View Full Version : Retro-bit's Retro8 and Tomee Branded NES "Dog Bone" Controllers - Grand, Good, Bad, or Garbage?
I require quality opinions from real retro gamers who are dyed-in-the-wool veterans of the console wars! How are Tomee's and Retro-bit's NES-101 wannabe controllers?
Garry Silljo
10-01-2017, 06:59 PM
I've tried a Tomee. Function wise it seemed alright. the weight doesn't feel quite right, but every button seemed to respond as needed.
Edmond Dantes
10-02-2017, 01:51 AM
I think I had a Tomee pad but it wasn't the dogbone, it may have been an SNES controller. The buttons responded but sometimes things felt wrong. In particular I noticed sometimes diagonals (like if I'm trying to shoot diagonally in a Contra game) didn't always register as on the spot as i would like. This could be just adjustment woes on my part though as I'm very used to certain kinds of controls and very picky about my D-pads.
Specifically about the D-pad, what more can you guys tell me?
Pete Rittwage
10-08-2017, 08:41 PM
I think they are missing the "anchor" in the middle, so you can't apply pressure and "rock" around on it to change direction. That's the different "feel".
Edmond Dantes
10-10-2017, 06:39 AM
Also, if you're thinking of cannibalizing parts from one to fix/resurrect an actual NES controller, such as putting the old PCB in the new shell... it won't work. The screws etc are in different places. Tho I guess you could drill holes in the right areas.