Gamepads.. Thrustmaster vs. Saitek

[MDesigner]

My Thrustmaster FireStorm Dual Power pad died.. the left analog stick acts very strangely.. it's all over the place. I need to replace it.. I'm either going to buy the same thing again (I liked it a lot), or go for the Saitek P880 Dual Analog Pad. Now, the things I didn't like about the FireStorm:

[*]Just a tiny bit too big.. but not a huge deal really
[*]The analog sticks were also buttons which is cool, but they were way too sensitive and easily pressed during hard action

That's about it really. So what do you all think about these two gamepads? I don't really need force feedback.. heck, most PC games don't even support it, so what's the point? 🙂

 

[Darien]

Thrustmaster FireStorm Dual Power pad
>I have one. I think it's the best PC gamepad I've used. But, I like the dualshock a lot more, so I have a dualshock -> usb converter andam now using a dualshock. 😀

 

[MDesigner]

Does the PC recognize all the PS2 DualShock buttons? Even the analog sticks you can press? Too bad you don't get the pressure sensitive buttons! Where can I get a PS2 convertor and a DualShock at a low price?

 

[Darien]

www.levelsix.com

 

[0roo0roo]

thrust totally🙂

 

[wetcat007]

Logitech Wingman Rumblepad is GREAT! I have it and it beats any consolde controller and any other PC controller!

 

[hdeck]

i've never had any trouble out of my saitek =)

 

[syzygy]

Originally posted by: Darien
www.levelsix.com

saitek usually rules for me but the saitek models have only 2 wide shoulder buttons, whereas the controller
below has the critical four, like the ps2. good price too, cheaper than saitek's 880 (19.95).

PC USB Analog Joypad with 4 shoulder buttons

 

[MDesigner]

Thanks for the input. That PC USB Analog Joypad looks pretty cool.. even has the analog stick buttons too. Do they press too easily, or does it take a bit of pressure like the PS2 gamepads?

 

[Mem]

I never had any problems with my Thrustmaster Firestorm Dual Power joypad,yes I would buy another.

🙂