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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: | 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.amazon.com/s/ref=bl_sr_videogames?_encoding=UTF8&field-brandtextbin=Mayflash&node=468642 Mayflash adapters] work well and are relatively cheap. | ||
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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 making your own NES/SNES controller adapters, can also be purchased pre-made. | *[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. | ||
| − | ==PlayStation DualShock 3== | + | ===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, 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. | 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. | Use the new [[XInput Wrapper SCP]]. Do not use [[MotioninJoy]] if you can. | ||
| − | ==Logitech FX10 Series== | + | ===Logitech FX10 Series=== |
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: | 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) | *F310 is wired and has no rumble ($25) | ||
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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 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. | 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. | 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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[[Category:Recommendations]] | [[Category:Recommendations]] | ||
Revision as of 16:38, 18 July 2013
Contents
Gamepads
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 making your own NES/SNES controller adapters, can also be purchased pre-made.
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, 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.
Logitech FX10 Series
The Logitech F310, F510 and 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)
- F510 is wired and has rumble (is also no longer being made and is $65)
- 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 -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 wireless adapter to use a wireless controller on a PC.
Motion Controller
Wiimote
???
