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jessman1988

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Hey. I'm ordering a SuperJoyBox Gamecube controller adaptor and I just wanted to know if it's any good? I mean, in your own opinions, is a gamecube controller suitable for n64 emulation? Sure, most of you are gonna say "Why don't you just buy an n64 controller adaptor?" but the thing is, I will, eventually. I just want a well-rounded controller for n64 as well as all the other emulated systems. Plus, I'd much rather use a built-in rumble feature than go through tons of double AAs like I used to. Anyways, do wireless controllers work with adaptors? Because I'm either gonna need a LOOOOONG cord, or no cord at all to enjoy pc gaming the way that I've always wanted to.

P.S. What system's controller would you guys say is the overall best for use on a pc? Right now I'm using a Saitek Dual Shock Analog controller with Force Feedback and it's a really nice piece of work for a computer, but spending $30.00 for ONE gets a little tiring. Plus, it has 2 less buttons than most next-gen controllers do, so it's really annoying trying to play playstation games that use Start, Select, and the L3 and R3 buttons. Thanks for your time, and sorry for the long post.
 

loopsider

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it can but it will be hard to get used to. i use a ps2-like controller from belkin and it works fine(just use the second analog stick for c-buttons, its just like the gamecubes). the problem with it though is that you can sometimes make mistakes for games that use the c-buttons to walk (turok and such). the gamecube does have two buttons (red & green) that can be used as A&B for n64.

so you can make it into a n64 controller as long as you have enough buttons on the thing

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the best controller for all your computer needs is this:
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no more reaching down to press letters! :happy:

but really, i find any controller like playstations to work with most computer games.
 
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jessman1988

jessman1988

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Holy smokes! I hope you're joking about that pic, lol. Well, my current controller is like a ps2 controller mixed with a sega 6 button controller. It has L+R buttons, with the addition of 2 extra buttons with the traditional 4 which is good for fighting games. If configured properly you can even use the last 4 buttons on the right as C-Buttons with the A+B to the left of it. What I DON'T like is that the 2 buttons where the start and select buttons are only function to either enable or disable the rumble feauture, or switch between if the pad or the stick acts as a POV.

It's still a decent controller, however, but I eventually plan to buy adaptors for all of my system's controllers: PS2, Xbox, N64, Dreamcast, NES, SNES, SEGA, and any other kind that they make. I just wanted to know if this is a good first step, as I know that with some games, the gamecube controllers can get quite uncomfortable. Anyways, I have a Mad Catz controller and they have a bigger D-Pad and a MUCH better grip. Well, thanks for your time! Seeya!
 
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loopsider

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yeah its kinda hard when you cant customize everything, but that controller would perfect for n64 emulation with the 6 buttons. what software does it have?
I recently got the belkin nostromo because its completely customizable, down to setting mouse X and Y axis to the sticks.

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i took off the little grey handle thing because it was stupid. but the software lets you assign macros and keyboard functions to any button (when using SNES i can save state by pressing the analog stick's button, and load state with the other stick-very cool)

the only downfall is that it has an option to set a button to shift between any of your configurations, which would be awesome to go back and forth between mouse and normal controller, but you have to hold down that button - if they wouldve made it so that you just press it once to switch your configs it wouldve been perfect. its hard to find anything out there thats perfect :plain:
 

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