PC Game Pad Controller ?

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hellomcfly

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lately i find my self playing alot of older pc games / which require a controller. currently i am using a "Microsoft Sidewinder Game Pad Pro" .. very nice controller but the D Pad is horrible ! would prefer one with the seperated 4 direction dpad rather than the 8 direction kind, around 40-50 bucks (or less) with usb connection

i cant seem to find one i like, any recommendations ?

thanks !
 
You can pick up a PS2 controller and get a PS2 to USB adapter. I personally find the D-pad on the Playstation controller the best of the bunch.
 
I've found the Logitech Dual Action controller to be a great replacement for the average PS2 controller on PC. It's exactly the same, sans vibration feature.

Picked two up on Ebay for <$10 a piece. :D
 
I tried the Logitech pads for the PC and they all have that pseudo round/raised d-pad that makes me goof diagonal motions (especially in fighting games).
I agree with the PS2 pad USB adapter. It's the best d-pad out there.
For analogs, nothing beats the 360 controller, though.
 
would the playstation or xbox controllers need any special drivers ? or should they work just like any other USB controller

also, would the original playstation controller (no rumble or analog) work with the converters ? i traded in my ps2 controllers with the system ! doh :eek:
 
Dunno about the other ps2 adapters, but the one i have is just plug and play :)
 
Yeah, it shows up as a 4 axis (2 analogs), 14 button controller (10 button + dpad) I believe. Dunno if the forced feedback works though.
 
dude get the xbox 360 controller for windows. i know it isn't exactly as you want but its awesome.
 
Grab an xbox 360 gamepad.

BEST. PC. GAMEPAD. EVER.

Seriously, it's awesome.
 
I also vote for 360 controller for windows. I was forced to buy it in order to actually play Star Trek Legacy and it is perfect for it and a lot of other games.
 
Theres also wireless 360 controllers coming to the PC... if they are not already out.
get one they are awesome:)
 
Blue Falcon said:
Grab an xbox 360 gamepad.

BEST. PC. GAMEPAD. EVER.

Seriously, it's awesome.
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And running a close second is the Logitech Rumble pad 2(wireless)

I have the 360 controller also but A.got sick of waiting for MS to release the wireless adapter,B.missed the rumble effects..I do know about the redcloud drivers but they didnt work with MUA which I just finished..
 
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