Recommend me a gamepad for the PC
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Recommend me a gamepad for the PC
I'm looking to get a gamepad primarily for emus and other random games for my PC. What are you guys using and what do you suggest. TIA
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I know there's a way to convert as SNES pad to LPT1 port.. I'd love to be able to use that, almost every PC gamepad I've tested is crap..
There was one.. I think ProPad 6 that was ALMOST good enough.. ALMOST.. I can't be sure if that was the name cause it's in my old apartment still.
There was one.. I think ProPad 6 that was ALMOST good enough.. ALMOST.. I can't be sure if that was the name cause it's in my old apartment still.
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An XBox Controller S (best controller of all time IMO) can be converted for use on the PC. Basically, the XBox console has USB ports for the contollers, but they changed the connectors. All you have to do is cut open both the controller cable and a USB cable, and then match up the wires on the inside together-they're even the same colors so you know which to connect. More information here: http://www.rc55.com/rc55/gallery/Xbox-Pad-Mod
Several different drivers are available around the net for this. Some of them use the shoulder buttons as throttle and rudder controls; some use them as digital buttons.
Several different drivers are available around the net for this. Some of them use the shoulder buttons as throttle and rudder controls; some use them as digital buttons.
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Originally posted by Drexl
An XBox Controller S (best controller of all time IMO) can be converted for use on the PC. Basically, the XBox console has USB ports for the contollers, but they changed the connectors. All you have to do is cut open both the controller cable and a USB cable, and then match up the wires on the inside together-they're even the same colors so you know which to connect. More information here: http://www.rc55.com/rc55/gallery/Xbox-Pad-Mod
Several different drivers are available around the net for this. Some of them use the shoulder buttons as throttle and rudder controls; some use them as digital buttons.
An XBox Controller S (best controller of all time IMO) can be converted for use on the PC. Basically, the XBox console has USB ports for the contollers, but they changed the connectors. All you have to do is cut open both the controller cable and a USB cable, and then match up the wires on the inside together-they're even the same colors so you know which to connect. More information here: http://www.rc55.com/rc55/gallery/Xbox-Pad-Mod
Several different drivers are available around the net for this. Some of them use the shoulder buttons as throttle and rudder controls; some use them as digital buttons.
*notes future project*
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Or you can just shell out around $13-$17 and get an XBOX USB adapter for the PC.
http://www.levelsix.com/detail.aspx?ID=97
http://www.levelsix.com/detail.aspx?ID=97
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Originally posted by khai
Or you can just shell out around $13-$17 and get an XBOX USB adapter for the PC.
http://www.levelsix.com/detail.aspx?ID=97
Or you can just shell out around $13-$17 and get an XBOX USB adapter for the PC.
http://www.levelsix.com/detail.aspx?ID=97
Last edited by Copenhagen; 12-29-03 at 09:30 PM.
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I have a Gravis Eliminator Aftershock. I think it is a fantastic controller, although the D-Pad is a little weak.
http://www.gravis.com/products/pro_eli_d1022.html
http://www.gravis.com/products/pro_eli_d1022.html
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Originally posted by Copenhagen
Have you or anyone else purchased from them in the past? I've never heard of that site before.
Have you or anyone else purchased from them in the past? I've never heard of that site before.
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Originally posted by Copenhagen
I assume this can be done with a 'L' as well...I'm not fond of the 'S' at all.
I assume this can be done with a 'L' as well...I'm not fond of the 'S' at all.
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Another cool thing you can do with the XBox controller connected to a PC: if you insert a memory card into the controller, Windows will recognize a new device. Install the Action Replay driver and application, and voila! Back up your XBox game saves to a PC and download new ones.
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Originally posted by Drexl
Another cool thing you can do with the XBox controller connected to a PC: if you insert a memory card into the controller, Windows will recognize a new device. Install the Action Replay driver and application, and voila! Back up your XBox game saves to a PC and download new ones.
Another cool thing you can do with the XBox controller connected to a PC: if you insert a memory card into the controller, Windows will recognize a new device. Install the Action Replay driver and application, and voila! Back up your XBox game saves to a PC and download new ones.
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Originally posted by Decker
Can't you do that with an AR without the controller anyway?
Can't you do that with an AR without the controller anyway?
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Originally posted by Decker
weird. I don't see a little red x.
I linked to this photo. Maybe that'll work for you.
weird. I don't see a little red x.
I linked to this photo. Maybe that'll work for you.
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I know you asked me this but apparently my opinion doesn't matter to you any more
You can probably pick up a Microsoft Sidewinder on eBay for dirt cheap. I have the non-USB one from like 6 years ago and it still works perfectly fine and it handles emulators just fine.
You can probably pick up a Microsoft Sidewinder on eBay for dirt cheap. I have the non-USB one from like 6 years ago and it still works perfectly fine and it handles emulators just fine.
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dancinns: are you running XP? Because I've had nothing but problems with the gameport sidewinders in XP. Great if you're still running 98 though. The USB sidewinder, while visually similar, sucks.
I would recommend one of the Saitek pads though. Someone already suggested the P2500, and that's the one I have, but they're pretty much all good. They have them with or without rumble, with or without wires, and whatever other options you're willing to pay for, or not. The point is they have a good digital pad and six face buttons. Those are my two big requirements for emulation. The PSX style is an added bonus.
I would recommend one of the Saitek pads though. Someone already suggested the P2500, and that's the one I have, but they're pretty much all good. They have them with or without rumble, with or without wires, and whatever other options you're willing to pay for, or not. The point is they have a good digital pad and six face buttons. Those are my two big requirements for emulation. The PSX style is an added bonus.