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    Best PC gamepad?

    Which is the best one?, I used to use a dualshock 2 pad with a convertor.

    Now you can get pc specific pads like the xbox 360 pad. I would use them mainly for sports games(like pro evo) and driving games.

    Are there any other's you would recommend?

    Which is the best one?
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    Re: Best PC gamepad?

    I use an Xbox 360 pad, and have been doing for about a year now. It has been cracking for driving games (Colin McRae, Test Drive Unlimited), PES8, Virtua Tennis and GTA San Andreas.

    Things have probably changed since way back when, but back in't day I tried a few PC-specific gamepads. They were tosh, and the build quality was even tosher when compared to a console pad. Of course, that was back in the day when the original Sidewinder came out (which wasn't actually that bad tbh).

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    Re: Best PC gamepad?

    I have been thinkin of buying this for ages:
    Amazon.co.uk: Logitech Cordless Rumblepad II Vibration Feedback Gamepad (PC): PC & Video Games
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    I never got round to buying it though and I'm still not sure if there are better options.

    I would get the wired version though, wireless just means expensive batteries and more weight, and I dont need to sit far away.

    Also, I've got no idea if it would be better to just buy the Xbox 360 pad like Theo said.

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    Re: Best PC gamepad?

    The 360 pad has the analogue shoulder buttons which are absolutely cracking for some casual racing games. Saves breaking out the wheel for a quick jaunt round the circuit

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    Re: Best PC gamepad?

    official, branded console pads are simply better than anything logitech or saitek or those jokers can do. by a huge margin.

    buy the console pad that best suits you, and an appropriate adapter (there are adapters for pretty much every pad ever)

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    Re: Best PC gamepad?

    Yep, i use the xbox 360 pad too..it's been the best pc gamepad ironically.

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    Re: Best PC gamepad?

    A quick question on the Xbox 360 wireless pad. I've already got one for my Xbox 360. Can I buy just an adapter for it to make it work with my PC?

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    Re: Best PC gamepad?

    Quote Originally Posted by Taz View Post
    A quick question on the Xbox 360 wireless pad. I've already got one for my Xbox 360. Can I buy just an adapter for it to make it work with my PC?
    yeah, but pairing will be... interesting. your 360 will tend to switch on whenever you turn the pad on

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    Re: Best PC gamepad?

    I have a wired 360 pad. Does the job admirably.
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    Re: Best PC gamepad?

    Another vote for the 360 wired pad.

    I have a saitek p2500, a logitech wingman and the 360 pad. The wingman felt the nicest, but has a persistent calibration problem, the p2500 is solid but doesn't feel great. The 360 pad has the worst drivers, but the quality of the hardware is the best.

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    Re: Best PC gamepad?

    Another vote for the 360 wired pad... I really like it

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    Re: Best PC gamepad?

    saitek have redesigned their gamepads to a layout similar to the Xbox 360
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    Re: Best PC gamepad?

    Anyone able to link the converter you would need to make an XBOX 360 pad work on a PC?

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    Re: Best PC gamepad?

    It just *works*, being USB and Microsoft etc.
    At least the one I got did, both with XP and Vista.
    Just plugged in and off I went, tho there was a Windows Update driver update for it at some point.

    PS I love it! Used to use PS2 pad & converter, but 360 pad is far superior imo.

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    Re: Best PC gamepad?

    The best pad ive ever used on pc is by using a USB adapter for ps2 pads far better than buying a pad designed for pc (as these usually suck!) But using the xbox360 pad would be ok too, but i just hate that pad though, just feels horrible! Give me the ps2 pad anyday!

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