Game Pad

orderoftheflame · 22 Aug 2011 at 19:33

movingtables said:
does the xbox360 pad have programable buttons for extra key actions ?

Just use Xpadder or some equivalent. You don't need it built into the pad on the PC.

WingZero30 said:
Doesn't Xbox pad feel 'clunky'?

I would have thought that there is greater control on the buttons, etc with logitech gamepad as it is thinner and smaller, so easier to use.

I also own a logitech gamepad btw.

Not really. :confused:

It's the best supported pad, and extremely comfortable.

I don't see how a pad being smaller would be any easier unless you had very petite hands.

maddog · 22 Aug 2011 at 19:33

I use the wii classic pad on pc, weirdly i don't like the the 360 pads.

madindehead · 22 Aug 2011 at 19:33

If it's mainly racing games you will be playing, they have limited controls anyway. And most racing games have 360 pad as a control option, so you don't even need to configure it! Literally plug n play!

On the comfort, I have reasonably small hands as I am a small guy. And the 360 pad is very comfortable. It looks big, but feels great when using it.

movingtables · 22 Aug 2011 at 19:34

If i bought the xbox360 pad can i programe the buttons to do different actions than the default settings?

madindehead · 22 Aug 2011 at 19:37

movingtables said:
If i bought the xbox360 pad can i programe the buttons to do different actions than the default settings?

Yeah, I think so. Think you can just make it a custom config. But overall, the button configs for 360 pad supported games are pretty sensible already

With that Logitech pad, you'll have to go and make a custom config for every game also, which gets a bit boring.

Murray · 22 Aug 2011 at 19:39

360 is the most comfy pad I have ever used and the easiest pad to use it even changes the buttons on some games to match them!

WingZero30 · 22 Aug 2011 at 19:40

I must say that Xbox360 pad does look one bad ass pad

It is looking rather tasty!! Hmmmmmm :cool:

movingtables · 22 Aug 2011 at 19:42

right i shall buy the xbox360 pad. if its pants i shall blame you lot

movingtables · 22 Aug 2011 at 19:45

So off the top of peoples head can they list some new / newish games the xbox360 pad supports without any configuring?

for example F1 2010 ?

iamtheoneneo · 22 Aug 2011 at 19:49

it supports any game with the games for windows tag or whatever it is...so pretty much every game in the last 4 years, that actually benefits from a pad.

dirt3, f1, lost planet, street fighter etc etc etc.....

Limpnoodle · 22 Aug 2011 at 19:51

360 pad is awesome plug and play goodness, only thing would make it better is if it had a slider axis!

madindehead · 22 Aug 2011 at 19:52

movingtables said:
right i shall buy the xbox360 pad. if its pants i shall blame you lot

It's not pants, trust us

movingtables said:
So off the top of peoples head can they list some new / newish games the xbox360 pad supports without any configuring?

for example F1 2010 ?

Yup, F1 2010 works.

iamtheoneneo said:
it supports any game with the games for windows tag or whatever it is...so pretty much every game in the last 4 years, that actually benefits from a pad.

dirt3, f1, lost planet, street fighter etc etc etc.....

This is apparently a list of ALL the games which support the use of the pad

297 games. And that's probably not even a full list.

movingtables · 22 Aug 2011 at 19:55

ok guys thanks all your help xbox360 pad orded.

gropingmantis · 22 Aug 2011 at 19:56

Oh whilst we are on the subject of gamepads does anyone know if there is something that combines both charging and wireless reciever for the 360 pad into one neat package preferably only using one USB port? Oh and preferably in black

cosmos55 · 22 Aug 2011 at 19:57

+1 for the 360 pad , wish i got mine sooner.

Zefan · 22 Aug 2011 at 20:05

This thread has reminded me that I need to get a 360 pad. I will buy one tonight!

meths · 22 Aug 2011 at 20:14

I use a PS3 pad.

movingtables · 22 Aug 2011 at 20:28

Zefan said:
This thread has reminded me that I need to get a 360 pad. I will buy one tonight!

I'm getting mine for £17.99 delivered.

Zefan · 22 Aug 2011 at 22:38

movingtables said:
I'm getting mine for £17.99 delivered.

Funny that, mine too

I can't order from work though so it's going to have to wait until the morning

soullessfire · 23 Aug 2011 at 18:32

Using a wireless kit here since I already had 2 pads for my 360. Setting up a USB controller for games which support the 360 pad is an absolute headache IMO, really much easier with this pad.

If you need to mimic mouse or mess about with the controller buttons, as suggested above, xpadder or whatever will give you all the customisation you need.