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

[fikatr]

In my opinion it's ds phat because it's so big and feels 乇 乂 丅 尺 卂 tight

 

[Sakitoshi]

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.

 

[Tom Bombadildo]

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.

 

[Catastrophic]

DS Phat hands down. It's tactile, durable and comfortable.

 

[Chary]

PlayStation Vita: The Thread

 

[shaunj66]

DS Phat hands down. It's tactile, durable and comfortable.

Bingo! Incredible d-pad. Clicky with no mushiness, short travel and so precise for diagonals.

 

[Taleweaver]

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.

 

[JellyPerson]

DSi XL's dpad is underrated.

 

[Stephano]

It’s a tie for me between the vita and DS phat

 

[MaxiBash]

Why is nobody voting for the SP?
That's just the fucking best D-Pad ever. It doesn't require much preassure and it works and reacts perfectly.

 

[shaunj66]

Why is nobody voting for the SP?
That's just the fucking best D-Pad ever. It doesn't require much preassure and it works and reacts perfectly.

It's a smaller version of the DS Phat d-pad.

 

[MaxiBash]

I never touched a Vita but from that D-Pad it doesn't look like the best feel in the world.

 

[lAkdaOpeKA]

Am I the only one who hates the DSi D-Pad? Diagonal movement is impossible...

 

[Hanafuda]

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.

 

[rustinrj]

Vita's d-pad gets my vote. Very responsive and reliable.

 

[Arecaidian Fox]

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.

 

[AtsuNii]

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.

 

[DarthDub]

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!

 

[gamefreak955]

GBA SP for me, but maybe it's just nostalgia

 

[Song of storms]

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.