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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:

*[http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=bl_sr_videogames?_encoding=UTF8&field-brandtextbin=Mayflash&node=468642 Mayflash adapters] work well and are relatively cheap.

*[http://www.retrousb.com/ RetroUSB], good adapters, not the best prices.

*[http://www.raphnet.net/electronique/snes_nes_usb/index_en.php RaphNet] for making your own NES/SNES controller adapters, can also be purchased pre-made.

Why the DualShock over the 360 or FX10 series? For one thing, it has the best D-pad out of the lot, which when emulating older consoles is an automatic win, 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]]. Do not use [[MotioninJoy]] if you can.

The Logitech [http://gaming.logitech.com/en-us/product/f310-gamepad F310], [http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-940-000106-Rumble-Gamepad-F510/dp/B003VAM392 F510] and [http://gaming.logitech.com/en-us/product/f710-wireless-gamepad F710] are all pretty good controllers. They're all very similar and feature the 'DualShock' layout, and a floating D-pad. The main differences between them are as follows:

*F310 is wired and has no rumble ($25)

If you're going down this road, the Logitech F310 is the cheapest solution on this page at $25.

The 360 controller does offer good ergonomics and many prefer its analog stick layout -though there are a lot who feel otherwise- over other controllers. However, the poor D-pad means it's lackluster when it comes to emulating older consoles.

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.

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