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I'm currently using an old PS2 gamepad on an ancient USB adapter from like 13 years ago. Ancient history. Anyone got a solid recommendation for a good and reasonably priced gamepad? Looking for: - Reasonable price - Ideally $30 or less, I could go up to $40 if it's a stellar product that will do everything and last forever - Build quality - well-made, durable, ergonomic, not excessively large. Won't jam from household dirt or break the first time it falls - Lots of buttons - 16 or more is ideal, no fewer than 12, including d-pad and clickable analog sticks - Compatibility - Works well with windows and doesn't have issues with analogs mapping as incorrect types (bonus if it works well with linux) - Wireless a plus, if it works well, has decent battery life or replaceable cells, and doesn't break the bank
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Feb 25, 2017 08:41
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Open box Dual shock 4 for 38.25 https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B01LWVX2RG/condition=used
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Feb 25, 2017 09:09
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Logitech Gamepad F310 is decent for the price. Isn't wireless and is on the lower end on the number of buttons.
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Feb 25, 2017 10:00
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You can get old xbox 360 controllers cheap on the used market, and then pick up a 360 wireless adapter for Windows. Wired USB 360 controllers are also decent if you don't mind the (long!) cable. Edit: I've used DS4, and I'm sure although it could be a good alternative, but ultimately, an xinput controller is going to have full compatibility and the on-screen icons will match up. DS4's built in battery pack is a negative for me, too. Double edit: Steam Controller is nice enough, but only for games that probably weren't best played on a controller to begin with. I'd still rather use a standard controller for games that were designed around a controller. HalloKitty fucked around with this message at 18:08 on Feb 26, 2017 |
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Feb 25, 2017 10:44
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Not sure if this is kosher, but I've got a USB 360 controller I'd be happy to sell you. It's in fantastic shape. I just don't use it anymore.
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Feb 25, 2017 20:26
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The steam controller's on sale for $35. Get that or a DS4, like Craig said. New, they run for $45. I wouldn't sweat $5-15 (these prices over the $30 you requested) for an item you'll get many hours of use on.
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Feb 25, 2017 23:12
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The steam controller I'd only recommend for games without native gamepad support or the need to control a camera. The DS4 is amazing and I've seen on sale for like $45 or less quite a bit.
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Feb 26, 2017 00:06
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Related to this, I have a pair of Saitek P880s recommended here many years ago. It lacks trigger buttons but has six right-face buttons, supporting the Genesis/Mega Drive and N64 layouts. Do they make new game pads with six face buttons, or would there be a modern replacement for that purpose?
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Feb 26, 2017 16:43
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360 controller is the gold standard for compatibility on PC games
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Feb 26, 2017 20:10
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Xbone controller now.
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Feb 26, 2017 20:28
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Roargasm posted:Xinput* is the gold standard for compatibility on PC games Ftfy
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Feb 26, 2017 20:54
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The new xbone controller has xbox and bluetooth connectivity, that'd be perfect on a Windows box. If you want something for emulators and such the newest versions of the 8bitdo firmware work amazingly, even on Macs.
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Feb 27, 2017 01:47
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An Xbox 360 controller with the wireless receiver. It works all the time. It even works in Kodi.
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Feb 27, 2017 08:40
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Steam controller and xbox (360/one) will cover everything.
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Feb 27, 2017 10:15
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The OP specifically set her budget low enough to not be able to afford a proper controller like an Xbox/Xbone one. You should respect that.
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Feb 27, 2017 10:40
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td4guy posted:The OP specifically set her budget low enough to not be able to afford a proper controller like an Xbox/Xbone one. You should respect that. That's why I suggested 360, easily available on the used market. You can open them up with a flathead, which usefully tends to break the centre pin in the security torx bit, so then it can be readily opened and reassembled with a standard torx bit. I only mention that because it's nice to clean a used controller completely. Of course, if it's a wireless one, you need the wireless adapter, which does bump the price a bit. As mentioned, the Xbox One controller can also use bluetooth, if that's something his PC has already, but I have found bluetooth to be pretty flaky (on a DS4, haven't tried it with a One controller) in comparison to the dedicated adapters. The wired 360 controller can be had new for $30. Yeah, they aren't festooned with buttons, but an xinput controller (especially a decent quality one, not a knock off) is going to give the slickest experience, so it's kind of hard to recommend anything else; especially on a budget where you don't want to end up buying another controller because the first one sucked. HalloKitty fucked around with this message at 11:17 on Feb 27, 2017 |
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Feb 27, 2017 10:42
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td4guy posted:The OP specifically set her budget low enough to not be able to afford a proper controller like an Xbox/Xbone one. You should respect that. Go back and re-read the op, I'm asking for a rec on a good budget controller. Then think about why I'm asking for a budget one specifically. I like some gaming, but it's not of paramount importance, and I don't have a lot of money to commit to it. Sounds like the 360 controller is the best of the bunch. Car battery is dying and my bike popped a spoke, so it'll be this lovely old ps2 controller for a while longer yet
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Feb 27, 2017 11:50
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I bought a set of used wireless 360 controllers a while ago to play with friends on the big screen. As mentioned, you can disassemble them easily to clean before first use, they take regular AA batteries, and work perfectly with a cheap ebay wireless receiver. I still haven't used them for the intended purpose because I have no friends, but I think that's a good solution for your need.
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Feb 27, 2017 13:42
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If you go the 360 controller route, grab a can of your favorite Pringles before cleaning it http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Fix-the-d-pad-on-the-Xbox-360-control-pad-mor/?ALLSTEPS It's been my favorite D-pad ever since
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Feb 27, 2017 15:11
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Is there a way to use playstation 3/4 controllers on a PC without downloading shady chinese third party programs? Last time I looked into it years ago there was only one option, and besides being barely functional I'm sure it was a thinly veiled keylogger / malware distribution platform.
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Feb 27, 2017 17:13
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Orcs and Ostriches posted:Is there a way to use playstation 3/4 controllers on a PC without downloading shady chinese third party programs? Last time I looked into it years ago there was only one option, and besides being barely functional I'm sure it was a thinly veiled keylogger / malware distribution platform. Plugging in a PS4 controller via USB makes it show up as a standard Direct Input controller, which works for many/most games, and you can run http://ds4windows.com/ (free, open source) as an XInput emulation shim for it if need be.
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Feb 27, 2017 18:12
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The PS4/3 controllers gave me a headache in quite a few games and eventually ds42windows started working only half the time. Xbox controller just turns on and works with no fuckery involved in getting the correct icons in button prompts etc.
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Feb 27, 2017 18:14
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The Microsoft controllers pretty much have the widest range of support and aren't that expensive unless you go wireless. The wired Xbox One Controller does use the shittiest connection method (micro-USB) and mine disconnects from time to time.
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Feb 27, 2017 20:20
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halokiller posted:The Microsoft controllers pretty much have the widest range of support and aren't that expensive unless you go wireless. The wired Xbox One Controller does use the shittiest connection method (micro-USB) and mine disconnects from time to time. The wired Xbox 360 one is hard wired in, and I never had it disconnect (although I use wireless ones now, which have also been 100% reliable). I can understand why the switched to simply having one model of controller with a microUSB port, though; saves them some money, and it is nice to be able to replace the cable if it goes wrong. Maybe they could have worked in some kind of special retention mechanism, though.
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Feb 27, 2017 21:12
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Wired 360 controller is definitely best for general use. Most compatibility, decent quality, and you should be able to find them cheap at this point. It's essentially impossible for anything to compete with the console controllers at their price point, because they're being produced on a completely different scale from their competitors and have a ton more put into their design as a result.
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