Best Gamepad Suggestions

projectHUMAN · Nov 17, 2004, 04:19 AM

I need a good gamepad badly. The ones I have been buying suck. Probably because I buy cheap. Now I want to know what yall have used/are using. Or what you've heard about certain gamepads. A friend suggested a "NYKO Airflow". Dont know if its any good though. Thanks ahead of time. :P

Judas · Nov 17, 2004, 01:22 PM

I purchased probably just over 8 months ago... a P880 USB controller...

I'vebeen impressed ever since..

Everything you could really ever need on the controller.. it's extremely cheap (29 bucks canadian )

dipstick · Nov 17, 2004, 03:29 PM

Best thing to do is to buy a PS2 USB adapter and hook up a PS2 controller. Not the cheapest solution but definitely the best. If you dont want to go that way the Nyco controller is sweet too

Dom · Nov 17, 2004, 05:00 PM

I use the Logitech Dual Action gamepad, it's just like the PS2 controller except it doesn't have 'Dual Shock'. Costs $20. Logitech has a few others too.

Drakon · Nov 17, 2004, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Dom

I use the Logitech Dual Action gamepad, it's just like the PS2 controller except it doesn't have 'Dual Shock'. Costs $20. Logitech has a few others too.

does it feel comfortable when playing, Dom? is the shape similar to the PS2's controller?

Dom · Nov 17, 2004, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Drakon

does it feel comfortable when playing, Dom? is the shape similar to the PS2's controller?

Yes and yes. I was looking for a cheap gamepad back when NFS:U came out and it was great. I've been using it for NFS:U2 now and it's still great. I don't think you can go wrong, unless you want a vibrating controller and or one with more buttons.

projectHUMAN · Nov 17, 2004, 08:12 PM

Thanks yall, I'll check them out.

Chubby_C · Nov 18, 2004, 11:00 AM

try for an old school Gravis Gamepad pro USB, thats what I use, I've tried logitech and microsoft controllers but always go back to the GGPP, similar to a PS controller but no analogue sticks, has the 2 trigger buttons for your index fingers.

nuG · Nov 18, 2004, 03:32 PM

i highly suggest the logitech dual action game pad. i have it and it works like a charm. I ve used it for every game and the dual analog sticks are great (especially in MGS2: Substance)

riles9262 · Nov 18, 2004, 04:04 PM

I have the thrustmaster dual power 2 and it's a great controller. If you have a ps2, gc, or xbox console, I'd suggest purchasing an adapter for the controller; they work great.

Senor_Mota · Nov 18, 2004, 06:06 PM

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I use the Logitech Dual Action gamepad, it's just like the PS2 controller except it doesn't have 'Dual Shock'. Costs $20.

I was going to recommend this one as well, because of its great usefulness in games like Mechwarrior 4. But Dom took my idea...damn psychics!!

bake15 · Nov 18, 2004, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Dom

Yes and yes. I was looking for a cheap gamepad back when NFS:U came out and it was great. I've been using it for NFS:U2 now and it's still great. I don't think you can go wrong, unless you want a vibrating controller and or one with more buttons.

They make one with vibrate too,i think it called rumble pad 2

exelent gamepad and it feels like a ps2 pad

Senor_Mota · Nov 18, 2004, 06:59 PM

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exelent gamepad and it feels like a ps2 pad

As long as it doesn't look like I'm wearing a pad, I'm fine.

Works like a tampon, fits like a pad! Stops the "Dead and Red smell"

I think that's the sickest thing I've said all week.

**dj_stick** · Nov 18, 2004, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Senor_Mota

As long as it doesn't look like I'm wearing a pad, I'm fine.

Works like a tampon, fits like a pad! Stops the "Dead and Red smell"

I think that's the sickest thing I've said all week.

so do i

pr0digal jenius · Nov 18, 2004, 07:15 PM

wow....

nuG · Nov 19, 2004, 09:24 AM

dude thats worse than what i post....... and my posts make no sense as it is.

UZ7 · Nov 19, 2004, 09:42 AM

Naw i heard the NyKo air flow sux (fan dies after a while)... but thats just me... anyway i think the Saitek P2500 is the best (from my own experience)... i use it for FFXI and NFSU1/2 and maybe some old games and it works pretty well...

Goes for about $29.99 USD, CompUSA ad:
http://www.compusa.com/products/prod...7709&pfp=srch1

The P880 is just as good cept no rumble and additional features:
http://www.compusa.com/products/prod...2914&pfp=srch1

Latest Driver support seems recent: 10/28/04

A picture of the Controller here:
http://www.saitekusa.com/usa/images/.../pcp/p2500.jpg

Now if you have a PS2 Controller, you can easily buy a PS2 -> USB (PC) converter like this:
http://www.buynshop.com/productinfo/74/505-01056/ but ive seen smaller converters out there almost as small as PS/2 (Mouse port) to USB

Most of the other Gamepads out there are alright, but the best thing is to go to a retail store like BestBuy or CompUSA and test out the controller there first and see if the feeling fits your preference.