Best PC Controller to use

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7th-January-2011, 18:24
thedon01

Best PC Controller to use

I'm new to this forum and new to emulation. I'm looking to run a couple emulators on my pc to play old games from sega and NES. I would like to use a controller instead of the mouse and keyboard so can someone direct me to finding the best controller to use?

Will any controller work for emulated games?
Do you have to have a different controller for each emulator?
Can a controller used on emulation games be used on regular pc games?
Can you convert a Xbox 360 controller to be used on the pc?

thank you for taking the time to help me out.
7th-January-2011, 18:49
JC200X

A friend of mine was able to use his wired Xbox 360 controller as a gamepad. Maybe you could look that up.

I can't really help you, I'm sorry, but I know for sure you can use the same gamepad for all of your emulators. For example, I use my PSP as a gamepad (via the FuSa Gamepad program) for all of my classic Nintendo and PSX emulators.

If I had to pick, I'd say use a wired 360 controller as a gamepad. It's a great one, so why not use it?
7th-January-2011, 18:54
Devi

I use a Logitech dual analog something-or-another usb controller. I've never had a problem with it. You should be able to use it with any emulation program, and I've used it on a few different pc games, as well. I dunno if you can use it on every pc game, I think that might depend on each individual game.

My friend has an Xbox USB controller but I can't get my computer to read it at all :shrug:
7th-January-2011, 19:05
JC200X

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Originally Posted by DevilandtheSea

My friend has an Xbox USB controller but I can't get my computer to read it at all :shrug:

My friend also mentioned that he used some program for using his 360 controller as a gamepad. I didn't get to ask him, so I'm not sure what it is. But with it, he was able to play Final Fantasy VII on a PSX emulator.
7th-January-2011, 19:11
Rasgrez

A wired Microsoft 360 controller works fine for most emulators that I've used, I.E DeSmuME, ePSXe, ZSNES/SNES9x, Project64, and VBA. As long as there's an option to map the keys, it should be compatible. If it doesn't, use Xpadder.

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Originally Posted by thedon01

Will any controller work for emulated games?

As long as it's USB, for the most part; some better than others.

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Originally Posted by thedon01

Do you have to have a different controller for each emulator?

Nope.

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Originally Posted by thedon01

Can a controller used on emulation games be used on regular pc games?

Depends on the game.

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Originally Posted by thedon01

Can you convert a Xbox 360 controller to be used on the pc?

Wired Microsoft 360 controllers are plug and play.
7th-January-2011, 19:25
JC200X

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Originally Posted by Rasgrez

Wired Microsoft 360 controllers are plug and play.

They are? Wow, I didn't know that. But what about what DevilandtheSea's computer not detecting it?
7th-January-2011, 19:26
Rasgrez

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Originally Posted by JC200X

They are? Wow, I didn't know that. But what about what DevilandtheSea's computer not detecting it?

You might need to download and install a driver from Microsoft's site, and doing a little configuring in your options. :wacko:
7th-January-2011, 21:43
thedon01

since i have a spare wireless 360 controller can you convert to be used on the pc?
7th-January-2011, 21:52
Inferno.

Quote:

Originally Posted by thedon01

since i have a spare wireless 360 controller can you convert to be used on the pc?

No way/need to convert it, you just need the USB wireless receiver for it to work, or a wired controller (which works without any other hardware).
7th-January-2011, 23:16
Gare

I use my PS2 pad for pretty much everything, worked on every emulator I've tried so far (ZSNES/ePSXe/PCSX2/Dolphin) with this converter. Works on gamepad-supporting PC games as well.

Just my 2 cents. :wacko:
8th-January-2011, 01:11
thedon01

thank you guys for all of your imput, you really helped me out.
8th-January-2011, 05:00
oxyandy

I have a pair of Rapoo V10 2.4g wireless controllers.
As well as wireless 2.4g keyboard and mouse.
They all work faultless !
Best purchase I ever made.
8th-January-2011, 05:35
Drageuth

I use my PS3 controller for everything, personally. :shrug: Works for me.
8th-January-2011, 05:57
Purkinje

I personally don't like the 360 Controller's Dpad, but it was fixed in the newer model, so that's one I'd recommend.

That ps2 controller converter looks pretty interesting. I might try that out sometime in the future.
9th-January-2011, 05:30
deathzero021

i'm using a PS2 controller for now. works great for every type of game. FPS, platformer, retro, you name it!
9th-January-2011, 05:38
dJeyL

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Originally Posted by Drageuth

I use my PS3 controller for everything, personally. :shrug: Works for me.

Same. I even use it for minecraft. :o
9th-January-2011, 05:41
Purkinje

Do you know of any good free programs like Xpadder that emulate keyboard and mouse actions on a controller? I'll buy Xpadder if I must, but it would be great to have that capability for free. I'm so cheap!
9th-January-2011, 07:11
deathzero021

Quote:

Same. I even use it for minecraft.

=O
me too! finally somebody else who uses a controller for minecraft xD
22nd-January-2011, 05:01
thedon01

will a wireless xbox 360 controller with a plug and play adapter work as a pc controller? If so, how do i make this happen?
22nd-January-2011, 09:01
Kouen Hasuki

Xbox 360 Controller hands down.
22nd-January-2011, 09:04
King

Quote:

Originally Posted by Purkinje

Do you know of any good free programs like Xpadder that emulate keyboard and mouse actions on a controller? I'll buy Xpadder if I must, but it would be great to have that capability for free. I'm so cheap!

joy2key does that i believe.
22nd-January-2011, 09:07
Kouen Hasuki

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Originally Posted by king0427

joy2key does that i believe.

Agreed, I Own XPadder and it likes to flake out on me when im playing nullDC and just plain stop working.

It also loved to freeze on me when I was attempting to configure my Wireless 360 Controller
22nd-January-2011, 09:19
King

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kouen

Agreed, I Own XPadder and it likes to flake out on me when im playing nullDC and just plain stop working.

Thats one of the main reasons i use joy2key, so far i haven't seen even one game that doesn't work with joy2key.

Now about the PC controllers, one of the PC controllers i own that i have no complains about is this one:
http://www.thrustmaster.com/Upload/1...S3_190x140.gif
The Thrustmaster Dual Trigger 3 in 1 Rumble Force, i use this for most my gaming activities.
22nd-January-2011, 09:29
Zaladane

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Originally Posted by thedon01

will a wireless xbox 360 controller with a plug and play adapter work as a pc controller? If so, how do i make this happen?

you need the pc receiver if you're going wireless. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...s_Receiver.png

did you mean the play and charge cable? if so then no. It only charges the controller while playing it won't respond without the reciever. Also I don't know if it charges on a pc but assume it does.
22nd-January-2011, 16:15
thedon01

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Originally Posted by Zaladane

you need the pc receiver if you're going wireless. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...s_Receiver.png

did you mean the play and charge cable? if so then no. It only charges the controller while playing it won't respond without the reciever. Also I don't know if it charges on a pc but assume it does.

yes i have the play and charge kit (one of the ends has a usb, with the words "play and charge"). So this won't work without the wireless adapter?
25th-January-2011, 03:47
nobinobi

I've used several Saitek controllers in the past, they all did okay but have given up the ghost since then. I had an Xbox/PS2/Gamecube controller adaptor that I used for a bit, but it _melted_, and I decided to try something else. Got a pair of cheapo controllers out of wal-mart, and they're workable, but I don't like them at all. I currently have the two cheapo controllers, and I've gotten an adaptor to run a wii classic controller to a usb port. It works decent, but the cord is pathetically short. I end up with the connector for the classic controller plug slung over my knee when playing, cause otherwise it hangs and throws me off. It does work though, and isn't that bad. I'd use the ps3 controllers, but the last time I checked the only drivers I could find said they interfered with some of the programs I had. Now I wish I'd just caved and bought a wired 360 controller.
26th-January-2011, 16:08
Mikey

Quote:

Originally Posted by thedon01

I'm new to this forum and new to emulation. I'm looking to run a couple emulators on my pc to play old games from sega and NES. I would like to use a controller instead of the mouse and keyboard so can someone direct me to finding the best controller to use?

Will any controller work for emulated games?
Do you have to have a different controller for each emulator?
Can a controller used on emulation games be used on regular pc games?
Can you convert a Xbox 360 controller to be used on the pc?

thank you for taking the time to help me out.

So far, the best control pad I've used came in the form of a wired X-Box 360 pad. It has no flaws. Not even the fact that you have to install drivers for it. I've also used some USB adapter (I forgot it's name, I know I bought it from Radioshack, and it was black and blue) for the PS2 control pad, which was also very good.

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