Any controllers that have both joysticks in the "upwards" position?
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I have high hopes for the Steam Controller 2. All it needs to be is a Steam Deck with the middle removed.
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.
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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.
Just out of curiosity, how do you use it? Like you use your index fingers on the joysticks while your thumbs hit the buttons?
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It’s a damn good controller too.
Was legit my favorite controller at the time
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Just out of curiosity, how do you use it? Like you use your index fingers on the joysticks while your thumbs hit the buttons?
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.
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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/
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.
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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!
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It’s a damn good controller too.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
Yeah, mini USB is a plague.
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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!
wrote on last edited by [email protected]iirc, be aware that the triggers(L1/R1) are buttons
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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.
Someone already mentioned the Wii U Pro Controller, so I'll throw this one in just for fun:
I've never seen one in person, but it looks capable of the layout you're after.
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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.
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.
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Someone already mentioned the Wii U Pro Controller, so I'll throw this one in just for fun:
I've never seen one in person, but it looks capable of the layout you're after.
That looks super cool, but unfortunately I can't spare CAD$483 for it
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iirc, be aware that the triggers(L1/R1) are buttons
Yeah I saw that. Not ideal, but there aren't a ton of games I play that really need that throttle.
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Yeah, mini USB is a plague.
The good side is mini is far more robust than micro
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Yeah I saw that. Not ideal, but there aren't a ton of games I play that really need that throttle.
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.
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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/
That's a porn name for a company.
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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!
wrote on last edited by [email protected]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.
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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.
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.
