gamepad?

garnette · 07-08-2006, 04:17 PM

I just ordered FFXI and I've read some reviews. Some say that a gamepad may be easier to use than the keypad & mouse. Does anyone know if this is true? I'm not very good with keypad controls and I need to know if a gamepad would be better. If it is more useful, what type or brand should I get? Thanks!!

Mog · 07-08-2006, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by garnette

I just ordered FFXI and I've read some reviews. Some say that a gamepad may be easier to use than the keypad & mouse. Does anyone know if this is true? I'm not very good with keypad controls and I need to know if a gamepad would be better. If it is more useful, what type or brand should I get? Thanks!!

Either get a USB controller or USB keyboard. Trust me, you do not want to play this game with a mouse!

btw....use the search function. There's a similar thread to this one.

garnette · 07-08-2006, 04:24 PM

Thanks a lot! Where can I find USB controllers & keypads?

Mog · 07-08-2006, 04:25 PM

At your local electronics store. I got my logitech gamepad from best buy....though I would suggest you get the PS2 USB controller, mainly because this d-pad is a piece of crap. >.<

garnette · 07-08-2006, 04:29 PM

You can use a PS2 controller on the computer? Do you need some kind of adapter? Would all of that be expensive?

PS Sorry for all these questions...haha. I'm new to the game; I haven't even gotten it yet actually...

Mog · 07-08-2006, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by garnette

You can use a PS2 controller on the computer? Do you need some kind of adapter? Would all of that be expensive?

PS Sorry for all these questions...haha. I'm new to the game; I haven't even gotten it yet actually...

np, you would need a usb adapter. Could probably get one for 20-30 bucks, I want to say?

dirtyclown · 07-08-2006, 04:31 PM

Beat me to it. D:

garnette · 07-08-2006, 04:33 PM

Thanks so much you guys! I guess I'm going to be making a trip to Best Buy tomorrow.

Mog · 07-08-2006, 04:34 PM

anytime ^.^

feel free to ask if you have any more questions.

garnette · 07-08-2006, 04:44 PM

what about this? i found it in a topic like this one. A Logitech NetPlay Controller PS2. It seems pretty cheap too...$20.

Double Post Edited:
I've been looking at it some more...is it for the PS2 or the PC? Or both? This is quite confusing...haha.

Mog · 07-08-2006, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by garnette

what about this? i found it in a topic like this one. A Logitech NetPlay Controller PS2. It seems pretty cheap too...$20.

Double Post Edited:
I've been looking at it some more...is it for the PS2 or the PC? Or both? This is quite confusing...haha.

It's for the PS2, but you could connect it to your PC via adaptar. I personally wouldn't use it, but to each his own.

garnette · 07-08-2006, 04:53 PM

Ok...thanks. Just any kind of adapter or is there a specific kind that I need?

Mog · 07-08-2006, 04:56 PM

Not too sure. Just look online and you'll find something.

Yasuhiko Ohto · 07-08-2006, 05:20 PM

It all dependson comfort. Both the keyboard and the game pag is easy to work with. But my desk dosn't have a arm rest. So I use a game pad myself.

Eohmer · 07-08-2006, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by garnette

I just ordered FFXI and I've read some reviews. Some say that a gamepad may be easier to use than the keypad & mouse. Does anyone know if this is true? I'm not very good with keypad controls and I need to know if a gamepad would be better. If it is more useful, what type or brand should I get? Thanks!!

I'm responding without reading other replies...

Is it true or not? It is for some, and not for others. Ultimately, it's up to you and what makes YOU feel more comfortable. Personally, I like to use my USB Wireless Logitech controller for my PC. I have my Hot Key for my Ventrilo on my gamepad as well, making it easier for me.

http://http://www.logitech.com/index...CONTENTID=9069

I love it! :D

07-08-2006, 04:17 PM	#1
garnette Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Franklin, Wisconsin =/ Posts: 34 Style: Light Theme V7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 Posts	gamepad? I just ordered FFXI and I've read some reviews. Some say that a gamepad may be easier to use than the keypad & mouse. Does anyone know if this is true? I'm not very good with keypad controls and I need to know if a gamepad would be better. If it is more useful, what type or brand should I get? Thanks!!

07-08-2006, 04:24 PM	#3
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? Thanks a lot! Where can I find USB controllers & keypads? __________________ I don't really know how to put this, but I'm kind of a big deal. People know me.

07-08-2006, 04:25 PM	#4
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? At your local electronics store. I got my logitech gamepad from best buy....though I would suggest you get the PS2 USB controller, mainly because this d-pad is a piece of crap. >.< __________________ ~~~BLM SAM RNG NIN PLD~~~

07-08-2006, 04:29 PM	#5
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? You can use a PS2 controller on the computer? Do you need some kind of adapter? Would all of that be expensive? PS Sorry for all these questions...haha. I'm new to the game; I haven't even gotten it yet actually... __________________ I don't really know how to put this, but I'm kind of a big deal. People know me.

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dirtyclown Weak to Stone Bronze Ribbon of Service Join Date: May 2004 Location: South Of Heaven Posts: 831 Style: Light Theme V7 Thanks: 14 Thanked 53x in 30 Posts My Mood:	Re: gamepad? Beat me to it. D: __________________

07-08-2006, 04:33 PM	#8
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? Thanks so much you guys! I guess I'm going to be making a trip to Best Buy tomorrow. __________________ I don't really know how to put this, but I'm kind of a big deal. People know me.

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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? anytime ^.^ feel free to ask if you have any more questions. __________________ ~~~BLM SAM RNG NIN PLD~~~

07-08-2006, 04:44 PM	#10
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? what about this? i found it in a topic like this one. A Logitech NetPlay Controller PS2. It seems pretty cheap too...$20. Double Post Edited: I've been looking at it some more...is it for the PS2 or the PC? Or both? This is quite confusing...haha. __________________ I don't really know how to put this, but I'm kind of a big deal. People know me. Last edited by garnette; 07-08-2006 at 04:44 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

07-08-2006, 04:53 PM	#12
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? Ok...thanks. Just any kind of adapter or is there a specific kind that I need? __________________ I don't really know how to put this, but I'm kind of a big deal. People know me.

07-08-2006, 04:56 PM	#13
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? Not too sure. Just look online and you'll find something. __________________ ~~~BLM SAM RNG NIN PLD~~~

07-08-2006, 05:20 PM	#14
Yasuhiko Ohto Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: IL Posts: 38 Style: Light Theme V7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 Posts	Re: gamepad? It all dependson comfort. Both the keyboard and the game pag is easy to work with. But my desk dosn't have a arm rest. So I use a game pad myself. __________________

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