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What controllers do you prefer for emulation?
- Thread starter dave_d
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Why would you do that?
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PS3 controller with MotionJoy here. Great for the oldies like SNES, and also for the newer games that use analog sticks, like the Gamecube/Wii's Gamecube controllers. Also, since it's Bluetooth, it's nice with Bluetooth dongles, but you can also use it wired.
Another option is Wii Classic Controller over Bluetooth. It's definitely better than the Playstation controller... except that it has no rumble, not very good "drivers," uses up batteries, no wired option, and the Wii Remote dangles off the controller. So it isn't my go-to controller anymore.
Another option is Wii Classic Controller over Bluetooth. It's definitely better than the Playstation controller... except that it has no rumble, not very good "drivers," uses up batteries, no wired option, and the Wii Remote dangles off the controller. So it isn't my go-to controller anymore.
Why would you do that?
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I didn't think to look for that. That's awesome and alleviates a lot of my problems. I'm going to think about getting one, but Classic Controller cords are kinda short...Platy said:
Another problem is that they're likely not XInput compatible (both L and R buttons are independently analog). It's only really important in Gamecube/Wii emulators and certain Windows games though, so no real biggie.
MrBelmontvedere
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I just use the keyboard
blizzardjesus
Banned
wii classic controller over blu-tooth
old manatee
Banned
Saturn pad for 2d and 360 pad for 3d.
alf717
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blizzardjesus said:
I really need to do this some day. Any suggestions on which blue tooth adapter I should pick up to do this?
As of now I use a PS2 to USB adapter w/ the Logitech Cordless Action Controller for PC titles with X360CE for those stubborn GFWL/360 only controller titles and for other general use. I also use a Gamemon device I picked up some years back to hook up a Game Cube/PS2/Xbox controller mostly use it just for the Game Cube port.
Demon_Knight
Banned
I use an original SNES pad with a USB adapter for most classic console games, and an arcade-style joystick for Mame and Touhou games.
Barrel Cannon
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For emulation on PC all I have is my 360 controller which works well for most genres and consoles. On my xbox I use the arcade stick and SF anniversary pad(akuma flavored).
Don't emulate much these days though. Too many new games to play and too little time on my hands. Once I upgrade my PC I will have to start buying wii games/peripherals so I can play Dolphin in HD. Those screens I see for Brawl, SMG and Wind Waker make upgrading so tempting
Don't emulate much these days though. Too many new games to play and too little time on my hands. Once I upgrade my PC I will have to start buying wii games/peripherals so I can play Dolphin in HD. Those screens I see for Brawl, SMG and Wind Waker make upgrading so tempting
The Faceless Master
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DS3 for games that need a dpad, 360 dpad sucks in comparison!
i remember back in the day i built parallel port adapters from radioshack parts and plans on the internet...
i remember back in the day i built parallel port adapters from radioshack parts and plans on the internet...
Augemitbutter
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arcade sticks and neo geo usb pad.
Oh, I have tons of adapters to use different Controllers on my PC. Arcade Sticks, both types of Wii Classic Controllers, Xbox 360, PS2, Gamecube, Saturn, and Wii Remotes.
For most 3D games, I'll default to the Xbox 360 Controller if the Emulator has rumble. I use the Wii Remote when playing a game that makes heavy use of the Wii Options. For 2D games, I usually use my Saturn Pad. For MAME, I'll switch between my Arcade Stick and Xbox 360 Controller depending on the game. Despite being able to use my PS2 and Gamecube Controllers, I don't use them to often. No drivers seems to be able to pick up the pressure sensitivity on the buttons on the PS2 Controller, and my USB connector doesn't allow Rumble on my Gamecube Controller, though it has the best Analog stick of any controller I have tried, so I pull it out for games that need a really sensitive analog stick for.
I bought one of these for the Classic Controllers:
Works quiet well, don't have to mess with additional software.
For most 3D games, I'll default to the Xbox 360 Controller if the Emulator has rumble. I use the Wii Remote when playing a game that makes heavy use of the Wii Options. For 2D games, I usually use my Saturn Pad. For MAME, I'll switch between my Arcade Stick and Xbox 360 Controller depending on the game. Despite being able to use my PS2 and Gamecube Controllers, I don't use them to often. No drivers seems to be able to pick up the pressure sensitivity on the buttons on the PS2 Controller, and my USB connector doesn't allow Rumble on my Gamecube Controller, though it has the best Analog stick of any controller I have tried, so I pull it out for games that need a really sensitive analog stick for.
I bought one of these for the Classic Controllers:
Works quiet well, don't have to mess with additional software.
Shin Kojima
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Would you kindly tell me where exactly? I have the SNES controller that plugs into your wii remote like a Classic Controller so this would be perfect for me.Drkirby said:I bought one of these for the Classic Controllers:
Works quiet well, don't have to mess with additional software.
(saw Amazon in image info but I failed finding it there)
Allan Holdsworth
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Logitech Precision
RockmanWhore
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I used to love using my PS2 controller, but now I mostly use an arcade stick for 2D games. I don't emulate 3D games that much, the emulation always feel off to me in 3D.
BlazeHedgehog
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I've been using a Dualshock 2 with basically everything for the last 5 or 6 years using an old SmartJoy Plus (R.I.P., Lik-sang). It has enough buttons and features to support just about everything needed, save for analog triggers (and I have a wired 360 controller if I need those).
Barrel Cannon
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There's a company called PDP releasing one similar to it for 360/ps3.Drkirby said:I wish someone would release this in North America, looks great:
USB NeoGeo pad.
alf717
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Shin_Kojima said:
I found this made by MayFlash.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003711698/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Looks like I may try this one out but I'd rather go blue tooth since I'd rather site back and play unless it is an FPS.
For 3D games I use an Xbox 360 controller.
For 2D games I use an SNES controller modded for USB from www.retrousb.com
For 2D games I use an SNES controller modded for USB from www.retrousb.com
sixteen-bit
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Virtua Stick High Grade