As I've recently become more invested in retro gaming emulation for PC, I started looking for USB controllers to add to the experience and make control schemes easier to emulate. At $35 for the set of 5 (my set came with NES, SNES, Genesis, N64, and PS2), it's already an incredible value. The quality really stands out, however, as they provide a genuinely nostalgic feel and, at least as best as I can recall, a truly authentic experience. Each controller feels exactly as you would expect, with particularly the NES and SNES pads feeling as remembered, each having a good texture and weight. The Genesis pad (the primary reason I picked up the set, as six face buttons are hard to translate to current-gen controllers) is perfect, and the N64 is very true to it's original model, right down to the rumble pack slot (although, it does not work with actual rumble packs; it appears it's purely for aesthetic purposes).
The PS2 controller is fine, but lacks some of the nuance of a DualShock 2. The buttons are digital, not analog, meaning they're not pressure sensitive. This doesn't come up often, but it can create some control issues in racing games, where R2 is the throttle. The controller also feels a bit light, since it has no vibration capability, which can lead to it feeling a bit cheaper than remembered. While it's certainly not bad by any stretch, if you already have a DualShock 2 and are looking to emulate PS1/PS2 games, an adapter is available to convert it to USB for around $15, which may be the better option.
Overall, however, the entire pack in incomparable in terms of quality, authenticity, and value. This is an absolute must buy for any emulation enthusiast.
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4.5 out of 5All 5 wired controller I recieved were responsive and very comparable to the originals. Besides feeling lighter they could very easily pass for converted controllers. I did have 1 issue with the n64 controller that was noticable while playing. It was like the plastic was cracked and buckling outwards rubbing against the back of my hand while using it. Looks like the plastic was too thin in that area or it had adhered to the side of the mold when extracting it. Didnt care for the open back of the n64 controller.
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4.5 out of 5
All 5 wired controller I recieved were responsive and very comparable to the originals. Besides feeling lighter they could very easily pass for converted controllers. I did have 1 issue with the n64 controller that was noticable while playing. It was like the plastic was cracked and buckling outwards rubbing against the back of my hand while using it. Looks like the plastic was too thin in that area or it had adhered to the side of the mold when extracting it. Didnt care for the open back of the n64 controller.
All 5 wired controller I recieved were responsive and very comparable to the originals. Besides feeling lighter they could very easily pass for converted controllers. I did have 1 issue with the n64 controller that was noticable while playing. It was like the plastic was cracked and buckling outwards rubbing against the back of my hand while using it. Looks like the plastic was too thin in that area or it had adhered to the side of the mold when extracting it. Didnt care for the open back of the n64 controller.
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