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Need a GamePad

42 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/need-a-gamepad.103336/

ajayashish
ajayashish Original post #1
Dec 1, 2008 at 6:04 PM
Can some one suggest me a good gamepad for PC. I can buy it from US or india but need to know which one will be the best one and its benifit over the others... I liked the logitech Wireless one but need to get more details...

does anyone use gamepad already then please do write which model u use and how u liked it...
Ethan_Hunt
Dec 1, 2008 at 6:11 PM
Recently shifted to the Xbox 360 wired controller. Works perfectly with 99% of the games & you don't even have to configure the settings manually. Get it from India. It's easily available for 1.6-1.8k depending on where you get it from.
ajayashish
Dec 1, 2008 at 6:24 PM
I want that for PC....
toofan
toofan #4
Dec 1, 2008 at 7:16 PM
These can be used on PC. As per my information.
Kl@w-24
Kl@w-24 #5
Dec 1, 2008 at 7:57 PM
+1 for the X360 controller. Works out-of-the-box for most games for Windows. *djforum.free.fr/smileysmileysmiley/v2/surprises/surprises.smileysmiley.com.54.gif
lethalweaponforever
Dec 1, 2008 at 8:07 PM
Er....I use a local controller bought from Richie street, Chennai for 300 bucks......works gr8 for me!!!
T
Dec 1, 2008 at 8:41 PM
my frnd too bought a local usb gamepad for around 250 with directionpad many buttons the analouge axis steering type of things, forcefeed back,etc
Ethan_Hunt
Dec 1, 2008 at 8:52 PM
Er....I use a local controller bought from Richie street, Chennai for 300 bucks......works gr8 for me!!!
So did I. But those wear out pretty soon. They aren't anything like this controller. I had 2 controller prior to this & both died on me pretty early. So decided to stop spending on them & get a good quality one.
Kl@w-24
Kl@w-24 #9
Dec 1, 2008 at 9:00 PM
So did I. But those wear out pretty soon. They aren't anything like this controller. I had 2 controller prior to this & both died on me pretty early. So decided to stop spending on them & get a good quality one.

Yup, I also have a PS2 controller lookalike and 3 of its buttons have started giving me problems. They just get stuck and remain pressed. I'll be getting the old XBox controller or the X360 controller once I save up enough cash.
lethalweaponforever
Dec 1, 2008 at 9:10 PM
So did I. But those wear out pretty soon. They aren't anything like this controller. I had 2 controller prior to this & both died on me pretty early. So decided to stop spending on them & get a good quality one.

Very true....I use a logitech rumblepad now......felt my old USB joystick just somehow........didn't suit me!!!
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AlfaQ #11
Dec 1, 2008 at 11:01 PM
get a xbox controller, it cost 1299.
no game devs test anything other than xbox controller & logitech's lineup.
Ethan_Hunt
Dec 2, 2008 at 12:20 AM
^Where do you get it for 1.3k? I just got it a month back for 1.6k. That's the lowest I was quoted so far.
cyberjunkie
Dec 2, 2008 at 2:13 AM
I have to agree. The X360 controller is good and it's not very expensive either. It's sturdy and the loads of buttons can be easily customized using third party utilities.
NIGHTMARE
NIGHTMARE #14
Dec 2, 2008 at 4:17 AM
if u r going to purchase from USA so plz buy this controller Nyko PS3 controller Link

How to Use a PS3 Controller on a PC

its better then PS3 controller if u r going to buy this controller so plz infrom me once :eek:
Psychosocial
Dec 2, 2008 at 7:29 AM
+1 to X360 controller
ajayashish
Dec 2, 2008 at 10:04 AM
I saw the logitech rumblepad... it has vibrators... wireless and a lot of configurable keys as well... anyone using that...
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AlfaQ #17
Dec 2, 2008 at 10:12 AM
if u r going to purchase from USA so plz buy this controller Nyko PS3 controller Link

How to Use a PS3 Controller on a PC

its better then PS3 controller if u r going to buy this controller so plz infrom me once :eek:
dont buy this, you'll spend more time on configuring this & then trying to get force feedback.
xboz 360 controller works out of the box, then whats the problem.

i bought it thru e-bay
ajayashish
Dec 2, 2008 at 10:27 AM
Can someone suggest...

i dropped the wireless idea as it consumes a lot of battery... or u think it is good to play with that...

secondly, i see the rumblepad it has got nice looks... vibration and 2 joysticks...
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AlfaQ #19
Dec 2, 2008 at 10:41 AM
xbox360 ctrllr has best looks so far, ergonomics is unmatched. to top it all, if you wanna play multiplayer on your friend's xbox360 , take your ctrllr - just plug & play.
i'll tell you again, the game devs test their games on xbox ctrllr. 1st.
best example is gta4, when you plug in xbox ctrllr, it gets auto configed.
Ethan_Hunt
Dec 2, 2008 at 10:47 AM
Can someone suggest...

i dropped the wireless idea as it consumes a lot of battery... or u think it is good to play with that...

secondly, i see the rumblepad it has got nice looks... vibration and 2 joysticks...
Get the wired one. It's much better with the plug & play USB support. If you're getting the Xbox 360 controller then all you need to do is download the driver from the MS website.
ajayashish
Dec 2, 2008 at 10:51 AM
How much is it for and where to get that
Ethan_Hunt
Dec 2, 2008 at 11:02 AM
Like I said, it costed me 1.6k from Lamington road out here in Mumbai. Official price quoted at Croma & Planet M showrooms were absurd (around 2.1k). Better get it from some local market.
ajayashish
Dec 2, 2008 at 11:10 AM
Is there a specific model number or things to see before buying... can u show a pic of the one u have
techking_dinesh
Dec 2, 2008 at 1:40 PM
local controller for rs 300 wid vibration feature

no tension of service ,maintanenace , warranty and ****
just throw away wen nt working

i m using since 15 months and still it is working 100% alright
Psychosocial
Dec 2, 2008 at 1:43 PM
^Most new games dont support local ones.

An example is FIFA09. It works with my friend's original MS Sidewinder gamepad but dosent recognise my other friends local gamepad.
Ethan_Hunt
Dec 2, 2008 at 2:08 PM
Is there a specific model number or things to see before buying... can u show a pic of the one u have
There is only one wired MS Xbox 360 controller. They just re-package the windows controller with a driver disc & that's all. This controller doesn't have any fake models & the packaging is a sign of how much care MS takes of it's products. No one can open it & repackage the contents.
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tgpraveen #27
Dec 2, 2008 at 10:25 PM
^Most new games dont support local ones.

An example is FIFA09. It works with my friend's original MS Sidewinder gamepad but dosent recognise my other friends local gamepad.

isnt gamepad recognition etc dealt by windows itself so specific games not supporting it seems to be pretty much impossible??
techking_dinesh
Dec 3, 2008 at 1:26 PM
lol to physcho and all others who wrote below him

i hav local pad that too china made
and i can run fifa 09

if u want prove come to my hamachi netwrok and i will play fifa 09 wid u using my LOCAL GAMEPAD

Its weird to hear new games dont support local gamepads
Awhhhh
Ethan_Hunt
Dec 3, 2008 at 1:44 PM
Its weird to hear new games dont support local gamepads
Awhhhh
It's not weird but it's the truth. If you don't think you can handle it then well you need a reality check. ;)
Psychosocial
Dec 3, 2008 at 2:59 PM
lol to physcho and all others who wrote below him

i hav local pad that too china made
and i can run fifa 09

if u want prove come to my hamachi netwrok and i will play fifa 09 wid u using my LOCAL GAMEPAD

Its weird to hear new games dont support local gamepads
Awhhhh

Ok TechKing... lemme upload a video on YouTube if you dont believe me.

Hail to the king everyone!
ajayashish
Dec 4, 2008 at 10:39 AM
Can someone tell me where to get this in Kolkata and how much does this Xbox Wired controller cost here..
techking_dinesh
Dec 4, 2008 at 1:36 PM
i dont know wat u all guyz mean by local

my Gamepad is worth rs 300 wid vibration feature. It came well box packed but it is not of renowned company. Made in Delhi

and it runs every game i play
f08,09
all nfs
all cod
25to life
mirror edge
and some little old games like pop and others
Ethan_Hunt
Dec 4, 2008 at 4:01 PM
mirror edge
and some little old games like pop and others
Wait did I just read Mirror's Edge? That's splendid because you have actually tested a game which hasn't even released for the PC. :D
Psychosocial
Dec 4, 2008 at 6:11 PM
Wait did I just read Mirror's Edge? That's splendid because you have actually tested a game which hasn't even released for the PC. :D

He is teh tech king :D.
JojoTheDragon
Dec 4, 2008 at 9:06 PM
Go for the X360 controller for windows. Works best and it is the most demanded in the games available for both x360 & pc
Psychosocial
Dec 4, 2008 at 9:08 PM
i dont know wat u all guyz mean by local

my Gamepad is worth rs 300 wid vibration feature. It came well box packed but it is not of renowned company. Made in Delhi

and it runs every game i play
f08,09
all nfs
all cod
25to life
mirror edge
and some little old games like pop and others

BTW, you also play CoD with a gamepad ?
entrana
entrana #37
Dec 5, 2008 at 10:05 AM
Can someone tell me where to get this in Kolkata and how much does this Xbox Wired controller cost here..
xbox 360 wired controler is the best seriously since all new games support xtreme pad format thats the xbox 360 controller only. its available in city center for 2k. or any other place the sells xbox 360 :)
ajayashish
Dec 5, 2008 at 10:14 AM
xbox 360 wired controler is the best seriously since all new games support xtreme pad format thats the xbox 360 controller only. its available in city center for 2k. or any other place the sells xbox 360 :)

Which shop in City Center
techking_dinesh
Dec 6, 2008 at 12:39 PM
Heeeeeeeee

Good Joke

I know mirror edge is not officially released for pc
but i hav it FOR PC

Giving Details for wen ?? how ?? is not allowed on this forum

So jus contact me on messenger if u need details, D GAME or screenshot for prove
Ethan_Hunt
Dec 6, 2008 at 1:03 PM
LOL! PM me the screenshot. I'd love to see from where did you get the game for PC when it's not even out for reviews or previews. :D
techking_dinesh
Dec 6, 2008 at 9:07 PM
Here`s the proof

this pic shows the game cover for PC watch carefully

*img147.imageshack.us/img147/1433/mirroredgecoverer4.th.jpg

It is oficially launcing in 24 days and 5 hrs from now. but plz dont tell me u dont get le**ed games from IGN
Discussing much with regard to this is not allowed here.

For the game screenshot. i can provide the ss but how do i show i m playing on pC ??
if i post a full screen pic u all will say i copied from the net
So giv me a solution for this and i will post the pic
Ethan_Hunt
Dec 7, 2008 at 11:50 AM
Dude stop beating around the bush. Either you prove else end the convo right here. I'm tired of playing cat & mouse games. The fact that no one on this earth has this game for PC right now (except may be EA), I don't see a point in even continuing this conversation with your false BS. If you're running the game, just capture a screenshot with FRAPS & it should also have an FPS rate shown on it.