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Girl Drink Drunk
Jan 14th, 2007, 11:51 AM
I'm looking for a controller that actually has a good D-pad with directional buttons that aren't webbed together (like that X-Box 360 did), and resembles either a PS/PS2 or SNES controller. Considering I'm not big on PC gaming as far as newer games go, Im not looking for something too expensive. I just need a good controller to play NES or Genesis ROMs.

kahljorn
Jan 14th, 2007, 01:51 PM
i think you can buy adapters to make the PS2 controller able to hook up to the computer.

Girl Drink Drunk
Jan 14th, 2007, 04:45 PM
Sweet. I'll just get one of those then. I found one called the "PS2 to PC Controller Adapter".

Fathom Zero
Jan 19th, 2007, 03:42 PM
I think that there are USB Genesis Controllers out there.

Seven Force
Feb 9th, 2007, 01:27 AM
Old, I know, but in case someone is still looking around:

http://gameasylum.us/coad.html

http://www.retrousb.com/usb.html

SKATERMONKEY
Feb 9th, 2007, 01:41 AM
there are also adaptors for xbox controllers to be compatible with
pc as well but I actually prefer my wireless thrustmaster controller.

Seven Force
Feb 11th, 2007, 07:54 PM
http://www.ocmodshop.com/ocmodshop.aspx?a=223&p=1058

Yeah, it's pretty easy and I just might try it in the next week or so. :)

Chojin
Feb 14th, 2007, 12:08 AM
Xbox 360 wireless controllers work on PCs without any drivers or modifications

Girl Drink Drunk
Feb 17th, 2007, 09:56 AM
I got my PS2 to USB adapter. It works great for the most part, altough it's kind of odd when playing NES ROMs.

Fathom Zero
Feb 17th, 2007, 05:32 PM
Xbox 360 wireless controllers work on PCs without any drivers or modifications

I've heard that. I also hear that a lot of games do and/or will support it.

That's neato! :)

One can use the Wiimote too, but ya need some drivers and this thingie called GlovePie.

Divisible by Waffle
Feb 17th, 2007, 08:15 PM
If you want to be bold, you can try to rewire a Genesis controller to work on your computer. I've heard of people doing it with SNES controllers before, so why not?

Also, if you're going the PS2 USB route, Smartjoy is the best brand to go with. My friend has one, and it works perfectly.

W01fman
Feb 19th, 2007, 01:37 PM
Radio shack has a PS2 to USB adapter. Item 26-729. Cost me $11.99. It came with a driver cd for an easy install. I'm been playing Frets on Fire like crazy and it works great for my wireless gitar hero controller.

Jeff The Ninja
Apr 1st, 2007, 01:11 AM
If i dont use my keyboard, i put in my X-Arcade joystick. It works well with genesis games as most games are of the arcade variety.