Gamepad - Any recommendations?

[leepark]

What's a good gamepad to get for my system? I heard Saitek might be good and sony PS2 pad with adapter. BTW, for the latter, what kind of adapter would one require and where can you buy one?

 

[Sqube]

I use the Nyko AirFlow controller... I really like it. It doesn't rumble, it's corded, but it works pretty decently.

I'm still looking for a controller that has true analog joysticks and buttons, so I'm interested in any suggestions that people might have.

 

[leepark]

Does everyone just use the keyboard?

 

[BlueWeasel]

Originally posted by: leepark
BTW, for the latter, what kind of adapter would one require and where can you buy one?

I picked up a PS2 to USB adapter off Ebay for $12 shipped for my brother and it works very week. I think RadioShack also has them.

 

[Ike0069]

I have the Saitek P880 gamepad and its great. Basically the same layout as a PS2 controller and the buttons are all programmable. Highly recommended.

 

[xaeniac]

nyko airflow is a great controller

 

[gate1975mlm]

If you play sports games the Logitech RumblePad 2 kicks ass! Love it!

 

[ribbon13]

I have 2 Nyko Airflos and 6 Saiteks, and I still end up using a PSX-USB adapter the most.

 

[Jotho]

Thrustmaster Firestorm Dual Analog 3 :thumbsup:

 

[dhughes02]

I also have an Nyko Airflow EX, but i lost my mapping software that comes with it.

Could someone send that to me or post the exe for me.

Nyko website has a really old version of it. Not like the full mapping software like i used to have.

Thanks in advance

 

[Cerb]

I also have an Nyko Airflow EX, but i lost my mapping software that comes with it.

Could someone send that to me or post the exe for me.

Nyko website has a really old version of it. Not like the full mapping software like i used to have.

Thanks in advance

Does it show up as a gamepad, with access to all axes and buttons in the properties dialog?

If so, I recommend trying Xpadder.

 

[Davidh373]

It's expensive, but I love the feel of the wireless Xbox 360 controller. 95% of new games have plug and play, while you can use an app called Xpadder for the hand full that won't work natively.

 

[log1kq2]

just pick up a used wired Xbox 360 controller from gamestop and you're all set.

 

[dpodblood]

just pick up a used wired Xbox 360 controller from gamestop and you're all set.

That's what I was thinking. Especially since a lot of console ports these days have the button mappings build right in. Plus its a comfortable gamepad. I prefer the analog placement on the 360 controller over the PS3 style.

 

[Davidh373]

That's what I was thinking. Especially since a lot of console ports these days have the button mappings build right in. Plus its a comfortable gamepad. I prefer the analog placement on the 360 controller over the PS3 style.

Even a lot that aren't ports have it.

 

[mfenn]

It's expensive, but I love the feel of the wireless Xbox 360 controller. 95% of new games have plug and play, while you can use an app called Xpadder for the hand full that won't work natively.

:thumbsup: