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Geek Culture / PC gaming controllers

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Vental
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Posted: 10th Jun 2011 21:47
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Do people still use those controllers for the computer? Because I was thinking: I could use that for my game instead of the keyboard.
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heyufool1
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Posted: 11th Jun 2011 02:20 Edited at: 11th Jun 2011 02:24
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Actually I just bought a Xbox 360 wired controller to use with my computer the other day. I only got to use it for a couple of days, but it's very nice for N64 emulators Now I can fully enjoy Zelda, Goldeneye, and Castlevania! However, if you were to use a controller for a FPS multiplayer game then you probably be at a disadvantage. A mouse is generally faster for a PC FPS than a controller, but a controller is still nice. Especially when leaning back and relaxing instead of hunched over my desk using the keyboard and mouse.

This is what I got - It is a bit pricey for what it is, but it's still very useful. Also the only thing you need to use it with the computer is this.

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ShaunRW
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Posted: 11th Jun 2011 07:09
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I bought the wireless receiver for the Xbox 360 controller. Now all i need is to buy a couch to put in front of the computer.


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Phaelax
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Posted: 11th Jun 2011 12:12
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Only time I take out a controller is for NES emulators

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Quik
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Posted: 11th Jun 2011 12:44
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its getting more and more usual to be honest
i personally hate it, it works for certain games, like Trine or cortex command, but for serious shooter/action games, no than you..

well anyway: yes people use them

and for the record, I am a man.

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TheComet
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Posted: 11th Jun 2011 14:33
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Oh I use them all the time, I have 4 gamepads for when friends come around All from logitech

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bitJericho
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Posted: 11th Jun 2011 14:37 Edited at: 11th Jun 2011 14:37
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I have 3 xbox contollers, a racing wheel and a couple xbox guitar contollers too

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Van B
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Posted: 11th Jun 2011 16:06
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I have an embarrassment of controllers... Xbox 360, hacked up original Xbox, Logitech steering wheel, thrustmaster steering wheel, Saitek cyborg joystick, arcade stick, double Sanwa joystick unit, and a selection of disappointing PC joypads.

The most useful controller I've found though, is just a wired 360 controller - it's actually becoming the standard controller for PC's - some games even support it right off the bat. For retro games with digital controls though, nothing beats the Sanwa arcade joysticks, which is expensive but the only way to play 2D fighters like SF2.

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Seppuku Arts
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Posted: 11th Jun 2011 16:48
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I use the XBox 360 controller for windows, not all older games work with it brilliantly, but I believe there are tweaks out there. I am one of those very strange people who uses a controller for FPS games, I've just got so used to it from playing on my 360 that I actually prefer it.

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Happy Cheesecake
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Posted: 11th Jun 2011 21:59
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I just use my PS3 controller. No extra hardware was needed, just plugged it up USB style and downloaded a few drivers and it works fine. I prefer the XBox controller, but I'm not going to spend an extra $40 just because of that.

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Vental
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Posted: 11th Jun 2011 23:24
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Thankyou everyone for their posts. Now I will probably use a controller with my game! (Which is still in the creation process).
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Dark Dragon
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Posted: 12th Jun 2011 04:31
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Replica SNES controller for everything that doesnt require a Thumbstick.

(> < Shooter in 2D!!
http://forum.thegamecreators.com/?m=forum_view&t=168439&b=8
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MrValentine
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Posted: 1st Aug 2011 02:37
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theres a free DBPro plugin here on the forums for the X360 controller... just search for it.

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Jeku
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Posted: 1st Aug 2011 10:46
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@MrValentine - You are being annoying by drudging up dozens of old threads on the forum. Didn't you get in trouble for doing that before? And didn't you promise not to do that again?

At least here I see you're *attempting* to be helpful, but really your post isn't helpful at all. You can't just bump an old thread and say "I saw the solution somewhere, search for it". If you don't want to be a pain to the mods, and you actually want to help, then find the solution and post it here. Otherwise don't bump the thread!


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MrValentine
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Posted: 1st Aug 2011 16:31
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Yes Sir, I was still going through over thirty missed threads, I wasnt bumping for no reason, I have been away as mentioned in one of my threads... I shall find the solution now

http://forum.thegamecreators.com/?m=forum_view&t=71107&b=18

hope this helped

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