What's a good PC controller for emulation?

[Flak Beard]

I used to have a Gravis Gamepad that I thought was really nice, but someone borrowed it and it never got returned. Currently I use a PS2 controller with adapter, but the d-pad doesn't feel quite right for old school games. Can anyone here recommend a good PC controller for emulation? Preferably something that doesn't require an adapter and is USB. I've heard some positive things about Logitech. How is this one?

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product. ... id=3504720

[REPO Man]

I use a homemade Xbox-to-USB cable to use my Xbox controller on it. They're easy to make, and you can find a driver, as well as a how-to on making one, right here.

But lately, I'm thinking about getting one of those things for using an Xbox 360 wireless controller on the PC.

[SpaceBooger]

I have both a ps2 and xbox to usb converter... It depends on your choice, hell you can get a NES to USB converter if you choose.

[andymol21]

I personally use a whole load of adapters for console pads. At the moment I hav adapters for PS1, Saturn, DC, N64, Gamecube and SNES. Just makes the whole experience more realistic.

[ott0bot]

I used to have a Gravis Gamepad that I thought was really nice, but someone borrowed it and it never got returned. Currently I use a PS2 controller with adapter, but the d-pad doesn't feel quite right for old school games. Can anyone here recommend a good PC controller for emulation? Preferably something that doesn't require an adapter and is USB. I've heard some positive things about Logitech. How is this one?

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product. ... id=3504720

I have the same one, but with the d-pad more like a 6-button genesis controller. I like it, very good for shmups. I use a MAC, and in order to play SNES9x I need a snes to usb controller or an adapter. Thats my next purchase!

[Hatta]

I have the logitech dual action, and I give it my highest recommendation. Wireless controllers are too heavy, and with console controllers you have to mess with adapters and change them out all the time. My only complaint is that rumble doesn't work in Linux, but that's hardly logitech's fault. I've used it with everything from MAME to dosbox, and it works like a charm. Cheap too, don't overthink it, just go buy one.

[Flak Beard]

I used to have a Gravis Gamepad that I thought was really nice, but someone borrowed it and it never got returned. Currently I use a PS2 controller with adapter, but the d-pad doesn't feel quite right for old school games. Can anyone here recommend a good PC controller for emulation? Preferably something that doesn't require an adapter and is USB. I've heard some positive things about Logitech. How is this one?

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product. ... id=3504720

I have the same one, but with the d-pad more like a 6-button genesis controller. I like it, very good for shmups. I use a MAC, and in order to play SNES9x I need a snes to usb controller or an adapter. Thats my next purchase!

Is this the one you have?

http://www.target.com/Logitech-Precisio ... ion&page=1

[ott0bot]

I used to have a Gravis Gamepad that I thought was really nice, but someone borrowed it and it never got returned. Currently I use a PS2 controller with adapter, but the d-pad doesn't feel quite right for old school games. Can anyone here recommend a good PC controller for emulation? Preferably something that doesn't require an adapter and is USB. I've heard some positive things about Logitech. How is this one?

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product. ... id=3504720

I have the same one, but with the d-pad more like a 6-button genesis controller. I like it, very good for shmups. I use a MAC, and in order to play SNES9x I need a snes to usb controller or an adapter. Thats my next purchase!

Is this the one you have?

http://www.target.com/Logitech-Precisio ... ion&page=1

Actually itsthis little fellow. It's got the dual analogs & the old style d-pad. I paid 16 bucks for it. I play alot of shumps and find it pretty accurate and responsive. I've also been playing WakuWaku 7 and Samurai Showdown 2 and have no trouble pulling off any of the moves. The D-pad sits a little high is my only complaint.

[Flak Beard]

I have the same one, but with the d-pad more like a 6-button genesis controller. I like it, very good for shmups. I use a MAC, and in order to play SNES9x I need a snes to usb controller or an adapter. Thats my next purchase!

Is this the one you have?

http://www.target.com/Logitech-Precisio ... ion&page=1

Actually itsthis little fellow. It's got the dual analogs & the old style d-pad. I paid 16 bucks for it. I play alot of shumps and find it pretty accurate and responsive. I've also been playing WakuWaku 7 and Samurai Showdown 2 and have no trouble pulling off any of the moves. The D-pad sits a little high is my only complaint.

I'm thinking I might pick up one with analogs and one without. That way I can have something simple for SNES/NES/Genesis emulation and then one with analogs for PS1 and N64 emulation. That'll give me two controllers for MAME games with the wife and friends as well.

[REPO Man]

I have the logitech dual action, and I give it my highest recommendation. Wireless controllers are too heavy, and with console controllers you have to mess with adapters and change them out all the time. My only complaint is that rumble doesn't work in Linux, but that's hardly logitech's fault. I've used it with everything from MAME to dosbox, and it works like a charm. Cheap too, don't overthink it, just go buy one.

I used to have one of those, but then before I knew it, it crapped out on me.

And after using my Xbox-to-USB adapter, which is easy as hell to make, I don't think I ever considered turning back, at least until the Xbox 360 Wireless USB thing.