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Surlent サーレント Level: 49  Posts: 1011/1077 EXP: 863920 For next: 19963 Since: 03-15-04 From: Tower of Lezard Valeth Since last post: 16 hours Last activity: 1 hour |
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I know this is not the first thread about that, but since most of the pads I tried either wear out pretty fast (maybe they are not supposed to work with games like Tetris Attack longer then two or three months  ) or the digital direction pad is not precisely enough, I don't know what is the best one, and which might be available also in Germany - like Logitech or Microsoft's products.Currently I use a Logitech Precision USB gamepad. It is one of those PC pads in PS/PS2 layout, but this one doesn't have an analogue stick. Another pad from Logitech I have (Logitech Dual Action), actually has two sticks, has the same layout but the left stick doesn't work anymore probably after three months. I opened the pad, applied some WD-40 on it and pushed the petitiometers to fix that later, like it was recommended from people in a forum who have the same low-life issue with these, but it doesn't last even five minutes now - it is broken for good. The d-pad of it anyway was very unrelibable, unlike the one from my Logitech Precision which I use - until now  My Logitech Precision pad slowly wears off - after about a little more than two months of usage for PSX, NES and SNES emulation. Is there a good pad which has an ass-kicking durability or are there cheaper ones which cost you a very low amount of money but have a life span of at least two or three months and you buy the next one then (I know that sounds dumb, but except the real PSX/PS2 pads I never had pads which provided a long-year stability and functionality) - I don'T want to use an PS to USB-adapter, since I have currently no PS or PS2 and therefore no pads for it. These adaptors also may be expensive, plus shipping and a new pad of course to use with. So, what do you recommend for a pad ? If it _has_ good analogue sticks, I might consider it as well for N64 emulation, but a better one with a good-responding d-pad also works well. Thanks in advance. (edited by Surlent on 08-28-05 11:08 AM) (edited by Surlent on 08-28-05 11:09 AM) |
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Celice Keese Level: 16  Posts: 81/128 EXP: 17573 For next: 2683 Since: 06-08-05 From: Oroville, CA Since last post: 2 hours Last activity: 2 hours |
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I would just shell out however much for a controller to USB converter  I picked up a PSX at my local Radioshack for about $11. |
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HyperLamer <||bass> and this was the soloution i thought of that was guarinteed to piss off the greatest amount of people Sesshomaru Tamaranian Level: 118 Posts: 6620/8210 EXP: 18171887 For next: 211027 Since: 03-15-04 From: Canada, w00t! LOL FAD Since last post: 2 hours Last activity: 2 hours |
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Saitek P880. It's pretty nice, but you might want to not bother with the software.  |
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WhiteRose0 Red Goomba Level: 10  Posts: 25/38 EXP: 3299 For next: 1115 Since: 04-18-05 Since last post: 55 days Last activity: 46 days |
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| I use a NYKO Airflo Ex, I don't know if you can get it in germany but other than a few problems every once in a while, it works fine. | |||
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Surlent サーレント Level: 49 Posts: 1012/1077 EXP: 863920 For next: 19963 Since: 03-15-04 From: Tower of Lezard Valeth Since last post: 16 hours Last activity: 1 hour |
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| I heard already about Saitek's gamepad HH uses, They also are sold here, just need to check the model but I'm sure. Weirdly I broke my own record today with my pad (don't laugh: 38 minutes for an 99999-run, before it was 44 minutes ). And as long I can the pad to work with its driver only (if it is a non-USB model), I'm satisfied - with USB-models there should not be a problem |
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Prier Archangel Administrative Priestess. NUCLEAR SUB WEEEOOOO Level: 119  Posts: 7519/8392 EXP: 18790939 For next: 138352 Since: 03-15-04 From: Nerima Dist. - Tokyo, Japan Since last post: 1 day Last activity: 1 day |
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| I'm using Super Joy Box for the job. 2 port PSX/2 --> USB conversion. Works flawlessly. About 20 bucks for it US. | |||
DahrkDaiz Red Super Koopa  Acmlm's Mosts 2005 Best ROM Hacker Level: 45  Posts: 811/885 EXP: 643520 For next: 16644 Since: 03-15-04 From: K-Town Since last post: 4 hours Last activity: 4 hours |
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| Radioshack's PSX->USB converter is cheap and no need to import it from some Asian country. | |||
Shadic Cukeman Level: 27  Posts: 282/304 EXP: 111073 For next: 5086 Since: 08-20-04 From: Somewhere, Over the Rainbow! Since last post: 9 days Last activity: 2 hours |
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| I use a Saitek gamepad too. But I've only got the P220.... works like a charm though, I've had it for over a year. Only got a D-pad, L + R, and 6 buttons though.. |
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aioria1981 Ninji Level: 20  Posts: 57/234 EXP: 36701 For next: 5738 Since: 07-20-05 From: Viña del Mar, Chile Since last post: 5 days Last activity: 5 days |
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I have a 10 button USB gamepad, that lasted a year and it's about $6.40. The specs are here. Search for gamepad in the search textbox. The one that i use is the gray one, but i bought the green one also recently. The problem with these is that the autofire sucks  |
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KP9000 Flurry Level: 27  Posts: 258/261 EXP: 102741 For next: 13418 Since: 03-18-04 From: Wherever you saw me last... Since last post: 22 days Last activity: 2 days |
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| I built my SNES PC Gamepad. All you need are a DB25 port and connnector (the big huge parallel printer cable) some diodes and a SNES pad. If you send me the controller and stamps to ship it back, ill build it for you. I can also leave the SNES port on there so you will still be able to use it on a real SNES. | |||
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Surlent サーレント Level: 49 Posts: 1024/1077 EXP: 863920 For next: 19963 Since: 03-15-04 From: Tower of Lezard Valeth Since last post: 16 hours Last activity: 1 hour |
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| Thanks for opinions, but it might be that my pad still works - but the Saitek one from HyperHacker really might be to check out, when the current one is dieing (d-pad losing accuracy later). I just play better and better - although I still suck in Tetris Attack compared to other ones, I constantly get better (Improved my time from about 44 to 37 minutes in Endless-to-99999-points). But KP9000's theory is right for the pads I got until now - even some expensive pads might wear out pretty fast; on the other side friends recommend Microsoft's Sidewinder pads ... I don't like them too much anyway. |
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HyperLamer <||bass> and this was the soloution i thought of that was guarinteed to piss off the greatest amount of people Sesshomaru Tamaranian Level: 118 Posts: 6785/8210 EXP: 18171887 For next: 211027 Since: 03-15-04 From: Canada, w00t! LOL FAD Since last post: 2 hours Last activity: 2 hours |
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| Here's a HUGE image of the P880. Mine looks exactly like this (except the electrical tape over the light, because it's too damn bright at night when I use it to control movies). It's nice but I don't suggest using the included software. |
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Surlent サーレント Level: 49 Posts: 1031/1077 EXP: 863920 For next: 19963 Since: 03-15-04 From: Tower of Lezard Valeth Since last post: 16 hours Last activity: 1 hour |
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Well, it has an USB connector, so there might not be the need to install additional software  And I also have the Logitech Gaming Software on my PC, still from my Logitech Dual Action pad - it claims that these games can be played using a gamepad Playing StarCraft BroodWar with a gamepad ... sure (Yes, I know about the N64 version as well)   |
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KawaiiImoto-e Hammer Brother Level: 49 Posts: 982/1068 EXP: 852917 For next: 30966 Since: 03-15-04 From: In my own little complicated dreamworld Since last post: 16 days Last activity: 4 days |
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| I use a Skillz Cube connection, not sold anymore, if i'm not mistaken, and abuse a moded HORI-Pad for Game Cube (I.e., it's a SNES-Pad wich a can use on my Computer and Game Cube). I would recommend you an old Logitech Thunderpad Digital, like I have one, I would sell it to you. But it's Gameport. |
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Surlent サーレント Level: 49 Posts: 1033/1077 EXP: 863920 For next: 19963 Since: 03-15-04 From: Tower of Lezard Valeth Since last post: 16 hours Last activity: 1 hour |
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| Having Gameport or USB won't make a huge difference - I just got USB ones due to laziness to install drivers. Plug it in -> Use it fifteen seconds later in ZSNES. An IRQ conflict also is impossible since the sound chip is on the mainboard |
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Eponick Blue Octorok Level: 8  Posts: 5/37 EXP: 1760 For next: 427 Since: 09-02-05 From: Your closet Since last post: 6 hours Last activity: 6 hours |
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| I use an old XBox controller for my gamepad. Heres a tutorial on how to make one |
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FloBo Koopa Level: 17  Posts: 87/101 EXP: 20723 For next: 4020 Since: 09-11-04 Since last post: 3 days Last activity: 13 hours |
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| For SNES-controllers @ PC, go here. I built such an adapter for myself and it works perfectly! | |||
Tamarin Calanis We exist. Earth exists. The universe exists. Do we really need to know why? Level: 59 Posts: 796/1802 EXP: 1672751 For next: 377 Since: 07-12-04 From: The gas station on the corner... Since last post: 5 hours Last activity: 5 hours |
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| Mine's just like HH's, but the colors and text are a bit different. Hrm. I think mine's also a P880. It works well enough for anything SNES or older. Not enough buttons for anything past that... |
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HyperLamer <||bass> and this was the soloution i thought of that was guarinteed to piss off the greatest amount of people Sesshomaru Tamaranian Level: 118 Posts: 6794/8210 EXP: 18171887 For next: 211027 Since: 03-15-04 From: Canada, w00t! LOL FAD Since last post: 2 hours Last activity: 2 hours |
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I use mine for N64 just fine.  It's laid out almost perfect for it.A - 3 B - 1 C^ - 5 Cv - 4 C< - 2 C> - 6 L - 7 R - 8 Z - Left stick Start - Right stick D-pad - D-pad You can press the sticks like a button, like on PSX controllers. For some games it's best to swap Z and L, but for the most part it works great. |
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