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Gamepad for PC?

  • 28-03-2024 06:28PM
    #1
    RedXIV
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 8,548 ✭✭✭


    Hey folks,

    I've been reading about playing a lot of older games on PC that I would have normally played on consoles. I don't mind playing some games with a keyboard and mouse but there are plenty of other games I'd prefer to play with a gamepad/controller. Last time I looked into this, I was told to use an Xbox 360 wired controller but just wondering what the status quo is now with PC gamers, any preferred gaming controller makes or models?



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  • #2
    johnny_ultimate
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 30,975 CMod ✭✭✭✭johnny_ultimate


    The modern Xbox controller is probably the most straightforward and reliable.

    You can use a Dualsense either but support is a bit patchier.



  • #3
    Inviere
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,185 ✭✭✭Inviere


    I'd second a modern Xbox controller, it pretty much nails it. Then if you want specific gamepads for certain systems, there's USB options for a lot of them like Snes, Megadrive, etc. Have a look at 8bitdo options, and Retrobit options too.

    Retro Computers/Consoles Repair/Restoration List



  • #4
    I.am.Putins.raging.bile.duct
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 875 ✭✭✭I.am.Putins.raging.bile.duct


    I have an Xbox One gamepad for PC its ideal because of Windows. Wireless and has a usb type C port and no compatibility issues. Get a genuine one though not an imitation.



  • #5
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 53,966 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    Xbox one controller for me. For retro games I use a Bluetooth 8bitdo Saturn pad as it's the based on the all time greatest gamepad ever made.



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