MagicEngine

Crunky · Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2003 3:33 pm Post subject: USB Gamepad..

Sorry if this topic has already been asked but...
I use a laptop and I was thinking it would be cool to use a USB gamepad for magic engine and just wondered if anyone knew of the best one to get. Think

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Kaminari · Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2003 6:56 pm Post subject:

Nothing beats the SmartJoy Wink

Tru · Regular Joined: 09 May 2003 Posts: 170 Location: SomeWhere

I use a M$ SideWinder GamePad USB..... 10 Buttons too. Dancing

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Jabberwok · Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2003 12:35 am Post subject:

Same here : Sidewinder rules... Oh ya Cool

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Specineff · Elder Joined: 29 Aug 2002 Posts: 258 Location: Arizona

Gravis Gamepad Pro is a nice alternative to the Sidewinder.
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rcmcghee · Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2003 7:01 pm Post subject:

I like the Interact AxisPad. It looks just like a playstation2 controller, and has both directional pad and dual analog joysticks. I have had mine for over 2 years, and never had a single problem out of it.
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mightymo · Guest

The sidewinders is ok, the buttons are great but the D-pad sucks. It doesn't feel right, if you have one you'll know what I mean. I have a PSX to USB converter and it is awesome. Works excellent, no drivers needed. http://secure.fragism.com/store/product_info.php/products_id/40 There's another one for $15.99 called EMS USB2 which I don't have, I might buy it, it allows for two controllers at once.

Kaminari · Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2003 3:32 am Post subject:

http://smartjoy.com/

There you get the real thing.

RandwulfX · Visitor Joined: 29 Jan 2003 Posts: 9 Location: Canada

I was just reading through this thread and thought I'd put in my 2 cents worth.

I have a Gravis Gamepad Pro (USB/10 Buttons)
and Windows98 sees the controler right away (Plug n' Play)
You might have to calibrate the d-pad a few times before it works the way you want it to

(which can be setup easily through Start -> Control Panel -> Game Controls)

For the price and the functionality, it's a good mid-range controler.