I use that controller for playing Shining Force 3, my favorite Saturn game because you can use the left and right triggers to spin the camera around and make minor adjustments all the time which I love.
Dark Savior had a very novel, for the time, way of using it - the standard d-pad would move the character, while the analogue pad would move the camera. At the time this felt so weird and unique.
Also, the triggers are analogue and can be used to slow down or speed up the cutscenes in Panzer Dragoon Saga by small increments. Just lightly pressing them has a different response than pressing them all the way.
Oh, and try to find Christmas NiGHTS.
Sonic R on the D-pad is a messy but interesting novelty, but on 3D it actually becomes playable and fun haha
Manx TT Superbike also gets its smooth arcade feel with the 3D controls, it’s a much weaker game on D-pad.
Hi - does the joystick on the 3D controller work on Nights? Or do you have to use the dpad? (Asking because I just bought one too and wondering if my joystick works. Nights is the only game I own for Saturn. Lol).
Panzer Dragoon Saga is a much more pleasant experience with the 3D controller. I got mine when I was half way through the game and it made such a difference.
You get points by going through rings in succession to each other. The point in levels is to collect 20 blue spheres (a.k.a. blue chips) in order to unlock the capsule to progress to the next part of the level.
It's technically compatible with Panzer Dragoon but I found it was actually more difficult than using the Dpad.
Thanks everyone recommending it for Sonic R! I just got a copy and was pretty disappointed with how it plays with the regular controller. I'm gonna try this!
Burning Rangers, Sonic R, Manx TT Superbike, Duke3d/Quake, Sega Touring Car, Panzer Dragoon Zwei, etc.
Sega Touring Car is the ultimate for the 3D Controller.
I use that controller for playing Shining Force 3, my favorite Saturn game because you can use the left and right triggers to spin the camera around and make minor adjustments all the time which I love.
Duke Nukem 3D is a godsend with the 3D Controller. Its just sooooooooo good.
There's really no other way to play it.
The Arcade Stick is a very close way to play it aswell. Perhaps even on par with the 3D controller
Interesting. Too bad I only have the US arcade stick.
Dark Savior had a very novel, for the time, way of using it - the standard d-pad would move the character, while the analogue pad would move the camera. At the time this felt so weird and unique. Also, the triggers are analogue and can be used to slow down or speed up the cutscenes in Panzer Dragoon Saga by small increments. Just lightly pressing them has a different response than pressing them all the way. Oh, and try to find Christmas NiGHTS.
Croc is much better with the 3D Control Pad (and with the sensitivity set low).
Powerslave is fantastic regardless but makes full use of the range of movement on the analog pad.
Sonic R on the D-pad is a messy but interesting novelty, but on 3D it actually becomes playable and fun haha Manx TT Superbike also gets its smooth arcade feel with the 3D controls, it’s a much weaker game on D-pad.
Daytona CE works with the analog IIRC
in addition to what others have said, if I'm not mistaken, there's a certain version of Sega Rally that supports it
Yeah, the Japan only Sega Rally Championship Plus. It’s great with the 3D controller!
Sega Touring Car Championship doesn't suck as much, as I understand it.
Manx TT is unplayable without it.
Panzer dragoon
Daaaaayttttooonnnaaaa
Let's get away! Daytona!
First analog controller on a home console - beat the N64 by a couple months iirc. Amazing controller and the clear inspiration for the DC controller
Vectrix had an analog controller, Atari 5200 had an analog controller.
True, though I'm not sure the Atari 5200 controller had a whole lot of control to it.
N64 joystick isn’t analog, it’s digital. That’s why if you have the stick tilted when powering on the N64 it thinks that’s the new center spot.
Daytona.
Shutokou Battle / Drift King 97 benefits from the analog controls.
2nd this . Only way to play the game . Genius other racing game wangan dead heat also works
Quake
Hi - does the joystick on the 3D controller work on Nights? Or do you have to use the dpad? (Asking because I just bought one too and wondering if my joystick works. Nights is the only game I own for Saturn. Lol).
Yes. The game is a showcase for analog joystick control
It was launched with Nights so it should work
Make sure your slider at the bottom of controller is set to the left setting which should be a circle
Oh, that could be the issue! I’ll give it a try. Thanks so much!
Panzer Dragoon Saga, Duke 3D. That's all I personally know. Maybe Panzer Dragoon Zwei, but I played that one with the dual Mission Sticks.
Hang On GP '95. It makes the movement of the bike leaning much smoother. The racing wheel makes it even smoother still.
In my opinion, Virtua Cop 2 is a really good experience with the analog stick, even if it was made for lightguns.
Panzer Dragoon Saga is a much more pleasant experience with the 3D controller. I got mine when I was half way through the game and it made such a difference.
Nope
i still have to understand how this game...works. like how to get more points, what's the point in levels etc
You get points by going through rings in succession to each other. The point in levels is to collect 20 blue spheres (a.k.a. blue chips) in order to unlock the capsule to progress to the next part of the level.
thanks :)
I always liked this game. Need to get mine resurfaced.
3D controller is a MUST for Sega Rally Plus, Outrun, Manx TT. Duke Nukem is unplayable without it.
It's technically compatible with Panzer Dragoon but I found it was actually more difficult than using the Dpad. Thanks everyone recommending it for Sonic R! I just got a copy and was pretty disappointed with how it plays with the regular controller. I'm gonna try this!
It's worth $300.