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Any controllers that have both joysticks in the "upwards" position? (lemmy.ca)

submitted 5 days ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I'd love to find someone who makes a decent controller where both of the joysticks are above the buttons (so basically the opposite of the Playstation layout). Anyone know of one? I've only ever found no-brand Amazon junk.

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 5 days ago (3 children)

Wii U Pro Controller

[–] [email protected] 0 points 5 days ago (2 children)

Dang, this is definitely the winner. I'm a fan of Nintendo's controllers, but never had a WiiU so didn't realize they were in that configuration. Thanks!

[–] [email protected] 0 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

I think it's your best bet.

I am disappointed that this particular Wii U controller lacks motion controls, though. Seems strange for a console that treats them as a primary feature.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

iirc, be aware that the triggers(L1/R1) are buttons

[–] [email protected] 0 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Yeah I saw that. Not ideal, but there aren't a ton of games I play that really need that throttle.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 4 days ago

I'm in the same boat tbh I really like the layout of the Wii u pro, it ruined me. I just wish it had analog triggers. I opted for an analog keyboard instead, with a racing profile.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 5 days ago

This is the only pad that comes to mind with the sticks in that position.

https://a.co/d/2m4GndD

I may recall a Sega Saturn controller that had two analog sticks at the top, but those things were huge (and very likely no USB model).

[–] [email protected] 0 points 5 days ago (2 children)

It’s a damn good controller too.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 5 days ago (1 children)

The only downside to using one today is that it charges via mini USB. Not USB C like a PS5 controller, or even micro USB like a PS4 controller. It uses mini USB like a PS3 controller.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Yeah, mini USB is a plague.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 4 days ago

The good side is mini is far more robust than micro

[–] [email protected] 0 points 5 days ago

Was legit my favorite controller at the time