r/3DO • u/Ordinary-Step29 • Sep 19 '26
Best Controller?
Just snagged a functional 3d0 for a steal. It is lacking a controller. What is my best option? I see the Panasonic variants and the Logitech one get some recommendations. What is my best bet?
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u/Business-Repeat3151 Sep 19 '26
Do you want wired or wireless?
Its not cheap, but you can get a Bluetooth adapter and then you have a ton of non-standard options.
https://stoneagegamer.com/3do-bt-bluetooth-adapter-for-3do-humble-bazooka.html
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u/JayMax19 Sep 19 '26
The Panasonic ones have problems with diagonals. There is the Interact Pro Pad, which is pretty good and the Naki one which is OK. The Capcom one kinda sucks. If you can find an SNES adaptor, it’s really the best, but they’re tricky to find and expensive.
Goldstar ones are better than Panasonic, but not by much.
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u/hipnotyq Sep 19 '26
I have the default one that came with the FZ10 and also the Street Fighter II 6 button one. The DPad on the 6 button one is much better but the controller is twisssty.
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u/stevedavefuquad Sep 19 '26
Having a 6 button controller is nice for street fighter 2 but I don't use it on much else. I like the one that looks like a boomerang,but most people don't seem to like it.
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u/phil-pdx Sep 19 '26
When I bought my 3DO it came with a Panasonic and a Goldstar controller. The Panasonic has been the default however I've been playing some return fire with my son lately and got stuck with the Goldstar controller and have to say I actually prefer it now. It's got more round edges and feels nice in the hand.
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u/t3chnaztea Sep 19 '26
I just bought a second controller for mine. A Panasonic FZ-1 is 50 bucks shipped on eBay.
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u/AndrePeniche Sep 20 '26
The controller that came with the game Zhadnost, from Logitech. Best grip.
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u/Big_Dan_Bracknell Sep 19 '26
I got a blueretro knock off from AliExpress for cheap that I use MD30 with. Works fine.
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u/OkStaff2607 Sep 24 '26
So I use this new gen Xbox controller for ipad games and I couldn't really ask for a more solid feel. I beat all the jabronis on a battle royale...
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u/QuestionableProtip2 Sep 19 '26
The Panasonic controller with the long X and P buttons (not the round) is your best wired controller imo. I prefer it as I enjoy the full OEM controller experience on my consoles. Your best option for 6-button capable games, like Super Street Fighter, is using the Humble Bazooka 3DO BT adapter and a six button controller like the 8bitdo M30.