Controllers for PC

[AgnesIO]

Ok so I'm going to get a controller to play games on the pc (along with a nice new joystick :))

Anyway I personally dislike Xbox 360 controllers, but I may have to put up with it, unless there is a decent working driver to use PS3 controllers?

Anyone know if there are any downloads around??

[Recursion]

If you are running XP you can get the PS3 controller working.

Logitech.com <-- They make some nice ones.

[AgnesIO]

If you are running XP you can get the PS3 controller working.

Logitech.com <-- They make some nice ones.

I am gonna be cheapskate and wait till xmas so I don't have to pay for it lol, by that point I will be running W7 :)

[Jordy]

I'd just use the Xbox 360 controller as it works natively with the majority of the games released these days so it's just plug & play.

[Stephen!]

Logitech Cordless Rumblepad 2.

[Feep]

the xbox contoller is alot more spaced out than the cramped ps3. and when your hands get sweaty it's holding a wet bar of soap

[AgnesIO]

the xbox contoller is alot more spaced out than the cramped ps3. and when your hands get sweaty it's holding a wet bar of soap


Really? I have always thought the opposite, with the 360 controller being a pain in the ass to hold lol :P

[Wayne]

If you have a PS2 controller, buy one of these cheap adapters.

http://www.1topstore.com/images/products_images/unfurl/usb-ps2-controller-adapter-532.jpg

[AgnesIO]

If you have a PS2 controller, buy one of these cheap adapters.

http://www.1topstore.com/images/products_images/unfurl/usb-ps2-controller-adapter-532.jpg

How many games would a PS2 controller be adapted for though?

[Wayne]

All of them. The PC recognizes it as a normal controller.

[AgnesIO]

All of them. The PC recognizes it as a normal controller.


May I ask how those cables work wayne? I mean if your controller is already wired..

Does it just make your lead even longer?

[Wayne]

The cable end is what you plug your controller into, then you plug the usb into your usb port. The cable end acts like the controller port on your PS2.

[The Professor]

I have a Saitek joypad and I absolutely love it and I've never had a problem with it, go for that! And it lights up :P

[Jongo]

why would you want a controller for pc games anyway, it's so much easier with a mouse and wasd >.<

[Recursion]

why would you want a controller for pc games anyway, it's so much easier with a mouse and wasd >.<

In racing games and things like that is isn't though!! :P

[Oleh]

If you have a PS2 controller, buy one of these cheap adapters.

http://www.1topstore.com/images/products_images/unfurl/usb-ps2-controller-adapter-532.jpg

Just added info - They also work on the ps3 aswell

[Tomm]

But some games like TF2 actually advertise it supports a Xbox 360 controller. Why on earth would you gimp yourself by using a 360 controller lol?


In racing games and things like that is isn't though!! :P

[AgnesIO]

why would you want a controller for pc games anyway, it's so much easier with a mouse and wasd >.<


But if you say wanted an Xbox 360 or PS3, why would I bother paying for another games console if I can play the exact samne games, with the exact same controls on my own pc? :P

[Chippiewill]

why would you want a controller for pc games anyway, it's so much easier with a mouse and wasd >.<

You obviously have NEVER played FSX. Trying to play it without a joystick is close to impossible. Also it's downright stupid anyway...

[Oleh]

Especially with a laptop :)