tapedeck Posted January 16, 2008 Posted January 16, 2008 Right, I've tried and tried but I just cannot get used to playing GTA nor Pro Evo on the PC using the keyboard and a generic ps1-alike controller I have. Therefore I'm looking for a new controller. I don't want to spend more than £25 tbh though. When I was in the highstreet GStation/Game and PCworld suggested an XBox360 controller all the way. Is this really the best bet? And how does that work? isn't it wireless...does that mean it has to connect via bluetooth everytime or something? Confussled. Any ideas/links would be greatly appreciated... £25 or below only though. And I'm guessing I'm gonna need dual analogue.
Daft Posted January 16, 2008 Posted January 16, 2008 I've got a PS2 controller and an adapter which plugs into the USB post. Works awesome for Pro Evo. Not sure about GTA. But if you've already tried a PS1 like controller it doesn't sound like I was much use. I've got this for £8...obviousy it doesn't come with a controller. http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0009J1JAW/pgvideoret-21/ref=nosim I think the 360 pc controller come with a wireless USB adapter but I may be wrong. Get a wired 360 one... Or do this! lol
Cube Posted January 16, 2008 Posted January 16, 2008 When I was in the highstreet GStation/Game and PCworld suggested an XBox360 controller all the way. Is this really the best bet? And how does that work? isn't it wireless...does that mean it has to connect via bluetooth everytime or something? Confussled. You can get the wired version of the 360 controller, which is probably less than £20 now, or you'll need a special wireless reciever. Edit: Ark! I forgot to refresh.
tapedeck Posted January 16, 2008 Author Posted January 16, 2008 is the wired 360 controller just a usb port on the end?
djamb3 Posted January 16, 2008 Posted January 16, 2008 yap http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/gaming/ProductDetails.aspx?pid=091&active_tab=overview
RoadKill Posted January 16, 2008 Posted January 16, 2008 Bear in mind if you have a 360 already, and a wireless 360 controller, just get this: http://shop.gameplay.co.uk/webstore/productpage.asp?productcode=XT1070
Shyguy Posted January 16, 2008 Posted January 16, 2008 if u want a sexy cool 1 i would go for this http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/gaming/pc_gaming/gamepads/devices/292&cl=gb,en cought my eye while looking at the G25 wheel
Guest Jordan Posted January 16, 2008 Posted January 16, 2008 Bear in mind if you have a 360 already, and a wireless 360 controller, just get this: http://shop.gameplay.co.uk/webstore/productpage.asp?productcode=XT1070 Yup. Saves you money!
S.C.G Posted January 16, 2008 Posted January 16, 2008 360 pad, wired or wireless with adapter ftw, there really isn't any need to get any other pad for PC other than that imo.
DCK Posted January 16, 2008 Posted January 16, 2008 Yeah, the 360 pad owns all. It's a really good pad. The cheaper ones simply aren't worth the money they save you.
Colin Posted January 16, 2008 Posted January 16, 2008 Is it possible to use the play & charge kit as a connection from the wireless 360 controller to the PC, or is the only way it'll work with a wireless receiver?
Calza Posted January 16, 2008 Posted January 16, 2008 Nah I've tried that it dosn't work, I've got a crossfire adapter aswell pretty good.
Triple_C Posted January 16, 2008 Posted January 16, 2008 Is it possible to use the play & charge kit as a connection from the wireless 360 controller to the PC? Nope ope...0pe...ope.....
Colin Posted January 16, 2008 Posted January 16, 2008 Cheers guys. And yeh, thinking that really does suck that it won't connect using the Play & Charge. I don't think I'll bother picking the wireless receiver up, instead I may as well just get a wired controller, as currently only have one 360 pad.
AshMat Posted January 16, 2008 Posted January 16, 2008 I was annoyed about the play & charge thing too, it'd make sence for it to work.
McPhee Posted January 16, 2008 Posted January 16, 2008 yes, but it would have pulled sales away from the Crossfire...
tapedeck Posted January 17, 2008 Author Posted January 17, 2008 Right, picked up a wired 360 controller. Nice. Shame it didnt work with GTA:San Andreas though...I had to download all-sorts of configurations and a programme called Pinnacle Game profiler to get full analogue support etc...Well worth it though..Even though I've never been a fan of the fang like (dreamcast inspired) shoulder buttons.
Sheikah Posted January 17, 2008 Posted January 17, 2008 If you have a PS3 controller, it comes with a USB cord for charging. This also allows it to be played on the PC straight out the box. Just need to download a driver and presto. Good for me because I like it a lot more than the 360 controller.
Choze Posted January 18, 2008 Posted January 18, 2008 Just use the PS3 or 360 controller. PS2 also works iwth an adaptor.
seamus_aran Posted January 18, 2008 Posted January 18, 2008 i think everyone prefers the ps3 controller...
thirtynine. Posted January 18, 2008 Posted January 18, 2008 i think everyone prefers the ps3 controller... You think wrong.
McPhee Posted January 18, 2008 Posted January 18, 2008 You think wrong. QFT The Dual Shock is a mess of a controller
seamus_aran Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 I really dislike those shoulder triggers the 360 has. Much prefer good ol' fashioned buttons.
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