PS3 controller alternitives

[Niode]

Isn't there that Sega play service where if you sign up to a month they send you a USB Saturn pad out for free?

[SpaceBooger]

Quick question - If I get a PS3 and have a SF4 360 Fightpad can I use it since it's USB?

I really don't want to buy another controller so here are my options (yes I am almost ready to pull the trigger to the HD Console age):
A) Street Fighter IV Xbox360 Fightpad
B) I have a SF Anniversary PS2 Fightpad and a PS2 to USB that allowed 2 controllers to hook to my PC via USB (link)

Edit: It looks like option B will work (link) anyone try this?

[zxqdms]

I've heard that this PS2-to-PS3 adapter is good: http://etokki.com/Playstation2/iNPiN-PS ... -Converter

[GSZX1337]

Isn't there that Sega play service where if you sign up to a month they send you a USB Saturn pad out for free?

Yes there is.
http://www.playsega.com/
Unfortunately, the site is down so I don't know if you can still get the controllers. Apparently, the controllers aren't very good, either.

[Inazuma]

If you do decide to use the Dual Shock 3 controller, you have to use something like this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Real-Trigger- ... 2a109ab0ef

It turns the L2/R2 buttons from pure worthless shit to actual usable buttons! Thanks to this little piece of plastic, the Dual Shock 3 is a very good controller.

[swiftzx]

If you do decide to use the Dual Shock 3 controller, you have to use something like this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Real-Trigger- ... 2a109ab0ef

It turns the L2/R2 buttons from pure worthless shit to actual usable buttons! Thanks to this little piece of plastic, the Dual Shock 3 is a very good controller.

I'm going to chime in and say that you MUST buy these if you are using the DS3. It makes a world of difference when you are playing. I also like the little notch at the end so your fingers won't slip off when you are playing.

[D.D.D.]

From what I hear usb Saturn pads work.

PLEASE EXPLAIN. USB Saturn controllers?!

You mean there are Saturn to USB adapters or third party Saturn-look alikes that are USB?

Neither. There are honest Sega made USB Saturn controllers. They are the real deal. Sega also made them for the PS2. Import them from Japan. They come in the original grey, US/EU black and JP white.

Last time I saw, the USB ones were still reasonable while the PS2 Saturn pads were around $100 or something ridiculously more expensive than the original $20 or so they were at retail originally.

[Betamax001]

If the PS3 accepts USB controllers, does the wired 360 controller work on it? Works great for me on my laptop.

[The Last Horseman]

If the PS3 accepts USB controllers, does the wired 360 controller work on it? Works great for me on my laptop.

Nope, any type of controller specifically for Xbox 360 will not work on the PS3. Some kind of coding thing, I'm not sure. 3rd party controllers might work, worth a try. Maybe an afterglow would work.