{"id":3493,"date":"2016-04-25T11:47:28","date_gmt":"2016-04-25T15:47:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/?p=3493"},"modified":"2016-04-25T11:47:28","modified_gmt":"2016-04-25T15:47:28","slug":"review-buffalo-classic-usb-gamepad-super-nes-style","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/2016\/04\/25\/review-buffalo-classic-usb-gamepad-super-nes-style\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Buffalo Classic USB Gamepad (Super NES style)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>After hearing raves about this controller from gamers I trust, I just had to give the <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1KuGpNu\" target=\"_blank\">Buffalo Classic USB Gamepad<\/a> a try for myself. While I personally plan on using it with my <a href=\"https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/2015\/12\/30\/review-cyber-gadget-retro-freak-plays-games-from-16-different-videogame-systems-includes-videos\/\" target=\"_blank\">Retro Freak<\/a> console, it also works with a PC or most other devices that are compatible\u00a0with standard USB gamepads.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3495\" style=\"width: 1346px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3495\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3495\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC_0721.jpg?resize=1336%2C1440\" alt=\"The box.\" width=\"1336\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC_0721.jpg?w=1336&amp;ssl=1 1336w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC_0721.jpg?resize=139%2C150&amp;ssl=1 139w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC_0721.jpg?resize=278%2C300&amp;ssl=1 278w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC_0721.jpg?resize=768%2C828&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC_0721.jpg?resize=950%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 950w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3495\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The box.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1KuGpNu\" target=\"_blank\">Buffalo Classic USB Gamepad<\/a> is modeled after the proven, classic Super NES controller design. While a lot of previous controllers have gotten the look of the Super NES controller right, this controller is probably the first that also gets the quality right. While physically, it&#8217;s all but indistinguishable from its inspiration, the controls themselves are arguably even a bit more responsive and provide even more audible feedback when a positive press is made.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3496\" style=\"width: 1434px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3496\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3496\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC_0722.jpg?resize=1424%2C1528\" alt=\"What you get. Don't worry, you don't need the instructions.\" width=\"1424\" height=\"1528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC_0722.jpg?w=1424&amp;ssl=1 1424w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC_0722.jpg?resize=140%2C150&amp;ssl=1 140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC_0722.jpg?resize=280%2C300&amp;ssl=1 280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC_0722.jpg?resize=768%2C824&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC_0722.jpg?resize=954%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 954w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3496\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">What you get. Don&#8217;t worry, you don&#8217;t need the instructions.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>As stated, I bought this to take the place of the poor <a href=\"http:\/\/www.play-asia.com\/retro-freak-controller\/13\/709pc1?affiliate_id=214762&amp;ref=agent&amp;sc1=N389366427\" target=\"_blank\">Retro Freak Controller<\/a> (although, like anything, it does have its fans). While the <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1KuGpNu\" target=\"_blank\">Buffalo Classic USB Gamepad<\/a> does that job well, you still have to map the buttons in the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.play-asia.com\/search\/retro+freak?affiliate_id=214762\" target=\"_blank\">Retro Freak<\/a> setup just like any other standard USB controller. In my testing on my Windows 10 PC desktop, it was also recognized and usable without issue as a standard 2-axis, 8-button gamepad, although the <strong>Turbo<\/strong> and <strong>Clear<\/strong> buttons were not recognized by default.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3497\" style=\"width: 1554px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3497\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3497\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC_0723.jpg?resize=1544%2C1716\" alt=\"Another angle.\" width=\"1544\" height=\"1716\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC_0723.jpg?w=1544&amp;ssl=1 1544w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC_0723.jpg?resize=135%2C150&amp;ssl=1 135w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC_0723.jpg?resize=270%2C300&amp;ssl=1 270w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC_0723.jpg?resize=768%2C854&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC_0723.jpg?resize=921%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 921w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3497\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Another angle.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>I&#8217;m happy to say that the reports are true. The <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1KuGpNu\" target=\"_blank\">Buffalo Classic USB Gamepad<\/a> is like Nintendo themselves making a new USB version of their Super NES controller. For anyone who has ever used a Super NES controller, you know that&#8217;s the highest praise there is.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After hearing raves about this controller from gamers I trust, I just had to give the Buffalo Classic USB Gamepad a try for myself. 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