Best Controller for Laptop

katy39

Hi all I'm asking this question on behalf of a friend,
Can you get a controller to play downloaded Tomb Raider level edited (trle)
games on the Laptop,(windows 10) hes finding it difficult using the keyboard.
Thanks

Falthyron

Any Microsoft Xbox Controller will work very well with a Windows laptop. IIRC, the Playstation one might need drivers/software. If the friend already owns a certain console, it might be best getting the same controller for the laptop.

Joshua J

This is the one I use with my PC and I'd recommend it.

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/5717192/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CVideo%2Bgames%7C14419738/c_2/3%7C19780877%7CXbox%2BOne%7C37328270/c_3/4%7Ccat_37328270%7CXbox%2BOne%2Bcontrollers%2Band%2Bsteering%7C37328807.htm

K.O.Kiki

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2016-pc-game-controller-guide

Xbox 360 pad IMHO

GameStop is also selling the Steam Controller for €38.50, might be worth a shot (it's a bit weird though)

ninjaholic

Been using this (Xbox 360 Wired Controller) for a long time now and it's native with both Windows Live, Steam and many Origin titles out of the box.

It's reliable, comfortable and has worked for me with new and old titles alike. A must-have in my book.

Shiminay

Joshua J wrote: »

This is the one I use with my PC and I'd recommend it.

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/5717192/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CVideo%2Bgames%7C14419738/c_2/3%7C19780877%7CXbox%2BOne%7C37328270/c_3/4%7Ccat_37328270%7CXbox%2BOne%2Bcontrollers%2Band%2Bsteering%7C37328807.htm

Another +1 for this, I have 2 of them and they're spot on. Smaller sized than normal XBone or 360 controllers too which might make it preferable for someone with a laptop.

Polar101

ninjaholic wrote: »

Been using this (Xbox 360 Wired Controller) for a long time now and it's native with both Windows Live, Steam and many Origin titles out of the box.

It's reliable, comfortable and has worked for me with new and old titles alike. A must-have in my book.

Another vote for the X360 controller from me, even though I am a Playstation owner and could use the PS3/4 controllers on the PC, I use the X360 version as it works seamlessly.

Wouldn't mind a wireless version, though - the wire isn't 2017 and gets in the way sometimes.

Mickeroo

Polar101 wrote: »

Another vote for the X360 controller from me, even though I am a Playstation owner and could use the PS3/4 controllers on the PC, I use the X360 version as it works seamlessly.

Wouldn't mind a wireless version, though - the wire isn't 2017 and gets in the way sometimes.

The newer xbox (xbox one S) controllers are bluetooth enabled so will work with more devices without the need for the dongle, I got one from amazon for £39.99 for the Steam link and it works great.

katy39

Hello everyone, me again, we got a Rock Candy Xbox 360 Controller (Officially Licensed for Xbox 360) for use with Tombraider trle downloaded games on laptop with Windows 10 but they only part of it working is the joystick part, does it have to be configured in some way ?

ED E

Guys this is a 3rd party mod of ancient titles. Suggesting a 360 pad works well with windows isnt really helpful for this specific case.


There's a good chance pad support will be low to non-existent with a package like that.

pillphil

ED E wrote: »

Guys this is a 3rd party mod of ancient titles. Suggesting a 360 pad works well with windows isnt really helpful for this specific case.


There's a good chance pad support will be low to non-existent with a package like that.

Don't know the specifics of this game, but Steam controller might work? (Mentioned by K.O.Kiki)

There's also the option of software to convert controller input to keyboard and mouse. I've played a few FPS games like this, probably wouldn't bother now though. I've a few FPS on steam/origin that I don't play because they don't have native controller support.

EDIT: Just noticed OPs reply. I think I used something like Joy2Key (might have been xpadder either). You can map keyboard buttons to buttons on the controller.
If it's just for one game, it's fine. I just don't like having to remap them for every game that doesn't have controller support.

katy39

EDIT: Just noticed OPs reply. I think I used something like Joy2Key (might have been xpadder either). You can map keyboard buttons to buttons on the controller.
If it's just for one game, it's fine. I just don't like having to remap them for every game that doesn't have controller support.[/QUOTE]


Yes thats wot we done with xpadder,
thanks for ur help