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So far i got my LaunchBox installed and working, BigBox License will be bought eventually.

Gamepads, i got the Xbox 360 pad, but i don't really want to use it for retro gaming, that just doesn't hit the right feels for me.
Instead i got these two 8bitdo Pads here.
Love the SNES one, the NES looking one with the sticks i don't really use but i like the novelty of it.

Just ordered this NES looking 8bitdo pad
i would prefer if it the button layout was identical with the NES (2 buttons instead of 4), but wireless takes priority and the 8bitdo quality seems really good so far.

I also ordered a SEGA Genesis pad from Hyperkin, from what i read this is the best quality mockup that is available in my region.
I've seen one or two others that might not suck but aren't available and i've seen a few more that are obvious trash.

What i'm really looking forward to are the SEGA/retro-bit wireless controllers they showed at CES 2018.
I know retro-bit quality has always been hit and miss (especially the PC USB pads seem to be trash level), but they are licensed by SEGA now, i'm confident they will put their A-Game forward here. But no idea when those will be released or if they will even make it to Shops in Germany.

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as far as Emulators go, i'll use whatever makes the ROM start.
I'm really not happy right now that some Emulators (i'm looking at you BizHawk 2.2.1) need BIOS files that are not supplied to start certain games, just makes stuff pointlessly complicated and the next Emulator starts the same ROM without bitching.
The nice thing is that i can tell LaunchBox which Emulator to use for which ROM, but at some point i would like to be confident when i click on one of the thousands of Icons in LaunchBox that the game will actually start instead of it being always a gamble.


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i also started a little bit of rom hacking (romhacking.net), like taking the PAL Super Probotector SNES ROM (a.k.a Contra III) and changing it to NTSC for 60FPS and re-enabling the cheats that the JAP version of Contra III originally had.
Now i got bunny eared robots and 30 lives to actually play this game the way i want.
The 50FPS PAL versions feel a lot more sluggish in direct comparison.
Thankfully there are few games like Super Probotector with changes worth keeping in the PAL versions, so i default to the NTSC versions most of the time.

oh, and maybe i should mention the PC i'm playing on, so here is the build-log -> https://imgur.com/a/FBDEo

i'm also thinking about building a retro PC for some Win9x gaming with some old parts (Voodoo3 2000, Creative Audigy 2ZS) i still got sitting around, but i kinda got stuck on this whole Emulation thing the past few weeks.
So the 3Dfx / EAX capable Win9x build with CRT Monitor will have to wait a bit longer.

Assuming you are talking about R-Pi, v3b.

All 32 bit and lower works flawlessly. This includes but is not limited to Genisis, GB, GBC, GBA, NES, SNES, PSX.

N64 is the most commonly discussed as it has a large library of great games that are also often 4x multiplayer. Most games work very well (e.g. Mario Kart), while some do not (in particular 007 Goldeneye).

Hardware:

• Raspberry Pi 3 - $36
  
• Samsung EVO 32GB Class 10 Micro SDHC - $11
  
• CanaKit 5V 2.5A Raspberry Pi 3 Power Supply - $10
  
• Addicore Raspberry Pi Heatsink Set - $5
  
• AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Cable - 3 Feet - $5
  
• Official Raspberry Pi 3 Case - $8
  
  
  Total cost so far, $75. You can get a less expensive case that also comes with the heat sinks bringing your cost down to ~$65.
  
  Cheap right? Well, the one thing that is going to cost you the most in any of these builds is the controllers.
  
  I like:
  
  
• 8BITDO NES30 Pro Wireless Bluetooth Controller - $49 (x4).
  
  When I first bought them, they were $36 each, and I love them. They work really well via the Pi's built in Bluetooth.
  
  Another great option that works really well are the XBOX-360 controllers. Wired ones run you $27 each brand new, and wireless are $34/each, plus one adapter for the set.
  
  
  In other words, four good controllers are going to run you $100-$200. Which is the bulk of most builds. In a childs-only build, I am considering either wired XBOX-360 controllers because of their awesome cord break-away feature, or going even less expensive with the $12 SNES clones, though that eliminates the ability to play N64 and PSX.

I've tried some of the usb controllers and wasn't satisfied. They're often too light-weight or the buttons aren't as responsive, or some little nagging thing. Personal recommendation would be to go for the real deal and get an N64 to usb Controller Adapter or two. They're surprisingly easy to use (nearly plug-and-play, but you need to configure the emulator settings so it knows which is controller 1, controller 2, etc.).

That being said, it sounds like you might be happier getting the real deal hardware. Nothing will feel spot on compared to the original hardware. Plus, if it sounds fun for your bachelor party, who's to say it can't be something fun to do any other time you're all together in the future, right?

Congrats on getting hitched; hope it goes well for you.

Looking for the best value for a graphics card to pair with an i7 3770K for BOTW Wii U and eventually Switch emulation on linux, with some GC and such thrown in too. Have been using the iGPU as I haven't been gaming on PC for a couple years. I don't want to spend more than 300 bucks, ideally more like 200. 60 FPS would be nice if possible but not essential, and I would definitely like to pump up the internal resolution for a 1080P monitor better than the original consoles can do.

What do you guys think is a good value? I was looking at this RX 580

https://www.amazon.com/Sapphire-11265-05-20G-Backplate-Graphics-Graphic/dp/B06ZZ6FMF8

Reposting since I still haven't had an answer.

So I am planning to purchase a N64 Adaptoid that someone is selling and I have a few questions that would influence my decision on purchasing it.

1.Should I even buy an adapter? There are 3rd party wireless and wired N64 look a like controllers for PC. Should I consider those?

2.Is the Adaptoid compatible with Windows 10 64-bit?

3.Does Adaptoid work well with N64 emulators? Specifically Project 64.


4.Is this adapter or this [adapter] (https://www.amazon.com/MAYFLASH-N64-Controller-Adapter-Pc/dp/B002B9FIUU) better than the Adaptoid? What are the Pros and Cons of each?

5.Is there any video showcasing the N64 Adaptoid? I would like to see how the pak peripherals work. (ex. Rumble, Transfer, Memory Paks.)

• Do third party peripherals work with Adaptoid? Would they work in Project 64? (ex. Tremor Pak Plus, Tilt Pak.)
  
  
• How do memory paks work with the Adaptoid? Can you edit saves and back them up?
  
  
• When using this adapter with the VRU, does it work properly and does it work with Project 64?
  
  
• Using the Transfer pak, is it possible to extract the save file of a Game Boy Color game to my PC?
  
  6.Is the Adaptoid Plug and Play? Or do I need to install specific drivers to get it working?
  
  7.Can I use this for other things as well? Such as for steam games and other emulators like Dolphin Emulator.
  
  Thank you ahead of time.

You can buy a USB N64 controller on Amazon for $14 if you want the authentic experience. You can buy USB adapters for real N64 controllers too, but they're the same price and original N64 controllers have a very fragile and easily-worn-out analogue stick, so I'd go with a new device.

I usually use an Xbox 360 controller, though. I map Z to the L trigger, the C buttons to the C stick, and everything else to the obvious choices. Works perfectly for virtually all games. Didn't take any learning or getting used to, feels just like the original N64 in terms of muscle memory.

For Goldeneye and Perfect Dark, I use a keyboard+mouse for singleplayer (flawless and drastically improves the playability of the game) and dual-analogue modern-FPS control scheme for multiplayer (since it's tricky to have two mice at once).

I never liked the stiff feel of the x1 dpad, and the 360 controller dpad really sucks. I also tried the logitech controller and didn't like their triggers. I also did not like the fact that the F710 dropped its signal all the damn time. The steam controller looks interesting, but I didn't feel like messing around with that.

http://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-Wireless-Controller-Smartphone-Playstation-3/dp/B019H5II8Y

This is the one I came across. Despite being from one of those chinese knockoff companies the controller itself is built quite well. It has a nice dpad, and the buttons and triggers all feel good. I also like the feel of the PS4 controller. The battery life on it is also pretty damn good and I can recharge it with a usb cable.

I may try the steam controller at some point, but I got two of these right now, and im very happy with them.

I don't think there's a device that has all the emulators preloaded. Well, there are, but you don't want the preloaded shit.

You just need the emulators for whatever you're gonna use, and to be honest, if you already have an Android phone, your best bet is to just pick up a bluetooth controller.

I'd recommend either the ipega PG-9023 or the PG-9025. They both hold your phone onto the device. I have the 9023, kind of makes the phone like an oversized PSP, and I've heard good things about the 9025, and it fits your phone similarly to how the PSP-Go is.

>Is there a device that makes downloading or finding rom files easier than others?

No, and they cannot facilitate that because while emulation is legal, acquisition of the ROMs outside of ripping them yourself is not.

Spin-offs – Digital Graphic Novel ✔

MGS - Digital Graphic Novel is hard to come by, but is also playable on PPSSPP. Its pretty good too. I remember my sister watching it back in the day, looked a lot like those animated comic extras in the PS1 game. Its supposedly also available on the HD Collection, but I dont have my discs on hand to confirm that.

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Purchase -- https://www.amazon.com/Metal-Gear-Solid-Digital-Graphic-Novel/dp/B000FDMUSM

Playthrough -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PHReMw0zVE

For the love of God Almighty, don't buy a 360 controller for emulation, the dpad is so bad that it'll make you curse in every language known to man.

If you absolutely want an X-Input device that works out-of-the-box go for the Xbox One controller, at least it has a decent dpad. Unless you want to use a wire you'll have to buy a separate wireless adapter, though.

IMHO the best controller for emulation is the Dualshock 4, you can just plug it in and it works like the 360 controller, except it has DirectInput instead of X-Input (which for emulation doesn't make half a difference), or if you want more customization you can download DS4Windows and set the DS4 to act like an Xbox controller (or if you're feeling masochistic you can even use the gyroscope instead of the button). Plus, unlike the Xbox controller it can be used with bluetooth.

If you want to emulate PS2 games you might want to consider a Dualshock 3; it needs a driver which will make it behave like a 360 controller, but in addition it is the only good controller beside the Dualshock 2 to have pressure sensitive buttons, which some PS2 games (most notably the two Metal Gear Solid) require.

Otherwise you might buy an adapter for controllers you already own.

On a last note, I've heard good things about this controller, and I was planning on buying it.

EDIT - I was assuming you're using Windows; if you are on Linux or OSX the Dualshock 3 works without needing a separate driver (if I'm to trust the Arch wiki)

EDIT 2 - grammar

Best D-Pad is still the Street Fighter 15th Anniversary Controller, which is best used with an EMS Dual Shooter, or PS1 to PS3 Adapter, as it's a Playstation 1 Controller. It's essentially a replica of a Japanese Saturn controller, which was renowned for having the best D-Pad on a controler, well, ever.

This doesn't really answer your question, but I bought this

http://www.amazon.com/Kinivo-BTD-300-Bluetooth-3-0-adapter/dp/B005Z5HT2M/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1409122715&sr=8-3&keywords=bluetooth+usb

To use Wii Motes on the dolphin emulator (Gamecube/Wii emulator). It works really well and was a simple plug and play for me.

According to this review, it works fine with PS3 controllers.

http://www.amazon.com/Kinivo-BTD-300-Bluetooth-3-0-adapter/product-reviews/B005Z5HT2M?pageNumber=2

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This was a great purchase for connecting my Wii and PlayStation 3 Dualshock controllers. I used Touchmote drivers for my Wii remote to use as a gyro mouse and it connected easily. Using the remote for 3 hours had no problems with the connection dropping.
I used the Xinput DS3 Wrapper for my Dualshock and played from a distance of about 15 ft."

I like the idea of being able to bust out an N64 or Saturn controller... except I'm so on board the whole wireless controller bandwagon now. I love being able to not worry about how far away I am from my TV or chords getting tangled up.

Not that I would go through the effort of doing this, but I wonder if anyone has ever modified one of those controllers to be wireless?

Yup they sure have!

edit: Though apparently that controller has issues with its joystick. I guess they made it a little too true to the original N64 controller 😝

I recommend the Mayflash one:

http://www.amazon.com/SNES-Controller-Adapter-USB-Super-NES/dp/B002IXZ5DE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1368562837&sr=8-1&keywords=mayflash+usb

It creates two "game controllers" in windows, like this:

http://i.imgur.com/hyGfxs6.png

It's cool that a single USB device allows you to use 2 SNES controllers - and it's decently cheap too! Way better than having to buy 2 or 4 separate devices.

Caution: you may be tempted by SNES-USB controllers (SNES clones that have USB built in) I tried one of these and it's horrible - the buttons weren't as responsive as a real controller and overall it felt cheap. That actually made me dig out my real controllers and buy the adapter.

>No idea why you'd want to use the N64 controller

It's not THAT bad. I'm kinda like a purist - I like playing the games like I did growing up. It's hard to find a controller that matches the AB + C buttons, and I don't like using "L2" as Z. Yeah, out of my 3 N64 controllers, one of them has a faulty stick - and the other two... the stick works fine but feels like a "N64 stick," but I like it. Brings me back.

idk, i just remember when i tried syncing mine to my pc, i could not get it to work until i unplugged my wii.

I tried using the sync button, but it would never actually sync with my pc. (so its atleast something to be aware of if you cant get it to sync to your pc)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dolphin-Bar-Wireless-Remote-Sensor/dp/B00HZWEB74/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1412810230&sr=8-1&keywords=dolphinbar

http://www.mayflash.com/products/nintendowiigc/w010.html is the official website of the manufacturer for it. you can get firmware updates there, aswell as instructions (tho they are not great in the instruction side of things)

> I am unfamiliar with Amazon

been living under a rock?
its like not knowing what youtube is lol XD

For older retro consoles, the Buffalo SNES controller is the best I've used. https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Electronics-Photo/Buffalo-BSGP801GY-Classic-USB-Gamepad-PC/B002B9XB0E

Great feeling buttons, works out of the box, and a great price to match. Can't be beaten :)

Looks great! As for success level of other devices, Dolphin Bar does the same thing and works really well in my experience, but could be cool if you could get the size down - though I'm not sure how small it can go whilst keeping the IR pointer functionality?

Edit: Looks like I may have missed the point. What benefit would native passthrough bring?

Also seconding this. I have an S6 Edge as well and I'm using this controller which works really well and is small enough to carry in a pocket. Currently playing Monster Hunter Freedom Unite on PPSSPP and it runs like a dream.

Hi all, I have a Dell i3050: https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-I3050-4427BLK-Desktop-Computer/dp/B00ZYKKSC6 that I have used as a kodi xbmc device. I want to wipe it all and install an emulation os on it so I can play a bunch of games. Does anyone have recommendations of what would be best to install? I'd rather install one as a standalone OS so it'll boot quickly. Any advice and guide would be great. Thanks so much!

I'll save you the time, link.

I use mine extensively for NES/SNES emulation and it's superb. Works great for other games that don't need sticks too.

Gotta agree with Jabnin. With 3rd party peripherals like that it could be any number of things.. especially when you're pairing it with drivers that weren't designed for it. My advice would be to pick up a wired 360 controller. Nothing to install other than drivers, and that's automatic. Amazon has them pretty cheap Here.

I can't speak to that particular model but I have a different Mayflash adapter and it has worked great for me. I would definitely try another one of their products.

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I use: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005Z5HT2M/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 on my laptop & http://www.amazon.com/Medialink-USB-Bluetooth-Adapter-Technology/dp/B004LNXO28/ref=pd_cp_pc_2 on my Desktop pretty much plug in play om both
(Works great on Windows & Linux)

Also you will wanna grab this http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-DS4-To-XInput-Wrapper (Windows Only) or https://github.com/chrippa/ds4drv (Linux only) , gives you more control over the controller and enables the touchpad

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002B9FIUU?pc_redir=1410318725 seems pretty good, thanks for that, I'm gonna pick one up

You're better off just getting something like this. It also lets you connect Wiimotes and TR Wiimotes (the ones with WiiMotion+ built in) without a Bluetooth dongle or any extra BT stacks. I'd say it's definitely worth it.

Don't buy cheap ass SNES controllers, buy the only good one that is as good as an original Nintendo SNES controller: The iBuffallo SNES controller

The Mi Box is only $69 and brand new so it's a pretty good way to go:
http://www.mi.com/en/mibox/

Android works with USB controllers out of the box, I'm using these:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002B9XB0E/

So I setup the Mi Box with RetroArch with NES, SNES, Genesis, Arcade, etc. and all the games have thumbnails. It's also nice to have 4K output along with Kodi, Chromecast, Netflix, HBO Go, etc. all in one little box. The only downside, as with most emulation, is a tiny bit of input lag, so unfortunately games like Mario the timing is a bit off. The RetroArch project has made strides recently reducing this and will continue to improve I imagine.

If you like the SNES controller do a search for buffalo snes controller.

Or I'll just do it for you:

https://www.amazon.com/Buffalo-Classic-USB-Gamepad-PC/dp/B002B9XB0E

It's cheap and the d-pad is good.

Alternatively you can buy a cheap Bluetooth dongle and get a DS3 or a DS4 and use SCP toolkit to pair them to your PC and work just like a wireless 360 controller (but the d-pad isn't total shit.)

http://www.amazon.com/Buffalo-Classic-USB-Gamepad-PC/dp/B002B9XB0E

I'm quite happy with this one. Feels good.

1. I'm not super familiar with N64 emulators but this wiki is often recommended: http://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php/Nintendo_64_emulators
   
   
2. Mayflash is usually a good source for controller PC adapters: http://www.amazon.com/May-Flash-Controller-Adapter-Nintendo-64/dp/B002B9FIUU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415599232&sr=8-1
   
   I don't have that one personally but I have their GameCube controller adapter and it works fine.

yes, wired xbox 360 controller works great from first-hand experience. i believe you can also use a wireless controller with this dongle.

I use this one for my ps3 remote. Works perfectly with the SCP drivers.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007Q45EF4/

I haven't tested it with a wiimote. But I would recommend getting a DolphinBar for wiimote connection.

The Mayflash Adapter - the best way to play n64 games with an emulator.

However, remember that you should only be emulating games that you actually own. Otherwise this subreddit can't help you.

Works just fine. Now, if you have like $40 lying around (roughly the cost of a wired 360 controller), you can buy a used wiimote/nunchuck combo for like $15 on Ebay, and then get a "DolphinBar" for $18 on Amazon. With that, you can have that genuine Wii experience :)

http://www.amazon.com/TOTALCONSOLE-W010-Wireless-Sensor-DolphinBar/dp/B00HZWEB74/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1422216308&sr=8-1&keywords=dolphin+bar

Here's the two things I used in your situation:

http://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Wireless-Sensor-Bar-Wii/dp/B004C4XNI6/

http://www.amazon.com/Kinivo-BTD-400-Bluetooth-4-0-adapter/dp/B007Q45EF4/

I love the Monoprice sensor bar, it's got a bright red led and black push button to easily tell you if it's on or not. The Bluetooth adapter is great as well, I've had no trouble with it.

Initially I tried to use my Wii U sensor bar (and an old Wii one I dug out) in the same way you did, but for some reason I just couldn't get them to work - at first I thought the bars were bad, or the Wii U has to be in a certain state to send power to the bar, but the wireless bar worked well enough that I never solved that problem.

Mayflash makes quality gear..

I highly recommend these guys as they maintain driver support.

I got one of these a few months back and I really love it.

I use this, and it works great.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002B9XB0E/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1409848789&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40#

Buy one. I promise you these controllers feel just like a SNES pad. I bought two just in case!

the plan is to make a 2 player control panel for mame by wiring a joystick and 8 buttons to an wired xbox 360 pcb per player. 6 buttons will be the game buttons, 1 will be the player start, and the leftover 1 will be for adding credits.

Wii i can use bluetooth to sync the controllers.

gb/ gbc / gab / ds I can use the control panel or a ps3 controller through bluetooth.

Then I am getting console plug to usb converters for snes, nes, genesis, n64, playstation, and gamecube controllers so i can play the emulated roms with real controllers. I would like some advice on which ports to buy because I'm not sure if they're gonna work. I read amazon review but thats it

• psx/ps2 - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001AATQ0Y/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1ER1QM5FIP2VO&coliid=IMVERIGJEOEYN
  
  
• gamecube - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0089NVTDM/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1ER1QM5FIP2VO&coliid=I16DS3ZP3JTUZ5
  
  
• n64 - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002B9FIUU/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1ER1QM5FIP2VO&coliid=I21LZAO5FLN13U
  
  
• genesis - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0080RAT42/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1ER1QM5FIP2VO&coliid=I3AY5Y1PDO90C4
  
  
• nes/snes - NEED RECCOMENDATION

i have one of these

http://www.amazon.com/Retrolink-Nintendo-64-Classic-Enabled-Controller/dp/B008L3UUPS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1458275756&sr=8-2&keywords=retrolink

it feels fine, although its not really heavy and does not support rumble or expansion packs although the plasic is there to insert them theres no connector. i played some mario 64 and the stick feels fine, and its been redesigned so im sure you wont have longevity issues like regular n64 sticks do.

I have seen Xbox controller adapters like this. Apparently they work well.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000HZFCT2?pc_redir=1405567729&robot_redir=1#immersive-view_1405811705929

So I've been looking into controllers and I have come down to three potential conclusions on what to do.

1.) Buy a USB Controller, like this

2.) Buy a classic controller to USB device. like this

3.) Buy a small board that runs a keyboard and place it into a controller shell and map out the keys

I am just using the N64 as an example. I want all original controllers for the various games.


One other thought I had was buying the USB aftermarket controllers then cutting the cord down so its very short and wiring it to a Bluetooth transmitter and than plugging in a Bluetooth receiver into a USB hub. Then adding a LiIo battery pack to the controller. My only hurdle would be making it fit and still light weight and if I needed to have different channels for the four controllers.

http://www.amazon.com/TOTALCONSOLE-W010-Wireless-Sensor-DolphinBar/dp/B00HZWEB74

You can use any Wiimotes and attachments with this. For games that use a Gamecube or Classic controller, I recommend an Xbox 360 controller.

>Regular XBox One controllers need a USB dongle, which is fairly pricey.

If you're doing a lot of games though, I'd still recommend it. I doubt a bluetooth adapter will handle 4 controller, and I've got six controller on the USB dongle working perfectly fine (Playing 8player local gangbeasts, still need to pickup 2 more controllers)

Missing this N64 controller: https://www.amazon.com/Retro-8Bitdo-Wireless-Bluetooth-Controller-Android/dp/B01M1KP9GT

Yes, here's the amazon link: www.amazon.com/Buffalo-Classic.../B002B9XB0E

Cant beat a basic 360 pad wired or wireless(need a dongle though). Might be hard to find one cause so many knockoffs. I use both but notice now they start to have drift on analog sticks after lots of use, but then again you will be mostly using the dpad.

You might like this, been looking at it myself. https://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-Wireless-Controller-Smartphone-Playstation-3/dp/B019H5II8Y/ref=pd_sim_63_9?ie=UTF8&dpID=414Q8ILmO5L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&psc=1&refRID=VXXTGX7YT20ND5ETPANF

I got both of mine (N64 & SNES) for $11 each.

http://www.amazon.com/May-Flash-Controller-Adapter-Nintendo-64/dp/B002B9FIUU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1406241237&sr=8-1&keywords=mayflash+n64

http://www.amazon.com/SNES-Controller-Adapter-USB-Super-NES/dp/B002IXZ5DE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1406241292&sr=8-1&keywords=mayflash+snes

EDIT: Seems like the GC one is $20

I tried using a wireless wii sensor bar and a bluetooth dongle, but that is not easy and you have to get very specific devices. For equal or less money you can get a DolphinBar from Mayflash...best $20 I've spent on wii emulation stuff. This device just works. It's easy, just buy it.

http://www.mayflash.com/Products/NINTENDOWiiGC/W010.html

http://amzn.com/B00HZWEB74

If you are only going to own one controller, it's hard to suggest something other than a wireless XBOX 360 controller, imho.

They seem to be becoming the standard for "controller support", and most games will work by default. Emulators that don't support Xinput can be made to work with X360ce.

Although if you intend to use it with a laptop, the wired version might be better. It's not like you are going to be playing on a couch across the room from your laptop, right?

The easiest way to go is to get the [dolphinbar] (http://www.amazon.com/Dolphin-Bar-Wireless-Remote-Sensor/dp/B00HZWEB74) and set it to game controller mode.

Easiest method is to use Dolphin in conjunction with the Mayflash Dolphin Bar

The Buffalo SNES controller is the only third party controller that is worth getting over an adapter IMO.

http://www.amazon.com/Buffalo-Classic-USB-Gamepad-PC/dp/B002B9XB0E

Shoulder buttons are the only real negative of the controller. Thankfully SNES games rarely used them.

I'm looking for a versatile gamepad intended for emulation and I stumbled across one called the Gamesir G3. I was wondering if anyone here has used this controller and could share their experiences with it?

I usually get an adapter to -enter controller type- from amazon example. Playing n64 games with a 360 controller was nightmare.

Assuming you have the Wiimote connected to the computer, then yes you could use the IR Bar. Hell, you could use two candles if you wanted, all that matter are two sources of IR light. Really though, the DolphinBar is the best way to connect a WiiMote to a PC.

No need a Bluetooth dongle, just the dolphin bar. It's plug and play, no driver needed, and native in Dolphin. Don't bother yourself with a dongle. ;) you can read a review on it on dolphin blog if you want.
Amazon link: http://amzn.com/B00HZWEB74

I see two options. Both are N64 to USB port adapters so you'd need an original N64 gamepad. One is made by Mayflash for around $10 and the other is available from RetroZone for $22.

I got this adapter to use with my Raspberri Pi:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002IXZ5DE/

It works well. Really, here's the problem. If you buy the retro style USB ones, they're almost all cheaply made, and don't feel good. If you buy an actual used controller, they're usually well used. It's hard to find one that still has that satisfying "clicky" feel when you press a button, and it can be difficult to find replacement parts.

If you go for a retro style USB controller, the iBuffalo SNES one is decent, I have it. If you want to go for the real deal, the adapter I linked to works well for me.

>Caution: you may be tempted by SNES-USB controllers (SNES clones that have USB built in) I tried one of these and it's horrible - the buttons weren't as responsive as a real controller and overall it felt cheap. That actually made me dig out my real controllers and buy the adapter.

Contrastingly, I've had good experience with N64-USB controller. I've only had it a couple weeks, so we'll see how it holds up, but so far it works just as desired.

http://www.amazon.com/NINTENDO-64-CLASSIC-ENABLED-CONTROLLER-RETROLINK/dp/B008L3UUPS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1368926112&sr=8-1&keywords=n64+usb

http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Wireless-Gaming-Receiver-Windows/dp/B000HZFCT2/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1345070428&sr=8-5&keywords=xbox+360+wireless+adapter

$20. Works flawlessly.

Also, an official wired 360 controller works with PC out of the box.

I've never used the 8bitdo, but I have this Buffalo SNES controller, and I've been pretty disappointed by it. The buttons don't feel great and the D-pad feels kinda blocky, as a result I've only ever really used it for a couple of games. It's also the only SNES controller I have so I don't have any positive recommendations to make.

The Buffalo one is really well reviewed on Amazon though, so maybe it's just me?

You can (pre)order them on Amazon:

Amazon.co.uk

Amazon.com

Thank you for your comment. I do have wireless gamepad, but i also have wireless adapter This to be exact.
I tried to set gamepad keys on Nintendulator but it seems like it doesnt work with it. The main problem i have is that i cant find NES emulator to be compatible with my gamepad.

Im sorry i didnt mention about what emulator im looking for.

You have to use the wireless adapter.

Couple of different options that are rather inexpensive -

Thinkgeek

Amazon

Obviously you would wanna go with someone domestic. These are just some examples.

This one from mayflash does not and I'm not aware of any from them that does.

http://www.amazon.com/May-Flash-Controller-Adapter-Nintendo-64/dp/B002B9FIUU/

I use this for NES, SNES, & Genesis: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002B9XB0E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I use a gamecube controller with this for N64, Gamecube, & Wii: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0089NVTDM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

And then I use a PS3 controller for PS1 & 2. You would obviously substitute an XBox controller instead though.

I have this too! I also have this one for SNES

http://www.amazon.com/SNES-Controller-Adapter-USB-Super-NES/dp/B002IXZ5DE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1342041367&sr=8-1&keywords=snes+to+pc

SNES: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002JAU20W

Nes: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002YVD3KM

N64:http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008L3UUPS

GameCube:http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HS7LJ2G

Here you go

http://www.amazon.com/Retrolink-Nintendo-64-Classic-Enabled-Controller/dp/B008L3UUPS/ref=sr_1_2?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1426551904&sr=1-2&keywords=n64+to+usb

Here you go http://www.amazon.com/JXD-S5110b-5-Inch-Handheld-Console/dp/B00DYI0MLM

Cheaper, faster dual core processor, and plenty of info
http://boards.dingoonity.org/jxd-devices/jxd-s5110-and-jxd-s601-in-dual-core-version-will-be-released!/

http://www.openhandhelds.net/forum2/index.php?/topic/328-rom-xsample-skelrom-15-for-s5110b/

Dolphinbar

Guys just buy a dolphin bar.

https://www.amazon.com/Mayflash-W010-Wireless-Sensor-DolphinBar/dp/B00HZWEB74

If you are going to be emulating wii I will suggest that you get a wireless dolphin bar, as it hasn't been mention in this thread yet heres the link http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HZWEB74/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B075MQLNY4 https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B06XKSNCTM There's one example

Those USB controllers are pure SHIT the thumb sticks on them are horrible and pretty much useless.

Best option is to pick up an original N64 controller from Ebay or craigslist and use it with this adapter: http://www.amazon.com/May-Flash-Controller-Adapter-Nintendo-64/dp/B002B9FIUU.


Trust me, you'll waste your money if you buy one of those cheap knock-off USB n64 controllers.

That site really only suggests the adapters, which I already have ordered all the adapters I need. I wanted suggestions on controllers, which that site just suggests to use a 360 pad or something like that. Only controller it actually linked that I might get is http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008L3UUPS/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=APNT6XG6YMZZ1, which I'm hesitant with because it also has bad reviews.

On this page one of the reviewers made this comment:

> NOTE: IF YOUR DOLPHINBAR HAS AN ON-OFF SWITCH THEN IT COMES WITH THE LATEST FIRMWARE. Newer models of the DolphinBar have a dedicated on-off switch whereas older ones didn't. As a result, if you try and update the firmware on it you'll get an error that it's the "wrong product". This is because it's a newer model of the Dolphinbar which actually ships with the latest firmware (This is what I was told after contacting Mayflash)

So it may be a normal response that just happens to have very poor phrasing. On google I saw a lot of people with the same error you had, so I don't think it's a counterfeit or anything.

As for why it doesn't work, do you have the latest dev build of Dolphin? Is your wiimote set to "Real Wiimote" and not to "Emulated Wiimote"? Is "Continuous Scanning" selected in the controller settings menu?

If your computer already has built-in bluetooth, I've read disabling that can sometimes work, since DolphinBar has its own bluetooth adapter.