factories to a high grade specification, and they had the bonus turbo/autofire switches. Such a great controller.

Oh hell yes this was amazing. My go-to. I couldn't tell a difference from the OEM.

Also the Logitech wireless PS2 controller was great.

TI82 · Apr 3, 2017

Peltz said:
I had this. It was horrible. It was the 3rd party controller to (for the most part) get me to swear off 3rd party controllers for good.

I have this. It is phenomenal.

I had this. It was okay, but the stick drifted and Z button broke after a few years of moderate use.

Only issue for me was the random z button in the middle. But for games like MegaMan network transmission it is basically a requirement.

radio_apeshot · Apr 3, 2017

Used to have this bad boy back in the day:

Always preffered it over the original N64 controller.

Waluigilicious · Apr 3, 2017

maxcriden said:
There was a pretty solid MadCatz controller for GCN.

I think it's comfier than the official one.

That looks like the stuff of nightmares...

DJ_Lae · Apr 3, 2017

I really liked the Airstyle, and it was my most used PS2 controller for RPGs - as much as they copied the Dual Shock 2 design they fucked up the L2/R2 buttons, and rumble was really weak due to trying to save battery.

It also feels way more solid than an actual Dual Shock 2.

Stormhammer · Apr 3, 2017

ASCII keyboard controller

Perfect width to keep in your lap for typing and felt to me not much different in weight than a regular gamecube controller.

PowerA WiiU mini controller

I didn't like the stick layout for the pro controller or gamepad, and this controller worked well and was surprisingly comfortable while playing Xenoblade Chronicles X

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