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At the moment I use my 8bitdo pro2. It was kinda expensive but its a huge upgrade from my no name switch controllers and awful gamesube one from powera.

Also, the 3ds had really good controls (we don't talk about the c stick)

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 4 months ago (2 children)

I really liked the wavebird for the gamecube, unfortunately mine went into the aether on my last move, got bluetooth adapters to pair modern controllers with it but the wavebird was really cool at the time, was really amazing to not have to be tethered to the console and it being first party, though at the time the madcatz stuff was decent.

For recent controllers, I've been using a knockoff 360 controller for moonlight recently and after a lot of back and forth I really think MS nailed the controller setup back then (OG Xbox being decent but not a preference, I hated the duke, s controller was solid though), I like the xbone controllers as well, but IMO they're just iterations on the 360 controller, easily my preference as an all rounder controller layout.

I have a steam controller, used it for a while but it's been some time now, had some really great ideas, I'd totally go for an updated steamdeck style layout on that, probably a second for me.

I've had so much drift issues with ds4s that I personally don't reach for a ds4 or dualsense for non playstation games, I like being able to swap batteries and the Xbox/Steam controllers all seem to have way better battery life in general, I keep a stock of rechargeables around so not generating piles of waste.

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (3 children)

DualSense is the best right now IMO due to the features. If you don't believe me, actually play Astro's Playroom.

But I love the Steam Deck's layout (so I guess I'd probably like the Steam Controller as well). A lot of that has to do with Steam Input being fucking awesome, but it's also possible to get relatively good at using the touchpads as mouse, and the "touch right stick to enable gyro" is an awesome feature that has made FPS games playable on console for me.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago

PC game for decades with a recent (5 years?) Switch purchase. I was never a fan of controllers and still aren't for anything to do with aiming, but the Switch Pro Controller impressed me as a real nice piece of hardware. Battery life is phenomenal too.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 4 months ago

Keyboard and mouse... but the Steam Controller is cool too.

Other than that, any PS clone. The long thin horns fit my hands better than others.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 months ago

PS2

  • best d-pad ever made
  • comfortable to my big hands without being uncomfortable to friends’ regular-sized hands
  • pressure sensitivity all over the place, even if that did get underutilized
  • versatile design that’s equally comfortable to use for 2D and 3D games and doesn’t specifically favor a small number of genres
  • smooth, strong, and yet quiet rumble
  • good heft
  • uses a cord so no fucking around with batteries
  • sensibly named and located Start and Select buttons (Everyone‘s been dropping the ball on that front, lately. Sony most of all.)
[–] [email protected] 13 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I always thought the GameCube controller was ridiculously comfortable and ergonomic, so that's my choice. The C stick might not be for everyone though.

Any Dreamcast fans here? Those controllers had similar ergonomics in the hand, although the lack of a second analog stick was a pretty big drawback in hindsight.

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 4 months ago (2 children)

I quite like a good ps4 controller

[–] [email protected] 8 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Have you tried the ps5 controller? Genuinely my favourite thing about the ps5. The adaptive triggers and the haptics are so good. The battery life feels better too. That was my biggest complaint about the 4s especially compared to the ps3s, those lasted for weeks.

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

Yeah if they like the PS4 controller, then they'll 100% love the DualSense.

Just play Astro's Playroom and you'll get it.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I'm a big fan of the 8bitdo Ultimate C, but my favourite may well be the GameCube controller

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

Smash bros player?

GameCube layout is pretty nice

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

Not really, I just think it's the best controller. Ergonomic shape, octagonal stick gate (which is a criminally underused feature), good button layout... the only thing wrong with it is that the analogue triggers have a bit too much travel on them.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago

People like the GameCube buttons? I hate the layout

The sticks are good tho. Would love a hall effect GameCube controller. Mine was good but I accidentally made it drift and its now unusable

[–] [email protected] 4 points 4 months ago (1 children)
  • 8bitdo SN30 Pro
  • GameCube controller
  • Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
  • Super Famicom controller (mainly the face button colors and layout)
[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

What's so good about the switch pro?

I agree with the rest :3

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Ergonomics, NFC support and gyro. Of course the rumble could be stronger but I have gotten used to it.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago (2 children)

My aliexoress ones have super strong rumble. NFC is cool. But don't most switch stuff have gyro?

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

Most Switch games support gyro functionality, and of course the Joy-Cons also have gyro.

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[–] [email protected] 17 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Steam controller obviously (for everything other than retro gaming which often requires a dpad).

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Not familiar with that, is it the trackpad one?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 4 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

That thing confuses me

Why are the buttons below, why is there a stick if there are pads

[–] [email protected] 9 points 4 months ago (4 children)

The stick is better for movement, while the pads are better for aiming. And the buttons work fine where they are.

Arguably the left side pad is a bit useless for gaming itself, but its nice to have two pads for desktop navigation and using the on screen keyboard that is build into steam.

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

Not practical with anything else, but the Gamcube controller was so comfy. Def part of the 8bitdo ultimate gang now.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago

GameCube ones are nice

But powera can eat shit

[–] [email protected] 8 points 4 months ago (2 children)

The 8Bitdo Pro+ has been great - works really well with my Steam Deck and Switch. Sounds like the Pro 2 is the superior version with hall effect sticks.

The Switch Pro controller has always been good too. And the DualSense is really neat with the haptics and adaptive triggers - expensive, but not that much more than a Pro controller surprisingly.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago (2 children)

The D-pad on the Switch Pro Controller is hot garbage. Unless they changed it.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Yea, the Nintendo pro controller is way overpriced, before u got my 8bitdo I used these cheapo switch ones that were 7 euro a pop and they were good

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

To be fair I've had the pro controller for several years and it has held up really well. Really ergonomic and the vibration's good, plus it has gyro. Perfect for my needs on Switch. I think it was worth what I paid.

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

Oki :3

Which question but does it have hall sticks?

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

No the pro controller doesn't have hall effect sticks, but I've not experienced any drift. I did take it apart once to clean the insides however.

I had no end of problems with the joy cons, and have replaced those sticks with hall effect ones. Since doing that I've not had any problems, touch wood!

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