Joypads

Kasc · October 3rd, 2009

Hey, I want to get back into Emulators but I absolutley hate playing on a keyboard.

Really I want to be playing SNES, NES, PSX and N64 games, what's the best option for me? Cheers!

KrossX · October 3rd, 2009

Any PS2-Like cheap USB dual-analog should do the trick.

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Kasc · October 3rd, 2009

How about one of those Joy2Pad things with an actual PS2 Dual-shock controller?

**SCHUMI_4EVER** · October 3rd, 2009

Or alternatively a Logitech Rumblepad 2 with Xpadder.

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KrossX · October 3rd, 2009

If you want to use your PS2 controllers, might be nice. Although you'll be prone to compatibility issues depending on the adapter.

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strike105x · October 3rd, 2009

Thrustmaster Dual Trigger if you want something similar to a PS controller you could try that to.

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Lasnap · October 3rd, 2009

krossx i have no issues with the convertor i got from walmart for $10 it lets me use my ps2 xbox and gamecude controllers on my pc.

eljonesda2nd · October 4th, 2009

so how about gba and ds emulators? do the logitech ps2 controllers work for those too?

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**SCHUMI_4EVER** · October 4th, 2009

Sure it works but not quite as well for the DS because some games also havily use the stylus for control making it hard to effectively control such a game.

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Get it right fools! The glass is HALF-EMPTY, not half-full!!!

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KrossX · October 4th, 2009

Any PS1 - PS2 like controller should work, since they have a d-pad and the usual buttons.
#EDIT: Yes, for DS a controller won't help for the Stylus part. XD

I do remember from the ePSXe board some input problems with those that used converters/adapters. Might be just a few that gives problems or something.

Anyhow, long ago I bought an El-Cheapo USB Dual-Shock controller for $10 that works perfectly (except rumble outside of WindowsXP) for PSX for example, since it has "full range" for the analogs.

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**SCHUMI_4EVER** · October 4th, 2009

It's easier when playing DS games to use a Keyboard + Mouse combination than a Controller + Mouse combination.
In fact Keyboard + Mouse can even prove preferable to using an actual DS with stylus in some games, at least that's been my experience.

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eljonesda2nd · October 4th, 2009

i was jus wonderin for some games like jump ultimate superstars and mario and luigi its kinda hard jus usin the keyboard sometimes and i hate leaning over a keyboard.

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Maxaxle · October 5th, 2009

Cheap: Air Hogs Flight Simulator controller (A PS1 controller without rumble. Nice and light. $10 with "simulator".)
My choice: Logitech Dual Action USB (a PS2 controller without vibration motors, essentially. $30 if you find it at the right place.)
Best: PS3 controller with the right adapter (USB on one end, USB type A on the other. $??)

Also, could you please include what console? A PS1 controller would be useless for a N64 game.

Squall-Leonhart · October 5th, 2009

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My choice: Logitech Dual Action USB (a PS2 controller without vibration motors, essentially. $30 if you find it at the right place.)

SHODDY POS.
Low build quality, Axis's are reset using rubber bands rather then a centering mechanism, Typically has issues in games and emulators after a period of time as the axis's wear down.

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**SCHUMI_4EVER** · October 5th, 2009

Yeah the Dual Action has a bad rep, the Rumblepad 2 is far better build quality and not that much more expensive.

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Get it right fools! The glass is HALF-EMPTY, not half-full!!!

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Kasc Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Leeds, UK Posts: 2	Joypads Hey, I want to get back into Emulators but I absolutley hate playing on a keyboard. Really I want to be playing SNES, NES, PSX and N64 games, what's the best option for me? Cheers!

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October 3rd, 2009	#2 (permalink)
KrossX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Argentina Posts: 928	Any PS2-Like cheap USB dual-analog should do the trick. __________________

October 3rd, 2009	#3 (permalink)
Kasc Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Leeds, UK Posts: 2	How about one of those Joy2Pad things with an actual PS2 Dual-shock controller?

October 3rd, 2009	#4 (permalink)
SCHUMI_4EVER Hackin 'n Slashin Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Corrupt Rapist run South Africa Posts: 11,358	Or alternatively a Logitech Rumblepad 2 with Xpadder. __________________ Intel Core2Quad Q9550 (2.83Ghz stock) \| ASUS P5Q \| 2x2GB Transcend JetRam DDR2-800 \| ASUS ENGTX260\HDTP\896M \| Windows Vista Home Premium 64bit SP1 The Champ has retired but may his Legacy live on FOREVER !!!! No$GBA DS FAQ 2.0 Get it right fools! The glass is HALF-EMPTY, not half-full!!! !!! WARNING: Emulation requires a brain !!! WARNING: Emulation =/= Piracy !!!

October 3rd, 2009	#5 (permalink)
KrossX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Argentina Posts: 928	If you want to use your PS2 controllers, might be nice. Although you'll be prone to compatibility issues depending on the adapter. __________________

October 3rd, 2009	#6 (permalink)
strike105x Bruce Willis as Ichigo... Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ...means Bleach ends after episode 1 Posts: 3,584	Thrustmaster Dual Trigger if you want something similar to a PS controller you could try that to. __________________ \|Strike's Deviantart\|Anime List\|Important Notice\|

October 3rd, 2009	#7 (permalink)
Lasnap Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 286	krossx i have no issues with the convertor i got from walmart for $10 it lets me use my ps2 xbox and gamecude controllers on my pc.

October 4th, 2009	#8 (permalink)
eljonesda2nd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Posts: 7	so how about gba and ds emulators? do the logitech ps2 controllers work for those too? __________________

October 4th, 2009	#9 (permalink)
SCHUMI_4EVER Hackin 'n Slashin Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Corrupt Rapist run South Africa Posts: 11,358	Sure it works but not quite as well for the DS because some games also havily use the stylus for control making it hard to effectively control such a game. __________________ Intel Core2Quad Q9550 (2.83Ghz stock) \| ASUS P5Q \| 2x2GB Transcend JetRam DDR2-800 \| ASUS ENGTX260\HDTP\896M \| Windows Vista Home Premium 64bit SP1 The Champ has retired but may his Legacy live on FOREVER !!!! No$GBA DS FAQ 2.0 Get it right fools! The glass is HALF-EMPTY, not half-full!!! !!! WARNING: Emulation requires a brain !!! WARNING: Emulation =/= Piracy !!!

October 4th, 2009	#10 (permalink)
KrossX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Argentina Posts: 928	Any PS1 - PS2 like controller should work, since they have a d-pad and the usual buttons. #EDIT: Yes, for DS a controller won't help for the Stylus part. XD I do remember from the ePSXe board some input problems with those that used converters/adapters. Might be just a few that gives problems or something. Anyhow, long ago I bought an El-Cheapo USB Dual-Shock controller for $10 that works perfectly (except rumble outside of WindowsXP) for PSX for example, since it has "full range" for the analogs. __________________

October 4th, 2009	#11 (permalink)
SCHUMI_4EVER Hackin 'n Slashin Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Corrupt Rapist run South Africa Posts: 11,358	It's easier when playing DS games to use a Keyboard + Mouse combination than a Controller + Mouse combination. In fact Keyboard + Mouse can even prove preferable to using an actual DS with stylus in some games, at least that's been my experience. __________________ Intel Core2Quad Q9550 (2.83Ghz stock) \| ASUS P5Q \| 2x2GB Transcend JetRam DDR2-800 \| ASUS ENGTX260\HDTP\896M \| Windows Vista Home Premium 64bit SP1 The Champ has retired but may his Legacy live on FOREVER !!!! No$GBA DS FAQ 2.0 Get it right fools! The glass is HALF-EMPTY, not half-full!!! !!! WARNING: Emulation requires a brain !!! WARNING: Emulation =/= Piracy !!!

October 4th, 2009	#12 (permalink)
eljonesda2nd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Posts: 7	i was jus wonderin for some games like jump ultimate superstars and mario and luigi its kinda hard jus usin the keyboard sometimes and i hate leaning over a keyboard. __________________

October 5th, 2009	#13 (permalink)
Maxaxle Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 5	Cheap: Air Hogs Flight Simulator controller (A PS1 controller without rumble. Nice and light. $10 with "simulator".) My choice: Logitech Dual Action USB (a PS2 controller without vibration motors, essentially. $30 if you find it at the right place.) Best: PS3 controller with the right adapter (USB on one end, USB type A on the other. $??) Also, could you please include what console? A PS1 controller would be useless for a N64 game.

October 5th, 2009	#15 (permalink)
SCHUMI_4EVER Hackin 'n Slashin Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Corrupt Rapist run South Africa Posts: 11,358	Yeah the Dual Action has a bad rep, the Rumblepad 2 is far better build quality and not that much more expensive. __________________ Intel Core2Quad Q9550 (2.83Ghz stock) \| ASUS P5Q \| 2x2GB Transcend JetRam DDR2-800 \| ASUS ENGTX260\HDTP\896M \| Windows Vista Home Premium 64bit SP1 The Champ has retired but may his Legacy live on FOREVER !!!! No$GBA DS FAQ 2.0 Get it right fools! The glass is HALF-EMPTY, not half-full!!! !!! WARNING: Emulation requires a brain !!! WARNING: Emulation =/= Piracy !!!