Best PC gaming pad?

Vengeance · Aug 11, 2003, 04:53 AM

What if any game pad do you use? I use a keyboard and mouse for most of my games, but for some games like GTA3 AND GTA3:VC I like a good game pad.
I have 2 I have a Wingman rumple pad and an AXIS pad.
I think im getting a Thrustmaster FireStorm Dual Power Game Pad this friday I think. It looks sweet.
I'm just not happy with either of my other two

So what game pad do you use?
And has anyone ever tried one of them PS2 usb converter so you can us a PS2 dualshock controler? How do you like it?

Thrustmaster

Dyre Straits · Aug 11, 2003, 05:08 AM

The one I would be using if I could get XP drivers for it is the Hammerhead FX. But, since I can't I'm using a USB Wingman Rumble Feedback like you've tried.

Vampyromaniac · Aug 11, 2003, 05:30 AM

thrustmaster

GMan[CSR] · Aug 11, 2003, 06:00 AM

thrustmaster

Vengeance · Aug 11, 2003, 07:58 AM

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Originally posted by Vampyromaniac
thrustmaster

Yes THRUSTMASTER!!!

Check it out.

**MIG-31** · Aug 11, 2003, 08:25 AM

i only have sidewinder gamepad which is hardly used so don't know if that would be classed as a deccent one but i doubt it.

rockandchelle · Aug 11, 2003, 02:10 PM

Another option is if you already have a Playstation Controller you can buy an adapter to use it on your computer, that's what i do and it works quite well. Check it out here...Playstation Adapter

**MIG-31** · Aug 11, 2003, 02:18 PM

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Originally posted by rockandchelle
Another option is if you already have a Playstation Controller you can buy an adapter to use it on your computer, that's what i do and it works quite well. Check it out here...Playstation Adapter

thanx for that link a like the ps controller due its amount of comfort it has.

lovswr · Aug 11, 2003, 09:03 PM

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Originally posted by Dyre Straits
The one I would be using if I could get XP drivers for it is the Hammerhead FX. But, since I can't I'm using a USB Wingman Rumble Feedback like you've tried.

Ok since, he(the thread starter) asked the same question over at Rage3D, I will give the same answer.

I second the the recommendation by DS. Was just playing the demo for Madden 2004 with it yesterday.

krazy1 · Aug 11, 2003, 09:16 PM

I use the Nostromo n50 SpeedPad along with my mouse. http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProdu...duct_Id=107727

~~tenndevil~~ · Aug 11, 2003, 09:25 PM

I too use the speedpad, I just wish it had 1 more row of buttons, that would be good for me.

~~Luck~~ · Aug 11, 2003, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Vengeance

Yes THRUSTMASTER!!!

Check it out.

HAHAH! It sounds like some Adult product..if you know what I mean. LOL!

~~Luck~~ · Aug 11, 2003, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Vengeance
What if any game pad do you use? I use a keyboard and mouse for most of my games, but for some games like GTA3 AND GTA3:VC I like a good game pad.
I have 2 I have a Wingman rumple pad and an AXIS pad.
I think im getting a Thrustmaster FireStorm Dual Power Game Pad this friday I think. It looks sweet.
I'm just not happy with either of my other two
So what game pad do you use?
And has anyone ever tried one of them PS2 usb converter so you can us a PS2 dualshock controler? How do you like it?

Thrustmaster

I usually use my Wingman Pad..only thing I don't like about it is that it doesn't have the rumble feedback and it doesn't have a analog.

Vampyromaniac · Aug 12, 2003, 04:25 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Luck
HAHAH! It sounds like some Adult product..if you know what I mean. LOL!

Exactly.
It actually looks pretty cool, quasi-erotic name and all.

~~Luck~~ · Aug 12, 2003, 04:26 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Vampyromaniac
Exactly.
It actually looks pretty cool, quasi-erotic name and all.

Lol, I just said the name out loud..

j0j081 · Aug 13, 2003, 09:58 AM

I just bought a sidewinder usb but i'm going to exchange it for a wingman rumblepad. the sidewinder isn't bad but i'm missing the two analog sticks. i thought it wouldn't be a big deal but now i see it is a big plus when playing games like madden 2004. its also neat how you can download the profiles from the logitech site.

mofo0793 · Aug 24, 2003, 05:39 PM

saitek p880

Chaos · Aug 24, 2003, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by krazy1
I use the Nostromo n50 SpeedPad along with my mouse. http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProdu...duct_Id=107727

I just got one of these yesterday and so far it seems sweet....I can't seem to get the marco feature working in the sense that it will record the macro but when I hit the key it is bound to nothing happens

EDIT: And yes Zardon if you see this post, I got this toy in anticipation of fraggin' your Irish butt in UT2003 some day

Chaos · Aug 25, 2003, 03:32 PM

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Originally posted by Chaos
And yes Zardon if you see this post, I got this toy in anticipation of fraggin' your Irish butt in UT2003 some day

hummmm not like the Irish to avoid a good fight, oh well in due time I guess!!!!!

Zardon · Aug 25, 2003, 04:19 PM

Belkin nostromo, game keypad ! ROCKS!

Chaos · Aug 25, 2003, 05:07 PM

Zardon were u able to get the macro feature to work....I must be missing something simple, I can record the macro but getting it to functions is another thing....

BWX · Aug 27, 2003, 07:39 PM

Wingman rumblepad is great- But I would like to try out that adapter for the the PS2 pad-- DO the analog BUTTONS work on the PC? And what drivers do you use? Generic WinXP drivers?

**MIG-31** · Aug 27, 2003, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BWX232
Wingman rumblepad is great- But I would like to try out that adapter for the the PS2 pad-- DO the analog BUTTONS work on the PC? And what drivers do you use? Generic WinXP drivers?

could be interesting,im considering the ps2 adaptor for myself due to having 3 psx pads still and they are the most comfortable i have used,compaired to pc game pads.for the anologue controls work on the pc i would like to see for myself.

BWX · Aug 27, 2003, 08:10 PM

You have PS2 controler right? I was talking about the analog Buttons. It would be good for allot of games if they worked.

**MIG-31** · Aug 27, 2003, 08:18 PM

just havnt ordered adaotor yet.

G4ydeon_6900 · Sep 20, 2003, 04:17 AM

nostromo n45 - 4 face buttons 2 analog sticks, awesome 8dr dpad, 4 trigger buttons, 3 start/select/mode buttons, amazing software that lets you bind literally anything to any key.

saitek p800 - great 8dr dpad, 6 face buttons, 2 triggers, 2 analog sticks, software isnt as good but it has 6 face buttons so its better for fighters.

anyone that tells you any differently is lying.

JavaFox · Sep 20, 2003, 10:59 AM

Saitek P880, hand's down. It is awesome for fighters, feels very comfortable, and has a great D-pad. And it has a blue LED. It's also very easy to switch between the D-pad and the analog pad, even in-game.

The nostromo n45 has a distinctly strange feel (to me), clumsy L/R buttons, awkward layout for fighter games, and an annoying D-pad. It is not a bad controller by any definition, but it does not fit me very well at all.

socks · Sep 20, 2003, 11:06 AM

either the Belkin Nostromo n45 or the Saitek p880. i own both. so far they are the only gamepads that i have used that don't have flat circles for d-pads. the saitek is better for 2d fighters though, because the n45's d-pad has some sharp corners.

those gamepads are both serisouly awesome and worth the money.

i bought the p880 because Javafox kept on beating me in darkstalkers.

and it did improve my 2d fighter play.

as for the software that comes with both... the n45's software is MUCH easier to use than the p880. although, the p880 software does give you the luxury of being able to spin a 3d model of the controller around freely.

if you like console style controllers go with the Belkin Nostromo n45. but if you like the arcade stlye feel, get the Saitek p880 because it has six face buttons and two shoulder buttons, as opposed to the n45's four face buttons and four shoulder buttons.

also, something to consider... in case you get out of control when using a gamepad, the n45 has an "action stabilizer bar." .... i don't really know what it is for..??!!@

either get one of those gamepads, or go hardcore and mod an SNES controller to work with your pc.

JavaFox · Sep 20, 2003, 11:09 AM

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Originally posted by socks
i bought the p880 because Javafox kept on beating me in darkstalkers.

Felicia. The choice of all good furries. ^_^

socks · Sep 20, 2003, 11:11 AM

Javafox... Do you want to play Street Fighter Alpha 2.... ... ?

Aug 11, 2003, 04:53 AM	#1
Vengeance DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort Worth TX Posts: 643 Rep Power: 0	Best PC gaming pad? What if any game pad do you use? I use a keyboard and mouse for most of my games, but for some games like GTA3 AND GTA3:VC I like a good game pad. I have 2 I have a Wingman rumple pad and an AXIS pad. I think im getting a Thrustmaster FireStorm Dual Power Game Pad this friday I think. It looks sweet. I'm just not happy with either of my other two So what game pad do you use? And has anyone ever tried one of them PS2 usb converter so you can us a PS2 dualshock controler? How do you like it? Thrustmaster __________________ [color=red]Rage3D Super Moderator[/color] [color=red]BFG 6800 GT [/color]

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krazy1 Live from the Dungeon Join Date: May 2003 Location: Between the SubWoofers Posts: 1,395 Rep Power: 0	I use the Nostromo n50 SpeedPad along with my mouse. http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProdu...duct_Id=107727 __________________

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~~tenndevil~~ Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 128 Rep Power: 0	I too use the speedpad, I just wish it had 1 more row of buttons, that would be good for me.

Aug 13, 2003, 09:58 AM	#16
j0j081 HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 107 Rep Power: 0	I just bought a sidewinder usb but i'm going to exchange it for a wingman rumblepad. the sidewinder isn't bad but i'm missing the two analog sticks. i thought it wouldn't be a big deal but now i see it is a big plus when playing games like madden 2004. its also neat how you can download the profiles from the logitech site.

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mofo0793 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	saitek p880

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Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	Belkin nostromo, game keypad ! ROCKS!

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BWX unplugged Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: USNY Posts: 19,669 Rep Power: 110 System Specs	Wingman rumblepad is great- But I would like to try out that adapter for the the PS2 pad-- DO the analog BUTTONS work on the PC? And what drivers do you use? Generic WinXP drivers? __________________

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BWX unplugged Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: USNY Posts: 19,669 Rep Power: 110 System Specs	You have PS2 controler right? I was talking about the analog Buttons. It would be good for allot of games if they worked. __________________

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Sep 20, 2003, 04:17 AM	#26
G4ydeon_6900 DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 29 Rep Power: 0	nostromo n45 - 4 face buttons 2 analog sticks, awesome 8dr dpad, 4 trigger buttons, 3 start/select/mode buttons, amazing software that lets you bind literally anything to any key. saitek p800 - great 8dr dpad, 6 face buttons, 2 triggers, 2 analog sticks, software isnt as good but it has 6 face buttons so its better for fighters. anyone that tells you any differently is lying.

Sep 20, 2003, 10:59 AM	#27
JavaFox E Pluribus Unum Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 3,203 Rep Power: 0	Saitek P880, hand's down. It is awesome for fighters, feels very comfortable, and has a great D-pad. And it has a blue LED. It's also very easy to switch between the D-pad and the analog pad, even in-game. The nostromo n45 has a distinctly strange feel (to me), clumsy L/R buttons, awkward layout for fighter games, and an annoying D-pad. It is not a bad controller by any definition, but it does not fit me very well at all.

Sep 20, 2003, 11:06 AM	#28
socks DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 39 Rep Power: 0	either the Belkin Nostromo n45 or the Saitek p880. i own both. so far they are the only gamepads that i have used that don't have flat circles for d-pads. the saitek is better for 2d fighters though, because the n45's d-pad has some sharp corners. those gamepads are both serisouly awesome and worth the money. i bought the p880 because Javafox kept on beating me in darkstalkers. and it did improve my 2d fighter play. as for the software that comes with both... the n45's software is MUCH easier to use than the p880. although, the p880 software does give you the luxury of being able to spin a 3d model of the controller around freely. if you like console style controllers go with the Belkin Nostromo n45. but if you like the arcade stlye feel, get the Saitek p880 because it has six face buttons and two shoulder buttons, as opposed to the n45's four face buttons and four shoulder buttons. also, something to consider... in case you get out of control when using a gamepad, the n45 has an "action stabilizer bar." .... i don't really know what it is for..??!!@ either get one of those gamepads, or go hardcore and mod an SNES controller to work with your pc.

Sep 20, 2003, 11:11 AM	#30
socks DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 39 Rep Power: 0	Javafox... Do you want to play Street Fighter Alpha 2.... ... ?