Controllers, Favorites?

[Necromancer]

My favorite controller is the pachinko controller.... said nobody ever. 

[MNKyDeth]

Well, I thought about buying a bunch of the ACD fighting games. So maybe a worthwhile investment for two 6 button AVE pads and just keep my two button controllers as they do a fine job.

I was considering the 3 button pads because I guess the extra button can be used as shortcut's in some of the games? But in the end I don't really need that, unless I see a cheap one someplace I prolly won't jump on it.

The wireless pads intrigue me a lot. I am curious as to how long the batteries last in them. Alkaline or rechargeables. And can you sit comfy on the couch at least 6feet away maybe further without any issues.

[Necromancer]

My couch is six or seven feet away from the TV and I don't bother with rechargeables, as regular batteries last a good six months anyway.

[csgx1]

I use rechargeable batteries in my cordless and it last for months.  Not sure exactly how long since I usually rotate batteries before it dies.

I've used the cordless pad across the room (10+feet) before without any problems.  It only works in the line of sight like all IR controllers/remotes.  So the controller sensor always needs to be pointed towards the receiver.  Sometimes my hands drift out of line during intense gaming and the controller loses response.

[tool]

^ the loss of response when not in line of sight could be a very big issue. Being required to sit still the entire time and pointing controller directly to receiver is too strict.

[Bernie]

^ the loss of response when not in line of sight could be a very big issue. Being required to sit still the entire time and pointing controller directly to receiver is too strict.

Thats exactly why I got rid of mine.  Very nice, built really well...but I cant sit still like that.  I get too relaxed, or I shift, or something.  If playing an RPG, its fine...but any kind of action, shooter, platformer....that small mishap leads to untimely death.


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[kiketonto]

This one!

This pad is awesome!!!!
nice colors!

[Pokun]

I'm using my Hori Fighting Commander PC the most, for 2-button or 6-button games alike. I prefer cross-shaped d-pads of Hori controllers, although the original controllers have pretty good d-pads too.

Next I'm thinking of getting a 3 button controller, but I'm not sure which is best.

[Vimtoman]

Just bought a faulty Duo which comes with a couple of Hudson Battle pads.
Are they any good?

[jelloslug]

Avenue 3 pad with a turbo cord on it.

[esteban]