Can someone recommend a good game controller?

ibex333 · Sep 18, 2006

I need a good game controller for emulated games on PC. I used to have the Microsoft Sidewinder, but it's terrible for Street Fighter type games. The directional pad is very stiff and unresponsive. It's barely even possible to pull off a fireball or any special move. Combos? - Forget about it.

I heared some controllers have software that allows you to change the responsiveness and sencitivity of your d-pad, but I dont know which ones exactly. I need something with nice smooth buttons and d-pad that works well with fighting games like King of Fighters and Street Figher Alpha. If anyone can help, that would be greatly appreciated.

Dark Watcher · Sep 18, 2006

Our suggestion...Get a PSX / PS2 USB adaptor (KiKi Joy for example). The Playstation Dual Shock controller has a great design IMHO...particularly for emulation

jonc2006 · Sep 18, 2006

i use nyko airflo its very nice imo. i used to have some purple thing that broke down after a few weeks of use but this one is still going with no problems. its designed like a typical ps2 or xbox controller, with a dpad and 2 analog sticks. its even got a built in fan that keeps your palms cool during long play periods. look it up on amazon or something. i got mine for around 20 bucks i think.

ibex333 · Sep 18, 2006

to Dark Watcher:

Yes.. But how will the PC recognize it without any software??? (sorry if that's a dumb question)

Yeloazndevil · Sep 18, 2006

xbox 360 controller + drivers from M$ site

jonc2006 · Sep 18, 2006

ibex333 said:
to Dark Watcher:

Yes.. But how will the PC recognize it without any software??? (sorry if that's a dumb question)

i dont think those require software on your pc, they are adapters. im not 100% on that though

Yeloazndevil · Sep 18, 2006

jonc2006 said:
i dont think those require software on your pc, they are adapters. im not 100% on that though

all the adpaters I used was plug and play. only a few of them actually need drivers

jonc2006 · Sep 19, 2006

yeah thats what i though. my controller only had a cd for its custom mapping feature but that was optional.

Metalmurphy · Sep 19, 2006

If you already have a controller just buy an adaptor, if not i recommend getting the Xbox 360 controller. That baby feels awsome when holding.

HI-TECH · Sep 19, 2006

Get an Xbox360 controller. It's good with emulators like epsxe and project 64. All you need to do is download the drivers and XBCD setup utility.

Player-X · Sep 19, 2006

I also favour a X360 controller for PC games while a PS2 controller is better for emulators

Samor · Sep 19, 2006

ibex333 said:
to Dark Watcher:

Yes.. But how will the PC recognize it without any software??? (sorry if that's a dumb question)

I use my ps2 pad with a smartjoy adapter. It (the adapter) comes with a driver, but works without it too, however, without rumble. The driver is needed for the rumble feature to work.

DaStinger77 · Sep 19, 2006

I use to have a sidewinder, the pad on it sucked

. Now have a saitek p880 it has duel analog 2 face butt 2 shoulder, almost like a ps2 but two extra face to less shoulder, its decent for a heap controller . Got mine for like $20, friend had one but it broke quick though. If yer lookin for a cheap one though its great.

Samor · Sep 19, 2006

A friend of mine has that saitek pad; indeed, it's good, and 6 face buttons is better for street fighter, of course.

Katsuya · Sep 19, 2006

Yeloazndevil said:
xbox 360 controller + drivers from M$ site

If you have a 360 pad go here. http://xbcd360guide.50webs.com/guide.html

its much better then just the MS drivers (and with it you can fix the dead zone)

Also, don’t forget to calibrate the pad with the calibration tool in the Game Control options (in the Control Panel of the windows start menu)

Bubbafat · Sep 19, 2006

Or you could also get a converter on ebay that has Sega Saturn Dreamcast and PSX PSX2 support i am gonna pick it up soon it comes with drivers only like 15$ and 5 Shipping

Kirby · Sep 19, 2006

Yeloazndevil said:
xbox 360 controller + drivers from M$ site

CRAP

Logitech and Saitek always seemed to be good choices for me...

Yeloazndevil · Sep 19, 2006

I hate logitech controllers so they're out!

Aided Onslaught · Sep 19, 2006

360 for windows is a very good controller, my girlfriend and I got them and we play a lot of n64 stuff on the computer, best emulation controller out there.

Edit: Found my answer...not yet. sweet.

jonc2006 · Sep 19, 2006

Yeloazndevil said:
I hate logitech controllers so they're out!

yeah im pretty sure logitech was the maker of the first controller i had and it stopped responding after a week or so.

Aided Onslaught · Sep 19, 2006

With those drivers I see it makes the Leds go on for one controller. Is there a way to make it so that it will make the second controller go to "controller 2" on the LED?

ibex333 · Mar 4, 2008

Sorry for resurrecting a very old thread, but I'm buying an XBOX360 controller right now and I need some help. Can someone tell me if EVERY XBOX360 controller sold out there will work with PC?

I'm looking at this one : Video Games - Microsoft XBox 360 Wired Controller Gamepad

Good price, but will this plug into a PC?

Metalmurphy · Mar 4, 2008

Yes, it connects through USB.

JudgeDreadLocks · Mar 5, 2008

i just bought one for my new pc that should be comin' soon. I've used them before and i have to say im satisfied. Very comfortable. Just download the drivers and your good to go. But only wired, i dont think the wireless plug and play connects even though its usb.

Spyhop · Mar 5, 2008

Xbox 360 controller....best gamepad made by man.

ibex333 · Mar 5, 2008

Ordered a wired XBOX360 controller today.

Can someone recommend a good game controller?

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