[Shnazzman]

We all know how big of a pain in the ass using the keyboard for 3D games is, so there's always the alternative of using a PC controller instead. I've been looking to pick one up, mainly for use with PJ64, any suggestions on what's good?

 

[JAZ]

Well I bought an adaptor that lets me plugin a psx and n64 controller and switch between them at need allthugh I just tend to use the psx controller in n64 games as I prefer it.
I'd recomend getting 1 of these as Ive yet to find a decent pc joystick with all the features of a psx controller.
My psx pad also works great in all pc games that require a joypad to play...

 

[munik]

i use...

I use a microsoft sidewinder gamepad

They have nearly the same setup as a PSX controller except for:
1. No L2 or R2. (it does have L1 and R1)
2. It doesn't have those 2 analog thingys.
3. No select button. (I usually just use the extra macro button for select)

It even has 3 bottom buttons (A, B, C,) and 3 top buttons (x,y,z) so you can program L2 and R2 into the 2 extra buttons. I have never used the analog thingys so I wouldn't know what they are for and dont really see the need....

The digital control pad is very similar to the PSX controllers pad. Its even in the same comfortable thumb-easy-to-reach place.

Oh yeah and it has a macro button for use with some software so you can create macros.
It also has a start button.
I usually just use the macro button for select since it doesn't have that.

Oh yeah and i don't have the USB version in the pic but the one i have is exactly the same.

Here is a pic:

EDIT: OK almost the same, the start button (the upper of the 2 buttons on the bottom in the middle) is located farther up. There is also an "M" on the macro button and "start" next to start....lol ok mbe a little obessive

 

[Guest]

I use this pad...

http://www.guillemot.nl/oldsite/gamme/accesspc/dualanaloggamepad/dualanaloggamepad.html

^dutch site

it's the same one as the thrustmaster dual power, just without the force feedback.

 

[munik]

hint hint

my side note in my previous post about "not knowing what those analog thingys are for" was a rather blatant hint....

Could you tell me what they are for and if you have used them?

 

[Hairybudda]

I got a logitec rumbleman USB. Its good for N64 games, and the analog sticks allow for analog movement (i.e. the farther you push the stick, the faster your character will walk )

l8r

*st0ned*

 

[Guest]

Re: hint hint

Originally posted by munik
my side note in my previous post about "not knowing what those analog thingys are for" was a rather blatant hint....

Could you tell me what they are for and if you have used them?

to be honest I havent even configured em properly in epsxe and/or project 64..I use the digital controls all the time, even with ace combat

....but they can be handy with some (pc) racing games. Because they're analog you can steer more accurate. I've used them a few times for that. They dont get very much use here though...but it's just a decent pad, and very good, even if you dont use the analog thingies.

 

[munik]

well

well i still like microsoft sidewinder

Reason is, the playstation controllers my friend has (i play his ps1 at his house sometime)--i have never gotten used to them, they're not very ergonomic. I get wrist whiplash from 3 hours of tekken 3.

On the microsoft sidewinder however i can play for long periods and not get whiplash (as bad).

 

[Shnazzman]

Originally posted by JAZ
Well I bought an adaptor that lets me plugin a psx and n64 controller and switch between them at need allthugh I just tend to use the psx controller in n64 games as I prefer it.
I'd recomend getting 1 of these as Ive yet to find a decent pc joystick with all the features of a psx controller.
My psx pad also works great in all pc games that require a joypad to play...

Where'd you get something like that? That would be awesome!

 

[truffles]

hmm...

yes... of course... for n64 emulation.... use n64 pad....

the games are designed for it.. so why not give in for it?


well i do have one of those famous adapters myself....

and all i have to say is... awsome!

wow its amazing...

ok enough...

now where to get?

well... i think you wont likely find it retailer store...

online store....

check out many....

most have em..

www.adaptoid.com
is good one made from wishtech

www.lik-sang.com
www.zophar.net -> zdstore...


if you have any problems feel free to reply and ask...

im always welcome to help!