Buffalo iBuffalo Classic USB Gamepad for PC BSGP815GY

This is the best inexpensive SNES-style USB controller that I have found.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!

First off, I'm trying to help people. I see many videos on YouTube of unboxing electronics, and every single one throws the instructions to the side and doesn't read it. In the case of the instructions for this controller, what is there to really read? It's a USB controller, duh! So why take stars away because you can't read the instructions that basically says it's got a DPAD, it's got turbo. Oh on to the turbo issue, some are giving less stars because they can't figure out how turbo works, but also say they don't like or use the turbo feature. Really?? Easiest way is as follows: hold down the button you want turbo for (one at a time), and hit the turbo button. Now that button has turbo. Repeat for other buttons. To remove turbo, hold down the button that has turbo (one at a time) and hit clear.Second: have I got a bad product before? Yes, but I wait and see how the company is going to handle the situation, and note it in review instead of giving one star, and saying just contacted company, don't buy.Third: I bought my raspberry pi 3 way before most people even heard of it, it's been sitting unused because retropie running emulation station is a hit or miss to each person. these "ghost inputs" that people are complaining about, i bet most are referring to emulation station. Retropie isn't the only software you can use on pi. Look up LAKKA, 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! I haven't heard of any "ghost inputs" using this controller and lakka, there are other software available besides retropie and lakka. Google is your friend.Lastly: before you give product bad review, make sure it isn't other software causing the problems your experiencing, and not the product!!!!!P.S.: some have tried to say the other controller is the real ibuffalo and this one isn't real ibuffalo, that is a lie!!! Both are the same controller, the only difference honestly is this one works on newer windows operating systems, and other one doesn't work to well on newer windows.(see controller pics: both are same)I didn't receive any money, free products, or anything like that, just tired of seeing bad reviews because people can't figure out how to use something, and blame it on the product.I too declined the warranty when I bought two of these controllers on Amazon, so if they break or stop working, that's on me (guess I should of got warranty huh?) Maybe alot of people don't know, when you buy something on Amazon and it offers a warranty ( Usually one dollar and some cents) if you decline that, it's on you!

The Buffalo is of good quality for the price.PROS+ D-pad sits nicely. It's responsive to light touches and not overly sensitive to diagonal input.+ Nice matte texture.+ The ABYX buttons feel really nice.CONS- Select and Start have a concerning bit of wiggle to them.- Unimpressive TURBO functionI personally don't care for the turbo function, but it's rather unimpressive in its speed. The extra buttons don't seem to get in the way, but I kind of wish they weren't there.All-in-all I find this to be acceptable. Certainly the best I've tried so far. I'm curious to see how the Hyperkin Scout compares.You get what you pay for when it comes to third-party SNES gamepads. I've tried a couple two-packs (iNNEXT and Miadore) because the prices were appealing and reviews said they were good, but they felt cheap and faltered in some way or another. Either I kept getting lemons, or reviewers cannot discern the flaws I've found.My iNNEXT review (LEFT on d-pad required more pressure than the others to actuate. Video in review.)https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R3PXE35ZIYB5V4/My Miadore review (Noticeably loud buttons, and overly sensitive diagonals on d-pad.)https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/RXYWJQ5HS0UZ4/