Controllers and D-Pads

[exodus]

I like the blaster for its shape, but mine (brand new in box) started having problems pretty quickly. I've probably got to look inside and see what's up, but anywayyyyy I also like the avenue pad 3, and think the 6 is way too bulky and kind of hurts my fingers after a while. Wish my blaster just kept working properly!

[Dicer]

In order of awesomeness

Hori 6 button, it's the GOAT
Avenue 6,  a very close second and my go to pads on my setup.
Ave 3, same as above just less buttons, they are good for people with big meaty claws
Standard Turbo/Duo/PE Engine pad, works gets the job done
Finally 1st gen PCE pad with no turbo, use em in a pinch if no other controller is available.

[csgx1]

From my experience the feel of most NEC d-pads depends on wear or how used the controller is.  I have various NEC controllers and some of the d-pads feel different but most of them seem pretty worn.   

My Ave 3 seems to be my most worn pad where the d-pad is not smooth, clunky and kind of sticks.  I have worn US Turbo and PCE pads that feel similar but not as bad as my Ave 3.  I've inspected and thoroughly cleaned these with no improvement. 

In contrast, my cordless PCE and one of my white PCE non-turbo pads are really smooth and work great.  Most likely because the cordless pad was brand new and the non-turbo pad seems hardly used when I got them.  Both of these pads are what I always use now.

The Hori FC 6 button is good and the shape and feel is similar to the oem snes pad.  A nice d-pad but I only used it when playing fighting games. 

[Alt-Nintega2]

no one uses Turbo Stick?

[SmokeMonster]

How does the Hori Twin Commander fare? I've never used one.

[TheClash603]

no one uses Turbo Stick?

Nope.

[BigusSchmuck]

no one uses Turbo Stick?

Nope.

I do. Maybe because I bought a bunch of them back in the day from tzd for $10 a piece. Good times..

[HuMan]

My favorite by far is the 1st gen PCE no turbo controller. I love the feel of the buttons and the simplicity. It makes the PCE feel like the big brother of the Famicom it pretty much is.

[esteban]

D-Pad.

Douche pad.

DUO-RX pad...



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[SignOfZeta]

My favorite by far is the 1st gen PCE no turbo controller. I love the feel of the buttons and the simplicity. It makes the PCE feel like the big brother of the Famicom it pretty much is.

I agree totally.