Gaming controllers

Why would you want to take the worst part of a console and use it to replace the best part of PC gaming? If you play multiplier FPS... or RTS, or anything on PC with those controller, you'll get creamed by mouse wielding people, guaranteed.

Xbox 360 Controller is pretty sweet.

+1 for the official Xbox 360 controller

Why would anyone want to play PC games with a pad??

Dagger; I know a few ppl who use controllers w/a PC for FPS & other games, & they do just fine; better than some using a mouse & kb.

I don't care for the feel & look of the XBox 360 controller. I've looked into the Chill Stream, it's ok, but I've heard of too many problems w/it. Anyway thanks to all for replying.

Try playing FIFA or Pro-Evo with a mouse!

Gamepads on the PC have their uses. I'd recommend the Xbox 360 controller. Comfortable (even for those with big hands like myself), sturdy, and has a long cable. Also works seamlessly with Windows (as one would hope!).

Try playing Need for Speed or GTR with a keyboard then play them with a pad.

Game pads do have their uses for the PC. They are a must for games like Madden 2008. I have played NFS Most Wanted with a keyboard and quite enjoyed it.

I don't see the point is using a pad for fps games.

I like the xbox 360 controller. I have a wireless one and I use it when I want to game on my TV. I've played Far Cry 2 and HL2: Episode 2 with it, and was actually quite surprised about how well playing was with it. I played through Episode 2 with it, and really enjoyed it. I definitely have better control with a mouse, but I can see how some people could get really good with the dual analog sticks.

In order of preference...

For racing;
Wheel
Pad
Keyboard

For FPS;
Mouse/keyboard
Pad

For sports games;
Pad
Keyboard (urgh!)


It's horses for courses, as the saying goes.

Everyone already has mouse/keyboard, so your next buy should be a decent pad, which then means you've got all your bases covered. But if you also play a lot of driving games, you might want to invest in a wheel. There's some half-decent ones for £50, but you can go for a G25 if you've got the cash.

These days, the only thing worth using a joystick for is flight sims. But if you play a lot of those, you'd probably get a proper flight yoke and do it properly (unless, like me, you're left handed...)