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I use a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller. It does the job for all of the systems I have on Retroarch.

Picture of my controller!

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (4 children)

Keyboard. All controllers are abomination unto God and are going to damage your wrists sooner or later.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Looks like you're a fellow PC enjoyer. Although, I'd say depending on the keyboard and how your arm and wrist are positioned, a keyboard can do the same thing.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

I'm pc exclusively and can't image gaming on a keyboard and mouse.

I've never had wrist pain from a controller, but it's every time with a keyboard.

[–] [email protected] -2 points 1 year ago

Sure, but there's a possibility to find good keyboard, that won't ruin your wrists. The design of a controller, paired with the fact that they are usually used for extended amounts of time makes them inherently unhealthy. There's no controller that won't add to wrists' wear out.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (3 children)
[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

How much does this weigh- is this even practical? I know it’s a meme (I hope) but I’m also curious.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I have no ihea how much it weighs, but it was real. Apparently very useful for Phantasy Star Online, it might even have been indended for it but I can't be sure.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I forgot this thing existed lmfao

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

This picture is possibly banned by the church, and I love it.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

That… what? Surely that’s not a thing?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I mean the “controllers are gonna ruin your wrists” thing.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Oh, haha. I missed the top level comment and thought it was just in response to the pic.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

But emulating console games built around a controller using M+KB is so uncomfortable.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Your health, or your fun.