Best gamepad for windows?

[zEric7x]

I had a Logitech controller for the longest time but I guess the 1000 times I dropped it caught up with it because its broken. I want one that's slightly like a PlayStation controller because I'm used to that. So that's why I thought of just of getting a Logitech dual pad controller again but a newer version. But anybody have any suggestions?

 

[mickey megabyte]

i've got a wireless xbox controller - although i only use it for my driving games.


i like it - i don't know if you will.

 

[dbtmellis]

I used a Wired Xbox 360 Controller. Plug n' play, it only took me about 3 mins. Works great with several Video game emulators that i use

 

[DeaconFrost]

The Games For Windows initiative was meant to use the Xbox 360 wired controller as the default, most compatible controller. It requires no software, and many games are already configured to use it.

 

[zEric7x]

I thought of a xbox controller as well. It just seemed a little weird getting a a xbox controller for my laptop.

 

[gpost3]

+1 for xbox controller

 

[DeaconFrost]

Why would it seem weird? Microsoft OS, Microsoft controller.

 

[logicearth]

There are hacks and workaround for getting a PS3 controller to work but an Xbox 360 controller is just so much easier...Granted I just recently got myself a wired Xbox 360 controller for my PC <.< so maybe I'm biased? >.>

 

[arkhi]

I agree with logiceart (not the biased part). An Xbox 360 controller is much more easier to install as it will automatically get the drivers from Windows Update in a matter of minutes, if not seconds. I myself wanted a PS3 controller since I plan to buy a PS3 in the future anyway. However, there is too much hassle to get it to work (more especially on a 64-bit OS) that the cost outweighs the benefits.

I usually like to meddle with things and with ease. Getting a PS3 controller to work was not one of them.

 

[Edward Cullen]

i used logitech rumblepad 2 wireless gamepad for about 3years last week it got borken so now after seeing suggestions by you guys i will go for xbox360 controller btw should i go for wireless or wired ? which one has good and long life ?

 

[logicearth]

While wireless is great not having to worry about a cable. The wired one is cheaper and doesn't require you to also purchase an adapter. The wired one is plug and play. Nor have to worry about battery power.

 

[Solarstarshines]

I have both controllers both work great i have the logitech PS3 style looking controller

xbox360 wired only bad thing about most of them have to dig around for profiles on games that we play for alot of my games the make up has changed so the 360 pad is your safest bet