Controllers, Favorites?

[toymachine78]

Does a TG16 controller exist that has the sturdy feel of an NES pad? I hate how the turbob controller feels like an empty hollow shell. I like how the nes pad feels heavier and sturdier.

[SignOfZeta]

I use the Core Grafx pad. I have a bunch of them.

[MattJ]

I have used the TG16 controller, PCE-Duo and Duo-R, and Ave 3 controllers. Of them, the TG16 feels best to me. The D-Pad seems a little sturdier and less 'twitchy' than the PCE ones, though I do love the look of my off-white PCE controller since it matches my Duo-R. The Ave3 is interesting, but I do not have any fighting games so the three-buttons have not really come of use, yet. I would like to check out the Shuttle, Ave6 and RX controllers someday.

I have thought about opening up my white PCE controller and seeing if I could fit the insides of a spare TG16 controller inside, so I'll have one where the D-Pad isn't a problem. That's a project for another day though when I have a little more free time!

[hoobs88]

This one!

That thing is sweet.  Is it custom?

Yes indeedy.

[hoobs88]

It appears to be Hudson Joycard Sansui NES pad with a Zonk overlay. It might even be converted to work on TurboGrafx or PC Engine (I have a few standard NES pads that are converted).

Good eye! It was a Hudson Joycard Sansui NES pad that was converted to a PC Engine/Turbo Duo pad. I then customized the label so it would look more Turbo-riffic.

[poponon]

love my ascii joystick  . needs a cleaning on the inside tho .  got it for 5$ in a misspelled auction

[csgx1]

The cordless pad is my favorite mainly because it's the newest and the least worn d-pad out of my controller selection.  Both my Ave 6 and Ave 3 d-pads feel slightly stiffer and not as responsive, probably due to wear.

I like the Hori fighting commander for 6 button compatible games but I still prefer the overall feel of the standard NEC 2 button controller. 

[wilykat]

Ave 3 as well.  Very close to regular controller but just slightly wider and the 3rd button can help in some games.

[Groover]

Does a TG16 controller exist that has the sturdy feel of an NES pad? I hate how the turbob controller feels like an empty hollow shell. I like how the nes pad feels heavier and sturdier.

I don't know I enjoy the feel of the turbo controller. To me it is like a premium NES controller. I like the sides being curved and not rigid. Also the D pad and button action is good. the cable is coming out the center and not the side or off set on the top. I do think that there is a bit of muscle memory for me. I have used this controller first when I was very young as a kid. So holding one now I have a memory of it.

I want to get a 3 button controller. I think that might be a nice option. Of the 6 button controllers I am not a fan of the Duo RX controller. My thumb is swimming in the d-pad on that one.

[schweaty]

Micomsoft XE-1 Pro for shooters.  Hori Commander (not fighting commander... 2 different controllers) for everything else.

[WoodyXP]

Hori Fighting Stick PC is my controller of choice for all games.  If I feel like using  a pad I go with the Hori Fighting Commander or RX Pad.

[Bloufo]

The cordless pad is my favorite...

I'll go for this as well. Solid controller build.
As someone once said "they're great controllers if you can OBEY and not flop around like a monkey hopped up on amphetamines". 
In any case, I'm thinking of using an extension controller cord with the IR receiver unit so as to better position the line of sight sensor for better reception signal.

[greedostick]

Hori Fighting Stick PC is my controller of choice for all games.  If I feel like using  a pad I go with the Hori Fighting Commander or RX Pad.

This.

The Hori fighting commander is great.

6 buttons, and had a SNES style D-Pad, and SNES style " A B " buttons.

[tool]

My favorite is the TurboTap because you can hook up 5 controllers at once.

[GohanX]

My personal favorite for most games is a regular TG16 pad. The Ave 3 would win out but the buttons don't feel quite as nice to me, I'm not sure if it's just my pad (it was used, probably worn) or if they are all like that, but the buttons seem to rub a little, like the hole is a hair too small. I've entertained the though of trying to sand or drill it a hair larger, but I haven't had the stones to try it out yet. Other than the button thing, the third button comes in handy in so many games it's ridiculous. Dracula X, Super Star Soldier, After Burner 2, Shinobi all make great use of the third button without technically being 3 button games.

I like the Ave 6 more than most people, but I rarely use it for anything but 6 button games since I just prefer the other pads for 2 button games. If it were the only pad I had it would be fine though.

I shouldn't technically include this, but the BEST controller I have for the thing? A Saturn pad. I built a converter box a while back using a Cthulhu board that converts the Saturn pad into damn near everything, including the PC Engine. 9 times out of 10 though I'm too lazy to drag the converter box out and just use a regular PCE pad.