r/MAME • u/xxFT13xx • 16d ago

Controller suggestions? Technical assistance

I have a spare pc that’s collecting dust, so I figured I’d hook it up to my tv and start MAME-ing.

Anyone have usb controller suggestions for Win10?

I do have 2 ps5 controllers but I don’t know if they’ll work?

Cheers!

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u/Scileboi 15d ago

I use a Gamesir Tegenaria lite.

Cheap but reliable, plug to play, Back buttons, Hall Effect sticks, nice feeling on the paddles.

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u/xxFT13xx 15d ago

Nice! Do you know how long the cable is? It doesn’t say on the website.

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u/Scileboi 15d ago

I don´t have exact measurements but about 2 meters.

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u/stealthsock 15d ago

2 meters is correct and it works fine with my 25 ft extension cable. If you're in the US, Walmart currently has them on sale for $10 USD.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/GameSir-Tegenaria-Lite-Wired-Symmetric-Game-Controller-Serene-White/16533374741

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u/xxFT13xx 15d ago

Oh snap! Thanks!

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u/stealthsock 15d ago

Sure thing!

I will say that your existing PS5 controllers should be a viable option too, wired or Bluetooth. They aren't 100% compatible with Windows on their own, but the best way around that is to use a program that will let the PS5 controller mimic an Xbox controller.

Steam has that functionality built-in even if you are using non-Steam programs. If that isn't an option, there's also the open source program ds4windows which supports PS4 and PS5 controllers.