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==Gamepads==

The best way to emulate a console is by using the actual controller for that console. Here are some different adapters that'll let you use those controllers on your PC:

*[http://amzn.to/1awfjsN Mayflash adapters] work well and are relatively cheap.

*[http://www.raphnet.net/electronique/snes_nes_usb/index_en.php RaphNet] for making your own NES/SNES controller adapters, can also be purchased pre-made.

The [[DualShock 3]] has a very good d-pad, which is something that's hard to find nowadays. Very useful for older consoles. It also has 10-bit precision analog sticks, pressure sensitive buttons, and it can be used wired or wirelessly with a Bluetooth adapter.

The [[Dual Shock 4]] also requires a wrapper to get full functionality on PC, like [[DS4 to Xinput]] or [[SCP Driver Package]].

The 360 controller does offer good ergonomics and many prefer its analog stick layout -though there are a lot who feel otherwise- over other controllers. However, the poor D-pad means it is lackluster when it comes to emulating older consoles.

For the wired 360 controller simply is plug in, install the drivers, and play. For wireless, you will need a [http://amzn.to/1eNeeLP wireless adapter] to use a wireless controller on a PC.

Logitech also makes good gamepads that plug directly into the USB port on your computer. Their layout is similar to PlayStation DualShock. There is both a wired and wireless one.

*[http://amzn.to/1b6sF9S Logitech Gamepad F310] Cheaper wired one

*[http://amzn.to/1iJpVXZ Logitech Gamepad F710] Uses wireless 2.4 GHz

There are also [http://amzn.to/1jtzRF1 cheaper gamepads] made by various other companies. However their build quality may not be as good as Logitech. Some of them are made to be duplicates of console controllers which may be useful when emulating consoles controllers with non standard layouts like the [http://amzn.to/1k4KoEx N64 controller].

==Arcade Sticks==

Arcade sticks mimic arcade controls. They are typically used by fighting game fans, but can be used for emulation as well.

http://www.xgaming.com X-Arcade sticks are designed primarily for MAME users but the controls can be easily mapped to any button. Generally considered tacky to use a prebuilt control pannel with a home made MAME cabinet but is acceptable to use as a standalone controller. Prices range from $99 to $200

http://store.madcatz.com Mad Catz sell a wide variety of arcade sticks for the Xbox 360 but function perfectly well with most operating systems with a little configuration and behave like a normal wired Xinput controller.

==Motion Controller==

For emulating Wii games, this is an option if you want to use the real controller. You can connect your Wiimote to your PC using [https://dolphin-emu.org/docs/guides/configuring-controllers/#Real_Wiimote this guide]. If your computer does not have Bluetooth you will need to get a compatible [http://wiibrew.org/wiki/List_of_Working_Bluetooth_Devices USB Bluetooth adapter], [http://amzn.to/1fb1xJo this one] has been known to work. In order for the Wiimote pointer to be detected, you'll need a [http://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Wireless-Sensor-Bar-Wii/dp/B004C4XNI6/ wireless sensor bar] or 2 candles.

==Light Gun==

Traditional light guns rely on the behavior of CRT monitors and TVs to function. There are light guns that do not rely on the monitor for positioning but behave more like wiimotes using IR light.. The accuracy is not as good but most people can adjust fairly quickly. Within most emulators the sensor in the light gun behaves like a mouse and usually require no special drivers for setup.

http://www.ultimarc.com/aimtrak.html