Controller suggestions/recommendations for Retro Pi gift

The Gent on 20/03/2018 - 10:44

I'm looking for advice on controllers for the RetroPi that I'm sending to my dad overseas. He plays PS1 and Sega Megadrive games and hates analogue sticks, so a decent D-pad is probably the way to go.

I personally use an Xbox 360 controller with mine, but they're kinda pricey and require a bulky receiver to work, plus he wouldn't get on with the proportions/layout of it.

At the moment, I'm thinking a PS2 to USB adapter as it's cheap and I have the controller already and I know he gets on with that.

Any experience with those? Any suggestions other than that?

Cheers,

Andrew

Gaming Computer Controller Megadrive PlayStation Raspberry Pi Foundation Retro-Pi Single Board Computer

Comments

  • Yummy on 20/03/2018 - 15:16
    +1

    http://www.8bitdo.com

    And you better be hurry. Lawsuit incoming.

    • SiolforTheJackal on 20/03/2018 - 16:28

      I second this. I have two of these and I highly recommend the SNES Pro.

      • The Gent on 20/03/2018 - 20:27

        Eh, as I said - Megadrive and PS1 - never had an attachment to the SNES and looks too basic for Playstation games, unfortunately.

        • SiolforTheJackal on 22/03/2018 - 15:21

          The Snes Pro has two shoulder buttons and analogue sticks, and they connect very easily via BT to the RetroPie.
          It works great for me with PS1 games, but I can imagine the button layout isn't the best for Megadrive.
          I use my Snes pro for PC, Switch, and my RetroPie with no problems.

  • zeto87 on 20/03/2018 - 15:55
    +1

    A PS3 controller and bluetooth adapter is what i would recommend.

  • websterp on 20/03/2018 - 16:51
    +1

    I have used both Logitech F310(Wired) and F710(Wireless) without any issues

    • The Gent on 20/03/2018 - 20:28

      Need a receiver for the wireless or is it bluetooth?

      • websterp on 21/03/2018 - 11:05
        +1

        It comes with a RF receiver - A small usb dongle which you plug onto the pi.
        All you need to know here: https://github.com/RetroPie/RetroPie-Setup/wiki/Logitech-Con…

        • The Gent on 23/03/2018 - 09:47

          Sold, thanks for your help :)

          I'm finding the cheapest for around the $50 mark - that about right?

        • websterp on 23/03/2018 - 11:15

          @The Gent:
          Yes that sounds right. I paid a bit over $50 for the F710 as it was easier for me to buy it over the counter at CPL in Melbourne.

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