Looking for a cheap controller

[Filana]

I noticed that some games are pretty.. crap to play on keyboard (and mouse), so I thought it might be a good idea to get a controller like every other gamer!
Games I am talking about for now are mainly Dust: an Elysian Tail, FF7/8 and Ys games. Possibly more to add through sales.
I do have a Gamecube controller for the WII, but it doesn't have an usb port, just some round thing that won't fit in my pc hehe.

I don't really care if it's a "flashy" controller, a simple one that works will do. I just don't want to spent too much on it for few games, like €40,- is a bit too much. ^^'

So any cheap tips where to look for a decent controller? :3

[Marble]

Most games that use controllers are made with the Xbox 360 controller in mind. Works just fine on PC and is also a nice controller to hold.

You can use your Gamecube controller if you have a USB adapter for it.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/bhp/gamecube-controller-adapter
But remember that PC games won't be designed with this button layout in mind, and not every game allows you to customise the buttons.

[Vaemer-Riit]

I would suggest a Logitech F310/510/710 controller.

It is set up like a PlayStation controller and has a switch to change from xinput to direct input so it can be used with both old and new games.

http://gaming.logitech.com/en-us/product/f310-gamepad
http://gaming.logitech.com/en-us/product/f710-wireless-gamepad

[Astartes]

I would recommend a wired Xbox 360 controller, as it is probably the most widely supported. I got a used one for $25. Just make sure you get a Microsoft one, rather than a 3rd party version to avoid compatibility issues.

Also take note that there are adapters for Gamecube controllers so you can use it on PC. I think they are around $15. I would not advise using it though because the button layout is made specifically for Nintendo games.

EDIT: Sniped by Canti... Great minds think alike

[Filana]

I really had no idea there was a converter for GC controller. Since mine is wireless, I always had trouble finding batteries for it to play lol.

Now, to choose between Xbox 360 or the Logitech... Both seem to be €30, but searching for Microsoft Xbox 360 I end up €35.
Hmm... Gotta think about this. :p

[TirithRR]

The 360 controller will get you the greatest compatibility with the least amount of fiddling per game. X Input has been adopted by many new games, and they are even designed to recognize and switch over to be fully compatible even as far as screen and menu button prompts. Dust is an example of one. Works well with FF7 and FF8 as well.

[Astraea Kisaragi]

X-Box 360. The wired version should be cheaper a bit. Almost all current PC games are made for this layout and you just stick in and it works, no driver needed.

[Filana]

Yeah I was leaning to the Xbox 360 one because everyone is talking about the better compatibility. This will be the one.

Thanks for the suggestions everyone! ^^
EDIT: went with the logitech after all xD

[Kargor]

Yeah, you don't want a cheap controller, you want the XBox-360 one.

For example, in "Dust: An Elysian Tail", you will notice that the minigame to open chests happens to have the buttons arranged, displayed and labelled like they are on the XBox-360 controller... but I'm sure that's just a random coincidence. Like on so many games with the same random coincidence.

[Filana]

I'm not an expert on controllers, and the only suggested ones are around 30-35 ;-;
(besides, I'm not very bright)

If you know any better options, just say it. :3

[Vaemer-Riit]

โพสต์ดั้งเดิมโดย Kargor:

Yeah, you don't want a cheap controller, you want the XBox-360 one.

For example, in "Dust: An Elysian Tail", you will notice that the minigame to open chests happens to have the buttons arranged, displayed and labelled like they are on the XBox-360 controller... but I'm sure that's just a random coincidence. Like on so many games with the same random coincidence.

The logitech controller that I recomended is labled the same as a XBox controller but the layout is slightly different. 2 analog sticks on the bottom, dpad on the left as if it was a playstation controller instead of 2nd analog stick on the left and a Dpad and Analog Stick on the bottom like the 360 controller.

It all comes down to personal preferance. I have muscle memory from using playstation controllers as a kid and to play fighting games with my buddies so the layout of the xbox controller feels decidedly unnatural to me. and finding the Logitech controller was a huge boon for me and I am trying to provide the same boon to those who want it as well.

[Astraea Kisaragi]

The X-Box 360 controller falls in a cheaper category. I got my new for 25€ and if I look trough the catalog, you have there even nothing extra brands like Trust or Genius in the very same price range.
Of course you have those 10€ ones, but those are toys and not controllers. They break too easily, not speaking from constant compatibilty issues as long games will not recognize them.
My 360 tasted the carpet like 5-6 times and still goes like a workhorse.

[Satoru]

Remember if you get an xbox controller

1) If you get the console controller version the "plug and charge" cable DOES NOT CONNECT TO YOUR COMPUTER. There is no cable that you can do that with.

2) If you already have a xbox 360 console controller you only need a PC wireless receiver
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Wireless-Gaming-Receiver-Windows/dp/B000HZFCT2

3) Otherwise purchase a wired/wireless PC VERSION of the xbox controller. The wireless version of the PC version comes with the receiver

4) Or you can purchase the Logitech F310/510/710 as noted above

[DUnС]

=)

[Hopper]

Yes, the logitech F(3,5,7)10 Series is very good

[Fullkorn]

If you look for a gamepad that you could use with Steam games then I highly recommend the Wired Xbox 360 USB controller from Microsoft. It has a USB plug so you can plug it into your PC. This controller is a high quality one and works fine. It is well spend money.