I'd love to find someone who makes a decent controller where both of the joysticks are above the buttons (so basically the opposite of the Playstation layout). Anyone know of one? I've only ever found no-brand Amazon junk.
I'd love to find someone who makes a decent controller where both of the joysticks are above the buttons (so basically the opposite of the Playstation layout). Anyone know of one? I've only ever found no-brand Amazon junk.
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missingno@fedia.io · 26 pts · 1y
Wii U Pro Controller
FartMaster69@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 7 pts · 1y
It’s a damn good controller too.
SatyrSack@lemmy.sdf.org · 3 pts · 1y
The only downside to using one today is that it charges via mini USB. Not USB C like a PS5 controller, or even micro USB like a PS4 controller. It uses mini USB like a PS3 controller.
FartMaster69@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 2 pts · 1y
Yeah, mini USB is a plague.
vaionko@sopuli.xyz · 9 pts · 1y
The good side is mini is far more robust than micro
drmoose@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 1y
Was legit my favorite controller at the time
Thrickles@lemmy.zip · 5 pts · 1y
This is the only pad that comes to mind with the sticks in that position.
https://a.co/d/2m4GndD
I may recall a Sega Saturn controller that had two analog sticks at the top, but those things were huge (and very likely no USB model).
owenfromcanada@lemmy.ca · 3 pts · 1y
Dang, this is definitely the winner. I'm a fan of Nintendo's controllers, but never had a WiiU so didn't realize they were in that configuration. Thanks!
Akip@discuss.tchncs.de · 3 pts · 1y
iirc, be aware that the triggers(L1/R1) are buttons
owenfromcanada@lemmy.ca · 1 pts · 1y
Yeah I saw that. Not ideal, but there aren't a ton of games I play that really need that throttle.
Akip@discuss.tchncs.de · 2 pts · 1y
I'm in the same boat tbh I really like the layout of the Wii u pro, it ruined me. I just wish it had analog triggers. I opted for an analog keyboard instead, with a racing profile.
who@feddit.org · 2 pts · 1y
I think it's your best bet.
I am disappointed that this particular Wii U controller lacks motion controls, though. Seems strange for a console that treats them as a primary feature.
rtxn@lemmy.world · 11 pts · 1y
I have high hopes for the Steam Controller 2. All it needs to be is a Steam Deck with the middle removed.
cyberpunk007@lemmy.ca · 7 pts · 1y
Totally. The steam deck controller is top notch
Creat@discuss.tchncs.de · 3 pts · 1y
So basically this: https://youtu.be/ycMgIToLav8
Note: I didn't watch it, but it popped up in my feed recently, and was easy enough to find again.
ordinarylove@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 11 pts · 1y
maybe you can find one by HORI or some 3rdp that has good USB compat
CrazyLikeGollum@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 1y
Probably not what you're looking for, but you could make one yourself.
GP2040-CE
owenfromcanada@lemmy.ca · 5 pts · 1y
Oh dang, I'm actually totally into that. Thanks!
BananaTrifleViolin@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 1y
Thrustmaster makes the Eswap controller which are modular. You can change the positions of the sticks and buttons on both sides I believe. I dont know how they work wirh linux though.
https://www.thrustmaster.com/products/eswap-s-pro-controller/
owenfromcanada@lemmy.ca · 3 pts · 1y
Weirdly, it seems like the only non-modular part are the buttons on the right side. You can swap out the right stick for other things (like additional buttons), but you can't put a stick up top. A bit above my price range, but a super cool idea.
HouseWolf@pawb.social · 2 pts · 1y
My friend had one (maybe an older version) and it wasn't very good quality, kinda felt like crap out the box and broke within a month.
I wish modular controllers caught on as I also never liked the Xbox layout, which has only gotten more common even on 3rd party Playstation pads.
olafurp@lemmy.world · 0 pts · 1y
That's a porn name for a company.
who@feddit.org · 6 pts · 1y
Someone already mentioned the Wii U Pro Controller, so I'll throw this one in just for fun:
ByoWave Proteus
I've never seen one in person, but it looks capable of the layout you're after.
owenfromcanada@lemmy.ca · 1 pts · 1y
That looks super cool, but unfortunately I can't spare CAD$483 for it :(
teppa@piefed.ca · 5 pts · 1y
8bitDo 2c Ultimate is pretty great, for very cheap on Amazon. Its a hall effect joystick so its more precise and durable. It has bluetooth and 2.4ghz so generally works in Linux I've found.
owenfromcanada@lemmy.ca · 2 pts · 1y
8bitdo controllers are great, I have the SN30 Pro. But the 2C Ultimate doesn't have that right joystick in the position I'm looking for.
Beacon@fedia.io · 2 pts · 1y
Just out of curiosity, how do you use it? Like you use your index fingers on the joysticks while your thumbs hit the buttons?
owenfromcanada@lemmy.ca · 2 pts · 1y
Nope, thumbs on the joysticks and fingers on the triggers, with the thumbs leaving the joysticks if the buttons are needed. Same way I use any other controller, but I find the upper positioning of the joystick to be more comfortable and intuitive for FPS games.
PastaRhythm@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
Not quite what you're describing, but worth mentioning: You might enjoy the Steam Controller for the same reasons you like right-stick-on-top controllers. It uses track pads instead of sticks. They've been discontinued for years, though, so I don't know how tough it will be to find one.
https://shared.fastly.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/353370/ss_d2f5e7325666df6119ff1d42be73bac9594c5b1e.1920x1080.jpg?t=1576276946