PC gamepad in Australia
Wed Nov 19, 2003 7:51 pm
I am thinking about buying a gamepad for PC.
Today I spoke to a shop that they recommend to use PS2 pad with PC connection adaptor. (USB) Can anyone recommend which gamepad I'd better get?
Logitec Rumble? or PS2 gamepad? or any others?
Today I spoke to a shop that they recommend to use PS2 pad with PC connection adaptor. (USB) Can anyone recommend which gamepad I'd better get?
Logitec Rumble? or PS2 gamepad? or any others?
Wed Nov 19, 2003 8:14 pm
If you've got a PS2, it might be worth investing in the adapter. However, as far as PC gamepads go, I highly recommend the Thrustmaster Firestorm Dual Analog/Dual Power gamepad.
Wed Nov 19, 2003 8:40 pm
I've got the Thrustmaster,, you can get them at Harvey Norman they're great.
Wed Nov 19, 2003 8:48 pm
That's where I bought mine. 
It was $75 when I got it, but I wouldn't be surprised if it was less than that now.
It was $75 when I got it, but I wouldn't be surprised if it was less than that now.
Wed Nov 19, 2003 8:52 pm
The logitech rumble gamepad has 6 buttons...A,B,C,X,Y,Z where as the Thrustmaster only has 4 buttons, does this make much difference?
Which one did you get Andrew...
FireStorm Dual Power 3 ?
FireStorm Dual Analog 3 ?
or
FireStorm Digital 3 ?
Which one did you get Andrew...
FireStorm Dual Power 3 ?
FireStorm Dual Analog 3 ?
or
FireStorm Digital 3 ?
Wed Nov 19, 2003 8:59 pm
I have the Dual Analog 3 (the Dual Power 3 has Force Feedback I believe, which is rarely used IMHO, and not supported by Live 04).
It has 12 buttons - 4 on the top, 2 shoulder buttons on each side, 2 additional shoulder buttons at the bottom of the pad (press with your middle finger), and you can press the two analog sticks down for button presses as well.
Works like a charm for me here. And it only cost me 17 Euros.
EDIT: Just to clarify - I have used a Logitech and MS SIdewinder pads before, and both only have 1 shoulder button on each side and 6 buttons on the top. I do think that the PS2-layout of the Thrustmaster is far superior though as it allows you more button combos. You can't really press more than one of the top buttons at a time, but the shoulder buttons and top buttons combined work wonders (Direct Pass, Turbo, Backdown etc. all word better this way for me).
It has 12 buttons - 4 on the top, 2 shoulder buttons on each side, 2 additional shoulder buttons at the bottom of the pad (press with your middle finger), and you can press the two analog sticks down for button presses as well.
Works like a charm for me here. And it only cost me 17 Euros.
EDIT: Just to clarify - I have used a Logitech and MS SIdewinder pads before, and both only have 1 shoulder button on each side and 6 buttons on the top. I do think that the PS2-layout of the Thrustmaster is far superior though as it allows you more button combos. You can't really press more than one of the top buttons at a time, but the shoulder buttons and top buttons combined work wonders (Direct Pass, Turbo, Backdown etc. all word better this way for me).
Last edited by JohnnyKnoxville on Wed Nov 19, 2003 9:11 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Wed Nov 19, 2003 9:01 pm
Andrew, i picked mine up there for $39.95 on special 
, must have come down in price!
, must have come down in price!
Wed Nov 19, 2003 9:05 pm
I've got the Thrustmaster Firestorm Dual Power...3, I think.
how much....
Wed Nov 19, 2003 9:26 pm
how much do ps2 controller adaptors cost in $AU?(the thing andrew mentioned)
Thu Nov 20, 2003 10:41 am
it's (adaptor) A$30.00....
BTW, which Thrustmaster do you guys use???
at Harvey Norman??? better check it out... ^^
BTW, which Thrustmaster do you guys use???
at Harvey Norman??? better check it out... ^^