Hardware

[Mighty Dragon]

Hey, I am just about to get my computer upgraded/serviced. What graphics card do you recommend would be ideal to run games on?

Also I have a Logitech Wingman Precision USB controller, it has

D-pad
4 frontal buttons(ps stlye)
2 trigger (LI, RI)

Will it be good enough?

MD

 

[HBG]

Time to upgrade to a Logitech Dual Action. You need 8 buttons, but an Analogue Control makes it easier to control, just like an X-Box or PS2.
They are @ $50/
Your controller will bo the job, but you will need to ditch 2 options.

I did the majority of the testing on a AMD Duron 1Ghz, 256mb, 32mb Geforce MX400. It ran very well.

I have since UG to a 2600+ with a 128mb Geforce FX5200.

PS It does not run well on a K6/400. :lol:

 

[Mighty Dragon]

Instead of ditching two options, couldn't I "combine" buttons.
For example L1+0=step and R1+0=fend?

 

[NPK]

I hope so, because I only have 6 buttons on my controller and most of the other controllers that have 8 buttons are either too expensive or not compatible with Windows XP, which I have.

 

[HBG]

You can still get the Sidewinder gamepad for $29.95 at some HN Stores, unless they sold out.

 

[thomo]

I bought a Playstation Dualshock 2 controller and USB convertor yesterday. I have been playing Rugby 2001 with it and I am very impressed with it. The guy at the Gamesmen in Penshurst said that he had used the same set up for the Rugby League game and said it was the best way to go.

 

[NPK]

You can still get the Sidewinder gamepad for $29.95 at some HN Stores, unless they sold out.

I spoke to a guy from EB today and I will exchange my 6 button Sidewinder for a 8 button sidewinder tomorrow...

 

[Mighty Dragon]

You can still get the Sidewinder gamepad for $29.95 at some HN Stores, unless they sold out.

I spoke to a guy from EB today and I will exchange my 6 button Sidewinder for a 8 button sidewinder tomorrow...

Which EB is this?

My EB Eastgardens said that they dont do refunds on opened hardware. I have had this gamepad for about 2 weeks now, can I "trade" it in...like a console and get an 8 button controller cheaper?

 

[Matt M]

I have an old Playstation like controller for my PC, but it isn't USB. How much are those USB adaptors and where can I get one? Because the controller I have now is fine but I just can't plug it in.

 

[umosay]

whose got a usb to xbox controller adapter, i do and the triggers dont work for most games, but i have a diff controller that ownz

 

[NPK]

You can still get the Sidewinder gamepad for $29.95 at some HN Stores, unless they sold out.

I spoke to a guy from EB today and I will exchange my 6 button Sidewinder for a 8 button sidewinder tomorrow...

Which EB is this?

My EB Eastgardens said that they dont do refunds on opened hardware. I have had this gamepad for about 2 weeks now, can I "trade" it in...like a console and get an 8 button controller cheaper?

EB Hyperdome. Just picked it up - 8 buttons...excellent.

 

[rabs]

I hope so, because I only have 6 buttons on my controller and most of the other controllers that have 8 buttons are either too expensive or not compatible with Windows XP, which I have.

I got a PC gamepad called "The Thrustmaster" from Megamart this week for 19.99. It is exactly the same as the PS2 controller minus the joysticks and shockwave, I tested it with Rugby 2001 and it works a treat.