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Buffalo iBuffalo Classic USB Gamepad for PC BSGP815GY
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- 8 Buttons
- for Windows / Android
- USB Connection
- Support Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7(32bit/64bit) / Vista(32bit/64bit) / XP / 2000 / Me
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Product information
ASIN | B06XWD8QQJ |
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Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #50,724 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #582 in PC Gamepads & Standard Controllers |
Product Dimensions | 0.98 x 5.67 x 2.48 inches; 1.6 ounces |
Type of item | Personal Computers |
Item model number | BSGP815GY_SML |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Weight | 1.6 ounces |
Manufacturer | BUFFALO |
Date First Available | April 10, 2017 |
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Buffalo Super Nintendo Famicom SNES, USB Gamepad for PC
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Customers like the durability, ease of installation, comfort, and quality of the video game controller. They mention that it feels almost up to the quality of an original SNES controller, it's plug and play with no issues, and that it has nice tactile feedback. They are also satisfied with value, and performance. That said, opinions are mixed on responsiveness, and buttons.
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Customers like the performance of the video game controller. They mention that it works flawlessly, has a SNES gamepad in their hands, and works right out of the box. The directional pad works well, and they have had no issues with it. They also mention that the control is sturdy and usable, and that it can be used on a standard USB port.
"...+Feels just like a SNES gamepad in your hands.+Dpad works very well and plays Street Fighter II with no issues...." Read more
"...Works great. The turbo/clear is a bit confusing. I think hitting "turbo" and then a button turns that button into a turbo button...." Read more
"First and foremost - it works. And pretty well at that. Don't have any issues with input lag or buttons sticking...." Read more
"I bought two of these controllers, and they work perfectly on my raspberry emulation station. Pretty decent quality too. No complaints." Read more
Customers like the durability of the video game controller. They mention that it feels almost up to the quality of an original SNES controller, and is a pretty good product. The controller itself feels pretty solid, and it's the gold standard for emulation and usage. Some mention that the materials feel like typical modern Chinese plastic, but the USB cord is perfect.
"...+Good build quality. Feels a bit light, but not cheap.+Nice tactile feedback and sounds from the buttons,..." Read more
"...This thing is better quality, and you pay for it and only get one. So, a set of them will cost you $30-35 or so...." Read more
"...The controller itself feels pretty solid. A bit cheap but I don't see this thing breaking from a few drops...." Read more
"...Now they both work flawlessly. Pretty annoying that it was constructed so poorly that the auto fire buttons engage with out being pressed, but it is..." Read more
Customers like the quality of the video game controller. They say that it is responsive to their commands, the D-pad is responsive, and has yet to experience phantom movements. It is a decent retro controller with good action and a reliable SNES style USB controller. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and functionality of the product.
"...All in all, this is a fantastic SNES gamepad...." Read more
"...for for it's intended purposes and has to be one of the most responsive USB controllers for the price...." Read more
"...the buttons have great feel and are super responsive...." Read more
"...D-pad and button action is very positive and appropriately responsive...." Read more
Customers like the value of the video game controller. They say it's a great little remote for the price, has the best performance for the money in USB SNES controller clones, and is high quality.
"...+Good build quality. Feels a bit light, but not cheap.+Nice tactile feedback and sounds from the buttons,..." Read more
"...So, again, it's not a perfect controller! But, it is good for the price and overall good enough...." Read more
"This's definitely a premium snes USB controller. Completely worth the money.Turbo/clear are a nice touch...." Read more
"The game pad works, and for the price is not so bad. I use this with an RPi3 and emulationstation / RetroPie...." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the video game controller. They mention it's responsive, feels great, and even has a turbo option. The weight and feel are quite good, and the buttons feel good to press. There's no clicking and the Dpad is smooth.
"...+Good build quality. Feels a bit light, but not cheap.+Nice tactile feedback and sounds from the buttons,..." Read more
"...But, the buttons feel good, the D-pad feels good, and so far "it just works"...." Read more
"...It's plug and play, no firmware download needed, the buttons feel good to press and there's no clicking, the Dpad is large and responsive, nice long..." Read more
"...Weight and feel are quite good, not an original OEM controller, but about as good as you'll find it this price point...." Read more
Customers find the installation process of the video game controller to be easy. They mention that it's plug and play with no issues, simple, straightforward, and easy to use. They also mention that the retro configuration is not difficult to modify, and that there are no issues connecting the controller to PC via USB.
"...+Plug and play, no setup needed or drivers to install. (Works with Windows 10)+Good build quality. Feels a bit light, but not cheap...." Read more
"...all the emulators I used with it automatically noticed it and made setup very painless..." Read more
"...it's got a interface like ps3, but streamlined and way easier to configure for noobs.Its also got automatic joypad recognition, which is awesome!..." Read more
"...And it also just happens to be the cheapest. It's plug and play, no firmware download needed, the buttons feel good to press and there's no clicking..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the buttons of the video game controller. Some mention that they are very responsive and feel good, while others say that they're not as perfect as an original SNES controller, have enough resistance to pressing, and lose their robustness quickly. Some customers also say that the one set of buttons isn't endented like the real controller for SNES.
"...But, the buttons feel good, the D-pad feels good, and so far "it just works"...." Read more
"...Is it as good as an original SNES controller? No. The buttons are not as perfect as an original SNES controller, and it's a little lighter...." Read more
"...On top of being an all around great controller it also has special buttons for Turbo inputs which are really nice if you're spamming buttons." Read more
"...Edit* This controller has a turbo and clear button that are overly sensitive...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the responsiveness of the video game controller. Some mention it's snappy, has no lag, and is a really good one for speedrunning. Others say that it' s not responsive and is slightly laggy.
"...I have had no issues with it. There is no lag when I play my games and it feels like I'm playing right from an actual console rather than my laptop...." Read more
"...Read: It's not responsive)When playing games that are D Pad heavy (like Pac Man) it becomes almost unusable...." Read more
"...I am actually surprised by how well the inputs register - no noticeable latency!..." Read more
"This controller is a really good one for speedrunning in particular...." Read more
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+Plug and play, no setup needed or drivers to install. (Works with Windows 10)
+Good build quality. Feels a bit light, but not cheap.
+Nice tactile feedback and sounds from the buttons,
+Feels just like a SNES gamepad in your hands.
+Dpad works very well and plays Street Fighter II with no issues.
There are a couple things that did stand out to me, but they don't make the product any worse, they would only make it that much better if addressed by the manufacturer. So don't take these as negatives, but maybe oversights instead,
-USB cable is a bit short, not a problem for me, but for people wanting to set this up in a living room and sit far away using a large screen, it might be annoying. A simple USB extender would solve this problem though.
-Dpad has hard, or sharp edges. Remeber how the SNES had slightly rounded edges on the Dpad? This one doesn't. It's not an issue in most games, but in fighting games and brawlers it's noticeable. Games still play perfectly fine and I can spam Hadoukens like it's 1993, so it's not going to hold you back.
-Turbo mode isn't really that fast. I can press the buttons faster myself. I use it as an autofire instead. For example, in Chrono Trigger, the turbo function is not fast enough to drink 8 sodas, it will only get through 6 whereas I can manage 7 manually.
All in all, this is a fantastic SNES gamepad. I would normally give it a 4 star because of the negatives, but honestly, for the price, it's an easy 5/5. I'm probably going to buy a few more just in case these disappear someday.
Overall I think this is a great budget controller and will more than get the job done. I recommend it!
Is it as good as an original SNES controller? No. The buttons are not as perfect as an original SNES controller, and it's a little lighter. Some reviewers have complained of "ghost D-pad inputs," and I have experienced that before. So, again, it's not a perfect controller! But, it is good for the price and overall good enough. Just please don't expect perfection, and you'll likely be satisfied...I'm actually not sure where exactly you could get a "perfect" SNES USB controller, short of getting an adapter and using an original SNES controller.
Since it's the best value I've found, I still give it 5 stars. This is my default controller for RetroPie.
Now, you might be comparing the two "Buffalo Classic USB" controllers offered on Amazon (as of late June 2017) and wondering what the heck the difference is between the BSGP815 (this product listing) and the older BSGP801 ( Buffalo iBuffalo Classic USB Gamepad for PC BSGP801GY ). I own them both.
> Size/shape: As far as I can tell, they're the same size, shape, and roughly the same color. The gray is a little grayer on the 815 and the gray is a little whiter on the 801, but I'm not sure which one more faithfully matches the official SNES color. The cord on the 815 is a few inches longer, but they both have decently long cords. I'm estimating, but maybe ~6 feet (72 inches) for 801 and ~6.5 feet (78 inches) for 815.
> Feel: They are very similar. The 801 is a little "louder" when you press the XYAB buttons versus the 815. That may convey a better feel along with the haptic (sound) feedback, perhaps? Hard for me to definitively tell. Performance difference? Also hard for me to definitively tell. If you want a quieter controller, though, it's the 815.
> Compatibility: The 815 is officially compatible with newer operating systems (Windows 10/8/7/Vista/XP/2000/Me) and the 801 is officially compatible with only Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000/Me. I have not tested all of these, so I don't know if it's true.
> Writing on them: The model numbers are on the back of each model, and the 801 says "iBuffalo" on the front whereas the 815 only says "Buffalo." I've included a picture of both controllers.
> Turbo/clear: I don't really use them, but to enable auto-fire for a particular button, you hold "turbo" and push and release a particular button. That particular button will now auto-fire when held down. To clear a particular button, use the same method except hold "clear" instead of "turbo."
So, again, just don't expect perfect "SNES feel" and you will be pleased with these--especially if you have tried some of the other poor-performing USB controllers.
The only sort of addendum to all of this is there is a bluetooth wireless SNES USB controller that seems to have very good reviews. I have not tried it, but it is worth a look: 8bitdo SNES30 Wireless Bluetooth Controller Dual Classic Joystick for IOS / Android Gamepad - PC Mac Linux (Note it's roughly double the price of the Buffalo controllers as of this writing, and all wireless controllers inherently have yet another variable to contend with: wireless signal issues!)
Hope some of this helps! Very happy gaming to you!
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2017
Is it as good as an original SNES controller? No. The buttons are not as perfect as an original SNES controller, and it's a little lighter. Some reviewers have complained of "ghost D-pad inputs," and I have experienced that before. So, again, it's not a perfect controller! But, it is good for the price and overall good enough. Just please don't expect perfection, and you'll likely be satisfied...I'm actually not sure where exactly you could get a "perfect" SNES USB controller, short of getting an adapter and using an original SNES controller.
Since it's the best value I've found, I still give it 5 stars. This is my default controller for RetroPie.
Now, you might be comparing the two "Buffalo Classic USB" controllers offered on Amazon (as of late June 2017) and wondering what the heck the difference is between the BSGP815 (this product listing) and the older BSGP801 ([[ASIN:B002B9XB0E Buffalo iBuffalo Classic USB Gamepad for PC BSGP801GY]]). I own them both.
> Size/shape: As far as I can tell, they're the same size, shape, and roughly the same color. The gray is a little grayer on the 815 and the gray is a little whiter on the 801, but I'm not sure which one more faithfully matches the official SNES color. The cord on the 815 is a few inches longer, but they both have decently long cords. I'm estimating, but maybe ~6 feet (72 inches) for 801 and ~6.5 feet (78 inches) for 815.
> Feel: They are very similar. The 801 is a little "louder" when you press the XYAB buttons versus the 815. That may convey a better feel along with the haptic (sound) feedback, perhaps? Hard for me to definitively tell. Performance difference? Also hard for me to definitively tell. If you want a quieter controller, though, it's the 815.
> Compatibility: The 815 is officially compatible with newer operating systems (Windows 10/8/7/Vista/XP/2000/Me) and the 801 is officially compatible with only Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000/Me. I have not tested all of these, so I don't know if it's true.
> Writing on them: The model numbers are on the back of each model, and the 801 says "iBuffalo" on the front whereas the 815 only says "Buffalo." I've included a picture of both controllers.
> Turbo/clear: I don't really use them, but to enable auto-fire for a particular button, you hold "turbo" and push and release a particular button. That particular button will now auto-fire when held down. To clear a particular button, use the same method except hold "clear" instead of "turbo."
So, again, just don't expect perfect "SNES feel" and you will be pleased with these--especially if you have tried some of the other poor-performing USB controllers.
The only sort of addendum to all of this is there is a bluetooth wireless SNES USB controller that seems to have very good reviews. I have not tried it, but it is worth a look: [[ASIN:B014QP2H1E 8bitdo SNES30 Wireless Bluetooth Controller Dual Classic Joystick for IOS / Android Gamepad - PC Mac Linux]] (Note it's roughly double the price of the Buffalo controllers as of this writing, and all wireless controllers inherently have yet another variable to contend with: wireless signal issues!)
Hope some of this helps! Very happy gaming to you!
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I should note that, as I remember, I bought 2 of these at CDN$15-20 per controller. Since they've been discontinued, the price has dramatically shot up, and while I'd still consider them to be worth it, you aren't quite getting the bargain that these controllers once were anymore. If I was going to spend $60 on a controller, I might instead consider the 8bitdo SN30, which trades d-pad quality for increased versatility (it's probably the only controller you'd ever need for emulation, whereas this one will only take you as far as the 4th and early 5th generations).
The general build is as solid as it needs to be, no play or flex in the plastic even when pressing quite hard. The D-Pad is great, nice central dip and not much wiggle in it's place, again very responsive and not one instance of ghost inputs even when trying to speedrun. The Start and Select buttons have a nice 'fleshy plastic' feel to them very similar to the original.
The Turbo and Clear buttons are easy to use and program as quickly as you could want them to while still playing smoothly, I've used them twice during play so you may find it different but they seem absolutely fine.
Definitely the best USB controller I've purchased out of about 5 different types. If it ever goes wrong I doubt I'll ever even consider buying anything different. I highly recommend and hope this helps anyone unsure if they should get it, you won't be disappointed.