Reddit reviews HORI Pokken Tournament Pro Pad Limited Edition Controller for Nintendo Wii U

I have owned or tried all the major/popular controllers for Retropie.

Here are my rankings:

1. Scroll to the bottom!
   
   
2. iBuffalo SNES USB controller
   
   

• PROS - Excellent D-Pad, better than the 8-Bitdo but that's just my preference.
  USB so there is the least amount of lag possible.
  Turbo Function
  Cheap
  
• CONS -
  USB could be slightly longer, (8.5 feet).
  A little light, but that's also preference.
  
  

3. Wii U Pro Controller (Real Nintendo Wii U Pro)
   
   

• Pros: Bluetooth works without issue on RPi3s and Retropie 4.1.
  Full button layout with LR shoulders and LR Triggers, plus analogs.
  Excellent battery life
  CORRECT ABXY button placement that you're used to on NES/SNES games
  Decent D-Pad that you can isolate L-R without hitting U-D
  
  

4. 8bitdo SFC30 and SNES30 Bluetooth Controllers
   
   

• PROS
  Feels very solid and well built. Closest replica to the original SNES controllers
  Good Battery life
  *Decent D-Pad that you can isolate L-R without hitting U-D
  
  
• CONS
  Can be difficult to pair sometimes. I often have to turn them off and then on to get them to pair.
  Micro USB port seems fragile
  *D-pad is a tiny bit stiff.
  
  
  
  Now ... onto controllers I don't like or recommend: Xbox 360 controllers are fine, but the D-pad isn't the greatest. It's somewhat easy to hit UP/DOWN when you're trying to just hit Left or Right. Also, the ABXY is configured opposite to what you're used to on a SNES controller. That may not be a big deal, because you can always open the controller and switch them, or do like most people and just ignore it and remember that it's switched. Except when you pass the controller to a friend, then you have to explain ABXY is switched and they still get confused sometimes. I also don't like that you have to use the dongle to use wireless. PS3 controllers I haven't used, but again, the labeling of the buttons is a con for me.
  
  
  NOW ... onto the #1 controller that I love. Nobody is freaking talking about this controller, and it is AWESOME. Ladies and gentleman, I present to you, the
  
  
• Hori Pokken Tournament Pro Pad for $20.
  
  
• PROS -
  
• D-Pad is EXCELLENT. Can easily isolate L-R from U-D. It's not too light, not too heavy.
  
• ERGONOMICS. This thing is easy to play with for hours and it won't cramp your hand.
  
• BUTTONS - Responsive, springy, and ergonomically placed. Those Shoulder buttons are great! Still have ZR ZL buttons too.
  
• 10 FOOT USB ! Long enough to play in your living room. I have several 8Bitdo SNES/SFC bluetooths and a few Wii U Pros, but I always find myself using the Hori Pokken Tournament Pro Pad.
  
• CHEAP ! Freaking $20-25 . Feels like a much more expensive controller.
  
  This is hands down, by far, the best controller for D-pad games on Retropie. And NOBODY talks about it. I'll do a bigger write up with pictures in it's own post.
  
  
  

gdgd, i'd look into the pokken controller as its wired and apparently pro.


god knows if it'll be any good for smash....

Looks like they are using these

Here you go: http://www.amazon.com/Pokken-Tournament-Limited-Controller-Nintendo-u/dp/B019QB4SL0

The deal has ended, but Tom and Mabel are still slightly discounted at 10$ each.
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https://www.amazon.com/Pokken-Tournament-Limited-Controller-Nintendo-u/dp/B019QB4SL0

definitely the Pokken controller for the Wii U

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B019QB4SL0/ref=sr_1_1_twi_gam_1_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1458404963&sr=8-1&keywords=pokken+pro+pad You can still order it (On U.S. Amazon) they're just waiting for more stock I think. See how it says amazon.com as the seller and it's 25$? It's just the scalpers are showing priority on the main part of the page for some reason.

You might wanna say specifically what area you're talking about in the title. I know for a fact that Amazon UK is currently sold out of the Pokken controllers and there seems to be no where else in the UK to preorder it, which is a shame... Evidence

Also just a warning, the UK Amazon said the same thing up until the release date. Then a bunch of emails go out saying 'sorry we've gotta wait on the supplier for another estimate' or something. So you may not get anything out of Amazon US either.

> I tried to reserve one that the hori pokken controllers REQUIRED for local multiplayer

What? You don't need the pokken gamepad for local multiplayer.

And you can just buy it right now on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Pokken-Tournament-Limited-Controller-Nintendo-u/dp/B019QB4SL0/ref=sr_1_2?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1458002177&sr=1-2&keywords=pokken

There is an entire single player campaign which can last you a good few hours (if you rush through it). And there is also modes which let you play locally and with CPU offline. There is also offline training which includes combo training. The game supports Wii U Gamepad, the Pro Controller, and theres a special controller which only works on Pokken: link here. I'd say the game is definitely worth the money, despite not being able to play online. Sorry about your parents though, hope things work out for you soon! :)

>Has nintendo ever been big on arcade sticks though?

No. By the time at home arcade sticks were a thing tournaments all around had a ps2 set standard (except for Melee brackets) due to the popularity of the console and the fact that more fighters came out for it. In turn, madcatz, mayflash, etc. didn't really produce fightsticks for the Gamecube.

This is really the first time Nintendo has had any sort of involvement with traditional fighting games, and I feel they just don't get the importance of fightsticks to certain players. And even after all the complaints they're releasing the 'HORI Pokken Tournament Pro Pad', aka the same fucking controller. It sort of seems they don't want the game to do well (like some other games they've made), but they obviously had to pay some bills to get Pokken, a game coming out 3 months prior with literally no player base or fan base, into EVO above many other games with guaranteed players/viewers.

Believe it or not, the official Pokken Tournament controller is really really nice for a classic SNES controller feel. Best of all, no pesky analog stick to get in the way that many modern controllers have. I absolutely love the soft d-pad on it too. And if you're running modern Windows (especially 10), it will recognize the controller without much hassle.

I'm Happy with my Pokken controller: https://www.amazon.com/Pokken-Tournament-Limited-Controller-Nintendo-u/dp/B019QB4SL0

nope lol

I'm not sure we're looking at the same thing, or maybe this just became available again since you posted that, but yo:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hori-Tournament-Limited-Controller-Nintendo/dp/B019QB4SL0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1502893649&sr=8-1&keywords=pokken+tournament+controller

16 pounds. Kinda high but go go. That ships via Amazon Global, but it's still shipped and sold by Amazon, from one of their US warehouses, with a delivery guarantee. Have you tried calling around some local game stores?

Looks like this one.

It's the controller specially made for Pokken, but compatible with Wii U. It's very similar to the control that they use in the arcade versions of the game.

http://www.amazon.com/Tournament-Limited-Edition-Controller-Nintendo-u/dp/B019QB4SL0

There is a HW repair (solder) by cluster. Seek it in this sub or on his site. The issue with 3d party lies in the signal quality. So you have to solder a diod if I recall correctly.
I think you can go for hori controllers. They work great with the nes mini unmodded. Check youtube.

https://www.amazon.com/HORI-Pokken-Tournament-Limited-Controller-Nintendo/dp/B019QB4SL0/ref=sr_1_79?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1496335670&sr=1-79

those rock on the Nes mini.

Doubt no more.

http://www.amazon.com/Tournament-Limited-Edition-Controller-Nintendo-u/dp/B019QB4SL0

Pokken tournament pad probably.

Mario Odyssey, Xenoblade 2, and Stardew Valley. I don't think you need a pro controller for these. I would suggest the pro controller for games that require more subtle input. Pick one up for doom or your first FPS that isn't using Gyro aiming; I also wouldn't play Dark Souls without a pro controller.

If you want to play any of the SNK fighting games or street fighter on switch I would forgot the pro controller and suggest one of two option.

1. Budget: Get the Hori Pokken fight pad or a USB fight pad with an upgraded Dpad: Between 15 to 45$ depending on features and limited editions.
   https://www.amazon.com/Pokken-Tournament-Limited-Controller-Nintendo-u/dp/B019QB4SL0
   
   
2. $$$ Get Hori's Rap 5 fight stick for the switch. : About 150 without modification (I can see myself upgrading the buttons and adding my own artwork before too long).
   https://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Switch-Arcade-Hayabusa-Officially-Licensed/dp/B01N4P40LG/ref=sr_1_2?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1517503448&sr=1-2&keywords=switch+arcade+stick
   
   I purchased both and I have to tell you the fight stick wins hands down, even for Pokken. However the pokken fight pad is supreme for sonic mania & wonder-boy in monster world, and any 2D plat-former with limited button commands.
   
   Both controllers will need to be used when the switch is docked. I would personally rate the Hori gamepad with an 9/10 (10/10 if it had triggers on the side) and the Hori fight stick a 9/10 (upgrade to proper sawa buttons like the madcats sfv controller and I would change this to 11/10 any day)
   

Actually this

Well, if you want to compete in an arcade setting ever, you'll need to get used to this.

Which can be bought for the Wii U here.