Best Wireless PC Gamepad?

Hey guys,

So a while back I needed to find a good Playstation style wireless PC gamepad for my PC games.  I was a die-hard fan of the Logitech RumblePad 2, but they got old and needed replacing.  The obvious choice then was the very similar Logitech F710.  I bought a few of them and thought they were great, at first.  However, the F710 has a fatal flaw.  After gaming for a while, 30+ min, the controls totally spaz out and become unusable for a several minutes and it happens repeatedly making sustained gaming impossible.  I have 4 of these gamepads on two different systems, all have the same issue.  I discovered I wasn't alone as their is a huge thread on the Logitech forums about this issue and Logitech refuses to fix their product :evil:

So, since I don't like the Xbox style of gamepad, where do I turn for a high quality "Playstation like" gamepad for PC?  What are you guys using?

Logitech F710

http://0.tqn.com/d/compactiongames/1/0/i/o/1/logitechf710.jpg

I use it to play FIFA and it's great. Works perfectly and the batteries last for months.

Funny u should mention Playstation.  I play FIFA on the PC and then go to PS3 tournaments and kick ass, lol...

Logitech F710 http://0.tqn.com/d/compactiongames/1/0/i/o/1/logitechf710.jpg I use it to play FIFA and it's great. Works perfectly and the batteries last for months. FelipeInside

Lol, thanks but did you read my post?

[QUOTE="FelipeInside"]Logitech F710 http://0.tqn.com/d/compactiongames/1/0/i/o/1/logitechf710.jpg I use it to play FIFA and it's great. Works perfectly and the batteries last for months. MountyManGamer

Lol, thanks but did you read my post?

LOL, I read F7 for some reason thinking it was the prior model. Please forgive me.

You sure it's not the game or some wireless interference? I game on them for hours (FIFA and other games) and no issues.

Yea, it is an ongoing issue for a lot of us F710 users...

http://forums.logitech.com/t5/PC-Gaming/Wireless-Gamepad-F710-losing-connection/td-p/511610

Very sad because otherwise I love the controllers.  I tried so many things to get them to work, but all have the issue and my old RumblePads never had any issues on the same PCs and location.

It's really hard to recommend controllers outside Xbox 360 products, since most Xinput seems to be phasing out the older DirectInput.

Yea, the Xbox ones are awesome quality and such, but I could just never get used to the layout.  I have been into PS systems sice '95 ;)  Stuck in my old ways I guess :roll:

Yea, it is an ongoing issue for a lot of us F710 users...

http://forums.logitech.com/t5/PC-Gaming/Wireless-Gamepad-F710-losing-connection/td-p/511610

 

Very sad because otherwise I love the controllers.  I tried so many things to get them to work, but all have the issue and my old RumblePads never had any issues on the same PCs and location.

MountyManGamer

Yea, the Xbox ones are awesome quality and such, but I could just never get used to the layout.  I have been into PS systems sice '95 ;)  Stuck in my old ways I guess :roll:

MountyManGamer

I usually just use my 360.

Use a ps3 controller with ds3tool works great for me, even with bluetooth just buy a supported bluetooth adapter, check on the forums. Some are a lot more finicky than othersJigglyWiggly_

[QUOTE="BPoole96"][QUOTE="JigglyWiggly_"]Use a ps3 controller with ds3tool works great for me, even with bluetooth just buy a supported bluetooth adapter, check on the forums. Some are a lot more finicky than othersJigglyWiggly_

Thanks, just ordered it. How long did it take you to receive it in the mail? The site doesn't say how long the shipping is

2 weeks I think, it was kinda slow.JigglyWiggly_

Thanks for the suggestions guys.  I think what I am going to do is try this first, since it is cheap and I found a couple of good reviews on it...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-PC-Wireless-Ergonomic-Gamepad-Controller-Pad-BLACK-TTX-Tech-Cordless-/271218460489?pt=US_Video_Game_Controllers&hash=item3f25e14749

If that ends up being junk, then I will try the PS3 controller and dongle option.

Thanks a bunch guys :)

Yea, the Xbox ones are awesome quality and such, but I could just never get used to the layout.  I have been into PS systems sice '95 ;)  Stuck in my old ways I guess :roll:

MountyManGamer

Same here, while 360 controller seems solid in reliability, the feel just isn't the same old as the dualshock/ps. The controller just feel reminds me old ps1 rpg, gt, gta, etc., the layout feels right is just the handles are wayyy tooo small for human hands, besides that is perfect.

Only a pleb would use a console controller to play a PC game. You can buy them at Scrubs-R-Us, n00b.SKaREO

Yea Iv'e known about the PS3 controller and dongle setup for quite a while, but have always wondered if it would work well or not, being based on 3rd party software.  Does the PS3 gamepad to PC setup have just as consistent of connection as it does to the PS3?  I want to make sure it could be justfied to spend the money on as I would need 4.  Thanks

[QUOTE="SKaREO"]Only a pleb would use a console controller to play a PC game. You can buy them at Scrubs-R-Us, n00b.donalbane

[QUOTE="donalbane"]

[QUOTE="SKaREO"]Only a pleb would use a console controller to play a PC game. You can buy them at Scrubs-R-Us, n00b.SKaREO

I have one of those the dpads on them aren't as good, especially for fighting games with diagonal movements also they have syncing issues other than that, they work greatJigglyWiggly_

Just curious, what kind of syncing issues did you have on those controllers?

Ah, ok.  I just got mine in the mail today.  I'll give it a shot tonight since it was cheap and if the sync issues are present, I'll get me some dongles and some real PS3 controllers.  Thanks

Ah, ok.  I just got mine in the mail today.  I'll give it a shot tonight since it was cheap and if the sync issues are present, I'll get me some dongles and some real PS3 controllers.  Thanks

MountyManGamer

Yea, as expected, that cheapo controller has lag issues.  So, I ordered some PS3 controllers and dongles in hopes to put an end to my gamepad dilemma.  I'll let you know if it works out.

By the way guys, the PS3 controller and BT dongle worked fabulously!  A dream come true for me being able to use a PS3 controller flawlessly on PC.  Thanks again for all your input!

People having issues with the connection of the Logitech wireless pad should check their Windows energy options and see if the "USB options/selective USB energy saving"  option is set to "deactivated"...

However, the F710 has a fatal flaw.  After gaming for a while, 30+ min, the controls totally spaz out and become unusable for a several minutes and it happens repeatedly making sustained gaming impossible.

MountyManGamer

I'm running Logitech Gamepad F710  and it's great

So, since I don't like the Xbox style of gamepad, where do I turn for a high quality "Playstation like" gamepad for PC?  What are you guys using?

MountyManGamer

I would recommend a 360 controller. But since you don't like it I simply recommend hooking up a PS3 controller via bluetooth.

I did read your post but would still recommend the Xbox controller.

It's high quality and proven to work.  I used to have a logitech controller (this thing is probably 10 years old now) and it for some reason wasn't compatibly with some GFWL games, not an issue with the 360 controller. 

I know you don't like the style but it'll take you what, maybe a couple hours to get used to the lay out?