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    PC Game controllers

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Melinapayne, Jun 22, 2009.

  1. Melinapayne

    Melinapayne Notebook Deity

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    Melinapayne, Jun 22, 2009
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  2. X2P

    X2P COOLING | NBR Super Mod

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    I recommend the 360 controller. Very compatible with games.
     
    X2P, Jun 22, 2009
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  3. Shadows1990

    Shadows1990 Notebook Evangelist

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    I bought my 360 controller (wired) for the PC last year only to play SC: Chaos Theory, but now I use it to play loads of games.
     
    Shadows1990, Jun 22, 2009
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  4. Melinapayne

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    i just got three games from a friend thati want to use it for, plus whatever else i have. can't wait to buy+use

    Battlefield 2142, COD4, F.E.A.R.2, Doom3, Prototype......
     
    Melinapayne, Jun 22, 2009
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  5. paper_wastage

    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    i actually have 3 xbox 360 wireless controller with a wireless receiver for Windows... but no xbox 360 :p

    the xbox 360 wired controller is essentially the same (and plug+play USB support), but just tethered to a wire

    it's good enough (not for FPS, but other games are good)... look at the software Pinnacle Game Controller to get more out of the controller (eg use the analog controls as a mouse....)
     
    paper_wastage, Jun 22, 2009
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  6. Bodhisattva_

    Bodhisattva_ Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have the Logitech Rumblepad 2 and i'm very happy with it .

    It's very well made and has a very nice matte finish that feels fantastic .

    It's a little bit heavier than a PS3 controller but that's one of the reasons why i like this controller so much .

    For me this is money very well spent .

    The other 2 will probably work just as good so just buy the one you like most .
     
    Bodhisattva_, Jun 22, 2009
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  7. Ripfire

    Ripfire Minecraft Architect

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    The 360 controller is really nice for pc games, Most "Games for Windows" titles support it out of the box. :cool:

    I have a wireless one
     
    Ripfire, Jun 22, 2009
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  8. roosta

    roosta Notebook Evangelist

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    you might need to use a program such as xpadder or pinnicle to get some titles to work fully (GTA:SA is the one i use it for) but thats the same for any controller.

    i use xbox 360 since some games support it natively.
     
    roosta, Jun 22, 2009
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  9. Athinu

    Athinu Notebook Consultant

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    Boycott the xbox360 controller ;) , if you like the controller buy a logitech chillstream instead.
    Or get a ps3 controller and use xpadder imo ;)
     
    Athinu, Jun 22, 2009
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