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Best PC Gamepad?

I need your help, gamers. I'm looking for the ideal gamepad for my PC.

Needs:

Great D-Pad
Joystick (optional... but would be nice)
At least 4 buttons on the face with at least 2 shoulder buttons
USB connection
Great battery life (if wireless)
The ability to sync up with emulators (partially the emulators job here so not asking for much from the joypad developers)

Would be great if it had but not necessarily:

Wireless
Rechargeable Li-Ion/NiCd/NiMH


Thanks in advance, guys.

wow, you dont expect much do you mate?

i was with you right up until the ability to sync up with emulators. good luck!

I have a Game Elements Recoil (model# GGE908) and it does all that. I got it for $25 from Best Buy.

USB1 (with retractable coil)
4 shoulder buttons
Regular Joypad
Dual Analog with sensitivity
4 shoulder
4 face buttons + Star, Select, "Analog switch", Turbo, Clear.
it also comes with rumble, which was a surprise
So yes, it works with emulators no problem.


The only thing to complain is the retractable coil is sensitive to major pulling/constricting when in use. So if you stretch or jerk the controller around, the connection will be lost momentarily with the computer.

i have these, and am happy with both;

http://www.ergodex.com/





http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/g...epads/&cl=us,en

get an xbox 360 controller. USB right off the bat.

OR

get an xbox controller, chop off the end, and splice it with a regular USB jack. just match the colors of the cables with each other. you can find drivers on google. works like a charm.

so long as the emulator supports USB joysticks, you shouldn't have issues with getting either of them to work.

I've had a few, and I wouldn't really recommend any of them, but definitely go with one of the major brands, 'cuz otherwise, support/driver issues are a huge pain in the ass. The worst one I've had was some saitek thing. stay far away from them.

Anyone tried an Xbox 360 controller? I heard they work quite good for PC gaming..

Considering all here except the 360 controller. The D-Pad is SHIT on those.

Thanks a lot! Keep 'em coming, guys.

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Originally posted by Omega_Blue get an xbox 360 controller. USB right off the bat. OR get an xbox controller, chop off the end, and splice it with a regular USB jack. just match the colors of the cables with each other. you can find drivers on google. works like a charm. so long as the emulator supports USB joysticks, you shouldn't have issues with getting either of them to work.

I just bought an adapter off of ebay for $3 (shipping inclusive!) for my original Xbox controller.

So much better for playing games. You can also get similar adapters for PS2 controllers.

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Originally posted by Orko I just bought an adapter off of ebay for $3 (shipping inclusive!) for my original Xbox controller. So much better for playing games. You can also get similar adapters for PS2 controllers.

have you actually gotten it to work? I looked into that a few weeks ago, & it seemed like it was about a 50/50 success rate, and either way, you had a controller you couldn't use on an xbox anymore.

I have a logitech that essentially is a copy of the PS2 controller. Which to me is the perfect controller. I think they're like $19.99 everywhere.

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Originally posted by Zild I have a logitech that essentially is a copy of the PS2 controller. Which to me is the perfect controller. I think they're like $19.99 everywhere.

the analog sticks on that thing blow, though. they're even worse than the 360 controller's

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Originally posted by Capitalizt Anyone tried an Xbox 360 controller? I heard they work quite good for PC gaming..

Not if you're using emulators or anything that requires D-pad use... the 360's D-pad is absolutely terrible

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Originally posted by inconspicuous have you actually gotten it to work? I looked into that a few weeks ago, & it seemed like it was about a 50/50 success rate, and either way, you had a controller you couldn't use on an xbox anymore.

I have never had a problem since day one really. I primarily use it to play GTA3/SA, and I do not remember what happened when i tried the emulator. I just play ROMS on my modded xbox.

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Originally posted by inconspicuous the analog sticks on that thing blow, though. they're even worse than the 360 controller's

Never use em.

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Originally posted by Orko I have never had a problem since day one really. I primarily use it to play GTA3/SA, and I do not remember what happened when i tried the emulator. I just play ROMS on my modded xbox.

what's it called, or what brand is it?

Actually I remember I used to use the analog sticks for FIFA and they seemed to work just fine. I don't play any shooters, so I don't know how it would work for that. If I were playing shooters I'd use the mouse and keyboard anyway.

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Originally posted by Zild Actually I remember I used to use the analog sticks for FIFA and they seemed to work just fine. I don't play any shooters, so I don't know how it would work for that. If I were playing shooters I'd use the mouse and keyboard anyway.

they're just way too lose. there's no resistance. it's the same reason I really dislike the 360 controllers, despite the overall improvements (like moving the black & white buttons up top). It reminds me of 64 controllers with a few months of wear on them, where the analog stick would just float around if you tipped the controller.

Hmm I'm thinking maybe we're talking about different game pads, or maybe I haven't worn mine out yet.

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Originally posted by VAR

that one.

I guess what I meant is that I haven't experienced what you were describing. My analog sticks are fine.

this thread is about to go sexual.

I was once on a hunt for the best PC game controller. I've tried just about everything and nothing in my opinion is better than an original Playstation controller. Buy the SuperJoyBox USB adapter for PS controllers, it works the best as I've used other brands and they are not as good. This one works flawlessly. It has 2 ports on it so you can have 2 PS controllers for 2 player games. You can also use PS2 controllers, but for the games I play, mostly oldschool MAME games, I don't need the thumbstick and it just gets in the way.

i prefer to use a keyboard and mouse. i find it works better for FPS and real time strategy games.

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Originally posted by VAR

I just got one of these and it's pretty cool. Laid out exactly like a PlayStation controller which is good news for me.

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