Good Cheap Controller (Gamepad) for PC?

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Hi folks. I have two driving games on my system. GRID and Dirt 2. They run flawless on my system so that's fine but I hate using a keyboard, especially on multiplayer.

I've checked out some game pads but quite a few of them have issues. Saitek (Mad Catz) has the issue with square analogue housing and non-precise and sticky analogue sticks and others are either too cheap or pack features I don't need. I've had experience many years ago when replacing a controller for my PS2 I got a Mad Catz one and after you use the stick, it'd pretty much stay put. Stupid thing. Seems Mad Catz never changed. Makes me wonder why they're in business.

So I need a cheap controller for two games. Precise sticks, good housing around the sticks (preferably round), black if possible, and wired.

I've seen the Saitek PS2700 and controllers like that but again, sticky useless analogue sticks.

I may use these for shooters from time to time also, so again, precise sticks that revert to normal possible when left go would be ideal.

I don't expect I'll use it much after I've over-played Grid and Dirt2 hence they need to be cheap.

Regards,

Lee
 
Pretty much everyone on here will say get an XBOX 360 controller. I'd deffinately agree! I use mine for DiRT 2 and GRID amongst others, it's perfect for them! Also has the bonus of setting up the buttons it's self in newer games so no messing around.

You can either pay around £17.99 for the wired version (plugs straight into usb, no drivers needed for vista or win 7) or £25-£30 for the wireless "for windows" version. That comes with the controller and a wireless receiver. Which again you just plug into usb, job done.

As you say you dont use it much you maybe best with the wired one.

Si.
 
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UK Si said:
Pretty much everyone on here will say get an XBOX 360 controller. I'd deffinately agree! I use mine for DiRT 2 and GRID amongst others, it's perfect for them! Also has the bonus of setting up the buttons it's self in newer games so no messing around.

You can either pay around £17.99 for the wired version (plugs straight into usb, no drivers needed for vista or win 7) or £25-£30 for the wireless "for windows" version. That comes with the controller and a wireless receiver. Which again you just plug into usb, job done.

As you say you dont use it much you maybe best with the wired one.

Si.
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Hi. I new an Xbox 360 controller would be mentioned... however. They only sell the wired in white. I have an Xbox 360 Elite with a Black Wireless Controller... although I'm more inclined to get a wired black coloured controller... I don't want adapters or anything like that even if it does save a bit of cash. On the other hand I can't be dealing with batteries.

IMHO Microsoft are a bit stupid not making black wired controllers. :(

I have the black/blue Antec 1200 case.

Thanks for the help so far folks.

FX
 
UKFX said:
Hi. I new an Xbox 360 controller would be mentioned... however. They only sell the wired in white. I have an Xbox 360 Elite with a Black Wireless Controller... although I'm more inclined to get a wired black coloured controller... I don't want adapters or anything like that even if it does save a bit of cash. On the other hand I can't be dealing with batteries.

IMHO Microsoft are a bit stupid not making black wired controllers. :(

I have the black/blue Antec 1200 case.

Thanks for the help so far folks.

FX
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See your point. but the Xbox is a good controller for those games and others.
 
Personally Id rather have an ugly + good controller than a pretty + crap controller.
Just store it away when not in use?
Or strip it down and spray paint it - its really easy to take apart.
 
UKFX said:
Hi. I new an Xbox 360 controller would be mentioned... however. They only sell the wired in white. I have an Xbox 360 Elite with a Black Wireless Controller... although I'm more inclined to get a wired black coloured controller... I don't want adapters or anything like that even if it does save a bit of cash. On the other hand I can't be dealing with batteries.

IMHO Microsoft are a bit stupid not making black wired controllers. :(

I have the black/blue Antec 1200 case.

Thanks for the help so far folks.

FX
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You won't find a better quality or cheaper (without sacrificing) controller than the 360 ones still. I'd recommend you just get a wired white one, it's not going to match the colour of your case but I'd just put up with it and stick it in a closet when your not using it. It does the job, not the matching colour game and that's what's important.
 
I have a white wired one and it looks pretty good next to my Antec 900 which is similar colours to yours

There really is no alternative these days. Not only does it 'just work' with all modern games, many games give you the on-screen prompts in games showing the coloured/lettered buttons the same as an xbox would. Most games you don't even have to choose mouse + keyboard or xbox 360 controller, either can be used at any time. In fact, in many games, the on-screen prompts all change the second you change from one to another.
 
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Great... everything I have is blue and black, now I have to have that cheapy looking farm boy white ass controller. I think I'll go without.
 
UKFX said:
Great... everything I have is blue and black, now I have to have that cheapy looking farm boy white ass controller. I think I'll go without.
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BIGBC said:
over reaction much?
If its that big of a deal to you then just spray paint it.
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Agreed. Or just purchase the Crossfire Gaming Receiver and feel free to use your "superior" black controller wireless with both your PC and your 360.
 
you may as well just use your xbox 360 controller, but i suppose you could use a playstation 2 black controller with the usb adapter you can get for them if you really must have a black wired controller.
 
nikebee said:
just purchase the Crossfire Gaming Receiver and feel free to use your "superior" black controller wireless with both your PC and your 360.
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this. get the reciever and use your black wireless controller with it. Hide the reciever somewhere out of sight and away you go.

alternative is a black plug and play charge kit to make your black 360 controller wired
 
or just buy the black adapter and controller..

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I have a play and charge kit. Where do they sell those Black Controllers with the receiver?! Looks awesome man. :D Sorry for over reaction... very little sleep see ;) haha.
 
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