Just curious to see what people like, or even how many people have one (or both). I don't have either, but I'll be getting one soon (gamepad). Choosing between the Logitech and Microsoft gamepads.
PS3 controllers will work on a PC. Just gotta download the drivers I think. For fighting games I've switched from my tournament stick to this:
The Wireless Xbox 360 controller for me, because it requires zero configuration to use with the majority of games these days, and they will automatically switch their UI over to displaying Xbox button prompts rather than keys for various actions. (some games even switch between different user interfaces)
The 360 controller is standard, cheap, and works. For games without controller support, or if you ever wanted to control your desktop with a controller (might be nice in Metro apps) Xpadder works really well with it too.
Logitech makes junk that breaks quickly in my experience (it's why they're so good at getting replacements sent out to you - they're used to it!) and I'm curious about what the problem is with the Razer Onza. If they had made a wireless one, I would have been tempted to buy that instead of the Microsoft controller.
(probably the F510 after a few issues with the wireless connection of the F710 due to the fact that it uses the 2.4GHz band w/o much protection from other signals unlike Bluetooth, which is basically 2.4GHz band signals w/ a lot of security, supposedly).
(probably the F510 after a few issues with the wireless connection of the F710 due to the fact that it uses the 2.4GHz band w/o much protection from other signals unlike Bluetooth, which is basically 2.4GHz band signals w/ a lot of security, supposedly).
The reason why I actually chose the F510 was because:
1. I'll play with the PC right in front of me, not 10-20 feet away.
2. I'm sick and tired of batteries. Seriously, the Nintendo Wii eats batteries way too fast and I have 4 Wiimotes, then there's the Xbox 360 with 4 controllers and I need at least batteries for two of them and then there's also the PS2 wireless controller and the Guitar Hero guitar...
I think I have about 30 rechargable batteries here, two chargers and it's always a damn hassle to keep up recharging batteries, especially since the F710 uses AAA batteries and I only have four of those, which means, I'd have to buy EVEN MORE BATTERIES!
EDIT: My bad, the F710 uses AA batteries, I thought it used the same AAA batteries as my generic wireless PS2 controller since they're smaller and lighter. Anyways, doesn't changes the fact that I'm sick of batteries.
I sort of wish the F710 at least came with a USB port so you can use it wired or wireless like the SIAXIS DualShock 3 controllers from Sony (I really wish they either had a larger community backing them, not something is big as the Linux community as that's probably unnecessary, or Sony makes a version for PC/Linux/Mac).
I can't quiet recall but I believe the first console I've ever played on was the NES (my grandpa has one and he probably still has it) or it was the SNES, but it was probably the NES due to the square controller (I don't quiet remember but I'm pretty sure it was square). Moved onto a GameBoy Advanced SP after that and then moved onto a PS2 which I played probably the most. I loved the controller shape and button placement.
The easier way would be to shell out some cash for an induction charger (Energizer has one) but that's costly. :(
The thing is, the PS3 controller works on PC properly, as any other generic controller.
But the automatic mapping system used by 100% of current games is based on XInput, and guess who owns all rights over XInput? Yeah, Microsoft.
But the thing is, the community has already done something about that:
http://code.google.com/p/x360ce/
You can actually use this software to translate DirectInput commands into XInput commands and get to use even generic controllers on 100% of the games. Which includes using PS2, PS3, Nintendo Wii, Generic PS2-like and almost every controller as a Xbox 360 controller on any game at all. And all you need to do is configure it once.
Sorry mate, doesn't works.
Anyways, if you're up to it, try getting a PS2 > USB adapter. The cheapest models may not have an embedded DirectInput > XInput adapter (seems more expensive ones do though), but if it doesn't, I think it's worth a try using the XBOX 360 Controller emulator.
Atari 2600 FTW !!!
I don't have one any more, but you should google it. This thing rocked !
Very cool. Sounds like a great mod. I should look for an old one that doesn't work. One that works is probably worth a few bucks now.
this is what I have, played FF7 with it, 35 something hours of game play on 2 batteries. highly recommended
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Cordless-Rumblepad-Vibration-Feedback/dp/B0002XJBGE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1353266728&sr=8-3&keywords=logitech+wireless+controller
seriously?Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/yJLW2.jpg)
but seriously probably like... 6 button genesis controller and ps2. and dreamcast!
lol I want one...seriously?Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/yJLW2.jpg)
but seriously probably like... 6 button genesis controller and ps2. and dreamcast!
I like the original Gravis gamepad for older 2d games. I bought a Thrustmaster F-16 FLCS for Descent and X-wing series. That was awesome. I miss it. Can't use either one right now because my gameport won't be recognised in Windows.The good news is that they're analog gameport devices, so there are tons of cheap gameport-to-USB adapters that will work.
The good news is that they're analog gameport devices, so there are tons of cheap gameport-to-USB adapters that will work.
The bad news is that the TM F-16 FLCS is programmed through the keyboard port and requires an old computer running DOS or Win9x for that reason, still making it rather impractical on a modern computer. It doesn't help that you're limited to just four DirectInput buttons because of gameport limitations, forcing you to emulate keystrokes for everything else.
Hopefully, you can save up for a HOTAS Cougar or Warthog.
Yes it's quite a pain to get it all set up. But man it was great back then. Never did get the throttle and pedals for it.HOTAS setups often fetch a pretty penny, yeah.
HOTAS is still pretty expensive, no? Haven't looked in a while.
very nice! i wish i could still play fighting games with a stick but it kinda hurts my wrists at this point.same
My favourite gamepad is still the xbox 360 controller for windows. I have the wired version and its amazing. I tried the Logitech equivalent gamepads as well but they just don't have the same "feel" to it.
My favourite gamepad is still the xbox 360 controller for windows. I have the wired version and its amazing. I tried the Logitech equivalent gamepads as well but they just don't have the same "feel" to it.
I have one of the Logitech gamepads, the F510, and it's got this problem with a huge center deadzone on the analog sticks. Well, maybe the deadzone isn't that huge, but it feels huge when you're playing. And it's hardware based, so no disabling it or configuring it in any way.
People have questioned Logitech about it and they insist that they were trying to follow the specs for the 360 controller as closely as possible. I don't have a 360 controller myself so I can't confirm whether it has as big a deadzone as that.
My favourite gamepad is still the xbox 360 controller for windows. I have the wired version and its amazing. I tried the Logitech equivalent gamepads as well but they just don't have the same "feel" to it.
I have one of the Logitech gamepads, the F510, and it's got this problem with a huge center deadzone on the analog sticks. Well, maybe the deadzone isn't that huge, but it feels huge when you're playing. And it's hardware based, so no disabling it or configuring it in any way.
People have questioned Logitech about it and they insist that they were trying to follow the specs for the 360 controller as closely as possible. I don't have a 360 controller myself so I can't confirm whether it has as big a deadzone as that.
My favourite gamepad is still the xbox 360 controller for windows. I have the wired version and its amazing. I tried the Logitech equivalent gamepads as well but they just don't have the same "feel" to it.
I have one of the Logitech gamepads, the F510, and it's got this problem with a huge center deadzone on the analog sticks. Well, maybe the deadzone isn't that huge, but it feels huge when you're playing. And it's hardware based, so no disabling it or configuring it in any way.
People have questioned Logitech about it and they insist that they were trying to follow the specs for the 360 controller as closely as possible. I don't have a 360 controller myself so I can't confirm whether it has as big a deadzone as that.
If by deadzone, you mean the distance between the resting position of the analog sticks to the "activated" position, I can tell you that the Xbox 360 controller have none. At least from what I have been experiencing with. I mainly play NBA 2k13 and COD: BO2 where tiny adjustments are sometimes very critical.