Controllers
PlayStation Classic
Controller Compatibility
Source: Updated controller compatibility status for 8bitdo SN30pro, DS2, DS3, DS4, beatcon (u/wwywong)
RetroArch
| Name | Adapter | Compatible | Analog | Rumble | Home | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8bitdo SN30 Pro (b+start - DInput) | N/A | Y | Y | N | N | Enable Input -> Unified Menu Controls (Or L analog) |
| 8bitdo SN30 Pro (a+start - MacOS) | N/A | Y | Y | Y | Y | - |
| 8bitdo SN30 Pro (y+start - Switch) | N/A | N | N | N | N | Not recognized |
| 8bitdo SN30 Pro (x+start - XInput) | N/A | N | N | N | N | Not recognized |
| PS Beat-Con | PS2->USB | Y | N | N | N | beatmania controller |
| PS DualShock 2 | PS2->USB | Y | Y | Y | Y | center 'analog' button as home / PS button |
| PS DualShock 3 | N/A | Y | Y | Y | Y | - |
| PS DualShock 4v2 | N/A | Y | Y | N | Y | 4v1 supports rumble, 4v2 doesn't |
| 8bitdo SN30 Pro (x+start - XInput) (adapter in XInput mode - Sel+Up) |
8bitdo | N | N | N | N | Not recognized |
| 8bitdo SN30 Pro (b+start - DInput) (adapter in DInput mode - Sel+Left) |
8bitdo | Y | Y | N | N | Enable Input -> Unified Menu Controls (Or L analog) |
| 8bitdo SN30 Pro (b+start - DInput) (adapter in PSC mode - Sel+Down) |
8bitdo | Y | Y | N | Y | both analogs mapped to Dpad (L3/R3 don't work) |
| PS DualShock 3 | 8bitdo | N | N | N | N | works with 8bitdo 1.21, doesn't work with 8bitdo 1.22 |
| PS DualShock 4v2 (adapter in XInput mode - Sel+Up) |
8bitdo | N | N | N | N | Not recognized |
| PS DualShock 4v2 (adapter in DInput mode - Sel+Left) |
8bitdo | Y | Y | N | N | Enable Input -> Unified Menu Controls (Or L analog) |
| PS DualShock 4v2 (adapter in MacOS mode - Sel+Right) |
8bitdo | Y | Y | N | Y | - |
| PS DualShock 4v2 (adapter in PSC mode - Sel+Down) |
8bitdo | Y | Y | N | Y | both analogs mapped to Dpad (L3/R3 don't work) |
Stock UI
| Name | Adapter | Compatible | Analog | Rumble | Home | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8bitdo SN30 Pro (x+start - XInput) (adapter in XInput mode - Sel+Up) |
8bitdo | N | N | N | N | Not recognized |
| 8bitdo SN30 Pro (b+start - DInput) (adapter in DInput mode - Sel+Left) |
8bitdo | N | N | N | N | Not functional |
| 8bitdo SN30 Pro (a+start - MacOS) (adapter in MacOS mode - Sel+Right) |
8bitdo | N | N | N | N | Not functional |
| 8bitdo SN30 Pro (b+start - DInput) (adapter in PSC mode - Sel+Down) |
8bitdo | Y | Y | N | Y | both analogs mapped to Dpad (L3/R3 don't work) |
| PS DualShock 3 | 8bitdo | N | N | N | N | works with 8bitdo 1.21, doesn't work with 8bitdo 1.22 |
| PS DualShock 4v2 (adapter in PSC mode - Sel+Down) |
8bitdo | Y | Y | N | Y | both analogs mapped to Dpad (L3/R3 don't work) |
