good controller??

overclocking101 · Nov 23, 2009, 12:26 AM

ok i need a controller, what is a nice controller?? not to expensive im poor but other than that im up for whatever

KainXS · Nov 23, 2009, 12:27 AM

get a xbox 360 controller

TheLaughingMan · Nov 23, 2009, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KainXS

get a xbox 360 controller

I have one...I am not sure why. I came with my most recent purchase and I have no idea what to use it for

overclocking101 · Nov 23, 2009, 01:02 AM

any other options or is that about it??

Cold Storm · Nov 23, 2009, 01:13 AM

Logitech has a few ps2 controllers But, I feel that a xbox controller is better suited for FPS games.

p_o_s_pc · Nov 23, 2009, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KainXS

get a xbox 360 controller

+1
or if you have a old Xbox(original) controller laying around you can cut the wires off of the plug and splice a USB connector on it http://www.fury-tech.com/en/Guides/X...Conversion-Mod

BTW i can confirm that the drivers in the link DO work on Windows 7 without a problem

sneekypeet · Nov 23, 2009, 01:32 AM

Thanks, I have one modded laying around from XP days, I may just pull it back out and dust it off for some action again.

Currently using the ChillStream.

p_o_s_pc · Nov 23, 2009, 01:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sneekypeet

Thanks, I have one modded laying around from XP days, I may just pull it back out and dust it off for some action again.

Currently using the ChillStream.

your welcome. I use mine almost daily on 7. It seems to be just fine on mine hope it is for you too.

overclocking101 · Nov 23, 2009, 01:46 AM

do i need a wired Xbox360 controller or will a wireless one work????

p_o_s_pc · Nov 23, 2009, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by overclocking101

do i need a wired Xbox360 controller or will a wireless one work????

wired i think... I don't think a wireless one can connect to the computer in anyway

EDIT:you can use this if you want to use a wireless (i only see it useful if you already own a wireless one)
http://www.google.com/products/catal...wAw#ps-sellers

Cold Storm · Nov 23, 2009, 01:48 AM

wired will work right off the bat...
wireless needs a special adapter that you get with the controller...

Mussels · Nov 23, 2009, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cold Storm

wired will work right off the bat...
wireless needs a special adapter that you get with the controller...

^ what he said

wired works perfectly

TheLaughingMan · Nov 23, 2009, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by overclocking101

any other options or is that about it??

Well to be honest, you never specified what you needed a controller for. I assumed you meant PC.

Logitech, Microsoft, and a number of other vendors make controllers for Windows PC's. There are options out their, but the Xbox 360 controller is (from what I understand) the best option. It is tough, durable, works perfectly with no need to worry with drivers, and has the Microsoft bias on its side (MS built Win7 and Vista to work with it better than other controllers...on purpose).

I personally say get the Logitech PC controllers cause of my conspiracy theory above. Also a very good option and seems to be the only option left on the market unless you want a flight joystick. I don't use a controller on my PC except for my emulators.

MatTheCat · Nov 23, 2009, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by overclocking101

do i need a wired Xbox360 controller or will a wireless one work????

If you are going to get a wireless one, you will need the PC-usb dongle that picks up the signal from the gamepad.

I have heard that any bluetooth receiver should be able to take the signal from the wireless controller but I would imagine that getting it to work would take some technical expertise.

Probs best sticking with Wired, that way, you dont need to buy batteries and/or a charge kit for it.

Mussels · Nov 23, 2009, 02:16 PM

360 controllers cant sync with bluetooth adaptors, i tried.

if you go wireless, you do need that adaptor.

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