game pad recommendations for project64

[higgons]

Hello
having a little trouble finding some cheap game pad recommendations other than original n64 with adaptoid (saw an adaptoid sell for over $100 on ebay!!). project64.net recommends a Logitech Wingman (older model), but I'm not sure which model that is? any and all recommendations appreciated

 

[gamesmaster9]

Joysticks are good 2

 

[squall_leonhart]

you could always use an xbox 360 pad..

 

[random_guy]

i don't really know, i myself in a similar matter would like to know if i can, and if so how, to use the keyboard as the controller instead of having to bid crazy money for an adaptoid

 

[Allnatural]

You can use any pad. All that matters is that it's comfortable (for you) and has sufficient buttons.

 

[NES_player4LIFE]

as i always say get the interact hammer head FX
it has plenty of buttons and feels good in my hands

 

[Tre]

I'd say that the best controller would be to use a real N64 controller, and while the adaptoid is rather expensive, you should (with creative Google searching) find a N64 to USB adapter for a LOT less than you're finding that will interface well with default joypad plugins for PJ64. You might have to do some calibration to get it "perfect", but that'd be the best controller.

As far as my opinion, I purchased a Radio Shac brand PS2 to USB converter ($12) and am using PS2 controllers with almost perfect results (the rumble is ~slightly~ off).

If you want cheap, you might suffer quality loss, as well as the "break down from wear and tear" problem with the cheap-o controllers out there.

Bottom line though, get something comfortable for YOU, and work from there.

As for Random_Guy's question, go to your Controller configuration (Options>Configure Controller Plugin) and then set the controls to your liking.

I recommend that you set the Arrow keys as your analog, Num0 as B and NumDel as B and the Home/Delete/End/Page Down as your C buttons. You can ~also~ set up the Analog's "Second configuration" to use alternate buttons (Config 1/2) so that you can keep the Digital Pad's configuration ~also~ as arrow keys in ~some~ games (Tetrisphere, ect).

 

[Doomulation]

The n64 controller isn't exactly known for its analog stick (wearing down too easily!). A GC or PS2 controller would most likely suffice.
I have used a GC controller to use for n64 games, and can attest that it works fine.

 

[Tre]

If you're going "authentic", then the N64 is the best bet, despite the wear down factor (and I've actually worn out a GC controller thanks to the Zelda collectors disc and Four-Swords Adventures). If you're going to go with the best, the PS2 controller is the better of the two. Though I do agree with you that the GC controller works just fine for PJ64, I just prefer PS2's.

 

[Doomulation]

Let's not start a what's best. Personally, I hate the PS2 controllers and would go all the way with GC. Point is, whatever makes YOU feel comfortable is the one that you should acquire. That can be a controller of any type.
As stated, both the PS2 and the GC controller will work fine. So it's up to you to choose what kind of control you want.

 

[Tre]

Agreed.