cartman | 195 Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Same shit i've experienced with other controller D-pads in regards to unintentionally registered commands i experienced here. Was playing The Ninja Warriors on MAME and you constantly have to switch between looking left and right facing the enemies while the UP arrow is the jump. I found myself jumping accidentally to the point that i can't play the game with any consistency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeatherRebel5150 | 1,056 Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 I think that was the controller where that could be helped/fixed by using those sticker circles you use on paper in 3 ring binders to prevent tearing. Put them around all four contacts for the d-pad on the PCB. I wanna say use 2 stickers per contact to build it up a little. Kinda dissapointed that has to be done but it hopefully helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefaultGen | 5,401 Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 I'm almost always disappointed a least a little by third party controllers. I'd like to say people's standards are too loose for controllers, but maybe I'm just too picky? I'm not familiar with The Ninja Warriors but if you need really precise 4-directional inputs you could try the RetroUSB NES controller. It's very clicky and slightly stiffer than most d-pads. I don't use it all the time, but I'm a big fan for very challenging/precise inputs like Mike Tyson or Adventure Island 8-3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuNKeY | 241 Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 I have like 2 of these now but never really tried using them on MAME as I have dedicated xbone controller I use for that or PC gaming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew244 | 26 Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 I have a wired SN30 Pro that I use for NES/SNES games on the switch, and while the d-pad on mine is definitely a bit stiff, I've never unintentionally had a direction register. Guess I'm lucky. I really love this thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pendragonx | 117 Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 (edited) I hear the 'M30' has a really good d-pad.. only downside is you don't have the dual-analogue sticks the SN30 has ... however if what @LeatherRebel5150 said is true, then a fix would probably solve all concernshttps://www.8bitdo.com/m30-2-4g-for-genesis-mini-mega-drive-mini/ I'm actually more curious at this point if anyone's used the SN30 Pro+ ... maybe it's improved enough to be the preferred choice?https://www.8bitdo.com/sn30-pro-plus/ Edited November 13, 2019 by Pendragonx extra stuff to add Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanooki | 4,932 Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 I never liked the controller. I got one that came with my SuperNT last year and it never felt 100% right, but what really ticked me off was the short battery life of it and the receiver. Maybe I'm spoiled by the ground unicorn horn powered Nintendo batteries in their controllers, but I felt like I had to keep charging the thing every few days to a week or it would be dead so I shelved it and stuck with my corded originals. It just sold on ebay this evening so it'll be out of my hair for good shortly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeppelin03 | 314 Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 I use them with wireless adapters on our consoles. They are nice enough but not perfect. I would recommend if you are a more casual player like myself. If you are serious about it stay wired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ifightdragons | 234 Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 13 hours ago, LeatherRebel5150 said: I think that was the controller where that could be helped/fixed by using those sticker circles you use on paper in 3 ring binders to prevent tearing. Put them around all four contacts for the d-pad on the PCB. I wanna say use 2 stickers per contact to build it up a little. Kinda dissapointed that has to be done but it hopefully helps. I did this myself, and it worked. Used 2 rings per direction, exactly as showed in My Life in Gaming's video on the controller. Had a bad time playing Celeste before I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toma | 71 Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Is the the older, more accurate looking Pro, or the newer, less infringing one? I have both an SFC themed old one and a GB themed newer one, and the D-pad on the new one is quite noticeably better feeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toma | 71 Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 6 hours ago, Pendragonx said: I hear the 'M30' has a really good d-pad.. only downside is you don't have the dual-analogue sticks the SN30 has ... however if what @LeatherRebel5150 said is true, then a fix would probably solve all concernshttps://www.8bitdo.com/m30-2-4g-for-genesis-mini-mega-drive-mini/ I'm actually more curious at this point if anyone's used the SN30 Pro+ ... maybe it's improved enough to be the preferred choice?https://www.8bitdo.com/sn30-pro-plus/ I also have the Pro+ and it's been amazing. I absolutely love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadrulesagain | 41 Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 (edited) The Pro+ is great for most 2d games, and even fighters (though I prefer a fight stick). It is a bit stiff, but it may loosen with use. Edited November 15, 2019 by buttheadrulesagain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yelir | 11 Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 This dpad issue is with both wired and wireless controllers? I found a wireless black SN30 for ~$25 off retail (open box) but have been hesitant to buy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docile tapeworm | 4,198 Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 On 11/12/2019 at 12:52 PM, DefaultGen said: I'm almost always disappointed a least a little by third party controllers. I'd like to say people's standards are too loose for controllers, but maybe I'm just too picky? If your too picky then so am I. Never had a third party controller I liked. I have one of the 8bitdo wireless ones and I never use it the d-pad seems ok but the a.b.x.y. Buttons are so clicky and sometimes stick (like the get stuck pressed in for a millisecond). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cartman | 195 Posted December 2, 2019 Author Share Posted December 2, 2019 The thing is everyone praises this controller as the real deal. The reviewers that have it as their thing to talk about gaming-related things and should have some insight i guess, they say the same thing. It makes me really wonder why i experience these things that so many others don't i mean how many differeng fucking ways are there that you can press a button on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code Monkey | 2,006 Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 I've been using the SN30 for a year without the issues to which you refer. Mine works perfectly fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sumez | 2,941 Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 (edited) I won one in a competition, and I think it's alright, but maybe I just didn't expect anything from a controller I'd never heard of before. One thing I kind of hate is how it really tries to look like a SNES controller, but feels absolutely nothing like one. Like others have said, the D-pad is really weirdly stiff. Meanwhile the SNES Mini controller feels just like the real deal. Edited December 3, 2019 by Sumez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesRobot | 5,798 Events Team · Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 Love my SN30 PRO GB. Way better than the Switch pro. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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