PC Game Pad recommendation?

[sonambulo]

So, who does a lot of PC gaming with a pad? I'm looking for something that can play through relatively modern games (up to about stuff released in 2005) as well as emulated classics. The 360 controller would be perfect if it wasn't for the absolutely abysmal d-pad.

Anyone have any recommendations?

 

[Nebor]

I use an Xbox 360 wireless controller. I also did not read your post.

 

[StevenYoo]

Use a playstation 2 pad with a PS2-->USB adapter.

works great

 

[potato28]

Originally posted by: StevenYoo
Use a playstation 2 pad with a PS2-->USB adapter.

works great

I need to get one of those USB adapters... my PC pad's d-pad is a piece of crap.

 

[PepperBreath]

I have a Logitech Cordless Rumblepad 2. I like the d-pad because the cross isn't completely separated and you can roll your thumb around for fighting games. *shrug*

 

[Piuc2020]

Regularly I would recommend a 360 controller but then I read the D-Pad needs to be good so that's out of question.

A Playstation2 pad is your best bet, the d-pad is second only to the cross design by Nintendo, the rest of companies have designs based on a circular d-pad which sucks ass (though that cross over circle from Logitech doesn't look too bad).

 

[Inspector Jihad]

is there anyway to get a ps3 sixaxis gamepad working on the PC?

edit: i meant ps3 not ps2

 

[Piuc2020]

Originally posted by: Inspector Jihad
is there anyway to get a ps2 sixaxis gamepad working on the PC?

Actually you can, you just need to install a small driver and of course have a bluetooth receiver in your PC, I guess the DS3 would work as well but rumble may be tricky to get working.

TUTORIAL

 

[Sureshot324]

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[Sureshot324]

Originally posted by: Sureshot324

Originally posted by: PepperBreath
I have a Logitech Cordless Rumblepad 2. I like the d-pad because the cross isn't completely separated and you can roll your thumb around for fighting games. *shrug*

Yeah I have a Logitech Dual Action (basically the corded non-rumble version of what you have) and I like the D Pad. I use it for old capcom fighting games and it works pretty well.

DO NOT get a playstation pad if you play fighting games. The fact that the d pad is seperated into 4 parts makes it very hard to do quarter circles, etc with them.

 

[potato28]

Originally posted by: Sureshot324
Originally posted by: Sureshot324

Originally posted by: PepperBreath
I have a Logitech Cordless Rumblepad 2. I like the d-pad because the cross isn't completely separated and you can roll your thumb around for fighting games. *shrug*

Yeah I have a Logitech Dual Action (basically the corded non-rumble version of what you have) and I like the D Pad. I use it for old capcom fighting games and it works pretty well.

DO NOT get a playstation pad if you play fighting games. The fact that the d pad is seperated into 4 parts makes it very hard to do quarter circles, etc with them.

Yea, I thought about that when I picked up my PS2 controller earlier...

 

[Jesusthewererabbit]

I have a Saitek Rumble Force. The dpad is pretty good on it, I can play Tetris with no problem. Not as good as my old Sidewinder was, though.

 

[PhatoseAlpha]

Really, if you're going to play fighting games of any kind, don't most of the main console controllers kind of suck due to lack of face buttons?
It's especially obvious in things like Killer Instinct or the Marvel/Capcom Vs. series where combos go weak-medium-strong. Using the shoulder buttons just doesn't feel right.


On the bright side though, a PS2->PC convertor is quite inexpensive, and PS2 guitar controllers have gotten quite inexpensive. Can be quite nice combined with Frets on Fire, if you're into those kind of things.

 

[shortylickens]

Originally posted by: sonambulo
So, who does a lot of PC gaming with a pad? I'm looking for something that can play through relatively modern games (up to about stuff released in 2005) as well as emulated classics. The 360 controller would be perfect if it wasn't for the absolutely abysmal d-pad.

Anyone have any recommendations?

Get a 3rd party USB controller for the PS3 or 360.
I have the wired MadCatz Xbox360 controller and the D-pad is awesome.
Used it on my Xbox360 until I sold the stupid thing. Gave the buyer the original wireless Microsoft controller and kept the 3rd party controller for my PC games.

I have the black version.http://recensioni-videogiochi.dvd.it/images/Hardware_Night_Leader/hardware-night-leader-ottobre-07-prodotti-madcatz-01-l.jpg

 

[RallyMaster]

Use a wired 360 controller and install the XBCD 360 drivers.

 

[RandomFool]

Originally posted by: StevenYoo
Use a playstation 2 pad with a PS2-->USB adapter.

works great

Double

 

[chizow]

I've been using the Logitech Cordless Rumblepad 2 for a few years and really like it. Its a dead-ringer for the PS Dual Shock 2. If they had the XBox360 wireless PC kit back when I bought the Logitech, I would've bought the XBox360 controller instead.

 

[Dorkenstein]

Does the 360 gamepad work with a good number of windows games out of the box or do I have to tweak some settings for it to work? Thanks.

 

[RESmonkey]

I think it's the best PC controller out there; it works out of the box w/ "Games for Windows" and should autodetect on older games.

If anyone is interested in these (windows 360 controllers), I have enough MS Live Search points to redeem for it. PM me if you want one.

 

[sonambulo]

Originally posted by: PhatoseAlpha
Really, if you're going to play fighting games of any kind, don't most of the main console controllers kind of suck due to lack of face buttons?
It's especially obvious in things like Killer Instinct or the Marvel/Capcom Vs. series where combos go weak-medium-strong. Using the shoulder buttons just doesn't feel right.

I'm not going to be playing any fighting games...mostly lots of NES games and SNES RPG's/Action RPG's.

 

[shortylickens]

Originally posted by: Dorkenstein
Does the 360 gamepad work with a good number of windows games out of the box or do I have to tweak some settings for it to work? Thanks.

I never installed anything, Windows found it and installed it as a gamepad device.
All the buttons work in all my games, including NES and SNES emulators.

 

[Oyeve]

360 gamepad AND Logitech Rumblepad II.

 

[jonks]

WOOT! Today's item is a new Saitek gamepad for 7.99. I'm getting one just for backup.

http://www.woot.com/

ED: woot-off over, sorry

 

[digiram]

original ms sidewinder