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Geek Culture / Controllers for computers

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Mychal B
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Posted: 19th May 2011 21:18 Edited at: 20th May 2011 20:23
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Hi everybody!

I was wondering how many people out their have controllers for their computer. And on that note, would you like to try out a demo of my game? Currently it only works with controllers, and I've only tested it on a logitech controller. If you want to see a vid here is the link

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XwgLhm5eiE
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charger bandit
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Posted: 19th May 2011 21:23
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I use a Logitech Chillstream gamepad,it's kinda a copy of X360 controller.


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Mychal B
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Posted: 19th May 2011 21:26
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Cool, I was hoping that there was going to be a good few people out there that had them since I went through the trouble of programming it. Do you have any problems with it when playing games?
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bitJericho
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Posted: 19th May 2011 21:28
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I would never play an FPS on a game controller. That said, I have 360 controllers and 360 guitar controllers.

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Mychal B
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Posted: 19th May 2011 21:29
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Do you mind if I ask why? Would you prefer to use the keyboard and mouse?
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Benjamin
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Posted: 19th May 2011 22:19
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Quote: "Do you mind if I ask why?"


Because it's vastly inferior to the accuracy of a mouse when it comes to aiming.

I don't mind giving the game a try though.



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Mychal B
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Posted: 19th May 2011 22:29
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Maybe I'm just to use to the ps3, lol. I was uploading my game to a site... and then I found out they had a 20 mb limit... Anyone got a good site that I can upload executables and such to?
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Posted: 19th May 2011 22:38 Edited at: 19th May 2011 22:38
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Mediafire?
Also I'm using the PS3 controller on my PC but I only used it once - for Resident Evil 4. For everything else I prefer keyboard and mouse...

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Mychal B
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Posted: 19th May 2011 22:59
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You can use a ps3 controller if you hook up the usb?!?!?
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DJ Almix
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Posted: 20th May 2011 00:40
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If you own an Xbox 360 Controller

This has served my well through the years:

http://www.ecrater.com/p/11147064/black-xbox-360-wireless-controller-adapter

also allows 4 controllers to connect at the same time

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Posted: 20th May 2011 12:03
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Quote: "You can use a ps3 controller if you hook up the usb?!?!?"

Yes. It doesn't support vibrations, motion sensors or analog buttons but I've heard there are already programs/drivers that allow to use at least some of the features (with wireless through Bluetooth I think). But since I used it only for one game I didn't really care...

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Mychal B
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Posted: 20th May 2011 20:22
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Maybe I'll just stick with my logitech then
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Rampage
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Posted: 21st May 2011 01:01
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I have an Wired Xbox 360 controller that has never let me down. All games these days come with support for it. Its brilliant

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RedneckRambo
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Posted: 21st May 2011 02:32
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I use a wired 360 controller as well. There is a program called Xpadder that lets you specifically bind keys to any button as well.

I've really never understood how a keyboard and mouse is superior to a controller. I play as much on the computer as I do my 360, and I'm terrible on PC. But whatever lol.

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Posted: 22nd May 2011 02:10
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Quote: "Because it's vastly inferior to the accuracy of a mouse when it comes to aiming."

I dare anyone to challenge me with a controller while I use a mouse in an FPS!

I have a Gravis Eliminator Aftershock controller. I used to have a nintendo looking controller, but can't seem to find it.

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