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Blitz
01-29-2007, 10:11 PM
Yeah, looking for something to use basically for emulators. Something with a good D-pad, since I will be using it for a lot of fighting games. The less expensive the better, of course.

Thinking about one of these 2:
http://www.amazon.com/Nyko-80610-AirFlo-Game-Controller/dp/B0000TNJWM/sr=8-3/qid=1170126841/ref=sr_1_3/103-2642642-5184667?ie=UTF8&s=pc
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Rumblepad-Vibration-Feedback-Gamepad/dp/B0002XJBG4/sr=8-3/qid=1170126169/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3/103-2642642-5184667?ie=UTF8&s=electronics

Triple A
01-29-2007, 10:15 PM
I have always rocked the Gravis Gamepad Pro but those look pretty sexy.

LoDownM
01-29-2007, 10:16 PM
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Rumblepad-Vibration-Feedback-Gamepad/dp/B0002XJBG4/sr=8-3/qid=1170126169/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3/103-2642642-5184667?ie=UTF8&s=electronics

Is the one I use, and works great for every emulator i've had.

Blitz
01-29-2007, 10:29 PM
There is also an USB adapter that lets you use a PS2 pad for like $5. Thinking about that as well.

Vietnamese Crippler
01-29-2007, 11:06 PM
Logitech Dual Action - $20 at Best Buy

Blitz
01-29-2007, 11:08 PM
Logitech Dual Action - $20 at Best Buy
I was about to order that actually, until I read the amazon reviews. Plus the D-pad looks crappy.

Kane Knight
01-29-2007, 11:27 PM
Avoid Nyko.

Blitz
01-29-2007, 11:27 PM
I have gone with the Logitech Rumblepad 2. Thank you all for your input. Reputation shall be doled out.

Silent
01-30-2007, 03:38 AM
The Xbox 360 controller is the best gamepad, but it's like $40. I have an adapter that lets you use a PS2 controller, cost like 10 bucks, works fine. I had some of those Logitech dual pads, they are pieces of crap in my opinion, but that rumble one might be different..

Bad Company
01-30-2007, 04:32 AM
I use the xbox 360 controller for more advanced games, but it's a bit shit for mame, then again, if you're playing arcade you need a stick.

I also have an analogue gravis 10 button pad that I got for like $2. It's perfect for nes sega etc emulation.

Also, if anyone has xbox 360 wireless controllers you can buy a receiver for your PC. Which rules.

Kane Knight
01-30-2007, 10:30 AM
Does the 360 controller require anything like a driver?

Bad Company
01-30-2007, 06:39 PM
Yeah, there's a couple of different drivers out there. The 3rd party one is better.

Kane Knight
01-30-2007, 06:59 PM
Just curious. I only have two wireless, so I don't really have any means to try it.

Silent
01-31-2007, 01:33 AM
It comes with a driver that you can also download off of Microsoft's site for free.. Haven't tried the 3rd party drivers, but I don't really use the pad that much. I was using it a lot when I played FFXi but I quit a while ago.

Bad Company
01-31-2007, 04:28 PM
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/x/xbox360wirelessgamingreceiver/

Best $20 you'll spend until the next time.

Xero
01-31-2007, 04:58 PM
I think I might eventually invest in one of those. :y: