>>107097183steam deck
>>107097183I don't play games. I spend my free time learning.
GoodmorningSaar Tarantula Pro
ultimate 2c>>107097192studying the blade or shitposting on 4chinz?
>>107097183TMR modded DualSense.
the GOAT of all time
dualsense with a bunch of ds4windows ricing for extra inputs
>>107097192Shit, forgot the pic.
>>107097220what does TMR modded mean?
>>107097281TMR is tunnel magnetoresistance. Kinda like Hall Effect, but more accurate.
>>107097281
>>107097183Either this or a KK3 max, depending on if it's a 2D focused game or not.
>>107097197This, but the d-pad is so fucking bad. They overcorrected the diagonals from the early models, so now they're too easy to press by accident. Not to mention the latency.I managed to get them to send me a Tegenaria (T3Lite) free of charge as "warranty" because I didn't want to just receive another fucked up T3Pro, and that one is a straight up improvement in most ways despite being dirt cheap. Only not a fan of how the middle two buttons feel and the Start placement. Supposedly they're going to release a wireless version later.Also got a Aolion j20 from the chinks for pennies to use as a glorified remote most of the time. Don't even own a Switch.
>>107097183PS4 controller for all PC gaming and emulation, because it's more comfy than PS5.
>>107097183Dualsense.
>>107097197>GameSAARcan't make this shit up
>>107097183one of theseit's fine. i use it to play game pass sloppa.thank you.
>>107097220>buy overpriced controller>pay extra for a mod that most 3rd party controllers already have
>>107097220Based
>>107097344>Start placement*HomeThey put the hardware config button where that usually is, whereas T3Pro has it on the back.
>>107097371The controller was 60€, bought last year. The mod was DIY and cost 20€ in parts.
>>107097397>80 bucks for a dualsenselmao
>>107097409Even most good 3rd party controllers are between 60-80 eur the least.
Was using Dualsense, if Sony wasn't jewish I'd still be using it. But they can't help themselves from farming goyim for controllers by not using any non-drifting sticks so now I use a 8bitdo 2c
>>107097371>overpriced>just works on Linux>best Bluetooth implementation >Gyro>good ergonomicsOnly shit deal with them is no trigger stops and the sticks being prone to failure after a few years (fixable as the commenter has shown).
>>107097441>>best Bluetooth implementationThis too. It's nonstandard but works with most adapters with lower latency then most proprietary or custom solutions.
>>107097441+1
>>107097441>and the sticks being prone to failure after a few years (fixable as the commenter has shown).I did the TMR mod just because I like TMR sticks, they had not even failed yet.
>>107097441>>best Bluetooth implementationIt's not the lowest latency anymore, if that's what you mean.
>>107097497what controller uses bluetooth and has lower latency? just curious
>>107097497It's still very lower latency for Bluetooth.
>>107097511The new gulikits like the es (pro) or the elves 2 (non pro).
I use a dual sense.
Whatever the xbox one is called now still seething because I paid $20 more for than I should've during the PLANDEMIC
>>107097183a hyperkin duke I've had for the last 6 yearseverything still feels fresh, it's really nicely made and great for my gorilla hands
>>107097543Nothing huge though, according to Gamepadia, it's like 3.5ms vs 5.5ms average latency difference. Compare to something like an Xbox controller with 10ms. Still nice to see there's even more advantages in Bluetooth latency, custom dongles can be annoying.
>>107097183reminder that if the controller doesn't support rechargeable double aa's then it's ewaste, that leaves us with the xbox series controller and 8bitdo pro 2reminder that if the controller doesn't have a chatpad then it's shit for pc use, that leaves us with the xbox series controllerdon't buy ewaste anons
>>107097569Yea, still 3.5ish ms latency via bluetooth is pretty amazing. Beats a lot of wireless controllers using their own 2.4GHz dongles.
>>107097192You're gloating on an anonymous anime manchild forum
>>107097572>reminder that if the controller doesn't support rechargeable double aa's then it's ewaste, that leaves us with the xbox series controller and 8bitdo pro 2What's the point if the battery life is good enough and you keep it in a dock anyways? No need to swap cells either. Dualsense has an average battery life of 9 hours and if you go to the bathroom or get a snack, you can temporary dock it, even 5 minutes charges enough for half an hour. The Pro 2 and Xbox Series controllers are severely lacking in features, low polling rate, no gyro.
>>107097606Yeah agree, it's amazing.
>>107097572>reminder that if the controller doesn't have a chatpad then it's shit for pc use, that leaves us with the xbox series controllerAgreed.
>>107097624I usuaslly play at my PC tho
>>107097624lol, all those third-party chatpads are crap. Only the official xbox one is good
>>107097611it's not about quick charging it's about it not holding a charge in a few years
>>107097694your stick would have failed by then anyways if you actually use it for gaming and not have it laying around for funif you're savvy enough to replace sticks, replacing the battery is even easier and stick would have to be replaced on xbox, 8bitdo or dualsense anyways if they fail
>>107097654Nice anecdotal evidence.
>>107097654I have no complains over mine
>>107097607
>>107097183Was an Xbox fan but the dualsense has really just dominated it so now I use a dualsense
>>107097715the problem with third-party chatpads is that they use their own dongle and needs to be charged separately from the controller
>>107097728>shit dpad>shit stick layout>no swappable batterynope
>>107097744>>107097706
>>107097748still doesn't solve the stick placement
>>107097744I like the stick layout and the d-pad, DS d-pads used to be praised from the PS1 days already
>>107097744You realize some people prefer symmetrical sticks?
>>107097183ds4 with usb-c mod
>>107097744>>no swappable batteryIt's easily swappable. Don't even need to solder.
>>107097758>DS dpads used to be praised from the PS1 daysya cause all dpads sucked back then, microsoft was the first to bring good dpads into their controllers starting with the xbox one
>>107097775Original Xbox controller were the only ones with good dpads. Modern clicky Xbox controller dpads suck ass.
>>107097775>clicky dpadlmao
>>107097764>ds4
>>107097783dpads are supposed to be clicky tardo
>>107097770you know full well what he means
>>107097805the only good clicky d-pad is on the neo geo pocket color and that's more of a stick
>>107097805Fuck no. >>107097808>Can't even handle a screwdriver Why are you on /g/?
>>107097825>needing a screwdriver to swap the batteryngmi
>>107097744>>107097770>>107097808>>107097825>nooo I can't swap the bettary!
>>107097831Top kek, nice one.>>107097830>can't handle a screwdriverNGMI
>>107097831i actually know basedfags who act like that
>>107097857buy the screwdrivers sir right now
>>107097836>thinks it's a screwdriver issueretard
Alpakka, Dualsense, and a Steam Controller. Waiting for steam controller 2, Capybara, and also want to try the GC custom controller that recently came out. The controller market is kind of meh outside sticks lately.
>>107097857not sure if new or actually retarded
>>107097220>>107097267This
>>107097238Meant to post this
>>107097310Nothing beats this for 2D stuff
>>107097183a ps3 chink copy
>>107098064masochistic
>>107098076why
>>107098050I actually have some saturn pads (an old usb SLS one not shown). The elves 2's dpad is at least on par with saturn one imo. Feels less mushy to be honest. Pretty cheap too, just under $30 on aliexpress right now, give it a shot.
>>107097183I have found the 8bitdo controllers to be really good this far, with them holding up for a few years without issue.
some Power A abominationsays it's for the switch but works fine on my ps3, which is good because the wifi/bt board conked out
>>107098064same bro, got three of them for like 10 bucks okay-ish quality for occasional use
>>107098134My 8bitdo sn30 pro+ was fine for 12-18 months, then the thumbstick started to go. I only used it for GTA5 and PGA 2K21/23
>>107098204Mine have been solid, with the pro and original pro+ being I think from around February of 2020.
Flydigi Vader 4 Pro and a Dualsense. I prefer using the Dualsense whenever possible, I just prefer the shape. I should really see how annoying it is to use the Switch 2 Pro Controller on PC these days, it's easily the best-feeling controller.
>>107097441>>best Bluetooth implementation >>Gyro>>good ergonomicsPlus good software customizability, programmable adaptive triggers, touchpad, great battery life. If you have hall effect or TMR thumbsticks too, it's an all around winner.
>>107097572It's only ewaste if you can't remove the battery entirely and have it still work wired. Wireless is gay anyway.
>>107097572Or just unscrew them and put a new pack in. You can do this basic task, right anon?
>>107098481I have no idea why people on /g/ even complain about shit like that. We're not talking about the average normie, this is literally a thread on /g/ talking to /g/ users.
>>107098501>It's the s○y fags like codemonkeys who complainPredictable.
Cheap but good enough
>imagine not being able to calibrate your controller easily with a web applet https://dualshock-tools.github.io/
>>107097434>>107097572>>107098134>>1070982048BitDo controllers are pretty good value, can recommend
>>107097192learning what?
i've been using a ds4 for years, i'll probably try dualsense when i need a new controller since it looks a bit more comfortable
>>107097183>What controller do you use?The best one :^)
>>107097183>controller
>>107097183Dualshock 3 just werks on my debian testing machine, wired and wireless
>>107098134Just got one as well.It's cheaper than the big brands and feels much more premium.
>>107097274KekAlso pic related is my joy stick coclection. I have the whole set.
>>107099316Based traditional C64 analog controller.
>>107099607but it's digital
>>107097183On PC I usually use the Xbone controller out of habit, sometimes the DualSense when I remember they can now pair to more than one device.
>>107099712I still have my xboner and I love that it uses aa batteries but it started double clicking making playing games very frustrating.
>>107099661The original Competition Pro joystick from the 80's, upon which that joystick is based, was analog. It gave it a much better directional experience.
>>107099731Not the later ones. The original early ones were, but digital later on. You have to be GenX to have experienced original Competition Pro analog.
>>107097183Xbox 360 controller
>>107099731>>107099741I have no idea what you're talking about, they were all digital. Mine has clicky microswitches too and was a gift my brother-in-law got in '84.
still using xb360 wired controller
>>107099813...or maybe it was '86. Still, I don't think there was ever an analog Competition Pro 5000.
>>107099731>>107099741I think anon means it uses switches instead of for example variable resistors like the Apple II joystick did at the time
>>107099906Yeah, digital as in switches.
>>107097183You need more?
>>107097183i tried to use dual sense with steam deck but the range is like 1 meter before it starts to stutter.
>>107097183Xbox one controller like a normal person.
>>107097183Got used to play with both trackpads, can't go back to sticks.
>>107098204I love my SN30 Pro+, it's the most comfortable form factor to me, however both it and my base SN30 developed pretty bad phantom diagonal inputs (the base was much worse). I replaced the dpad membranes in both of them and now they are really loud and almost impossible to do diagonals on, feels bad.
>>107097183I mostly use an 8BitDo Ultimate or an original wired X360 controller. For D-Pad heavy games I use an original Xbox One controller because I like the plus-shaped clicky D-Pad on that one.
>>107097197D-pad is bad, soft is unbelievably bad>>107098248(Vader) buttons bad: clicky but non-tactile Tried both in an attempt to leave my Xbox X/S because it's soft Microsoft cucked and it is not chargeable. Concluded that I enjoyed my old Logitech F310 much more than either of them.Still want to leave my Xbox X/S addiction, hope here I will find something.
>>107097310what's this called? Seems awesome for fighting games
Autism, I guess.
>>107100616Gulikit elves 2. Get the non-pro version, it has way better polling rate & latency.
>>107097183Gullikit King Kong
>>107100148Based! This is actually my favourite controller for 2d games
DualShock3but I think I'm ready to buy some new controllers. Though can't Wii controllers connect to PC? That would be cool, if I could emulate Wii games and play with the motion controllers.
>>107097719anonymous videogame manchild forum then
>>107097183I use the Logitech f310. I use it for my acer nitro 5 from 2022 very often and it run pop! _os. It just works with the pcsx2, dolphin, ppsspp, and steam games with proton and basically all games actually. I have sworn by this controller for many years.
>>107099716Honestly I've had great luck with Xbox controllers so far, even my original 360 pad works over 15 years later, the only thing I replaced was the thumbsticks since the rubber wore out.My DualShock 3 controllers, not so much, both barely hold a charge and have random D-Pad inputs.
>>107102766It's not about luck, really.One internet search is enough to show even series x owners facing the same problem.
>>107097183Dual Shock 3The best controller ever made. I have a bunch of spares, including a couple new in box.
I have a knockoff transparent xbone one and aside from the d-pad it's fantasticTo this day I cannot get over the design Xbox has for this shit, if I press up I should never be going to the left of right if I angle my finger too muchFucking circular shit
>>107102845Sorry but I'm against animal cruelty.
>>107102796Could be, mine works so far, I've had it since 2019.>>107102845I have 2 from my PS3 I got in 2010, both have annoying issues besides the battery.The DS4 was a massive improvement in ergonomics.
>>107102908Mine is from 2017.The double input became extremely noticeable and annoying a month ago, it was time to replace it.
>>107102982Is it known what causes it? If it's just the membrane underneath the buttons it should be trivial to fix. At the very least the Xbox pads have connectors for the rumble motors unlike DualShocks which you have to desolder and resolder.
>>107103034People have tried cleaning it and the problem persists.I haven't found an answer and that's why I replaced it, won't be getting microsoft controllers in the future.
>>107103044Understandable, even though mine still works I can tell the 360 pad was more robust though not as ergonomic. I prefer the DualSense layout and prompts over Xbone, but I don't see the point in buying a controller with a non-replacable battery and conventional analogue sticks when Hall effect sensor ones exist. I honestly don't know what I'll get in the future, I doubt anyone makes a PS5 joystick with AA/AAA batteries and Hall effect sticks.
>>107103120Closest you'd get to that is the 8Bitdo Pro 2. Which I don't personally like, but AA/AAA batteries aren't in many controllers these days.
>>107100638>f117 of gamepads
>>107100180Probably more the Decks fault, my DualSense's range on my desktop is around 8 meters and that's trough a wall.
>>107103120Honestly, you want such specific stuff you should just learn how to solder all that stuff to a DS. They sell TMR / HE switches and battery packs on Amazon for like 20 dollars Its easy as heck to do
>>107105030Yeah, realistically the best option is to modify a DualSense controller. I'm just wondering what I'll do in 10 years when the only battery options are fake batteries from AliExpress, like what happened with my DS3.AA batteries are a more consumer-friendly option even if it's not as elegant and lightweight.
Xbox 360 wiredDualshock 3 with proper drivers that emulate a Dualshock 2 for PS2 with pressure sensitivity.
>>107097183>>107097349Exactly this. The DS4 is really comfy.
>>107105127>Xbox 360 wiredMy favourite still, I ended up with hall effect sticks because the old sticks were starting to lose their mechanical spring. The sensors still worked okay. D-pad is 3d printed and mimics a sega saturn mechanism internally.
>>107097441>good ergonomicskek
>>107097763>people
why would anyone use a layout other than xbox?
>>107105429>>107105505>autist unable to comprehend other peoples viewpoint
>>107105515Many such cases.
>>107105429Yes it has good ergonomics, vastly superior to their old DS3 for sure and I personally prefer it to DS4 though that controller is quite comfortable too.
>>107105514they're rust developers (crab hands)
>>107102757This shit is literally indestructible, I dont know how many years i've owned mine
>>107100444Has a third party version of this controller been made yet?I fear my current one will have issues eventually.
>>107106421Steam Controller 2 is rumoured to be releasing very soon, it's pretty much the deck controller with better handles. Pic related is the icon recently found added to the Steam client
>>107100444Worse controller I ever had. It was so good in theory.
>>107105374Used mine so long that the rubber came off the sticks
>>107097183Dualshock 4 but Dualsense is apparently better. I just don't see a reason to upgrade.I don't like asymmetric controllers and the Xbox controllers are very uncomfortable in my hands in long sessions. The Nintendo Pro I can tolerate.
>>107107746I should have kept my original rubber sticks longer, They were getting worn but its was a shock how much faster the cheap replacements wear down.The hall sensors actually came with its own set of replacements sticks.
>>107106993They're going to ruin it by making it asymmetric right?
>>107107839Sorry kiddo, people just like async more
>>107107909Apparently I looked it up and it's going to be symmetrical so yeah you lose. Even valve knows asymmetrical sucks.
>>107107909>like async more>Sorry kiddo>people just
>>107107923Based Valve.
>>107107923Nice
>>107097183ps2 controller with a usb adapter
>>107097238im planning on grabbing a repro of this for oot decomp
>>107097367>face buttons indent your fingers>every button is approximately 300 decibels loud >membrane contacts for that decade long travel for pressesother than that cool controller
>>107097566how's the drift? any issues?
>>107097572>then it's ewasteyour life is ewaste pajeet
>>107098107I wish someone would do a repro of the 3D pad
>>107098148Get yourself a Defender Pro in January. It has sixaxis, pressure sensitive buttons and even hairpin trigger locks. Basically a modern DS3.
>>107099600>coclection>cockYou really are nothing but a simpleton with a one-track mind for cock. I like that. Maybe Daddy can teach you how to properly slobber all over his meat mallet while you thrust back onto one of those wall-mounted cocks you have. My name's Kevin, but you can call me Daddy.I've added my email so I'll know when you message me kitten.
8bitdo pro 3 for pc, dualsense for ps5. Used to just use an xbox controller for pc but decided to give the 8bitdo a try, so far I like it alot. My only complaint is the mushy face buttons that are removable, they could feel better. Otherwise its great, I wish I could use it with my ps5.
>>107108837Who knows, maybe if enough people email retro-bit they'll do it.
>>107106993looks peak comfy
I have a whole collection, it really depends on the game. For modern stuff, I tend to use either an 8bitdo pro 3, switch pro 2 or a dualsense these days. For older stuff it's either OEM controllers from back in the day or the NSO repros. GameCube stuff is a toss, either my ancient T3 controller, NSO GCC or my custom 8bitdo board based build in an extremerate shell, depending on where I'm playing gamecube games.>>107108782You probably want the drop-in 8bitdo board then. I think it's compatible with OEM sticks, so you can get one of these cheap hall-effect repros and keep swapping them whenever they wear out. Metal sticks go into hundreds of dollars when you can score one.
>>107110353I hope people mod this one, I don't like domed xbox-style face buttons, or their triggers, if they're all supposed to be clicky, give me a slider to turn them into hair triggers with proper mouse switch stops. Also, the dpad better be clicky, once you go clicky you can't go back.
8bitdo pro 2 for me
>>107097197I own one. It has a lot of neat features. I don't understand the complaints aboutthe dpad. The right face buttons should be micro stitches like all the others and not membrane. The layout changing motor is a really dumb gimmick and annoying more than anything. Add shift layers those changes and it would be 99% perfect. The rgb light stuff is gay but appeals to gaymers i suppose.
>>107108849Can you tell me if the face buttons are loud or as silent as the ones on the dualshock?
>>107097183og360 wireless controller and 8bitdo ultimate bluetooth controller to pirate and play nintendo switch games more effectively
>>107100671>>107097310Thanks for this, I had no idea it existed, it's literally my ideal controller made real.
>>107111439i also like the charging station. basically makes battery life a non issue since you are always charging it when you don't use it. only issue i have with it is that gyro only works over bluetooth which kinda sucks. also it doesn't want to connect on linux mint for some reason. it like connects and disconnects all the time but works fine on arch. i wish the xbox one controller had gyro and hall effect sticks.
>>107108818no drift to report
>>107102470Poorly made controllers. Design is great, but the make is horrible. This goes for DS4, too
>>107105113>gaming in 10 years
>>107111660the really old ps3 controllers had hall effect sticks. the ones without the sixaxis i think.
>>107097572All handheld controllers that don't support the newest standards are ewaste, virtually indistinguishable from the hardwired NES controllers of yore.The newest standards in this case include trackpads, joysticks that don't suck, triggers that are at least dual stage and full 6 DoF tracking functionality.
>>107097416No, they aren't.Are you getting dropshipped?
>>107097183Dualshock 3
>>107112115>but saar gamesaar 30 dollars!
>>107110353yeah I'm going to be picking it up the second it goes on sale. for other games my go-to is still this motherfucker, the battery life is measured in MONTHS, god-tier d-pad and the buttons are the best feel of anything except possibly the Wii U Gamepad. also works perfectly over bluetooth on linux, but you need either some fucky drivers or an adapter to use it on Windows with bluetooth
>>107097197I hate to say it but GameSaar actually makes good controllers.
>>107110353It looks really good. I liked first steam controller but the lack of d-pad made it awkward for many games that require precise directional input, especially retro.
>>107097349this is the best controller ever designedbut not in terms of longevity
>>107116955>t. crab hands
>>107117969Cry me a fucking river.
Is there a PS2/Daulshock 2 adapter that differentiates the left stick from d-pad?
>>107116955Mine lasted 8 years before the stick started acting up (not drifting). Didn't even have to replace the whole stick, just swapped one of the washers(?) in the module. The only reason I stopped using it is because I wanted back buttons.Everything is like this nowadays. New units of the same model will break in 2 years, old ones will last you 2 decades with minor repairs. Same with the original G502 I'm still using. For longevity at reasonable prices you might actually be better off buying chink shit at this point.
>>107097183DS4. Been meaning to try a DS5
>>107118739you dont need it, youre already in the ocean
>>107099105+1 got the 8bitdo pro2
>>107116922>steam controllerI know new one is about to release soon (in Valve time™ anyway), but is there a way to get a replacement dongle for the original? I lent mine to a friend, who immediately lost the receiver, and when I contacted Valve to request another even thought it was almost brand new to the market they basically told me to go fuck myself. Bluetooth mode always felt like shit in comparison because of the difference in latency, and I think it also did something to weaken/disable the haptics, but I'd be keen to dig it out storage and give it another go if I could get an actual USB adaptor for it.
