Anyone here purchasing/collecting retro-inspired controllers like the 8bitdo SFC30, M30, FC30, or inexpensive replicas solely for the purpose of reliving the nostalgic experience of playing retro games on their original consoles?

Surely I ain’t alone right? What other controller brands do you guys like or want to share. Feel free to share your favorite controller brands or any recommendations you have 😁

  • MossBear@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    I have a drawer with several 8bitdo controllers, including the arcade stick. I love it. I just wish the Genesis controller would be configured more consistently by default in Recallbox. I haven’t spent a huge amount of time with it, but it never feels like it’s mapped correctly.

  • TwistedPear@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 year ago

    When Retro-bit announced their licensing partnership with Sega, I was really excited. I got their first wave Saturn USB pad, and I now have a Big 6 that combined a 6-button pad with the style of the 3-button Genesis pad. Still waiting for that dual analog variant they promised though…

    It was around the same time I think that Retro Fighters came out with a new original port Dreamcast controller, the Striker. Awesome controller. I got a Raphnet adapter just to use it on pc from time to time.

    Then there’s the arcade stick I custom built for the specific purpose of authentic arcade gaming at home. Uses a Suzo Happ lever (even though they used to be made by Industrias Lorenzo), and Industrias Lorenzo buttons.

  • suprjami@lemmy.sdf.orgEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I have accidentally become a collector of USB controllers and USB adaptors. Some games really do play better with their original controller, notably 6-button Mega Drive games and N64. I have plenty of controllers where I own an adaptor but never even owned the original system.

    8BitDo are a wonderful addition to this market. High quality repro controllers with modern features at reasonable prices. I’m glad they seem to be doing so well.

  • FluegelLukas@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I don’t use them solely for retro games. The 8bitdo SN30 pro just is a pretty solid controller for the nintendo switch and a good controller on the go with the phone clip.

    • ComeHereOrIHookYou@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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      1 year ago

      Agreed, the SN/SFC30 pro are pretty decent to be used for general use. but in my case I don’t know what happened and all of a sudden I also now have a 8Bitdo Pro, Ultimate and Pro 2. Talk about unplanned collection, lmao