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    laptop controller

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by filza, Jun 3, 2008.

  1. filza

    filza Notebook Evangelist

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    i need a laptop controller for my dell xps m1530 to play gta, nfs, the sims etc?
    any help?
     
    filza, Jun 3, 2008
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  2. ryo1000

    ryo1000 Notebook Deity

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    any USB or wireless PC game controller will do the trick
     
    ryo1000, Jun 3, 2008
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  3. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    Xbox360 Controller is great, if your more advanced of a computer user or would really like to experience the next level, use a Wii Controller - http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=255085


    Videos:
    http://youtube.com/watch?v=QZT7dIuG4oc
    http://youtube.com/watch?v=dAmvyWdbmH0

    You do not have to use the tilt function like those videos do but thats something almost no pc controller can offer you that I know of and its cordless! You can opt to use the nunchuck and the analog stick for more accurate control, or the classic controller for more a standard gamepad design. Also since I have mario kart wii I could use my wiiwheel and I find it to be much more accurate than bare handing the remote like those videos and alot of fun!
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Jun 3, 2008
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  4. Sotsu

    Sotsu Notebook Guru

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    I second the call for the XBox 360 controller.
     
    Sotsu, Jun 3, 2008
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  5. Iceman0124

    Iceman0124 More news from nowhere

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    I wish the wirelss controllers would work with the charge and play cable....
     
    Iceman0124, Jun 3, 2008
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  6. kraz30g

    kraz30g Notebook Deity

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    definitely get the wireless xbox360 controller, it is very very good.
     
    kraz30g, Jun 3, 2008
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  7. CruXii

    CruXii Notebook Guru

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    I have the 360 controller, works great for nfs underground and even crysis (not that I recommend it but it is possible).
     
    CruXii, Jun 3, 2008
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