Controllers for PC? [Archive]

Polly

Sep 4, 2006, 02:25 AM

XBox360 pad with a little configuring with XBCD feels fantastic with PSU. I'll not play it with anything else.

I was originally going to use a PS2 > USB connector until I played PSU on the PS2 and didn't like the placement of the analog sticks for this type of game.

I also tried it a bit earlier today on my Saitek P2500 pad and it didn't feel too bad either, but I much prefer the XBox360 controller for comfort and layout.

A2K

Sep 4, 2006, 02:45 AM

On 2006-09-04 00:25, Triela wrote:
XBox360 pad with a little configuring with XBCD feels fantastic with PSU. I'll not play it with anything else.

XBCD, you say? What is that?

peenk

Sep 4, 2006, 03:37 AM

On 2006-09-04 00:45, A2K wrote:

On 2006-09-04 00:25, Triela wrote:
XBox360 pad with a little configuring with XBCD feels fantastic with PSU. I'll not play it with anything else.

XBCD, you say? What is that?

Drivers for xbox 360 controller for windows.
Microsoft drivers for 360 controller for windows are bugy/unresponsive but controller itself is superb.
People made their own:
http://xbcd360guide.50webs.com/guide.html

I have 360 controller and use XBCD (custom drivers).
Site also has video to help with installation so you shouldn't have any problems.

Kaply

Sep 4, 2006, 04:24 AM

has anyone tried the xbox 360 controller on the PC for PSU yet? I wanted to know if you could set the control pad to cursor movement while still having the analog stick for movement.

Tankster

Sep 4, 2006, 09:48 AM

Do you need to buy a special xbox360 controller? or just a regular one and it will plug in to the PC USB port?

[ This Message was edited by: Tankster on 2006-09-04 07:48 ]

Emrald

Sep 4, 2006, 09:52 AM

Slightly offtopic but also ontopic

When you set the controls to controler what options can you set to buttons?...WHat's setting it up like? easy? Complicated? WHat?

Tankster

Sep 4, 2006, 09:54 AM

http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/gaming/ProductDetails.aspx?pid=090&active_tab=systemRequirements

that controller i should get?

or the one that isnt wireless but available now?

http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/gaming/ProductDetails.aspx?pid=091&active_tab=systemRequirements

[ This Message was edited by: Tankster on 2006-09-04 07:56 ]

Alpha-Hunter

Sep 4, 2006, 09:56 AM

wow, would this xbox 360 controller also work for pso pc? i mean as far was lay out is concerned... and like asked above is it a special controller or is every 360 pad capable of connecting to windows?

[ This Message was edited by: Alpha-Hunter on 2006-09-04 07:57 ]

Tankster

Sep 4, 2006, 10:03 AM

On 2006-09-04 07:56, Alpha-Hunter wrote:
wow, would this xbox 360 controller also work for pso pc? i mean as far was lay out is concerned... and like asked above is it a special controller or is every 360 pad capable of connecting to windows?

[ This Message was edited by: Alpha-Hunter on 2006-09-04 07:57 ]

http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/gaming/ProductDetails.aspx?pid=091&active_tab=systemRequirements

that one is PC windows compatable.

[ This Message was edited by: Tankster on 2006-09-04 08:03 ]

Tankster

Sep 4, 2006, 10:04 AM

It isnt very expensive either, around $40.

Alpha-Hunter

Sep 4, 2006, 10:04 AM

sweet, i may pick it up today and see how it works for PSO PC. hopefully it works as well as my saitek pad. and of course this will be the main pad for PSU NA, lol. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_smile.gif

Tankster

Sep 4, 2006, 10:05 AM

On 2006-09-04 08:04, Alpha-Hunter wrote:
sweet, i may pick it up today and see how it works for PSO PC. hopefully it works as well as my saitek pad. and of course this will be the main pad for PSU NA, lol. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_smile.gif

I might get it too, near or on the US release date.

peenk

Sep 4, 2006, 10:39 AM

On 2006-09-04 07:54, Tankster wrote:
http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/gaming/ProductDetails.aspx?pid=090&active_tab=systemRequirements

that controller i should get?

or the one that isnt wireless but available now?

http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/gaming/ProductDetails.aspx?pid=091&active_tab=systemRequirements

They should both work on PC since description for wirless controller says "windows xp sp1 required."
I have wired version and I did try it out w/ PSO BB. Felt exact same thing as DC controller (in a good way) but even better comfort.
Bought mine at K-mart for $34.

On 2006-09-04 07:56, Alpha-Hunter wrote:
wow, would this xbox 360 controller also work for pso pc? i mean as far was lay out is concerned... and like asked above is it a special controller or is every 360 pad capable of connecting to windows?

Any 360 Controller (double check wireless though). There is no special PC version. And they rox!

[ This Message was edited by: peenk on 2006-09-04 08:43 ]

Tankster

Sep 4, 2006, 10:52 AM

On 2006-09-04 08:39, peenk wrote:

On 2006-09-04 07:54, Tankster wrote:
http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/gaming/ProductDetails.aspx?pid=090&active_tab=systemRequirements

that controller i should get?

or the one that isnt wireless but available now?

http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/gaming/ProductDetails.aspx?pid=091&active_tab=systemRequirements

They should both work on PC since description for wirless controller says "windows xp sp1 required."
I have wired version and I did try it out w/ PSO BB. Felt exact same thing as DC controller (in a good way) but even better comfort.
Bought mine at K-mart for $34.

On 2006-09-04 07:56, Alpha-Hunter wrote:
wow, would this xbox 360 controller also work for pso pc? i mean as far was lay out is concerned... and like asked above is it a special controller or is every 360 pad capable of connecting to windows?

Any 360 Controller (double check wireless though). There is no special PC version. And they rox!

[ This Message was edited by: peenk on 2006-09-04 08:43 ]

yea, i think ill get a wireless xbox360 controller for PSU soon.

Legenden

Sep 4, 2006, 10:53 AM

Think this thread will answear all your questions..

http://www.pso-world.com/viewtopic.php?topic=117826&forum=20&32

btw. still looking for a good turbo gamepad,,

gjb-sensei

Sep 4, 2006, 12:49 PM

I have a Logitech Dual Action at the moment, but I'm starting to get rather tired of the PlayStation 2-esque layout... I may pick up one of those Xbox 360 Windows Controllers soon.

ShadowTH1000

Sep 4, 2006, 12:53 PM

I bought the $20.00 Logitech PS2-esqe controller, I like it I use it to play PSO BB

Emrald

Sep 4, 2006, 04:28 PM

yeah guys thanks for not anwsering MY question T_T

Kyuu

Sep 4, 2006, 04:33 PM

On 2006-09-04 07:52, coolcat33333 wrote:

When you set the controls to controler what options can you set to buttons?...WHat's setting it up like? easy? Complicated? WHat?
It's easy, and pretty much like every other game's controller setup. There's a list of actions, and you assign buttons to those actions.

Don't worry about it.

Emrald

Sep 4, 2006, 04:47 PM

>_> this is the only game for the PC i've ever used a controler for

Jesterr

Sep 4, 2006, 05:01 PM

I just did some research. The XBOX360 Wired controller is supposedly the only one that works with the PC. Also the XBOX360 controller for windows is the exact same as the XBOX360 controller, the only difference is it comes with a CD for your drivers. At best buy they sell the CD version for +5 bucks more when microsoft says they should be sold for the same price. Just get the normal controller since you can get the contents of that CD from http://www.microsoft.com for free.

[ This Message was edited by: Jesterr on 2006-09-04 17:41 ]

A2K

Sep 4, 2006, 05:31 PM

How is everyone's controllers configured? I have a wired 360 controller and "Default Buttons 2" seems to be closest to what I was going for, but, it doesn't seem that there is any use for the analog triggers? What would be closest to the PS2's default layout?

And it doesn't seem like I can map the big Xbox button to anything no matter what drivers I use.

[ This Message was edited by: A2K on 2006-09-04 15:33 ]

Blackwaltz-R

Sep 4, 2006, 05:44 PM

yea, i think ill get a wireless xbox360 controller for PSU soon.

The wireless doesn't connect to PC.

I'd recomend the 360 controller since most other PC game pads Don't feel like cheap crap.

[ This Message was edited by: Blackwaltz-R on 2006-09-04 15:56 ]

Sgt_Shligger

Sep 4, 2006, 05:52 PM

On 2006-09-04 15:01, Jesterr wrote:
I just did some research. The XBOX460 Wired controller is supposedly the only one that works with the PC. Also the XBOX360 controller for windows is the exact same as the XBOX360 controller, the only difference is it comes with a CD for your drivers. At best buy they sell the CD version for +5 bucks more when microsoft says they should be sold for the same price. Just get the normal controller since you can get the contents of that CD from http://www.microsoft.com for free.

Xbox 460? Damn d00d, y0ur hang!ng in t3h futur3!!!11

the microsoft drivers are buggy? I haven't experienced many problems yet........ except them pesky triggers >_> Amybe I hsould get that dirver <_<

[ This Message was edited by: Sgt_Shligger on 2006-09-04 15:53 ]

Blitzkommando

Sep 4, 2006, 06:07 PM

I purchased the Xbox 360 controller this past Christmas with a $50 gift card for Best Buy that I got and I am extremely pleased with the purchase. It responds perfectly and works great with racing games and adventure games which happened to be why I purchased it in the first place. I use the normal Microsoft driver at defaults and it is very accurate and responsive. I had a driver issue when it updated at first but I simply re-did the diagnostics and calibrations and it hasn't bugged out since. I find it is the second most comfortable controller I've ever used, following the GameCube controller.

I just wish Force Feedback worked as it would then be essentially perfect.

Dahilia

Sep 4, 2006, 06:11 PM

I'm going to use ... I think this thing says "Game Elements Gemini: Recoil (It jus has a retractable USB cord). I used it for PSO. This controller has a PS2 layout so I hope it optimizes well with the PC setup.

peenk

Sep 4, 2006, 07:12 PM

the microsoft drivers are buggy? I haven't experienced many problems yet........ except them pesky triggers >_> Amybe I hsould get that dirver <_<

Had same problem w/ regular M$ drivers. Because triggers are 'pressure sensitive' they dont function well in games (cant assign them as buttons). XBCD will fix all that and more. You wont have ur leet pressure sensitive software but they will function as buttons.
Plus it makes analog sticks MORE precise and less twichy.
As for wireless controller, it needs Windows Media Edition XP. Just get wired version its just as good.

Tankster

Sep 4, 2006, 09:49 PM

On 2006-09-04 15:44, Blackwaltz-R wrote:

yea, i think ill get a wireless xbox360 controller for PSU soon.

The wireless doesn't connect to PC.

I'd recomend the 360 controller since most other PC game pads Don't feel like cheap crap.

[ This Message was edited by: Blackwaltz-R on 2006-09-04 15:56 ]

There is a wireless PC compatable xbox360 controller coming out early 2007

Tankster

Sep 4, 2006, 09:52 PM

On 2006-09-04 16:07, Norvekh wrote:
I purchased the Xbox 360 controller this past Christmas with a $50 gift card for Best Buy that I got and I am extremely pleased with the purchase. It responds perfectly and works great with racing games and adventure games which happened to be why I purchased it in the first place. I use the normal Microsoft driver at defaults and it is very accurate and responsive. I had a driver issue when it updated at first but I simply re-did the diagnostics and calibrations and it hasn't bugged out since. I find it is the second most comfortable controller I've ever used, following the GameCube controller.

I just wish Force Feedback worked as it would then be essentially perfect.

I aggree, the GC controller is amazingly comfortable.

Alexandrious1

Sep 5, 2006, 08:57 PM

How difficult was it for you guys to configure your Xbox 360 controllers to PSU using XBCD? What did you had to do exactly to get it all correct? Did you had to install and use ControlMK and figure out how to configure that as well?

Jinto117

Sep 5, 2006, 11:10 PM

There is a wireless PC compatable xbox360 controller coming out early 2007

This is true. Also the 360 button in the middle that currently doesn't do anything on the PC will be put to use when Microsoft releases Vista. They plan to make the button open up your 360 dash on your monitor just like it does for the console.

Tetsuro

Sep 6, 2006, 02:19 PM

Hey does anyone know if a Wireless controller will work if you have the Plug and Play Kit?

Alexandrious1

Sep 6, 2006, 02:19 PM

Sighs anyone using the xbox 360 controller and is very knowledgeable bout the xbcd driver can PM me please?

Alpha-Hunter

Sep 6, 2006, 02:42 PM

i picked up the controller this weekend. very responsive and confortable, but i'm having trouble configuring the quick menu button for pso PC. the new drivers and controlMK weren't very helpful (AKA can't figure them out). http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_smile.gif

ShardInABox

Sep 8, 2006, 04:44 PM

On 2006-09-04 00:25, Triela wrote:
XBox360 pad with a little configuring with XBCD feels fantastic with PSU. I'll not play it with anything else.

How did you config it? I have adjusted mine so
back = chat
start = menu
L = Lock-On Camera, Turn Page Left
R = Change Weapon, Turn Page Right
I have left out the turn page left/right dedicated buttons (do we need them)

also i've left the putton to put the cam overhead and the puttons that are unassiged int he options (no idea what they do).

I'd like to use the L trigger for something though

mike23z

Sep 8, 2006, 07:22 PM

hmmmm well i got a 360 controller but idk how to use it in psu. my keybaords still the only thing i can controll it with. i assume theres a certain option i have to enable or something of that sort. plz helps me out and if some1's already specified what to do plz slap me.

ah ha nvm figured it out!

[ This Message was edited by: mike23z on 2006-09-08 19:21 ]

Losodo1976

Sep 8, 2006, 09:20 PM

Get a Logitech for sure. The 360 controllers are pretty bad, don't feel natural at all.

Chaobo99

Sep 8, 2006, 09:21 PM

Kinda cause your not used to 360 on PC...but it even says ,"

"Use for Microsoft Xbox 360 or Microsofts Windows XP PC"

Kyuu

Sep 8, 2006, 10:33 PM

On 2006-09-08 19:20, Losodo1976 wrote:

Get a Logitech for sure. The 360 controllers are pretty bad, don't feel natural at all.
Definitely have to disagree with you there. 360 controllers are basically a modified, sleeker, more comfy version of the awesome Dreamcast controllers.

The only controller that may have been comparably comfy was the GC controller, but that thing's button layout was terrible for anything other than Mario or Mario Kart, IMO.