GamePad Decision, need advice

[shawshank]

Ok, I'm deciding to buy a gamepad and I've got two choices. The prices are exactly the same for me here so price isn't important, what is important is which one is better"

SAITEK P880 Dual Analog GamePad

OR

Logitech Dual Action GamePad

I use the D-pad a lot for sports games that's why I'm thinking of returning the P880 that I bought and buying the Logitech dual action one, anyways I just want to know which one is a better bang for buck.

 

[Grand Danois]

Buy a PC/Ps2 --> PC USB Converter which lets u use your ps2 controller to in your PC... It's a great tool, just google it up and find a web-shop nearby you.

 

[shawshank]

Originally posted by Grand Danois
Buy a PC/Ps2 --> PC USB Converter which lets u use your ps2 controller to in your PC... It's a great tool, just google it up and find a web-shop nearby you.

There is no stores in Calgary that sell that item sir, if there was I'd gladly go and buy it. Agian , i'm not ordering online right now so if there isn't a location in Calgary, aLberta, Canada that sells it i'm gonna have to go with one of those two, so outta the 2 PC gamepads which one is better?

 

[deluxxe]

i use a dual action. i like it for the most part. it's a little light and cheap but otherwise a decent pad.
this game is designed for a ps2 controller so, if you don't have the ps2 adapter the dual action is the next best thing IMO

 

[ibo]

buy a logitech rumblepad 2

 

[Aquadark]

Had the Logitech one, now I'm with Thrustmaster Firestorm Dual Power and it's way better, so I vote for it (even tho you didn't put it as a choice). After 2 weeks the Firestorm starts to feel like a natural extension of your hands.

 

[shawshank]

Aquadark do u have any links or pics? price?

Ibo, how much is that and how much differnt than Logitech Dual action is it, does it have vibrator because I don't think the others do

 

[ibo]

Originally posted by shawshank
Aquadark do u have any links or pics? price?

Ibo, how much is that and how much differnt than Logitech Dual action is it, does it have vibrator because I don't think the others do

Pros:
- High Quality Solid Construction
- Very Inexpensive
- Comfortable
- Excellent Vibration Feedback
- Ten Programmable Buttons
- Good Software Suite
- Easy to Install
- Good Availability
- Do I need to say more?

Cons:
- None Noted

> Review

price <= $25




oh and dual action sucks. it feels cheap in hands, no vibr. feedbk. and has lethal problems with left analog stick after few weeks.

 

[Picture]

Re: GamePad Decision, need advice

Originally posted by shawshank
Ok, I'm deciding to buy a gamepad and I've got two choices. The prices are exactly the same for me here so price isn't important, what is important is which one is better"

SAITEK P880 Dual Analog GamePad

OR

Logitech Dual Action GamePad

Logitech Dual Action GamePad


I use the D-pad a lot for sports games that's why I'm thinking of returning the P880 that I bought and buying the Logitech dual action one, anyways I just want to know which one is a better bang for buck.

Buy logitech Dual Action GamePad...NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

 

[matthewfever]

No no no your all wrong, this is what u want. a PLAYSTATION CONVERTER, then u can use a playstation control, and it works perfect, you dont even need to install any drivers. u plug it in usb and it works perfect. amazing, no idea why they are not more widely availiable. look here for lots of em

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=11319&item=8148631768&rd=1

there are hundereds on ebay, just search for "pc converter" and loads come up. you will also need a PS controller, that shudnt be a problem. can get those on ebay also

 

[Picture]

Originally posted by matthewfever
No no no your all wrong, this is what u want. a PLAYSTATION CONVERTER, then u can use a playstation control, and it works perfect, you dont even need to install any drivers. u plug it in usb and it works perfect. amazing, no idea why they are not more widely availiable. look here for lots of em

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=11319&item=8148631768&rd=1

there are hundereds on ebay, just search for "pc converter" and loads come up. you will also need a PS controller, that shudnt be a problem. can get those on ebay also

Dude that is waht im talking about in my post!

 

[matthewfever]

huh, no ur not, ur going on about noob controllers that look vaugely similar to playstation controllers, with the PSX to PC converter you can use a Sony playstation pad, a real one. :s

 

[AcidicDreamer]

what the point to buy this ps2 joypad converter if you can get logit which is identical to ps2 pad just with usb on the end, so much better

 

[Kotp]

The Playstation Adaptor is the best way to go but instead of using a normal Playstation controller try one of these babies as theyre just so cool.

 

[Picture]

Originally posted by matthewfever
huh, no ur not, ur going on about noob controllers that look vaugely similar to playstation controllers, with the PSX to PC converter you can use a Sony playstation pad, a real one. :s

Get real kid/nOOb...

 

[Kaphund]

i'm using a super joy box 4 (gotto love that name, huh?) which is a ps2 to usb converter. u just plug in ur ps2 controller, voila, and play. works great, absolutely no compatibility problems so far in the games I've tried (PES4, NBA Live, NHL, FIFA) AND i don't have to get used to one feeling of the controller on the pc, and one on the ps2...

 

[Mayor]

sh!t, most of pads have dual shock/rumble/vibration forces/etc. and Konami still can't handle it in their football titles although they support vibrations in other games
EA can..

 

[AcidicDreamer]

ok this one on ur picture looks wicked, for pros only

 

[matthewfever]

Originally posted by Picture
Get real kid/nOOb...

Im 23 thanks. Get a Playstation converter, they are £7 on ebay, plus a PS controller for £6. Now thats much cheaper than the pc controls.

 

[shawshank]

Man, I can't find the converter in a store in Calgary, Alberta, if I could I would.

So, I have to go get a converter, plus pay for shipping, then go buy a PS2 controller and i'm sure that'll cost more than 30 bucks which is what my budget is at right now.

Also, I just can't order online anyways.

Doesn't Logitech feel exactly like PS2 anyways?