Hudda Posted August 8, 2004 Share Posted August 8, 2004 I have been thinking about buying a controller for my computer, but dont know which is better for the game and most other EA sports game for that matter. Can anyone help me out????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ability Posted August 8, 2004 Share Posted August 8, 2004 Anything but the Logitech Dual Action... I got the PSX Adapter and am using a PS2 controller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudda Posted August 9, 2004 Author Share Posted August 9, 2004 So, DO NOT buy Logitech Dual Action?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike06 Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 Id stay away from the dual action if i were you, alot of people have had problems with one of the analog sticks going retarted. mine has been good since ive got it about 2 months ago, the right stick did crap out once but the problem fixed the next time i used it. i think that using a PS2 or XBOX controller works good if you ca get the adapter, or alot of people like the Saitek controller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbully Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 Saitek 880 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beetle1283 Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 I had the gravis gamepad pro... it started bugging out afterawhile... then I bought the logitech dual action... it was ok... but there was serious calibration issues after not too long... returned it for the PSX adapter from radioshack and after a bit of configurin the PS2 controller... its the best way to play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybernetic Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 Yeah I use a Logitech rumblepad and it the left analog stick stops working properly after a while either it won't move the players properly to the right or down.. it's a simple fix though.. all I do is recalibrate it with the software that came with it and it works fine again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KerryW Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 Get the Saitek P880, or even the P2500 if you can spare $10 more... This is the PERFECT controller, especially for this game, and you will NEVER have any issues with the buttons or analogs like you may with the Logitech Dual Action..Whatever you do, don't get anything by Gravis or Logitech unless you wanna replace your controller every month. The P880 is about $20 and the P2500 (what I have) that supports the rumble feature is 10 bucks more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpup Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 PS2 Dual Shock with the radio shack psx/usb converter works perfect for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KPrelesnik Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 i've had my logitech for 4 months no probs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishDBacker Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 Ive had my logitech for about 4 months also...No Problemos here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guybo Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 I use the RatShack adapter. Nothing else comes close on a PC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
with0ut_rem0rse Posted August 19, 2004 Share Posted August 19, 2004 I wanted to chime in with my experiences with the Logitech Dual Action vs. the Saitek P880. I ignored all of the negative posts and bought the Logitech Dual Action. I plugged it in, started up MVP04 and sure enough, about four innings in, the left analog stick would not register farther than halfway to the right - pitches wouldn't go past the strike zone, outfielders could not move towards the ball, etc, etc. I tried the unplug/replug USB trick, which worked only for about one minute, then the problem returned. Although I have never heard of it before, many people on this site said the Saitek P880 was great. I bought mine a couple of days ago and have not had a single problem since. It definitely feels like it's built more solidly than the Dual Action. All you need to do is the .cfg edit, and it's perfect. My vote goes to the Saitek P880. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhath Posted August 19, 2004 Share Posted August 19, 2004 teh rumblepads are great... ive had mine since the day it came out.... so like 2 years... and ive never had 1 prob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KerryW Posted August 19, 2004 Share Posted August 19, 2004 Yup, the Saitek's are the only ones who actually end up working a week after buying them. I've had about 3 or 4 Eliminator Aftershocks from Gravis, and every one of them failed within a month... I have the Saitek 2500, which is the Rumble version, and I haven't had a single problem with it since I bought it a month ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mindwarped Posted August 19, 2004 Share Posted August 19, 2004 http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=Saitek...f&scoring=p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EASPORTSDude Posted August 19, 2004 Share Posted August 19, 2004 Which is best? Well, as someone who has gone to great lengths at obtaining, installing, and configuring gamepads just to see if they would work, I'd stay away from anything that does not have at least 10 buttons if your planning on playing any of the EASPORTS titles. Two analog sticks and a D-Pad are also a must. This cuts down your choices significantly... While many of the users here have had their less than great experiences with the Logitech Dual Action pad, I have not had one issue arise in my 40+ games played with it. That said, I never installed any drivers for it and outside of reconfiguring my button set slightly, I've never had to worry about it not working. The Radio Shack PSX to USB adapter is really cool and I've found myself using it the most. While it takes a little bit of effort with the installation and reconfiguration, it has slowly become my controller of choice mainly because the PS2 controllers are much more durable than the Logitech and much more forgiving. I've also used the Logitech Wingman Rumblepad and Cordless Rumblepad for a little bit of time. One thing about the Cordless Rumblepad is that you have to have huge hands to manipulate all the buttons, plus with 4 AA batteries, it is by far the heaviest of the controllers I have used. The button layout for both controllers is a little weird with buttons 1-6 just about and to the right of the right analog stick. In order to pull a hit and run or run and hit, you may have to reconfigure the buttons a little bit to do this seamlessly using these controllers but pitching is a little easier. Fielding, on the other hand, becomes a bit of an adventure... While I'm still trying to decide which is my favorite (and the PSX to USB adapter is the frontrunner), the simple fact is that you're giong to have to decide how much you're going to want to spend in time and money to have a controller you're genuinely happy with. On the average, the Dual Action and Wingman Rumblepad will run you about $20+ tax; The PSX to USB adapter + a brand new PSX controller will be about the same but if you go for the best performance, you'll have to get a PS2 controller which would put the cost at about $35+ tax. The Cordless Rumblepad goes for about $40 + tax and does not include the cost for batteries. All of this said, I haven't touched either the Saitek or Nyko controllers because developer support for them is still lacking. This does not mean that they're bad controllers but, instead, that more time and effort will be necessary to get them working for your game software... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mindwarped Posted August 19, 2004 Share Posted August 19, 2004 I use a Xbox controller with a home made adapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhath Posted August 19, 2004 Share Posted August 19, 2004 thats why the rumblepad works for me... i have beast hands... all other controllers are too small and if i dont press the buttons just right, i hit more than 1 button... these are more spread out.. and i use rechargables... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KerryW Posted August 19, 2004 Share Posted August 19, 2004 EASportsDude- Your avatar is way too big....it's messing up the layout of the thread!! the limit is 125x125 :roll: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EASPORTSDude Posted August 20, 2004 Share Posted August 20, 2004 EASportsDude- Your avatar is way too big....it's messing up the layout of the thread!! the limit is 125x125 :roll: Fixed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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