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strikershadow
Jan 28, 2008, 06:16 PM
hey guys, I play online on the PS2, i was talking to someone who played on the computer. he said he uses an XBOX 360 controller to play. does anyone know how to do this?

Miakyo
Jan 28, 2008, 06:18 PM
The X Box 360 controller is also compatible with Windows. Just plug it in like any USB device, install the drivers from Microsoft's website; And hey presto.

The PS2 controller requires a 3rd party piece of kit. A PS2 to PC converter. Basically a USB device that extends out into a PS2 controller socket. I should have mine tomorrow. =P

HFlowen
Jan 28, 2008, 06:19 PM
I use my ps2 controller with a little converter i got from amazon. (http://tinyurl.com/2aq6hm)

Was a pain in the ass to set the buttons though, lol.


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ilovetypemoon
Jan 28, 2008, 06:22 PM
I tried both the PS2 and the 360 controllers on my PC and I have to say the PS2 is overall more comfortable to use. The joystick being on the bottom and d-pad on top kills it for me. It becomes hard to keep running while doing stuff with menu/inv etc. Well, this game was made for PS2 anyways. Just grab an adapter online for under 10 dollars or from radioshack.

strikershadow
Jan 28, 2008, 06:23 PM
does the 360 controller have a USB at the end or buy an addon thing? and i didnt know that but i guess it makes sense since 360 is owned by microsoft http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif

Miakyo
Jan 28, 2008, 06:27 PM
On 2008-01-28 15:23, strikershadow wrote:
does the 360 controller have a USB at the end or buy an addon thing? and i didnt know that but i guess it makes sense since 360 is owned by microsoft http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif



If you purchase a wired controller; Yes. It's also cheaper than the wireless. And I believe the wireless requires more to setup to work on your PC (A USB Dongle if I ain't mistaken).

strikershadow
Jan 28, 2008, 06:31 PM
Thank you, i guess this ends this thread unless if someone wants to add in any information http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif

HFlowen
Jan 28, 2008, 06:34 PM
On 2008-01-28 15:31, strikershadow wrote:
Thank you, i guess this ends this thread unless if someone wants to add in any information http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif

Yea, if you're going to use the ps2 controller, this will really help when you're setting the buttons.

http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/6581/655mw7.gif

SJW89
Jan 28, 2008, 07:01 PM
On 2008-01-28 15:18, Miakyo wrote:
The X Box 360 controller is also compatible with Windows. Just plug it in like any USB device, install the drivers from Microsoft's website; And hey presto.

The PS2 controller requires a 3rd party piece of kit. A PS2 to PC converter. Basically a USB device that extends out into a PS2 controller socket. I should have mine tomorrow. =P



Like this? I forgot where I bought it.
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q277/Nytemare6789/100_1991.jpg

Miakyo
Jan 28, 2008, 07:55 PM
SJW89 :

Thats the fellow right there. I purchased mine this morning, should be delivered by tomorrow (express delivery malarkey).