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Retro gaming controllers for PC (Updated- Both Controllers Reviewed)
Posted on 3/26/11 at 3:10 pm
Posted on 3/26/11 at 3:10 pm
I ordered these yesterday on Amazon:
SNES USB controller
NES USB Controller
I love playing SNES and NES games on emulators, but I have been using my 360 controller, and it's just not the same. I'll update this thread after I get them and see if they are any good.
Update: I got my NES controller today. Instead of the G-Tron controller, they sent me a Retrolink controller. At first I was pissed, and I was going to send it back, but it turns out, the reviews online were very comparable so I kept it.
It looks and plays pretty much exactly like an NES controller. The start and select buttons are rubber just like an NES controller, although they feel a tad bit looser. The a and b buttons are hard plastic and convex just like the NES. They feel almost exactly like a brand new NES controller. They kind of click like a new controller does, and I read they break in just like the NES. The d-pad is the hardest part to recreate IMO, and they did a great job. It plays perfectly. Assuming it is durable, and does break in just like an NES controller, I give it a 10/10.
I just got the SNES controller also, but I haven't had a chance to test it. I will update this after I test it.
Update: Just finished playing a couple hours of Link to the Past. The controller is great. There are only a couple of nit-picky things that make the original better. The a,b,x, and y buttons seem a tad bit smaller than the SNES controller. They still feel great, though. The x and y buttons are concave and the a and b buttons are convex like the original. The d-pad is very precise, and feels just like the SNES controller. This isn't a big deal at all, but I'm a little disappointed that the start and select buttons are plastic instead of rubber. Just like the NES USB controller the buttons click a little, but I am pretty sure they will break in fine, just like the old-school controllers did. 10/10
SNES USB controller
NES USB Controller
I love playing SNES and NES games on emulators, but I have been using my 360 controller, and it's just not the same. I'll update this thread after I get them and see if they are any good.
Update: I got my NES controller today. Instead of the G-Tron controller, they sent me a Retrolink controller. At first I was pissed, and I was going to send it back, but it turns out, the reviews online were very comparable so I kept it.
It looks and plays pretty much exactly like an NES controller. The start and select buttons are rubber just like an NES controller, although they feel a tad bit looser. The a and b buttons are hard plastic and convex just like the NES. They feel almost exactly like a brand new NES controller. They kind of click like a new controller does, and I read they break in just like the NES. The d-pad is the hardest part to recreate IMO, and they did a great job. It plays perfectly. Assuming it is durable, and does break in just like an NES controller, I give it a 10/10.
I just got the SNES controller also, but I haven't had a chance to test it. I will update this after I test it.
Update: Just finished playing a couple hours of Link to the Past. The controller is great. There are only a couple of nit-picky things that make the original better. The a,b,x, and y buttons seem a tad bit smaller than the SNES controller. They still feel great, though. The x and y buttons are concave and the a and b buttons are convex like the original. The d-pad is very precise, and feels just like the SNES controller. This isn't a big deal at all, but I'm a little disappointed that the start and select buttons are plastic instead of rubber. Just like the NES USB controller the buttons click a little, but I am pretty sure they will break in fine, just like the old-school controllers did. 10/10
This post was edited on 9/6/12 at 11:36 pm
Posted on 3/26/11 at 8:30 pm to audodger
quote:That's pretty sweet. Keep it updated, pretty cool idea.
audodger
Posted on 3/26/11 at 8:37 pm to 704Reb
Thanks!! I've been wondering about those too.
Some games like Tecmo or Zelda can be played just fine on the keyboard. But others like Tyson Punchout or Mario Brothers, you gotta have the real controller.
Some games like Tecmo or Zelda can be played just fine on the keyboard. But others like Tyson Punchout or Mario Brothers, you gotta have the real controller.
Posted on 3/27/11 at 2:06 pm to audodger
If you dont mind me asking where do you get your roms from?
Posted on 3/27/11 at 5:38 pm to audodger
seems unnecessary to get one of each... just get the SNES controller
best controller ever made
best controller ever made
Posted on 3/27/11 at 5:42 pm to TunaTigers
quote:
If you dont mind me asking where do you get your roms from?
I've had mine for a long time and don't know if the sites are still up, but if you google roms or emulation you should find a few good ones.
Go to knobbe.org RIGHT NOW to get Tecmo roms (the original plus hacked versions). Knobbe is being shut down in the next couple of days.
Posted on 3/27/11 at 5:44 pm to TunaTigers
quote:
If you dont mind me asking where do you get your roms from?
Off the top of my head, EmuParadise, RomHustler, CoolRoms, DopeRoms...Basically the ones that come up with a Google search.
Posted on 3/27/11 at 5:47 pm to baytiger
quote:
seems unnecessary to get one of each... just get the SNES controller
best controller ever made
The SNES controller was definitely awesome, but I would still prefer to play NES games with an NES controller, even if it isn't a very comfortable controller. I want it to feel just like it used to.
Posted on 3/29/11 at 3:36 pm to audodger
There are also adapters out there to play use most older controllers on the PC...this is only if you have the controller already and just want to convert it to USB.
I've got several
I've got several
Posted on 3/29/11 at 4:39 pm to gjackx
I saw that, but I got rid of my old stuff a long time ago. That is definitely ideal.
Posted on 3/31/11 at 10:19 pm to audodger
I got my SNES controller from the link you provided.
Same exact size as the SNES controller buttons are a bit stiff, and the start select buttons are not the normal rubber. Flawless configuration with a PSX emulator, so simple. A lot better than using the keyboard. I recommend getting one if you play emulators. OP thanks for sharing.
Same exact size as the SNES controller buttons are a bit stiff, and the start select buttons are not the normal rubber. Flawless configuration with a PSX emulator, so simple. A lot better than using the keyboard. I recommend getting one if you play emulators. OP thanks for sharing.
Posted on 3/31/11 at 10:42 pm to TunaTigers
quote:
TunaTigers
OP updated again.
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