USB gAMEPAD ADVICE

[76561198034565209]

Running windows 7 and wanting to buy a gamepad to play Pinball with rather than keyboard controls. Any recommendations ?

[I'm Ant]

Get an Xbox 360 game pad Windows already has the drivers pre installed for it bare in mind the new Xbox is due out so might have a better controller.

[76561198034565209]

That was quick !!
Got a generic game pad which is recognised in windows but don`t seem to access it under pinball arcade / steam ? Came with no driver disc so not sure how to get it recognised under menu options for PA.

[Fishticon]

I use an XBOX360 one called AfterGlow AX.1 from PDP.
It works good, feels durable, and it was only 25$

It lights up real bright but you can turn that off. Or you can have it blink every time it rumbles which kinda simulates the flashing of a pinball machine. Don't buy it just for that lol but its fun to turn on that feature sometimes.

[White Gemini]

if its a logitech controller using x360ce 3.0 will get it working, but it looks like the newer logitech controllers have xbox type bottons (colors) so maybe they work without x360ce.

[76561198034565209]

Its just a generic controller called Technopro made in China.
Might try to update the driver to x360ce 3.0
Thanks

[White Gemini]

they look like ps3 knock-offs i dont think it will work but i guess give it a try who knows .

[76561198034565209]

Thanks White2Gemini
Gonna order an Afterglow AX.1
Let you know how I get on
Cheers Pinball Buzz

[White Gemini]

those things are bright as hell they look cool

[Kyur]

I'm using an Xbox 360 controller here, but I guess a cheaper model would also suffice if it's only needed for pinballs.

Still, make sure that it is durable and (maybe most important) ergonomic, so my best advice would be to visit your local store and let your hands decide.

Judging from the comments, Pinball Arcade supports more models than the Xbox 360 type, so you should be free to choose.

[Dabeavis]

I use wireless 360 controllers that are connected to the PC by a wireless receiver, I occasionally use a corded MadCatz but that will probably be scrapped for making my own Arcade Stick for my PC.

[Turndawg]

Either use a Xbox 360 controller, a USB gamepad that supports XInput(like the Logitech F series), or use a basic older USB gamepad that supports DirectInput(like Logitech's Dual Action series and many others) and use x360ce to set up the controller. I personally use a Logitech Dual Action because it's extremely robust and works great.

[Koais]

Xbox 360

[BloodShed]

Logitech F310
Xbox 360 wired controller

[Hellzilla]

How are the F310's triggers and bumpers for the flippers? Any better than a typical 360 pad? They look like they'd be more comfortable to rest your fingertips on, and seem to have a nice clicky response.

I have a PDP Rock Candy pad (pretty much an After Glow without lights) and I don't like the feel of the thin, sloped triggers for flippers. The bumpers are a little better as flippers, but somewhat small, resulting in a little bit of an uncomfortable finger rest and not a very satisfying feel.

I had an Afterglow, but the rubber tips of the sticks came off. First one I had to repair when I got it, the other came off while playing a Flatout game.

[BloodShed]

Originally posted by Astro-Zombie:

How are the F310's triggers and bumpers for the flippers? Any better than a typical 360 pad? They look like they'd be more comfortable to rest your fingertips on, and seem to have a nice clicky response.

Since I grew up with the PSX I prefer the feel and layout of the F310, and therefor the triggers feel better for me when playing the game.