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NEC TG-16/TE/TurboDuo => TG-16/TE/TurboDuo Discussion => Topic started by: tjsnh on November 01, 2016, 01:21:27 PM
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Another noob question (and thanks so much by the way, you guys have been an enormous help) as I'm still new-ish to NEC hardware.
What are the options for a 6 button controller (for SF2, for example) on a US TG-16?
Will the controller from a Duo-RX work if you use a regular Duo-To-TG16 adaptor cable?
Are there any other "official" NEC 6 button controllers to keep an eye out for?
Third party controller that is generally accepted as good?
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Any PCE (mini-DIN socket) controller will work with a TG-16 with an adapter. For regular pads, there's three options for 6-buttoners:
Arcade Pad 6 (a.k.a. - RX pad) - 100% official goods from NEC, sold with the Duo-RX and separately.
Avenue Pad 6 - from NEC Avenue instead of 'regular' NEC, but I guess it's still official (quasi official?). This is the most commonly owned pad.
Hori Fighting Commander - third party controller that's not terribly common but is well liked by those that have 'em.
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The RX pad has a yerroble d-pad and the buttons aren't great. Stick to the Ave Pad 6 and Hori Fighting Commander.
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The RX pad has a yerroble d-pad and the buttons aren't great. Stick to the Ave Pad 6 and Hori Fighting Commander.
Agreed, the Ave6 is great.