partyphone
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hmmm. I'll have to look into this. I've never liked the way Sony does D-pads.
and I thought I'd never find a use for the built-in bluetooth on my mobo.
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So now that some time has passed....Best PC Controller?
- Thread starter Pejo
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hmmm. I'll have to look into this. I've never liked the way Sony does D-pads.
and I thought I'd never find a use for the built-in bluetooth on my mobo.
sixteen-bit
Member
Based SLS Saturn USB controller.
somesayyea
Member
i switch between wireless 360 and ps3 pads...depending on the game.
Sectorseven
Member
I like the DS4, especially for couch gaming. I just wish it had more straight forward drivers. Yeah, I know it isn't that hard to set up, but you'd be surprised how many people can't manage it.
Another vote for the Wii U Pro pad, although games that require analog triggers will be a problem. That being said, most games treat the triggers as buttons anyway, so they end up feeling better to use.
Also, the battery life is astounding. I use it constantly and rarely ever see that low battery light kick on.
Also, the battery life is astounding. I use it constantly and rarely ever see that low battery light kick on.
Wii U Pro is better in both regards
Wii U Pro Controller is hands down the KING of battery life this gen. Like second place (XBONE) isn't even close. DS4, despite being my system/controller of choice, is awful in the battery life department. Really wish Sony would release a newer model with a beefed up battery.
SkeptiMism
Member
I'd actually say Wii U Pro Controller.
360 is otherwise better but its d-pad is horrible. Wii U's Pro Controller feels almost as good otherwise, and the d-pad is good.
The downside though, is that it's slightly harder to get to work on PC. Not that hard though, and there's an adapter you can buy if you want.
edit:
And yeah the battery is just fantastic. It is actually dozens of hours in real use.
360 is otherwise better but its d-pad is horrible. Wii U's Pro Controller feels almost as good otherwise, and the d-pad is good.
The downside though, is that it's slightly harder to get to work on PC. Not that hard though, and there's an adapter you can buy if you want.
edit:
And yeah the battery is just fantastic. It is actually dozens of hours in real use.
If it's the same mileage it gets on PS4, it's far from great.
Pejo
Gold Member
Quoting for bolded, I somehow missed this earlier. So theoretically through the new tools that allow mouse use on the touchpad, and a little black magic, I could map the Wii IR movements to the DS4 touchpad in Dolphin? This could be a game changer for me....
At $20, I'd almost call the Mayflash adapter as mandatory as the 360 wireless dongle. Between the negligible cost and how easy it makes connecting (i.e. nothing) I can't see the other ways (specific BT dongles with custom drivers) as being worth the $20 savings.
How is the wireless support these days? I haven't used it since Janurary, but the wireless was super janky back then. My connection would keep on dropping out and such. I had assumed it was a problem with my bluetooth dongle, but I noticed many people encountering the same problems that I had.
Crimsonclaw111
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Doesn't fuck with anything, there's both direct and xinput on the adapter. The buttons are just mapped 1:1 in dx mode and it's more of an annoyance that you get over after a few minutes than a deal breaker.
At the least, I'm enjoying the hell out of the battery life.
Interfectum
Member
Still rocking 360 wireless.
Nabs
Member
That's how I play Super Mario Galaxy 2. While it's not perfect and a complete replacement of the wiimote or mouse, it serves its purpose well.
ShadowkillXNA
Member
Xbox 360 gamepad is my main controller simply because it is the standard as far as compatibility and it is still a great gamepad.
The DS4 is a great controller but you still need to mess about with 3rd party tools to get it to work with some games.
The Xbox One pad is a huge downgrade from the 360 controller and DS4 so its not even an option for me.
The DS4 is a great controller but you still need to mess about with 3rd party tools to get it to work with some games.
The Xbox One pad is a huge downgrade from the 360 controller and DS4 so its not even an option for me.
Megadragon15
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Isn't the support for this controller somewhat broken on Windows 8.1?
zephervack
Member
What dongle do you use? I have been using the same one for 3 years with 0 problems, first with DS3 wrapper and now with the PS4 one, im using a random ASUS one that was around $10.... Maybe it will be worth it for you to pick one up, you will use it a TON.
Nabs
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Can you link that one? My current adapter is complete shit.
I'm using an old DS3 that I scooped from a sale but wanted to get a proper controller without dealing with those drivers.
Is the XBO controller retrocompatible or whatever the word is with old games? It's a bit more pricier than the 360 one, but I really, really like it. It's also mini-USB connected only, right?
Is the XBO controller retrocompatible or whatever the word is with old games? It's a bit more pricier than the 360 one, but I really, really like it. It's also mini-USB connected only, right?
Logitech F710:
Better d-pad than most alternatives, my preferred stick layout, directinput/xinput switch, much better triggers than any DS.
Good controller, but I found the triggers to be stiff as all hell.
Not sure what it is specifically. Got it pretty long ago for around the same price range as yours. Looking up ASUS dongles right now!
Yup. If the Dpad was more durable, it'd be the best controller ever.
But it's not, so it's not.
Are those the ones that went as "USB Saturn controller" or something like that on eBay a few years ago? Wish I could get mine to work again on my PC.
I think that would work, yeah. Configure Dolphin to use the mouse cursor for the IR pointer, then enable controlling the mouse with the DS4 touch pad. Pretty straightforward.
SerTapTap
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Transforming D pad is a brilliant idea completely ruined because the d pad itself is still awful. Yeah it's a convertible but you're still driving a Yugo
Pejo
Gold Member
This is the first I've heard of the Sabertooth, but dang, that 80 dollar pricetag.
BRocknRolla
Member
I love the DS4. I'm sure at some point I'll install the software to make it work on my PC. However, for now, the ease of plugging in my 360 controller keeps that as my main. It's a very good controller even if I've come to like the DS4 more.
Edit: Surprised at the number of X1 controller folks. I don't know that I could ever get used to those shoulder buttons.
Edit: Surprised at the number of X1 controller folks. I don't know that I could ever get used to those shoulder buttons.
Pejo
Gold Member
Thanks guys, I already have a DS4 with my PS4 so I'm going to give this a try when I get home for sure, and if it works well, i'll buy a 2nd pad just for my PC. I'm probably asking a bit much here, but does the driver tool support the gyroscope?
iNvid02
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it was a gift, I'd never splash out that much on a pad myself, but it's a seriously good controller.
TheAdmiester
Member
Basically, imagine a 360 controller with wider triggers and a DPad that clicks nicely instead of being mushy, it's just that good.
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
360 pad is still used most but DS4 is climbing. It would be great to get a native DS4 controller that just is plug and play like the 360 pad.
SuperSonic1305
Member
DS4 is the only correct answer.
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
Should have dusted that launch PS4 from your closet and experienced another amazing controller.
And the DS4 has awesome touch pad controls that work with a lot of PC games. I use it a lot and that is absolutely a viable thing to use on PC. Move like a mouse and click on the touch pad for....well....clicking lol
If only it was wireless....
Kabuki Quantum Lover
Member
Or release good official drivers.
Nabs
Member
It has basic tilt functionality (Tilt Up, Down, Left, Right).
Feel free to PM me if you run into any install issues. It should be pretty straightforward. Just remember to click on "Hide DS4 Controller" in settings once you set it all up.