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    PC game controller

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Sinn, Sep 28, 2007.

  1. Sinn

    Sinn Newbie

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    What's the best PC game controller?
    I'm going to be using for sports games, specifically Winning Eleven: Pro Evolution Soccer 2007.
     
    Sinn, Sep 28, 2007
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  2. Eleison

    Eleison Thanatos Eleison

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    I like the Xbox 360 controller. You can even get the wireless adapter to use the 360's wireless controller, now.

    There are plenty of good, cheap controllers, but the 360 just has a great, solid feel to it.
     
    Eleison, Sep 28, 2007
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  3. Razer-D

    Razer-D Notebook Consultant

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    Be on the safe side and buy a Xbox 360 controller. The quality on this thing is great. It's truly built to last and worth it's price.
     
    Razer-D, Sep 28, 2007
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  4. Jalf

    Jalf Comrade Santa

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    +1 vote for the 360 controller. It works, it's comfortable to use.
     
    Jalf, Sep 28, 2007
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    I fourth the 360 controller.
     
    Odin5578, Sep 28, 2007
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    xenupy Notebook Consultant

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    keyboard + mouse
     
    xenupy, Sep 28, 2007
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  7. Eleison

    Eleison Thanatos Eleison

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    @xenupy:

    For a sports game? Gamepads have ALWAYS been better for sports games.
     
    Eleison, Sep 28, 2007
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    XxLblinkxX Notebook Deity

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    and what about controllers for shooter games?? will it be "feeling nice"? cuz i might buy one next week for bf1942.
     
    XxLblinkxX, Sep 28, 2007
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  9. Eleison

    Eleison Thanatos Eleison

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    Keyboard and mouse are better for shooters, of course, but I've been doing so much console gaming lately that I'm actually comfortable using the 360 controller for shooters (it just makes it more difficult to snipe).
     
    Eleison, Sep 28, 2007
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  10. Mark

    Mark Desktop Debugger

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    Another vote for the 360 controller.

    I have the wireless one and the wireless fob and it works like a charm. Plus, I can use it to play on my younger brother's 360. :)
     
    Mark, Sep 28, 2007
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  11. ReaperX

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    360 controller is great,but if you prefer PS style controllers check Logitech Rumblepad 2.
     
    ReaperX, Sep 28, 2007
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  12. mills

    mills Notebook Guru

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    Put me down for the 360 controller as well. It works great.
     
    mills, Sep 28, 2007
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  13. ThursdayLE

    ThursdayLE Notebook Consultant

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    does anyone know if you can use a ps3 controller?
     
    ThursdayLE, Sep 28, 2007
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  14. Eleison

    Eleison Thanatos Eleison

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    @ThursdayLE:

    I have a feeling Kotaku would have been all over that if you could. Sony tends to make their hardware more proprietary than it needs to be (I still remember hacking the EyeToy so I could actually use it as a webcam).
     
    Eleison, Sep 28, 2007
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  15. ThursdayLE

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    well...it works for Win XP but I cant figure out how to get it to work on Vista. XP drivers are on ps3-hacks.com
     
    ThursdayLE, Sep 28, 2007
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