Game controllers

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  1. klinger

    klinger Regular member

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    Looking ideas on a controller? Like GC or PS2 style for my PC. Thanks
     
    klinger, Sep 23, 2006
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    Buy a PS2 controller and then one of those PS2 to USB controller adapters.
     
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    Do they make an adapter for GC controller to a USB??
     
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    Adapters are fine but they won't feel like a console and most publishers and devs don't support them.

    For games with gamepad support I recommend you looking at my guide in my sig.I recommend a logitech dual action or even microsofts 360 usb controller.
     
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    I've never had a problem with PS2 to USB being supported. To the PC it looks like a standard USB joypad/joystick.

    The XBOX controllers are a little diffrent because they use the USB interface just with a diffrent end plug.
     
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    Good luck with that.Devs don't support adapters for the most part.It has to be programed within the game or it is NOT directx input compatible and will feel like crap lol.Emulation is NOT native gamepad support!
     
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    Fair enough! Nice guide by the way, i'm sure I will find it handy sometime.
     
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    I hope you find it helpful,it's a decent guide and grows better everyday with the help of others!

    If you ever need help, just ask and I'll try to help you out.
     
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    i might pick up a adapter thing...but i was thinking about getting a controller from here

    www.gocybershop.ca i got my swapmagic 3.6 from there and it worked like a charm..until the CD wore my laser... hahahah
     
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    The logitech dual action is $20 and is supported by all the devs on the gamepad list.Sure you could buy an adapter that will come with emulation software and aim like sh!t but wouldn't it be easier to just get the real gamepad for 20 bones and not have to worry about it?

    The logitech dual action looks exactly like a ps2 controller...and for xbox360 fans the 360 usb controller is great too.
     
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    I use a logitech dual action and yes it is just as good as the PS2 controller infact i have answered a question like this before lol :)
     
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    Thanks for the help.Found this on Ebay;http://cgi.ebay.com/Logitech-Dual-Action-Gamepad-USB-Controller-Game-Pad_W0QQitemZ330030367297QQihZ014QQcategoryZ3677QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
     
    klinger, Sep 24, 2006
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