Since I have given up on using my cheapo Boom N64/USB converter, I am considering buying a gamepad. I'm wondering if there are any that are set up like an N64 controller? Basically every controller I've seen looks just like a PS2 controller. Or if there aren't any that are set up like an N64 controller (with the 3 handles or whatever) are there any whose button layouts can be configured to work well with PJ64?
PC gamepads?
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zazzyzulu said:
yes i use the hammerhead FX
it's from InterAct it and works good
with 2 analog sticks 1 digital pad 4 triggers and 8 buttons
6 of the 8 buttons are for game play
and the other 1 of 2 of them can be for timeout
so u can have A, B, (4) C, the (3) triggers the L, R, and S triggers
Start, Up, Down, Left, Right, and the 8 point analog stick
but InterAct sold out to Mad Catz
so try eBay
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You can get an adapter so you can plugin in an n64 controller to your computer, as well.
casketizer
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Im using a Cube pad with an USB adaptor, works nicely.
Hm, I used a Logitech Rumblepad for a while, until I had to give it back, and now I bought a Genius G12U with rumble. They both were fully configurable with PJ64. Except one minor issue, use other than default plugin, so that Rumble should also work.
Btw, the genius G12U is a decent price/quality controller. It costed arround 15$ or 20$ ...
Btw, the genius G12U is a decent price/quality controller. It costed arround 15$ or 20$ ...
zazzyzulu said:
Earlier, I searched this site for controller info, and came to the conclusion that:
- N64 controller with adapter is best (if you can get an Adaptoid).
- Saitek P880 has 6 face buttons that can be used for A, B and 4 C buttons. It only has single L+R buttons, so you must map Z somewhere other than L2.
- XBox 360 controller would work as well an anything else, and would be high quality.
- GameCube controller with USB adapter might be a good match.
Edit: I seem to have missed that the Hammerhead FX has shoulder AND trigger buttons (Z can be easily mapped) and 6 EQUAL size face buttons (for ABCx4), but the Saitek has different sized face buttons... I probably ignored it because it's not for sale new, but it looks like a good match.
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DevilMayCry
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My vote goes to a XBox 360 controller because:
- It looks kewl
- It's a USB pad so no need to waste extra money and time (these adpters are normally available only as import)
- It's a good quality pad
- The other PSX clone gamepads for PC are known for dying after a few months (the logitech ones are sometimes dead out of the box)
Negative point are the stupid XInput only rumble, you get rumble in the modified N-Rage input plugin but all the other PC games won't rumble.
- It looks kewl
- It's a USB pad so no need to waste extra money and time (these adpters are normally available only as import)
- It's a good quality pad
- The other PSX clone gamepads for PC are known for dying after a few months (the logitech ones are sometimes dead out of the box)
Negative point are the stupid XInput only rumble, you get rumble in the modified N-Rage input plugin but all the other PC games won't rumble.
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If so, then I shall suggest GC controller through an adapter via USB. Works like a charm.Blacklord said:
Do not buy Thrustmaster PS2 controller imitations. I scratched my hand on it, it's uncomfy and krappy made. And breakes easily; springs from buttons get worn out fast.
If you want to buy a cheap one, express for PC then buy a Genius KYE G12U (or V if you also want vibration) or even Vibration + wireless series; for an expensive one, buy a Rumblepad from Logitech. That's my opinion...
If you want to buy a cheap one, express for PC then buy a Genius KYE G12U (or V if you also want vibration) or even Vibration + wireless series; for an expensive one, buy a Rumblepad from Logitech. That's my opinion...
DevilMayCry
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Logitech's, especially Rumblepad's are know for being crap their lifecicle goes from 0 days (that's right, broken out of the box) to 7 months.WarlockBA said:
zallday
honkie-tonk blues
I recommend the xbox 360 controller since plugins have been developed (the ones in the 360 post) which makes it fully compatible (including the rumble). It also looks awsome, feels great and should work with future computer games that come out.
did i mention it looks awesome!!!
did i mention it looks awesome!!!
Gilberreke
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DevilMayCry said:
My two rumblepads are 2 years old and working perfectly
squall_leonhart
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im using an xbox controller that i cut the end off and wired to USB LOL
LeeChaolan
CEO Mishima Zaibatsu
Try a saitek rumbleforce. Has pretty much all the buttons you need and the ability to set them anywhere.
NaSeR
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Now I´ve an Arker that is the tipically PS controller, it works good.
PD: I don´t want to make a new thread and the main topic is the same of this so I´ll ask here: I need a second controller and I´m looking for a Saitek P3000 (I can buy it cheaper than in shops) but it is wireless so... What´s (more or less) the average life of the batteries of this kind of pads? Will it work propertly with an emulator like 1964 or chankast?
Thanks in advance!
PD: I don´t want to make a new thread and the main topic is the same of this so I´ll ask here: I need a second controller and I´m looking for a Saitek P3000 (I can buy it cheaper than in shops) but it is wireless so... What´s (more or less) the average life of the batteries of this kind of pads? Will it work propertly with an emulator like 1964 or chankast?
Thanks in advance!