Difference between revisions of "Controllers"
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*[http://www.retrousb.com/ RetroUSB], good adapters, not the best prices. | *[http://www.retrousb.com/ RetroUSB], good adapters, not the best prices. | ||
*[http://www.raphnet.net/electronique/snes_nes_usb/index_en.php RaphNet] for Nintendo controllers. | *[http://www.raphnet.net/electronique/snes_nes_usb/index_en.php RaphNet] for Nintendo controllers. | ||
| − | == | + | ==PlayStation DualShock 3== |
| − | Why the | + | Why the DualShock over the 360 or FX10 series? For one thing, it has the best D-pad out of the lot, but it also has 10-bit precision analog sticks, pressure sensitive buttons, and it can be used wirelessly with just a Bluetooth adapter. You can also emulate the 360 controller, so it can play PC games natively too. |
Use the new [http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-XInput-Wrapper-for-DS3-and-Play-com-USB-Dual-DS2-Controller XInput Wrapper SCP]. | Use the new [http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-XInput-Wrapper-for-DS3-and-Play-com-USB-Dual-DS2-Controller XInput Wrapper SCP]. | ||
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==Logitech FX10 Series== | ==Logitech FX10 Series== | ||
The Logitech [http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/gamepad-f310?crid=713 F310], [http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-940-000106-Rumble-Gamepad-F510/dp/B003VAM392 F510] and [http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/wireless-gamepad-f710?crid=713 F710] are all pretty good controllers. The main differences between them are as follows: | The Logitech [http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/gamepad-f310?crid=713 F310], [http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-940-000106-Rumble-Gamepad-F510/dp/B003VAM392 F510] and [http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/wireless-gamepad-f710?crid=713 F710] are all pretty good controllers. The main differences between them are as follows: | ||
| − | *F310 is | + | *F310 is wired and has no rumble ($25) |
| − | *F510 is | + | *F510 is wired and has rumble (is also no longer being made and is $65 for some reason) |
| − | *F710 is | + | *F710 is wireless and has rumble ($50) |
If you're going down this road, the Logitech F310 is the cheapest solution on this page at $25. | If you're going down this road, the Logitech F310 is the cheapest solution on this page at $25. | ||
==Xbox 360== | ==Xbox 360== | ||
| − | The 360 controller does offer good ergonomics and many prefer | + | The 360 controller does offer good ergonomics and many prefer its analog stick layout over other controllers. However, the poor D-pad means it's lackluster when it comes to emulating older consoles. Some don't like the dpad, and some think that the analog placement and "ergonomic" design are annoying. |
Note: You will need a [http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Wireless-Gaming-Receiver-Windows/dp/B000HZFCT2 wireless adapter] to use a wireless controller on a PC. | Note: You will need a [http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Wireless-Gaming-Receiver-Windows/dp/B000HZFCT2 wireless adapter] to use a wireless controller on a PC. | ||
[[Category:Recommendations]] | [[Category:Recommendations]] | ||
Revision as of 22:34, 28 April 2013
Real Controller w/ Adapter
The best way to emulate a console is by using the actual controller for that console. Here are some different adapters that'll let you use those controllers on your PC:
- Mayflash adapters work well and are relatively cheap.
- Bliss-Box is made to order and probably the best adapters you can buy, but they don't come cheap.
- RetroUSB, good adapters, not the best prices.
- RaphNet for Nintendo controllers.
PlayStation DualShock 3
Why the DualShock over the 360 or FX10 series? For one thing, it has the best D-pad out of the lot, but it also has 10-bit precision analog sticks, pressure sensitive buttons, and it can be used wirelessly with just a Bluetooth adapter. You can also emulate the 360 controller, so it can play PC games natively too.
Use the new XInput Wrapper SCP.
Logitech FX10 Series
The Logitech F310, F510 and F710 are all pretty good controllers. The main differences between them are as follows:
- F310 is wired and has no rumble ($25)
- F510 is wired and has rumble (is also no longer being made and is $65 for some reason)
- F710 is wireless and has rumble ($50)
If you're going down this road, the Logitech F310 is the cheapest solution on this page at $25.
Xbox 360
The 360 controller does offer good ergonomics and many prefer its analog stick layout over other controllers. However, the poor D-pad means it's lackluster when it comes to emulating older consoles. Some don't like the dpad, and some think that the analog placement and "ergonomic" design are annoying.
Note: You will need a wireless adapter to use a wireless controller on a PC.
