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#1 MC-Daniel
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I was looking at PC gamepads to buy on Amazon, and a found a couple but I don't really know alot about the subjetc, like which ones are better than others and such. I was thinking of the P2900: Wireless Dual Action Gamepad (Look it up). It seems lieka good choice, but I was coming to you guys for help. I'm aiming to find something thats simmilar to the XBOX controller. Thanks in advance. By the way, I have Windows XP.
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#2 bumsoil
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wired xbox 360 controller
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#3 Thinker_145
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If you want an xbox style controller than you have 2 choices.The xbox 360 controller and logitech chillstream.

The xbox 360 controller will have out of the box support for more games than the logitech one however it is almost twice the cost of the logitech one.I dont know about the xhillstream but i have the logitech rumblepad 2 and to me it feels better than the ps2 controller.

It must be noted that with the logitech gamepad you will get software which will allow you to play any game with the gamepad whether it supports a gamepad or not.I dont know whether such software is available for the 360 controller.

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#4 MC-Daniel
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Thanks Thinker, I looked at the Chillstream one at its great, and only 20 pounds! Il order it later, thanks again!
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#5 Thinker_145
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Always happy to help.
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#6 dings_14
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http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/4-/842412/Microsoft-XBox-360-Controller-For-Windows/Product.html

ive got this and its absolutely quality, quick delivery and runs all my games, wire is long enough to sit almost anywhere and play and doesnt get in the way, installed straight away (on vista) and comes with an instillation disc if it doesnt auto install

usb to connect to pc but also has the end which plugs into scarts (if you know what im an about)
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#7 MC-Daniel
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Woah nelly! Good thing I didn't buy the other one! I didnt know the 360 ran on PC's as well! Sweet! Ok, im buying this one!
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#8 dings_14
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just searched the chillstream, looks exactly like the xbox game pad, except its logitech obviously

also it does make sense, windows --> microsoft, xbox --> microsoft, so the controllers should work

although only the wired ones, the wireless i tihnk you need an adapter which brings it to about £30, hmv i think its off

http://www.hmv.co.uk/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?ctx=280;-1;-1;-1&sku=671800

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#10 Thinker_145
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Stay away from wireless controlers as they can have problems.roulettethedog
Agreed.
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#11 synisterk
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Do you have an xbox??? if that is so then you can get an adapter to use your xbox controller.

They are around 20 bucks and most local stores should have them.

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#12 imprezawrx500
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the most useful is the x360 controler due to it being the only one many games support. the logitech rumble pad is also great but many "games for windows' games don't support it
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#13 Thinker_145
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the most useful is the x360 controler due to it being the only one many games support. the logitech rumble pad is also great but many "games for windows' games don't support itimprezawrx500
Games like crysis and bioshock dont seem to support but why would you play then with a gamepad anyways.

All the racing and sports games seem to have out of box support which is what matters.

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#14 MindlessTeef
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I haver a Wireless Logitech Rumblepad II and would recomend it to anyone! It's a great device (just like all Logitech's products, I also have the G15 keyboard, G5 mouse and a joystick) and it can work with any game thanks to it's software. You can use the software to asign the buttons on the gamepad to any key on your keyboard...

I had two other gamepads before the Rumblepad II (another wired Logitech and a XFX one) and the Rumblepad II is by far most confortable for me to use... I am 6 foot 4 and have big hands:)

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#15 Daytona_178
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wired xbox 360 controllerbumsoil

Agreed!

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#16 SimpJee
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I'm also looking for a controller. But it's for a laptop, can you guys recommend me a compact controller I can carry around easier than a 360 controller?
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#17 SamiRDuran
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Stay away from wireless controlers as they can have problems.roulettethedog

whats wrong with them? i own and xbox 360 with 2 wireless gamepads, i was planning to get the wireless adapter for my pc am i going to have any particular problems?

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#18 Iceyflame500
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You should get the Saitek P3600 Cyborg Rumble Pad it was voted the best PC Gamepad it looks like a 360 controller but you can flip the right stick and D pad to you likings plus it has a Keyboard Emulator in it so you can play PC games not Gamepad compatible like Medal Of Honor and if you are playing a FPS there is a button in the middle that says FPS if you push the controller will know your playing in FPS and give you a great button layout for that game or if you don't like that lay you can customize the whole button layout.
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#19 Velocitas8
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Stay away from wireless controlers as they can have problems.roulettethedog

That's getting a bit old..wireless input technology isn't what it used to be.

I guess it depends on the controller, but you aren't going to have "problems" with a wireless 360 pad..unless you're trying to use it from a few rooms away.

[QUOTE="roulettethedog"]Stay away from wireless controlers as they can have problems.SamiRDuran

whats wrong with them? i own and xbox 360 with 2 wireless gamepads, i was planning to get the wireless adapter for my pc am i going to have any particular problems?

Nope. Chances are he's never tried the wireless 360 controller and is simply making things up. I've been using my wireless adapter for a couple years now (with controllers from my 360) and haven't run into a single issue with it. My only gripe is when you're done with it, you have to wait for the controller timer to automatically turn the device off (or rip the battery out, which I don't recommend doing regularly.)

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#20 Acoustic5679
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Where can you buy this pc to 360 adapter and is it wireless?