Just got GT Legends

Drake5 · 22 Apr 2006 at 13:47

Hey.

I just bought GT Legends off the bay, i just couldnt wait any longer!

I know i havemt got a wheel or anything, but i will be playing it with a pad, (seems good with a pad on the demo)

If i do start to get into it i will buy a wheel.

Just a question, can you play this game online? If you can, do you need to pay, or is it free to play online?

Thanks

PinkFloyd · 22 Apr 2006 at 13:51

Yeh you can play online, its free to do, you just need to register with a name and your email addy.
Online is great when you find a server not full of smacktards.

Had some great races earlier and last night, yet other than that the last week has been lame.

Drake5 · 22 Apr 2006 at 13:53

PinkFloyd said:
Yeh you can play online, its free to do, you just need to register with a name and your email addy.
Online is great when you find a server not full of smacktards.
Had some great races earlier and last night, yet other than that the last week has been lame.

I cant wait, sounds fun!!!

"Smacktards" huh?

alx · 22 Apr 2006 at 14:14

denic2k6 said:
"Smacktards" huh?

People who think smashing into other cars is a viable way of braking

KraniX · 22 Apr 2006 at 14:26

sh4rk said:
People who think smashing into other cars is a viable way of braking

cant post a direct link due to profanity, but some of the definitions of smacktard on www.urbandictionary.com are very amusing.

Drake5 · 22 Apr 2006 at 14:29

Lol the funnies saying has got to be "Teabag" on BF2.

Lol, a friend described it to me, and omg was it funny

BTW, do you think it will be hard for me to play with a pad?

DaveyD · 22 Apr 2006 at 14:45

denic2k6 said:
Lol the funnies saying has got to be "Teabag" on BF2.

Lol, a friend described it to me, and omg was it funny

BTW, do you think it will be hard for me to play with a pad?

You'll get used to it as long as you practice, but you'll be at a disadvantage in some areas like steering and throttle control methinks, but it is still possible to get very good lap times and be competitive, as some people do it, just with lots of praccy.

Drake5 · 22 Apr 2006 at 15:11

DaveyD said:
You'll get used to it as long as you practice, but you'll be at a disadvantage in some areas like steering and throttle control methinks, but it is still possible to get very good lap times and be competitive, as some people do it, just with lots of praccy.

Yea, i understand what you mean about the thorrtle and control.

Ive being playing the demo and it seems pretty easy with a pad, im really enojoying it.

Although, i keep spinning off the sharp corners, you really have to come to a stop to turn the corner.

dirtydog · 22 Apr 2006 at 15:24

DaveyD said:
You'll get used to it as long as you practice, but you'll be at a disadvantage in some areas like steering and throttle control methinks

Unless he has a pad with an analogue stick and triggers

Drake5 · 22 Apr 2006 at 15:27

dirtydog said:
Unless he has a pad with an analogue stick and triggers

You mean like an xbox pad??

DaveyD · 22 Apr 2006 at 15:27

dirtydog said:
Unless he has a pad with an analogue stick and triggers

True, though a wheel will be a bit more accurate, as will the pedals... and would feel more authentic

dirtydog · 22 Apr 2006 at 15:30

denic2k6 said:
You mean like an xbox pad??

Indeed

You can control analogue steering and thottle extremely well with such a pad, at least as good as a wheel and pedals and arguably better, which isn't as ridiculous as it may sound.

Drake5 · 22 Apr 2006 at 15:45

dirtydog said:
Indeed You can control analogue steering and thottle extremely well with such a pad, at least as good as a wheel and pedals and arguably better, which isn't as ridiculous as it may sound.

Any idea how much i could pick an xbox pad up for? With the converter adapter.

Cheers

DaveyD · 22 Apr 2006 at 15:49

edit:sodding double post

DaveyD · 22 Apr 2006 at 15:50

denic2k6 said:
Any idea how much i could pick an xbox pad up for? With the converter adapter.

Cheers

Buy an Xbox 360 corded pad. They're USB, and will work normally.

Else, go for an Xbox Controller-S, but most people now prefer the 360 pad over them, but the triggers are a bit of a short throw, and a a bit smaller than the older pad.

Drake5 · 22 Apr 2006 at 15:51

DaveyD said:
Buy an Xbox 360 corded pad. They're USB, and will work normally.

Else, go for an Xbox Controller-S, but most people now prefer the 360 pad over them, but the triggers are a bit of a short throw, and a a bit smaller than the older pad.

Im looking at an xbox s pad, not an official one.... But will it still work with pc?

- Denic

dirtydog · 22 Apr 2006 at 16:09

The Xbox S-controller will work with a PC only with a 3rd party converter, such as the 'Super Joy Box' (google it - you'll find them for sale on ebay if nowhere else) which I use. Use in conjunction with the XBCD drivers - it needs a bit of setting up but once done, the analogue stick and triggers work perfectly, and with no lag.

Or just get a 360 pad

The XBCD drivers are still apparently the best though.

Drake5 · 22 Apr 2006 at 16:13

dirtydog said:
The Xbox S-controller will work with a PC only with a 3rd party converter, such as the 'Super Joy Box' (google it - you'll find them for sale on ebay if nowhere else) which I use. Use in conjunction with the XBCD drivers - it needs a bit of setting up but once done, the analogue stick and triggers work perfectly, and with no lag.

Or just get a 360 pad The XBCD drivers are still apparently the best though.

I cant afford a 360 pad, but if i just bought a cheap x-box pad, and buy the converter lead when i get more money, any idea how much one would cost me?

dirtydog · 22 Apr 2006 at 16:16

You can't afford £17.99? I imagine a used S-controller plus the converter would cost nearly that anyway?

I got my Xbox pad with my Xbox so I don't know what they go for used, but the converter was about £6 off ebay IIRC.

Drake5 · 22 Apr 2006 at 16:23

dirtydog said:
You can't afford £17.99? I imagine a used S-controller plus the converter would cost nearly that anyway? I got my Xbox pad with my Xbox so I don't know what they go for used, but the converter was about £6 off ebay IIRC.

i dont have much money right now, i dont have a job im only 15 lol