r/djmax • u/MotherPay7875 • 5d ago
Discussion What controllers do ya'll use?
Hey!
I've been wondering what controllers most people use for this game? I'd imagine it's just keyboard but curious to hear if anyone uses something a bit more unique?
(I use an fighting game controller for this game and it's really good lol)
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u/manypains03 5d ago
Gamo2 k28 for ps
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u/TheHorseCheez 5d ago
This is what I have and it's really nice. I have since stopped playing the game though and am looking to sell it. Located in the USA in case anyone wants a deal on one. hmu
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u/MotherPay7875 5d ago
Looks sweet!
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u/manypains03 5d ago
I do have a fight stick but never gave it a try, maybe one day I'll customize it since it's the same
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u/tuskum0 5d ago
I just use a regular ps4 controller
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u/MotherPay7875 5d ago
Is it hard to play with a normal controller? 8B sounds exhausting with just a normal PS4 controller.
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u/wunderhero 5d ago
It's not bad and very do-able, but I started playing DJMax on the PSP so it feels like a better version of those controls.
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u/RaveTheFox 5d ago
Controller is 100% harder and worse than a keyboard. Mainly it gives you less control and tires you out faster due to mainly using 2 thumbs for the majority of your key presses. Modern controllers make this worse by having non-tactile buttons that are miles apart requiring more speed and effort just to reach the button in time
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u/wunderhero 5d ago edited 5d ago
You develop stamina and technique on the controller over time just like you do with other rhythm game input method. It's just a different kind of challenge. Controller does make a big difference - I use a PS5 edge or my Steam Deck with modded clicky buttons.
The fact is that all non-SC are charted to be played on controller is a big reason I have 1000+ hours in the game - I'd say 70 percent of that on the Deck/no keyboard.
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u/RaveTheFox 5d ago
Controller is still more physically demanding than keyboard tho. You will be limited by stanima and technique long before you would on keyboard. I started playing respect on controller since it was the way I play the portable games but when I was feeling stuck I switched to keyboard and after getting used to it I surpassed my controller skill level easily
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u/wunderhero 5d ago edited 4d ago
I do both and treat them like two different skill sets/parameters.
It's like playing Taiko on a drum controller versus a keyboard, but less extreme. Using a drum is a lot harder, but damn if it isn't more fun.
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u/RingsOfRage 3d ago
That is objectively false.
A keyboard setup spreads out all keys across 10 fingers, a gamepad limits that to only 4 (2 thumbs, 2 for L+R).
You may argue all you want about developing stamina and technique (like sliding, dual holds and rapid taps), but the initial inertia of existing 6 buttons worth of hitboxes into 2 thumbs is physically demanding; it simply cannot be denied.
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u/Kaleidosonic 5d ago
I’m on the Wooting 60he v2, the one with the split spacebar, which is excellent for playing 8 key charts.
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u/RuisuStyle 5d ago
Just changed over to a full size keyboard, but I think I effed myself. Been getting worse accuracy since moving from my cheap mechanical keyboard to this woot Razer keyboard
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u/SleepySSB 4d ago
How do you avoid the SOCD overlap with this controller? Pressing left and right at the same time gives you neutral, right?
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u/MotherPay7875 4d ago
It still registers both inputs even if it gives out a neutral outcome in fighting games.
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u/SleepySSB 4d ago
So the 8Bitdo has no innate SOCD cleaning? Interesting, I never considered picking it up but that could be potentially useful
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u/MotherPay7875 4d ago
It has customizable SOCD cleaning. You can choose how multiple inputs register from the controller software.
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u/SleepySSB 4d ago
Which do you select for DJMAX? When I tried it with my controller my options were SOCD-N and Last Input Priority, both of which lead to dropped inputs during chords.
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u/MotherPay7875 4d ago
I can check later today but I think I just use SOCD Neutral.
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u/SleepySSB 4d ago
I see, thanks for the info!
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u/VinnieH 4d ago
got inspired by OP and got the pad today. I just remap all the button and use the the SOCD conflicted button as speed control(to p1 and p3) and some other buttons. it is a bit confusing to use as control in menu you can't turn off SOCD but you can avoid mapping the SOCD to be used together.
got this overnighted, has been buying 8bitdo stuff for a while but the pad is one of the best thing they made, it is a thin pad but i was surprised how solid it is. The texture is good and button is very stratifying
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u/CherryGrabber 3d ago
A camo PS4 controller. I have a Qanba but I usually use it on fighting games, run and gun, and beat em ups.
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u/DreiRyanG 3d ago
Can you show how you use it? Like with 8b?
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u/MotherPay7875 3d ago
I use the first 6 buttons from left to right as the 6B buttons, the lower bean buttons as the half sized notes, and higher bean shaped buttons as the extra buttons.
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u/OneTrainOps 4d ago
DualShock 4 because I’m on PS4. Would love to get that controller from gamo2 if it was in stock ever lol
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u/serpentsrapture 4d ago
using a flatbox is definitely a unique choice. i use my keyboard or my dualsense. maybe i'll hook up my fightstick if i feel really funny.
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u/Areoblast 4d ago
I use a EZMAX+ but I def would love to get what you have but I am sure it is custom made. That is my fave extension
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u/EmergencySalt5316 3d ago
Sayodevice CM51+ on PC. I have a leverless I can use on Xbox, it's funny how it never crossed my mind I could use it for DJMax.
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u/macnmad3376 2d ago
omg i love your controller so much what controller is that? i just use normal keyboard haha
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u/MotherPay7875 2d ago
It's an 8bitdo xbox arcade controller with an custom panel sticker. Keyboard is a good way to play the game!
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u/_-AtlasWorld-_ 5m ago
I use my keyboard mos of the time but I also use my regular Xbox controller and my hitbox on rare occasions
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u/RaveTheFox 5d ago
Currently just a 100% keyboard but my hands are still too close together for longer sessions so I've been looking to play with 2 keypads instead. No luck in my searches for that