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I'm tired of playing NES, SNES and Genesis games with my keyboard. What's a good controller I can buy for my computer that can be used for emulation?

Posted: Jan 31 2008 04:20 pm

Anything resembling a PS2 controller.

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just get a wired 360 controller.

better yet, go to wal mart, they have this usb converter thing for ten bucks that lets you use a gamecube, ps2 or x box controller on your PC (simultaneously for multiplayer, I must add). it even doubles as a 2 port usb hub. that's what I use.

Posted: Jan 31 2008 04:21 pm

JEW wrote:

better yet, go to wal mart, they have this usb converter thing for ten bucks that lets you use a gamecube, ps2 or x box controller on your PC (simultaneously for multiplayer, I must add). it even doubles as a 2 port usb hub. that's what I use.

This. I recommend a PS2 controller.

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JEW wrote:

just get a wired 360 controller.

better yet, go to wal mart, they have this usb converter thing for ten bucks that lets you use a gamecube, ps2 or x box controller on your PC (simultaneously for multiplayer, I must add). it even doubles as a 2 port usb hub. that's what I use.

That sounds good. Thanks.

Posted: Jan 31 2008 05:22 pm

I grabbed a Super Joy Box Pro off of PlayAsia. Our Wal-Mart doesn't sell what Jew is talking about, but the SJB works great.

Posted: Jan 31 2008 07:30 pm

They make adapters for just about every game system's controller. So depending on how die hard you want to be. You could get a SNES adapter for SNES games, Genesis adapter for Genesis games, etc etc.

Personally, I dig the wired 360 controller. I also have a 2-port "Super Joy Box 11" which I use my Real Arcade stick with.

Try here:
http://www.ztnetstore.com/product_info.php/products_id/254

Joined: Jul 16 2006 Location: 22 Acacia Avenue Posts: 324

Hey guys, I'm looking at this one, since I can use a PS2 controller for it. But I noticed it says that it's compatible with Windows 2000 and XP. What about Vista? Will that work?

http://www.ztnetstore.com/product_info.php/cPath/22/products_id/394

Posted: Jan 31 2008 10:22 pm

Gravis has some good controllers. I use a Gravis Gamepad Pro. Got it for very cheap not too long ago.

As far as Vista it's anyones guess.

Posted: Jan 31 2008 10:59 pm

Avian wrote:

Hey guys, I'm looking at this one, since I can use a PS2 controller for it. But I noticed it says that it's compatible with Windows 2000 and XP. What about Vista? Will that work?

http://www.ztnetstore.com/product_info.php/cPath/22/products_id/394

Beta Vista drivers for the Trio Linker can be found here:
http://www.hkems.com/files/Trio%20Linker%20V4.1%20for%20Vista32.EXE

Joined: Jul 16 2006 Location: 22 Acacia Avenue Posts: 324

Knyte wrote:

Avian wrote:

Hey guys, I'm looking at this one, since I can use a PS2 controller for it. But I noticed it says that it's compatible with Windows 2000 and XP. What about Vista? Will that work?

http://www.ztnetstore.com/product_info.php/cPath/22/products_id/394

Beta Vista drivers for the Trio Linker can be found here:
http://www.hkems.com/files/Trio%20Linker%20V4.1%20for%20Vista32.EXE

Awesome, thanks.

I was just trying to play Contra III: Alien Wars with my keyboard, and I didn't last more than 30 seconds.

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oh contra is impossible to begin with, don't even try to handicap yourself by using a keyboard!

Posted: Feb 01 2008 02:02 pm

I use one called the retractable controller. It's pretty much a PS2 controller, but the cord that hooks up the the USB is retractable. It rocks.

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Hey guys, I wound up getting a Logitech controller at Best Buy. It's set up just like a PS2 controller, and seems to be working well.

Another question......what are some of the best sites to find ROMS? I know of a few, but I was wondering what everyone's favorites are.

Posted: Feb 03 2008 07:24 pm

The rom sites i go to do not exist anymore.

Posted: Feb 03 2008 07:32 pm

i went this route:

http://www.retrousb.com/index.php

Although, when i bought mine, they were still rewiring controllers, so my snes controller can't plug into a real snes.

Posted: Feb 03 2008 07:44 pm

Avian wrote:

Another question......what are some of the best sites to find ROMS? I know of a few, but I was wondering what everyone's favorites are.

Avian, check your messages.

Posted: Feb 03 2008 10:29 pm

Here, I'll jumble it.

moc.morlooc

2010 SLF Tag Champ Joined: Jun 07 2006 Posts: 12294

step one: cut a whole in the box
step two: put your junk in that box
step three: make her open the box
step four: go to isohunt or piratebay
step five:search "roms"
step six: download
step seven: ???
step eight: profit

Posted: Feb 03 2008 11:00 pm

Wow, two great references merged seamlessly with pertinent information. Awesome.

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Since I'm going to be investing in this soon I need this thread for reference Smile

Originally I was going to go to CircuitCity.com or Target.com or something and see what they had that I could order online. I'm not sure the local Wal-Mart here(20 miles away) has the adapter USB thing you guys are talking about but I'll look into that too.

Posted: Jun 01 2008 08:12 pm

I use a Saitek P880 Gamepad. Only drawback is that most emulators force you to use the analog sticks instead of the directional pad.

Posted: Jun 02 2008 04:54 pm

Yea thats really shitty, I was doing the next weeks challenge with a 360 controller. The thing is its more precise then the digital pad on it, man I need to invest in a USB NES controller.

Posted: Jun 02 2008 05:17 pm

If you dont mind looking like a jackass you can always map the d pad to the left side of the key board and the A & B buttons to the right and hold the keyboard like a giant NES controller, I've done it and it sorta works.