Okay fedifriends, please give me advice on buying a game controller.
Some background: I currently play indie games with native Linux support. But I grew up with consoles, and I still think that I'd be more comfortable with a controller for some kinds of games than with a keyboard In particular, I'd like to play precision platformers with a controller. I also think a controller would be good for homebrew made for old consoles.
I have a strong preference for wired peripherals over wireless, and a strong preference for peripherals that don't require their own batteries.
When I sit down to game, I generally want to be able to start playing right away without much set-up. If a game won't launch, I might spend a few minutes adjusting drivers or settings, or I might immediately give up on that game and pick a different game.
Hence, I'd prefer if possible to find a controller that works "out of the box" with a large number of games. I don't want to spend a lot of time configuring button mappings.
So with that in mind, what controller would y'all recommend I buy?
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@183231bcb I ended up getting a GuliKit KingKong 2 Pro controller, and I've been quite happy with it:
- Feels very pleasant and high-quality
- Can be used either wired or wireless
- Works out of the box on pretty much everything, including consoles and Linux
- Has drift-free analog sticks with a *very* tiny (and configurable) deadzone
- All configuration (optional) is done through special key combinations, not in drivers, this includes a key swap for action buttons (for switching to mapping conventions of different consoles)
The one I bought did arrive with a sticky switch; I asked them to send me a replacement switch (wanted to replace it myself) and they sent me a 4-pack. I assume they also do normal repairs. The one major downside is the price.
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@joepie91 @183231bcb huh interesting, it looks like an Xbox controller but uses the Nintendo button layout
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@hazelnot @183231bcb Well, sort of; you can switch between the layouts with a button combo. If the button print bothers you you can also screw it open and move the caps around, as the switches are not soldered, so a screwdriver and some patience is all you need.
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@joepie91 @183231bcb hah makes sense
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@183231bcb Belated note: it can connect as either a DirectPlay (old-style) or xinput (new, XBox-style) controller, using the connection toggle switch. So that should make it work with pretty much everything.