Best d-pad for fighting games?

[Ulfrinn]

Since MK could be mapped to a variety of different controllers, and d-pad is always my preference for such games, what controllers would you say have the best d-pad for fighting games?

[Rain]

Personally for me xbox one controller or the switch pro controllers. Have used both, slightly prefer the switch pro controller.

[Crowkeeper]

The best d-pads are ones which have either separate buttons for each direction, or a very defined + shape. 360 controllers in particular could be a pain in the ass with their d-pad design; it was quite easy to get unintended inputs.

Source: Veteran MK9 Xbox player.

[Ulfrinn]

Why is separating buttons that big of a deal? The only d-pad I've seen like that were mods for the PS4 controller. The PS4 controller as it is, in my opinion has a better d-pad than the XBO, but it's a far cry from the PS1 and Saturn controllers I have. Even the d-pad on the Bluetooth SNES controller for Switch is better. for most d-pad games I've tried them with.

I haven't tried a legit SNES controller or SNES style d-pad in over 20 years though. But if the SNES style d-pad was better for fighting, then I might go with an SNES controller for some fighting games.

[Crowkeeper]

Originally posted by BurntByHellfire:

Why is separating buttons that big of a deal? The only d-pad I've seen like that were mods for the PS4 controller. The PS4 controller as it is, in my opinion has a better d-pad than the XBO

The Dualshock 4 is what I am talking about, and any other controller like it. The d-pad may be a single piece inside the controller's casing, but the buttons themselves are separated by small gaps. The reason should be pretty obvious....no offence. I agree that the playstation controllers are better.

[Ulfrinn]

Originally posted by Fool's Gold:

Originally posted by BurntByHellfire:

Why is separating buttons that big of a deal? The only d-pad I've seen like that were mods for the PS4 controller. The PS4 controller as it is, in my opinion has a better d-pad than the XBO

The Dualshock 4 is what I am talking about, and any other controller like it. The d-pad may be a single piece inside the controller's casing, but the buttons themselves are separated by small gaps. The reason should be pretty obvious....no offence. I agree that the playstation controllers are better.

I don't know if I'd say it's better that they poke through in four places. I don't think that has that much of a bearing on it and overall the PS4 d-pad feels pretty mushy. There is actually a mod for the PS4 d-pad to have four individual buttons instead of a single piece, but I don't know how that would actually feel. Personally, I'd prefer it if the PS4 d-pad sit a little higher above the face of the controller.

I may try my PS1 controller with MK11 because the d-pad is better than the PS4, and the digital L2/R2 buttons are quicker than triggers.

I'm wondering if a more proper SNES d-pad would be good for these games. If so, then I could get something like an 8bitdo SN30 (without the thumbsticks) and figure out a double mapping scheme on Steam to make up for the loss of a couple buttons. Or replace my PS4 controller with the SN30 Pro+.

[Crowkeeper]

Originally posted by BurntByHellfire:

Originally posted by Fool's Gold:

The Dualshock 4 is what I am talking about, and any other controller like it. The d-pad may be a single piece inside the controller's casing, but the buttons themselves are separated by small gaps. The reason should be pretty obvious....no offence. I agree that the playstation controllers are better.

I may try my PS1 controller with MK11 because the d-pad is better than the PS4, and the digital L2/R2 buttons are quicker than triggers.

I'm wondering if a more proper SNES d-pad would be good for these games. If so, then I could get something like an 8bitdo SN30 (without the thumbsticks) and figure out a double mapping scheme on Steam to make up for the loss of a couple buttons. Or replace my PS4 controller with the SN30 Pro+.

You won't regret it.

[Ulfrinn]

Originally posted by Fool's Gold:

Originally posted by BurntByHellfire:

I may try my PS1 controller with MK11 because the d-pad is better than the PS4, and the digital L2/R2 buttons are quicker than triggers.

I'm wondering if a more proper SNES d-pad would be good for these games. If so, then I could get something like an 8bitdo SN30 (without the thumbsticks) and figure out a double mapping scheme on Steam to make up for the loss of a couple buttons. Or replace my PS4 controller with the SN30 Pro+.

You won't regret it.

I won't regret the PS1 controller or getting something with a proper SNES style d-pad?

[Crowkeeper]

Either.

[Ulfrinn]

Originally posted by Fool's Gold:

Either.

Right. There are just 3 models of the SN30 I am looking at. The straight SNES style, no analog. This means I'd have to double up on a mapping or two somehow if there isnt a button combination that does the same thing. There's also the pro, with thumbsticks, and the pro+, with thumbsticks and handles. Personally, for d-pad games I don't like having the extra weight of thumbsticks, rumble motors, etc.

[DucGrandma]

Xbox or Dualshock will be priority

[Ulfrinn]

Hmm, just had an errant directional press on my PS1 controller.

[Crowkeeper]

Originally posted by BurntByHellfire:

Hmm, just had an errant directional press on my PS1 controller.

Experiences may vary I suppose.