Which portable console has the best d-pad [poll]

Which portable console has the best d-pad

  • 3DS

    Votes: 13 14.0%
  • Vita

    Votes: 23 24.7%
  • DSi

    Votes: 5 5.4%
  • DS Lite

    Votes: 7 7.5%
  • DS Phat

    Votes: 10 10.8%
  • PSP

    Votes: 10 10.8%
  • Switch (please don't)

    Votes: 6 6.5%
  • GBA

    Votes: 6 6.5%
  • GBA SP

    Votes: 12 12.9%
  • GB micro

    Votes: 1 1.1%

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Sakitoshi

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you should just delete the switch option is just taking the space of the gba (but you'll need 2 extra spaces for the sp and micro), that's not a d-pad but simple buttons.

the psp d-pad has the right size but has rubber contacts while I prefer tactile switches, luckily the pspgo features those, so it feel right, the only hindrance is that is sunken.
dsi has a very responsive d-pad because has tactile switches a fair size and is not sunken, but the vita is something else having good response, the perfect shape and size and plenty of space around to maneuver.
 
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The Vita's D-pad is probably my favorite out of them all, I think my only complaint I could have is that it's just slightly smaller than I'd like. But otherwise, probably the best for me, nice tactile buttons and has that satisfying click noise.

The DSi's is a close second though.
 

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I'm pleasantly surprised to see that the vita is leading. It's also my choice, and the one D-pad I wish was on GPD's products. Nintendo has good D-pads, but the PSP and vita (which I consider sort of the same) have the best ones. :)
 

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GBA-SP for me, with DSPhat a close #2. I like the short-throw, clicky d-pads, and I prefer the slightly smaller size of the GBASP's over the DS Phat.

My regular-sized "New 3DS" has a great d-pad for a 'tall' type pad. Very reliable in DKCR.
 

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PSP for me, no question. Specifically the 3000. It lacks some of the "clicky" feedback most people like, but the raised buttons and concave inset provide a level of comfort that more than makes up for it. DS Phat in a close second.
 
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I must say that i absolutely loved the D-pad on the original GBA, it was always on the perfect position in my hands with my finger always at the D-pad. The SP is a bit to slim for me to really like the D-pad positioning.
 

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PSP for me, no question. Specifically the 3000. It lacks some of the "clicky" feedback most people like, but the raised buttons and concave inset provide a level of comfort that more than makes up for it. DS Phat in a close second.
Very comfy indeed. I also have a model 3000 PSP and it feels great!
 
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The Nintendo DSi! A big improvement over the DS Lite. I dislike the thing they did with the Switch. As I mentioned in another thread, I get why they did it: so you could use one joy con as one controller. But my hands are bigger than a 5 years old and to be honest if they made a left joycon with am actual d-pad I would buy it in a heartbeat. I really miss it.
 
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