New Logitech F510 Rumblepad vs. Xbox 360 Controller for PC?

[ChrisAttebery]

Have any of you tried the new Logitech F510 Rumblepad? I just bought an Xbox360 controller haven't even opened it yet, but I saw this new Logitech unit and I'm wondering if I should exchange it.

I bought it mainly to play DiRT2, but may use it for Batman AA soon.

Any input would be appreciated,


Chris

 

[minmaster]

i would always choose the xbox one because so many games are made with the default controller setup as the xbox one. saves a lot of headaches.

 

[zerocool84]

I haven't tried that Logitech one but many PC games have Xbox controller support built in and automatically configure the controls for the 360 controller.

 

[ChrisAttebery]

Well, I thought the same thing, but the new Logitech F series have a switch that puts them in Xinput mode and will be seen as a Xbox 360 controller. It also has a DirectInput mode for older games.

 

[The Boston Dangler]

i'm considering the f710 wireless version

 

[ChrisAttebery]

I found one review last night where the guys said that the vibration on the F710 was not as strong as the X360 controller. I also opened the X360 controller I bought and I would probably be using the left analog and right buttons most often. They seem to be in a more comfortable position than the F series controls would be. I think I'll just stick with it.

Thanks,


Chris

 

[Throckmorton]

It depends on which controller layout you prefer. Both are Xinput so games can't tell the difference (but Logitech has a switch for old style joystick mode).

To me, the central stick is much much better for racing games. I can't control a car properly with the Xbox stick position. The difference is with Xbox you're moving your thumb in an arc, with Playstation style you're bending your thumb.

 

[ChrisAttebery]

I've flown RC planes for the last few years, so I'm used to using my thumbs in an arc. Not to mention with the center sticks you have a longer reach to the analog triggers.

 

[JujuFish]

Heh, I did a Google search to see what this new F150 controller was, and the first result is this thread.

 

[RavenSEAL]

Meh, just stick with the 360 controller.

I was going to purchase one but got lucky enough to find DS3 drivers and just downloaded, installed and worked like charm for JC2.