Simple PC Gamepad for Retro Gaming on Laptop?
11-19-03 | 03:42 PM
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Simple PC Gamepad for Retro Gaming on Laptop?
I am looking for a simple PC gamepad to use when I play games on my laptop. It needs to be small and preferably connect with USB. Something like a Super Nintendo controller with a USB plug on the end would be perfect. I currently use the Thrustmaster Firestorm Dual Analog as my primary controller at home. I am looking for something like this InterAct GoPad FX but Interact is out of business. Any suggestions?
11-19-03 | 05:13 PM
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11-19-03 | 05:23 PM
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I would also suggest Gravis
I have an old 6 button CH pad....it is good for emulators...feels like a genesis or snes controller...
if you can find one USB, get it
or one of those imitation PS1 pads should be good too
I have an old 6 button CH pad....it is good for emulators...feels like a genesis or snes controller...
if you can find one USB, get it
or one of those imitation PS1 pads should be good too
11-19-03 | 05:26 PM
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11-19-03 | 06:51 PM
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Most of the PC pads are crap compared to just about any console pad. I've tried a few myself. IMO you are MUCH better off just getting a usb adaptor for a PS2 dual shock controller, should hopefully only be about $30-40 total (adaptor plus new dual shock). I use a PS2 controller for all my emulation on the pc, works great. You can probably get them for GC or XBox controllers (I've seen them for the N64 controller) if these are more to your liking.
