RoadHazard
Gold Member
DS3 over Bluetooth, emulating a 360 controller via MotioninJoy. Not quite as plug-n-play as just using a 360 controller (have to manually enable 360 emulation via the software), but works perfectly once it's up and running.
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What's your PC controller of choice?
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Weltall Zero
Member
PS3 controller with MotionInJoy. It's just lighter than the X360 one, and the D-pad doesn't suck.
Oddly enought, though:
I played the entirety of Super Meat Boy with a 360 controller, and it played really well. The trick is that I used the analog, which for some reason felt really great with it.
Oddly enought, though:
I played the entirety of Super Meat Boy with a 360 controller, and it played really well. The trick is that I used the analog, which for some reason felt really great with it.
I just found this:
http://betterds3.ciebiera.net/
It replaces the entire MotionInJoy graphical frontend (which is what does all the online stuff). Looks really solid!
http://betterds3.ciebiera.net/
It replaces the entire MotionInJoy graphical frontend (which is what does all the online stuff). Looks really solid!
I always thought the PS3 controllers were a bit iffy on PC's so i just bought a wired 360 controller knowing it'll work drama free.
Weird thing is i've never owned a xbox and it took me awhile to get used to the controllers layout....I still prefer the DS3. After reading through this thread i will try out the MotionInJoy app.
Weird thing is i've never owned a xbox and it took me awhile to get used to the controllers layout....I still prefer the DS3. After reading through this thread i will try out the MotionInJoy app.
Metalmurphy
Member
Seems to be missing all the customization options though (reassigning axis, buttons, turbo, deadzones, etc), or am I not seeing right?
PhilGPT
Member
I used a wired 360 controller for a while, then I got a Logitech Chillstream as a present and have been using it ever since.
I wouldn't recommend the Razer Onza. I've been thru 3 Onza TE's in the last two months... always the same problem, right trigger stops working after a few of days.
Either I have bad luck with Razer products (1 keyboard, 1 mouse and 3 gamepads have died) or Razer's quality control is shit lately.
I wouldn't recommend the Razer Onza. I've been thru 3 Onza TE's in the last two months... always the same problem, right trigger stops working after a few of days.
Either I have bad luck with Razer products (1 keyboard, 1 mouse and 3 gamepads have died) or Razer's quality control is shit lately.
If anything, it seems to have more customization options. Watch the video on the "Support" page.
Dark Octave
Banned
My wired 360 controller works with no issues. On screen button prompts are already set up for it as well, with every game I've played so far.
I don't know if MS fixed the d-pad for their standard controller recently but I have no issues throwing fireballs in Street Fighter like I do with my older Xbox 360 console controllers.
I don't know if MS fixed the d-pad for their standard controller recently but I have no issues throwing fireballs in Street Fighter like I do with my older Xbox 360 console controllers.
Anything that needs analog sticks or more buttons (Dark Souls PC): PS2 controller with USB adapter. I tried using a PS3 controller but I've heard bad spyware-ish things about MotionInJoy.
Anything that has less buttons but needs more precision (Super Meat Boy, Touhou games): Arcade stick.
Anything that has less buttons but needs more precision (Super Meat Boy, Touhou games): Arcade stick.
Master Nairb
Member
360 controller definetly - if a PC game does not support this then I don't play it, except for RTS games.
acheron_xl
Member
DS3 on my desktop with Motioninjoy. Mostly because the lights around the jewel in the 360 controller blink constantly and make a beeping sound through headphones that drives me crazy.
360 controller on my Win 8 laptop, because it works well.
360 controller on my Win 8 laptop, because it works well.
First post nails it. I bought the black wired one to match my PC case and I prefer wired connection around all my PC equipment.
Saturn USB pad for certain games.
This for everything else. Although the signal drops can be annoying sometimes. Having considering getting a DS3 + Motionjoy for a while. Might pull the trigger when Dark Souls II comes out.
Logitech F710.
Wireless and with rumble feature. Nice rubber padding on the back for those sweaty moments, robust springs in the triggers. D-pad can be a little bit iffy at times, but other than that it's a great gamepad.
This for everything else. Although the signal drops can be annoying sometimes. Having considering getting a DS3 + Motionjoy for a while. Might pull the trigger when Dark Souls II comes out.
Reckless Onion
Member
i agree, went trough 2 Onza's before i just said fuck it, biggest piece of shit i've ever had in my hands..
Never buying a razor product again.
Metalmurphy
Member
Yeah they were on the edit profile section. They seem to be the exact ones though minus the turbo/auto options, so less, not more.
Still not sure I wanna take away the developers income though. I'll probably just keep using DS3 Tool as I've never had any problems with it.
SNES controller via USB adapter for 2D games.
Retrode or one of those 10$ dollar USB adapters work perfectly, and well, the SNES controller is certainly one of the best DPad controllers.
360 controller wireless for 3D games.
I prefer the PS3 sticks for certain games, but the sheer compatibility the 360 controller has and the ease of use since it's microsoft brand is much less of a hassle than messing with those motioninjoy drivers, especially for wireless.
Retrode or one of those 10$ dollar USB adapters work perfectly, and well, the SNES controller is certainly one of the best DPad controllers.
360 controller wireless for 3D games.
I prefer the PS3 sticks for certain games, but the sheer compatibility the 360 controller has and the ease of use since it's microsoft brand is much less of a hassle than messing with those motioninjoy drivers, especially for wireless.
Logitech F710.
Wireless and with rumble feature. Nice rubber padding on the back for those sweaty moments, robust springs in the triggers. D-pad can be a little bit iffy at times, but other than that it's a great gamepad.
This. Great gamepad, works with my PS3 too. It has two modes: XInput (in which it acts as a 360 controller) and DirectInput.
TouchMyBox
Member
I can't stand having to deal with the awful battery situation with the 360 controller so I just use a dualshock 3.
thelatestmodel
Junior, please.
I have 4 of them... such a shame that they're no longer available as they are probably the best controllers ever made (along with the 360 pad).
MoonLightWave
Member
360, no doubt.
alysonwheel
Member
Logitech F710.
Wireless and with rumble feature. Nice rubber padding on the back for those sweaty moments, robust springs in the triggers. D-pad can be a little bit iffy at times, but other than that it's a great gamepad.
Best option for no wires / dongles (it uses a version of the micro connector Logitechs mice use).
Only issue is signal can be dropped if you sit more than a few feet away from the receiver.
Another vote for the F710/510. I've had an F710 for maybe eight months and I wouldn't swap it for any other controller. In the house we've got a wired 360 pad (uncomfortable round buttons with unsatisfying action, horrible spongy shoulder buttons, nasty sticks that wander off-centre) and a PS3 pad which my partner uses with Motioninjoy.
After eight months the sticks on the F710 are still responsive and tight and never lose calibration. The flat face buttons and the clickly shoulder buttons are fantastic, and the stiff triggers (my least favourite part) have loosened and are now very comfortable. I have pretty bad joint problems and find it a comfortable and reliable pad to use for long periods of time; I played through all of Bioshock Infinite with it, playing 3-4 hours without break at a time.
It does drop signal now and then if you're too far away from the receiver. I just have the USB dongle on an extension and sit it on the desk right in front of me, and I never have a problem. If that sounds like a pain, you can get the F510, which is just a 710 with a wire (and it's slightly cheaper).
99% of games recognise it as a 360 controller, including every new game I've played from the last several years. The last one to require any fiddling to get working was Assassin's Creed 2, I think.
Nemesis121
Member
360 controller, all of the games i have played so far mapped to it's 360 console counter part...just plug and play...
Jawmuncher
Member
360 for me. The compatibility it has just works.
Love starting a game and the prompts going to 360 controls.
The PS3 controller just isn't as straightforward to use personally.
Love starting a game and the prompts going to 360 controls.
The PS3 controller just isn't as straightforward to use personally.
AlphaProspector
Member
A wired 360 pad for most of the big stuff because I know it'll accept it instantly and I can play straight away.
I also have a PSX-like pad (no analog, d-pad only) for doujin games and shmups because I just can't seem to be able to play them with anything else.
Bottom line, it helps to have choices!
I also have a PSX-like pad (no analog, d-pad only) for doujin games and shmups because I just can't seem to be able to play them with anything else.
Bottom line, it helps to have choices!
zephervack
Member
Wow 3 pages and no one has mentioned that Motionjoy is no longer needed.
I use a ds3 with this http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-XInp...-USB-Dual-DS2-Controller?pid=281823#pid281823
Its freaking amazing, no need to open frontends or anything, once paired during install, all you do is press the ps button and it automatically connects to your PC emulating a 360 control so it works in all games right away.
Works with usb and/or bluetooth.
And who would use an actual 360 controller on a PC, the pad is useless for 2d games.
I use a ds3 with this http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-XInp...-USB-Dual-DS2-Controller?pid=281823#pid281823
Its freaking amazing, no need to open frontends or anything, once paired during install, all you do is press the ps button and it automatically connects to your PC emulating a 360 control so it works in all games right away.
Works with usb and/or bluetooth.
And who would use an actual 360 controller on a PC, the pad is useless for 2d games.
Logitech F710 for most of my games, nice features like direct input and xinput switch for compatibility, rubber grip and a better dpad than 360 controller. Only negative is the wireless range is not that good for me.
And Street Fighter Anniversary Controller + USB adapter for retro/platformer/fighting games, good dpad and I got it for cheap.
Play-asia now sells saturn to pc usb adapter so you can use the original saturn controller on your pc.
And Street Fighter Anniversary Controller + USB adapter for retro/platformer/fighting games, good dpad and I got it for cheap.
Play-asia now sells saturn to pc usb adapter so you can use the original saturn controller on your pc.
Is it lag-free? And can I easilly re-pair it for switching between PS3 and PC use?
I'm rocking Saturn USB for 2D and wireless 360 for 3D games.
BloodMoney
Banned
Keyboard and mouse... for reasons of precision on customization.
zephervack
Member
Yes and yes, to pair back to your pc, connect it via usb to your pc and thats it. Same to pair it back to your ps3.
Jawmuncher
Member
False. Maybe for fighters but everything worked fine. I beat SMB with the damn thing so its definitely not worthless.
hey_it's_that_dog
benevolent sexism
For a good while I was using my DualShock 2 with x360ce, and I still do for d-pad intensive games, but I recently got a wired 360 pad and I gotta say the shape, the sticks, and the triggers are really quite nice. It's also nice to have rumble working in all the console ports.
zephervack
Member
I cant stand it, it registers diagonals when i meant to only press one direction.
Weltall Zero
Member
I'm trying it right now. It seems to be a huge improvement and much more user-friendly, with onboard keyboard/mouse emulation, auto selection of profile on joypad activation, and a lot more. Thanks a lot for the heads-up!
Jawmuncher
Member
I can understand that. I guess it'll depend on the game. I know with fighting games the controller is indeed a nightmare.
efyu_lemonardo
May I have a cookie?
Barely use it, though. Mouse and keyboard 4 lyfe.
is there a simple way to connect to a PC?
http://www.amazon.com/GC-Controller-Adapter-PC/dp/B0089NVTDM
As for me, I have a F710 and a F510 (my 710 started wigging out) and I'm perfectly happy with the 510. Every PC game (and my emulators) work perfectly fine with that controller.
