pc controller/gamepad

[-zenn]

I just bought a racegame of the net, normally I would play these type of games on my playstation. But since I got a top end pc, I want to play it on that. So I thought let's buy a gamepad/controller, cause steering and stuff sucks when doing it with keys. When looking around I saw a couple that I liked; like a wired/wireless xbox 360 one, any difference between wired/wireless in reaction time? I also saw a few that looked like playstation controllers.

Are there any that you guys recommend?

[prateek]

You might want to check out Saitek. They make nice controllers. I have one, and what impressed me was the rumble. It works wonderfully, and you can customize everything with its own software (i.e. dead zone, button sensitivity)

[Noworries]

The XBox 360 Controller is a very good choice. Its ergonomical and gives you a lot of buttons to assign to the game. But remember, its REALLY heavy and doesnt fit small hands well.

The Logitech Rumble Pad 2 might be a good option for you. Its not that large, not that heavy, has the same amount of buttons - It only lacks the "games for windows" support, but thats a rather small disadvantage.

If its possible for you to get the "Logitech Chillstream" somewhere it would be a good compromise. It has the same layout as the x-box 360 controller but gives you a smaller and lighter case, also comes with the "games for windows" support (again: a really small advantage and only for games with the "Games for Windows" Badge!).

[Brickdoctor]

Anything Logitech is going to be good. I'd get the most advanced one you can afford.