Gaming Pads for PC Games?

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creepindeth04

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I've been thinking of picking up an Xbox 360 controller for my PC gaming and I was wondering if any of you use Game Pads for your PC gaming? Of course, this would not be for first person shooters but more for platformers and such. I can't stand the keyboard for those types of games.
 
Yea I use just a cheap logitech one that looks just like a PS2 controller. Works fine for driving and platforming games. My friend has the 360 one and it is excellent, however, I thought I read something about issues with it for older games. Could be wrong on that, though.
 
x2 said:
Yea I use just a cheap logitech one that looks just like a PS2 controller. Works fine for driving and platforming games. My friend has the 360 one and it is excellent, however, I thought I read something about issues with it for older games. Could be wrong on that, though.
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With the rumble feature?
 
x2 said:
Yea I use just a cheap logitech one that looks just like a PS2 controller. Works fine for driving and platforming games. My friend has the 360 one and it is excellent, however, I thought I read something about issues with it for older games. Could be wrong on that, though.
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this.

mine is blue. works great for GRID.
 
x2 said:
Yea I use just a cheap logitech one that looks just like a PS2 controller.
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Do you happen to have a link? I'm searching right now, but a lot them don't look too comfortable.

Is it this one?
http://www.amazon.com/USB-2-0-Gamepad-PC-supports-Vista/dp/B002NQ4820/ref=sr_1_21?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1264723003&sr=1-21
 
Nah, this is the one- http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Dual-Action-Game-Pad/dp/B0000ALFCI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1264726252&sr=1-1 Gets a lot of bad reviews but honestly I never had any issues with the 2 of them I have. If you have the cash I'd definitely go with the 360 one, though.

Edit: Actually, the ones I have are a bit different. The 2 I have have use a d-pad similar to a 360 d-pad which I like because I use the d-pad a lot for "older" games. I am not sure I'd be fond of the way it is on the ones I linked. Dunno why they changed it...
 
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-ChillStream-Gamepad-PC-963435-0403/dp/B000IX1NDC/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1264733057&sr=8-5

Logitech Chillstream...
 
I like the idea of the Chillstream. It's made by a reputable company (Logitech) and based on the 360 controller. It doesn't get much better except, whoa, it's also like a built-in air conditioner for sweaty gamer palms!
 
That chillstream one looks pretty nice. I will probably have to get one myself. I've always been very fond of the xbox/360 layout so I know I'll like the feel of it.
 
So I ended up buying a PS2toUSB adapter and it works pretty well. Only $10 too! So far Psychonauts works with it. So I saved myself a few bucks and I know that the Dual Shock 2 is a reliable controller. But if it does stop working for some reason, I'll get that chillstream.
 
Using a Dualshock is definitely a great way to go. The Dualshock 2 with a Sixaxis silicone cover is still my favorite of all controllers.
 
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