Recommendations for SNES style controllers supported by retro handhelds
from jecxjo@midwest.social to retrogaming@lemmy.world on 26 Jul 2023 13:51
https://midwest.social/post/1430489

I have an RG353V currently running ArkOS. Works great, plugged it into my TV and looks great there too. Tried both a USB Xbox controller and PS3 controller and neither seem to be recognized (both of which I know Linux kernel models exist to support). Wanted to pick up a couple of SNES style controllers (kids mostly play Nintendo games) but wasn’t sure if anyone could vouch for specific brands or models they know work on these platforms.

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brimnac@lemmy.world on 26 Jul 2023 14:00 collapse

8bitdo makes controllers that I use and recommend. Even have some in the form factor of SNES (that’s what I have).

They work on my Pi arcade emulator really well.

Edit: www.8bitdo.com/#Products

jecxjo@midwest.social on 26 Jul 2023 14:06 next collapse

Yes, awesome. I saw them before and totally forgot about it. Thanks.

Fpsfrank85@lemmy.world on 26 Jul 2023 14:17 next collapse

Oh sweet, I was looking for a good wireless one for snes too. So these work good for n64 and PlayStation too?

brimnac@lemmy.world on 26 Jul 2023 14:39 collapse

They have adapters for their wireless controllers, and I think you can use old controller shells and put new “guts” in to update them… if you have old controllers, of course!

tehBishop@sh.itjust.works on 26 Jul 2023 14:32 next collapse

I have one that’s shaped like the SNES, it’s pretty good. The only issue I have is sometimes it doesn’t connect to my retropi and I have to remove it and reconnect it again.

Luci@lemmy.ca on 27 Jul 2023 12:31 next collapse

I highly recommend any of their controllers. Build quality and hardware support is amazing.

capt_wolf@lemmy.world on 29 Jul 2023 23:34 collapse

Seconding 8bitdo!

I got a zero 2 as a joke and it ended up being super comfortable for such a tiny controller. I ended up getting an sn30 pro plus shortly after my Logitech f710 pads died. After a couple years of speed runs I blew out the contact pads and found out that they’re ridiculously easy to replace. They use the same pads as the original SNES! I got a pro 2 and retired the pro plus last year, but it’s still totally functioning.