gamepad?

Mog · 07-08-2006, 05:48 PM

The d-pad on that looks better than the one I have. It just looks like a mesh that I can't control.

Eohmer · 07-08-2006, 05:57 PM

Yeah, it is better. I also have a wired Logitech for my PC. The D-pad on that is horrible. I hit left, I go down... >.<

To the post above about the Netplay..
Is this what it looks like?

I also play the game on my PS2, and that's what this Netplay is for. You CAN detach the keyboard section from the body and use it as a USB keyboard on either your PS2, or PC as well. Of course the body has it's PS2 cable for the controlls, and such. I love how the keys feel on it, but it's laptop sized... many typos on my end, heh.

Joon · 07-08-2006, 06:04 PM

In my opinion, the Logitech brand PS2-style controller analog sticks are way too loose. I'd splurge for the official PS2 controller (I think it's around $40) & just buy a USB adapter from Radio Shack for about $6.

Eohmer · 07-08-2006, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Joon

In my opinion, the Logitech brand PS2-style controller analog sticks are way too loose. I'd splurge for the official PS2 controller (I think it's around $40) & just buy a USB adapter from Radio Shack for about $6.

That's what the software is for. >.<
You can adjust the sensitivity of the analog sticks. :-P

Aksannyi · 07-08-2006, 07:59 PM

I could never play this game with mouse and keyboard, in fact, I have been playing for almost two years now and I still couldn't even begin to tell you how to do anything with a keyboard. My controller is similar to the one Eohmer posted, only mine isn't wireless.

My husband has a wireless one, I don't like it because when the batteries run out I have to log out of the game and POL, change them, then log back in before it will continue to work, which is frustrating. I've found that the cord really isn't all that bothersome, it's just the same as though I were playing the PS2 anyway.

Eohmer · 07-09-2006, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Aksannyi

My husband has a wireless one, I don't like it because when the batteries run out I have to log out of the game and POL, change them, then log back in before it will continue to work, which is frustrating.

I don't have to log out at all. Neither does my GF.

Joon · 07-09-2006, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Eohmer

That's what the software is for. >.<
You can adjust the sensitivity of the analog sticks. :-P

I'm talking about the actual physical feel of the controller itself. The analog sticks are too flimsy with not enough resistance for my taste.

Aksannyi · 07-09-2006, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Eohmer

I don't have to log out at all. Neither does my GF.

Yeah, my husband claims that he doesn't, either, which makes me feel like I'm retarded, but I could never get the controller to work after I'd changed the batteries.

Mog · 07-09-2006, 11:33 AM

I'm considering getting a usb adaptar and a ps2 controller, I cant take this d-pad much longer.

Eohmer · 07-09-2006, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Mog

I'm considering getting a usb adaptar and a ps2 controller, I cant take this d-pad much longer.

lol... How much are the adapters? $20ish?

Mog · 07-09-2006, 03:46 PM

I think so.

garnette · 07-09-2006, 04:09 PM

alright so now I'm kind of between the Rumblepad and the netplay keyboard/controller. I ordered the Netplay, but I could cancel at any time. The only issue I have with the Rumblepad is: won't it be kind of a hassle to type things? Wouldn't I constantly have to be switching back and forth between the controller and the keypad?

Murphie · 07-09-2006, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by garnette

alright so now I'm kind of between the Rumblepad and the netplay keyboard/controller. I ordered the Netplay, but I could cancel at any time. The only issue I have with the Rumblepad is: won't it be kind of a hassle to type things? Wouldn't I constantly have to be switching back and forth between the controller and the keypad?

Yes, you'd have to switch back and forth a lot. As a full-time keyboard user that would be really annoying for me, but a lot of people seem to not mind it at all.

Everyone is different.

garnette · 07-09-2006, 04:13 PM

Hmm...on another post I also read on the Netplay keyboard/controller I wouldn't be able to set up macros? What does that mean exactly?

Murphie · 07-09-2006, 04:14 PM

That was a bad way of putting it. You will still set up macros (they are configured in-game), but you will access them via your trigger buttons, not via the keyboard.

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Eohmer Dr. Tran Allied Ribbon of Bravery Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles, Ca. Posts: 1,504 Style: Light Theme V7 Thanks: 35 Thanked 106x in 85 Posts My Mood:	Re: gamepad? Yeah, it is better. I also have a wired Logitech for my PC. The D-pad on that is horrible. I hit left, I go down... >.< To the post above about the Netplay.. Is this what it looks like? I also play the game on my PS2, and that's what this Netplay is for. You CAN detach the keyboard section from the body and use it as a USB keyboard on either your PS2, or PC as well. Of course the body has it's PS2 cable for the controlls, and such. I love how the keys feel on it, but it's laptop sized... many typos on my end, heh. __________________

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Joon Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 47 Style: Light Theme V7 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0x in 0 Posts	Re: gamepad? In my opinion, the Logitech brand PS2-style controller analog sticks are way too loose. I'd splurge for the official PS2 controller (I think it's around $40) & just buy a USB adapter from Radio Shack for about $6. __________________ FFXIclopedia page

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Mog King of the Oompa Loompas Mythril Star Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3,752 Style: Light Theme V7 Thanks: 19 Thanked 180x in 140 Posts	Re: gamepad? I'm considering getting a usb adaptar and a ps2 controller, I cant take this d-pad much longer. __________________ ~~~BLM SAM RNG NIN PLD~~~

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garnette Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Franklin, Wisconsin =/ Posts: 34 Style: Light Theme V7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 Posts	Re: gamepad? alright so now I'm kind of between the Rumblepad and the netplay keyboard/controller. I ordered the Netplay, but I could cancel at any time. The only issue I have with the Rumblepad is: won't it be kind of a hassle to type things? Wouldn't I constantly have to be switching back and forth between the controller and the keypad? __________________ I don't really know how to put this, but I'm kind of a big deal. People know me.

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garnette Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Franklin, Wisconsin =/ Posts: 34 Style: Light Theme V7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 Posts	Re: gamepad? Hmm...on another post I also read on the Netplay keyboard/controller I wouldn't be able to set up macros? What does that mean exactly? __________________ I don't really know how to put this, but I'm kind of a big deal. People know me.

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Murphie Murphie Wings of Honor Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Murphie Posts: 8,193 Style: Light Theme V7 Thanks: 531 Thanked 1,706x in 1,053 Posts	Re: gamepad? That was a bad way of putting it. You will still set up macros (they are configured in-game), but you will access them via your trigger buttons, not via the keyboard. __________________ Murphie.

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