I need some advice about PC game pads.
05-12-2003, 10:19
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I need some advice about PC game pads.
My son has asked for a "working game pad".As you will gather the one I bought last year is considered to be "cr@p".
So what can I buy him for crimbo this year?What is a good game pad for PC with 1.4 Athlon processor and Windows ME and a "second rate" games card?Bearing in mind I DO NOT WANT to pay too much as I've some heavy duty Xbox games to buy as well.
Incog totally bemused as to why I have to buy a gamepad for MY PC. 
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05-12-2003, 10:29
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Re: I need some advice about PC game pads.
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Originally Posted by Incognitas
My son has asked for a "working game pad".As you will gather the one I bought last year is considered to be "cr@p".
So what can I buy him for crimbo this year?What is a good game pad for PC with 1.4 Athlon processor and Windows ME and a "second rate" games card?Bearing in mind I DO NOT WANT to pay too much as I've some heavy duty Xbox games to buy as well.
Incog totally bemused as to why I have to buy a gamepad for MY PC. |
I think you can get adapter that will allow Xbox controllers to connect to a USB port:
http://www.hartsunlimited.com/xbcoadforpcu1.html
I don't know any local shops that sell them though. 
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05-12-2003, 12:44
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Re: I need some advice about PC game pads.
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An Xbox controller for my PC? I'm confused!!
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05-12-2003, 12:57
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Re: I need some advice about PC game pads.
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An Xbox controller for my PC? I'm confused!!
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I thought if you already had a xbox it may save money to use the same controllers (I'm not sure - I don't know much about PC controllers).
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05-12-2003, 13:01
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Re: I need some advice about PC game pads.
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Originally Posted by Incognitas
My son has asked for a "working game pad".As you will gather the one I bought last year is considered to be "cr@p".
So what can I buy him for crimbo this year?What is a good game pad for PC with 1.4 Athlon processor and Windows ME and a "second rate" games card?Bearing in mind I DO NOT WANT to pay too much as I've some heavy duty Xbox games to buy as well.
Incog totally bemused as to why I have to buy a gamepad for MY PC. |
I recently bought a Saitek P2500 Rumble Pad, I think it was around 25 quid, shaped like a PS2 pad .. it's wonderful ... absolutely wonderful.
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05-12-2003, 13:04
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Re: I need some advice about PC game pads.
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Originally Posted by Incognitas
An Xbox controller for my PC? I'm confused!!
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Also, as someone mentioned, you can get a converter so you can take one of the Xbox game pads and use it on your PC.
http://www.consolesandgadgets.co.uk/...roducts_id/950
cheaper than buying a new gamepad.
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05-12-2003, 14:50
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Re: I need some advice about PC game pads.
Ewwwww, don't encourage her to desecrate the beloved Xbox controller on a mere PC.
Not even the one thats only 14.99 at Toys R Us etc.
To throw a spanner in the works, is the game port good enough to handle a decent controller? I have found that some in the past have not been good enough & just make a mess no matter what quality controller.
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05-12-2003, 15:15
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Re: I need some advice about PC game pads.
Get a Microsoft Sidewinder Gamepad USB controller im pretty sure it will work with ME. Ive got one but im using XP.
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05-12-2003, 16:30
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Re: I need some advice about PC game pads.
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Originally Posted by Incognitas
My son has asked for a "working game pad".As you will gather the one I bought last year is considered to be "cr@p".
So what can I buy him for crimbo this year?What is a good game pad for PC with 1.4 Athlon processor and Windows ME and a "second rate" games card?Bearing in mind I DO NOT WANT to pay too much as I've some heavy duty Xbox games to buy as well.
Incog totally bemused as to why I have to buy a gamepad for MY PC. |
tbh ( and speaking as a parent ) I would tell him to stop being such an ungratefull little sh*t and he can pay for his own in future LOL
actually, on a more serious note, have you though of asking him to research some and find one he likes, or a range of ones he likes, ok he MAY just pick the most expensive... but you can always negotiate a bit or give him a budget ...
*edit, oh missed the bit about it being YOUR pc... also, as an afterthought, why does he want a game pad for the PC?? most people I know play certain games on a PC cos the kb/mouse combination offers superior control ( as opposed to the controller on consoles ) *
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05-12-2003, 16:36
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Re: I need some advice about PC game pads.
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tbh ( and speaking as a parent ) I would tell him to stop being such an ungratefull little sh*t and he can pay for his own in future LOL
actually, on a more serious note, have you though of asking him to research some and find one he likes, or a range of ones he likes, ok he MAY just pick the most expensive... but you can always negotiate a bit or give him a budget ...
*edit, oh missed the bit about it being YOUR pc... also, as an afterthought, why does he want a game pad for the PC?? most people I know play certain games on a PC cos the kb/mouse combination offers superior control ( as opposed to the controller on consoles ) *
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Because I do have a more powerful,newer PC than his which unlike his is connected to the internet and I have a 19" moniter whilst his is a feeble 16".Halflife plays much better on my PC than his.
Come on he is a TEENAGER. 
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05-12-2003, 17:08
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Ewwwww, don't encourage her to desecrate the beloved Xbox controller on a mere PC.
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Yeah I forgot, sticking a controller from a kid's toy into a PC is tantamount to desecretion  And .. game port? Are you still living in the 80's? Most HID's use USB now.
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05-12-2003, 17:20
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Re: I need some advice about PC game pads.
Now,now,let us not start a war lads. 
I need help here please.
Anyway I like the Xbox as much as I like the PC.  Halo is great!!!!
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05-12-2003, 18:50
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Re: I need some advice about PC game pads.
he wants a game pad to play HALF LIFE .. whats wrong with the kid!!! he should use a keyboard and mouse for FPS LOL
seriously, I would still recommend the 'ask him to find one he likes'
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05-12-2003, 18:51
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Re: I need some advice about PC game pads.
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whilst his is a feeble 16". Incog.
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fnar fnar
actually, no, 16"  thats not funny LOL
sorry, i'll get my coat
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