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 Posted: Sun, 19th Dec 2004 19:29 Post subject: GamePad games? |
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I am getting a gamepad this Christmas, mainly so I can finally play Tony Hawk's Underground 2 on my PC. But I was wondering if there are any other great games that can be played with a gamepad? Shame, shame. Would be pretty l33t. I already bought THPS: Underground 2
Anyways, could you help? Thank you!
Also, although not related to PC in anyway, I'm thinking about buying an xbox, are they any good? Is fable sweet?
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Esel_Gesi
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regarding gamepad games: i would suggest the EA sports games if you are into sports and what not. I like playing racing games with a gamepad so flat out or NFSU2.
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| Posted: Sun, 19th Dec 2004 19:43 Post subject: |
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Flatout, good one. I don't like NFSU2 much, I'm not into tuning.
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| Posted: Sun, 19th Dec 2004 19:50 Post subject: |
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NFSU2 is absolutely great with an analog gamepad, while NBA LIVE 2005 is a totally different game..
I've been using the keyboard since nba 1997 but this year it has been the time to switch... and the game experience was really improved
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| Posted: Sun, 19th Dec 2004 19:53 Post subject: |
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Prince Of Persia Sands of Time <-- old but still great
Prince Of Persia Warrior Within
Forgotten Realms Demon Stone
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| Posted: Sun, 19th Dec 2004 21:36 Post subject: |
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If your going to get a gamepad, i would highly recommend gettin a ps2 gamepad and a ps2-usb convertor. My experience with pc gamepads like the gravis is they are far inferior to the sturdy and feel good in the hand type of pad like the sony controller.
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| Posted: Sun, 19th Dec 2004 21:56 Post subject: |
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Prince Of Persia 1 and 2 allso try pitfall the lost expedition
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| Posted: Sun, 19th Dec 2004 22:09 Post subject: |
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| Posted: Sun, 19th Dec 2004 22:09 Post subject: |
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| Garax_DB wrote: | | If your going to get a gamepad, i would highly recommend gettin a ps2 gamepad and a ps2-usb convertor. My experience with pc gamepads like the gravis is they are far inferior to the sturdy and feel good in the hand type of pad like the sony controller. |
Nah, it's a horrible little thing, OK for kids maybe but useless if you've got decent sized hands. I've got a Thrustmaster Firestorm Dual Analog 2 gamepad and it's much better than the ghastly Sony object. It's also better built and has a really nice matt feel to it.
Incidentally, Praetori, you don't have to do any tuning in NFSU2, it's optional. NFSU is a better game in many ways though.
A gamepad is also great for the driving and flying parts in GTA games. And don't forget Midnight Club 2 which is much better than either NFSU game.
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| Posted: Sun, 19th Dec 2004 22:14 Post subject: |
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Like more already said, POP2.
Racing games are great aswell, with the analog sticks.
Anyways, what controller do u guys use ?
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| Posted: Sun, 19th Dec 2004 22:43 Post subject: |
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i bought a gamepad for THUG2 as well  . only used it on that and pro evo 4 though.
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| Posted: Sun, 19th Dec 2004 23:27 Post subject: |
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if you are getting an xbox and maybe an extra controller you might check out XBCD at http://www.redcl0ud.com/. the xbox controller can be wired to be USB and still work on the xbox with some quick wiring--it is all described on the forum on that website. anyways rumble works pretty good using those drivers in most games and the xbox controller is about the best gamepad ive used so its a good multipurpose solution, provided you have basic electrical know-how.
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| Posted: Mon, 20th Dec 2004 00:14 Post subject: |
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I have a Logictech Dual Action controller. Works great.
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| Posted: Mon, 20th Dec 2004 00:25 Post subject: |
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Firestorm Wireless Pad here.
nice shape, loads of buttons, but a pain in the arse when the batteries are running down.
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| Posted: Mon, 20th Dec 2004 01:13 Post subject: |
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xbox-s controller, self-wired into a USB extension port on my mobo.
cheap, effective, and works better than some of the $50+ controllers on the market.
As for those who prefer PC controllers to console controllers, the consoles are better. Reason: the gamepad is the main method of input on the consoles, whereas the PC controller is a niche market. This motivates Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo to design good controllers. That, in turn, motivates other companies to produce quality controllers of their own. Result - price war between original manufacturers and third-party companies. We win here. For less than $35 you can pick up a brand-new XBOX-S controller. Compare THAT to the mediocre $50 PC gamepads, and you'll see my point.
Large hands? No problem. The original XBOX controller is cheap enough and provides great performance, and it's apparent Microsoft's R&D department tested it on Bigfoot, so there shouldn't be any size issues.
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| Posted: Mon, 20th Dec 2004 10:17 Post subject: |
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If u want to play PES4 u need to have one, also THUG2, and u can play 3rd person games with that also, like the prince of persia games, and don't forget the EA series (nba, nhl and fifa).
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| Posted: Mon, 20th Dec 2004 12:48 Post subject: |
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Another vote on Prince of Persia: Warrior within, and Flat out. I don't like NFSU 2 at all.
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| Posted: Mon, 20th Dec 2004 17:10 Post subject: |
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| upstart_69 wrote: | | if you are getting an xbox and maybe an extra controller you might check out XBCD at http://www.redcl0ud.com/. the xbox controller can be wired to be USB and still work on the xbox with some quick wiring--it is all described on the forum on that website. anyways rumble works pretty good using those drivers in most games and the xbox controller is about the best gamepad ive used so its a good multipurpose solution, provided you have basic electrical know-how. |
Good suggestion for me, i may try it soon in the Christmas |
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| Posted: Mon, 20th Dec 2004 18:43 Post subject: |
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| Accelleron wrote: | xbox-s controller, self-wired into a USB extension port on my mobo.
cheap, effective, and works better than some of the $50+ controllers on the market.
As for those who prefer PC controllers to console controllers, the consoles are better. Reason: the gamepad is the main method of input on the consoles, whereas the PC controller is a niche market. This motivates Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo to design good controllers. That, in turn, motivates other companies to produce quality controllers of their own. Result - price war between original manufacturers and third-party companies. We win here. For less than $35 you can pick up a brand-new XBOX-S controller. Compare THAT to the mediocre $50 PC gamepads, and you'll see my point.
Large hands? No problem. The original XBOX controller is cheap enough and provides great performance, and it's apparent Microsoft's R&D department tested it on Bigfoot, so there shouldn't be any size issues. |
actually, that's not true at all... I was able to get a wireless logitech gamepad for my pc below $35 last year. Don't remember the exact price, but I think it was around $25
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| Posted: Tue, 21st Dec 2004 21:30 Post subject: |
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Pitfall The Lost Expedition is a very cool adventure/platform game
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| Posted: Wed, 22nd Dec 2004 02:02 Post subject: |
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| tcghost wrote: | | Accelleron wrote: | xbox-s controller, self-wired into a USB extension port on my mobo.
cheap, effective, and works better than some of the $50+ controllers on the market.
As for those who prefer PC controllers to console controllers, the consoles are better. Reason: the gamepad is the main method of input on the consoles, whereas the PC controller is a niche market. This motivates Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo to design good controllers. That, in turn, motivates other companies to produce quality controllers of their own. Result - price war between original manufacturers and third-party companies. We win here. For less than $35 you can pick up a brand-new XBOX-S controller. Compare THAT to the mediocre $50 PC gamepads, and you'll see my point.
Large hands? No problem. The original XBOX controller is cheap enough and provides great performance, and it's apparent Microsoft's R&D department tested it on Bigfoot, so there shouldn't be any size issues. |
actually, that's not true at all... I was able to get a wireless logitech gamepad for my pc below $35 last year. Don't remember the exact price, but I think it was around $25 |
And how good was that gamepad? |
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| Posted: Wed, 22nd Dec 2004 02:29 Post subject: |
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meh I just bought a ps2 look a-like game pad from Logitech and what better game to test it on but metal gear solid 2 substance  works great! 
How is mafia on a gamepad?
We're just two lost souls swimming in a fish bowl, year after year, running over the same old ground. What have we found? The same old fears. Wish you were here.
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| Posted: Sat, 8th Jan 2005 07:10 Post subject: I know this post is about 3 weeks old... |
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I know this post is about 3 weeks old, but I thought I'd add a comment to this. I have a PS2 to USB converter. Worked great, except for one thing. Pushing diagonally, would not give me full X and Y, it would give me almost, but not full, which affected my player's run speed in Madden 2005. Took me awhile to figure this one out, finally caved and bought the Logitech Rumblepad 2, which is JUST like a PS2 controller. I am very happy with this purchase, as now I have full X+Y when I push diagonally. Also, for those interested, you can push in on the analog sticks and they will be buttons also, just like the ps2 controller. This is a great controller for the pc, if anyone is in the market, and only 30 bucks to boot.
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| Posted: Sat, 8th Jan 2005 07:13 Post subject: |
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| Garax_DB wrote: | | If your going to get a gamepad, i would highly recommend gettin a ps2 gamepad and a ps2-usb convertor. My experience with pc gamepads like the gravis is they are far inferior to the sturdy and feel good in the hand type of pad like the sony controller. |
Dude... Xbox-S mops the floor with PS2's controller... |
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