Good USB controller for console-type games?

[Entity]

I've gotten into EMUs recently (games I used to own and play; Tetris, Mario, stuff like that), and was thinking about getting a controller for my laptop to make the games easier to play. Any recommendations for a decent, cheap controller? I'm really not sure what to get, but all I really know is it needs to be USB. I have an old Gravis GamePro that was good for the PC downstairs, but it connects through the GamePort.

Rob

 

[Zim Hosein]

Logitech® RumblePad?

 

[rudeguy]

Originally posted by: Zim Hosein
Logitech® RumblePad?

agreed

 

[Rent]

 

[Kanalua]

Originally posted by: rudeguy5757

Originally posted by: Zim Hosein
Logitech® RumblePad?

agreed

Same here...I use for my laptop when I play HHBaseball 2004, or Madden NFL 2003...

 

[Gonad the Barbarian]

If you can find one, the Interact Hammerhead FX. IMO it's better than the Logitech mentioned (I own both, and DON"T like the buttons on the RumblePad), but it lacks the throttle control (which shouldn't be an issue with EMU's anyway).

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: Gonad the Barbarian
If you can find one, the Interact Hammerhead FX. IMO it's better than the Logitech mentioned (I own both, and DON"T like the buttons on the RumblePad), but it lacks the throttle control (which shouldn't be an issue with EMU's anyway).

Warning some mild driver-hacking is needed to make HHFX's play nice under WinXP.

Other than that, they rule. /me has two, one retail and one prototype X-Box model

- M4H

 

[crypticlogin]

How about a Gravis GamePad Pro USB? It's the same as your Gamepad Pro but with the USB connector. Or another route you can go is to buy a Playstation/XBOX/GC controller and the appropriate USB adapter. They're built a little sturdier than most any native PC gaming controller I've used.

 

[WinkOsmosis]

Originally posted by: tenchim
How about a Gravis GamePad Pro USB? It's the same as your Gamepad Pro but with the USB connector. Or another route you can go is to buy a Playstation/XBOX/GC controller and the appropriate USB adapter. They're built a little sturdier than most any native PC gaming controller I've used.

That Gravis is a waste of money. For a little more you can have an dual analog sticks.

 

[Gonad the Barbarian]

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire

Originally posted by: Gonad the Barbarian
If you can find one, the Interact Hammerhead FX. IMO it's better than the Logitech mentioned (I own both, and DON"T like the buttons on the RumblePad), but it lacks the throttle control (which shouldn't be an issue with EMU's anyway).

Warning some mild driver-hacking is needed to make HHFX's play nice under WinXP.

Other than that, they rule. /me has two, one retail and one prototype X-Box model

- M4H

Ooh, where'd you get that? Heck, I'm looking to pick up just another PC one and having a hard time.

 

[Entity]

Originally posted by: tenchim
How about a Gravis GamePad Pro USB? It's the same as your Gamepad Pro but with the USB connector. Or another route you can go is to buy a Playstation/XBOX/GC controller and the appropriate USB adapter. They're built a little sturdier than most any native PC gaming controller I've used.

I didn't know you could just buy an adapter for Playstation controllers. I've got a PS controller (PS, not PS2). I'll look for an adapter for that.

Rob

 

[Kevin]

Sony should just break down and release a USB version of their DualShock 2. Its not like they don't make computers...

 

[Howard]

Originally posted by: kevin000
Sony should just break down and release a USB version of their DualShock 2. Its not like they don't make computers...

Make your own damn DualShock2 controllers then. It's not that hard. Just Google some plans.

 

[Koing]

Originally posted by: kevin000
Sony should just break down and release a USB version of their DualShock 2. Its not like they don't make computers...

Ditto.

I realy like the shape of the ps2 controllers. Very good.

 

[lupohki]

There was a deal on converters that allowed you to use playstation (1/2 ?) controllers on the PC via USB for $5.

 

[Kevin]

I have a converter. I still think its not as responsive that it can/should be...