(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best xbox 360 gamepads & standard controllers

You can use a Gamecube controller, but it's not the best. I think it needs one more button. Skullgirls benefits from 8 buttons (Not counting start) when using a 3 character team. You can still get by on 1 or 2 characters though.


I recommend this controller, which is the same shape as the Gamecube controller, but it will be easier to use and doesn't need an adapter (use the Xbox one if you have the computer version of the game.) I use it myself and love it.

Well it's more expensive than I bought it for but this controller can't be beat- it's a rare late-cycle 360 controller that was improved tremendously from the original 360 pad.

https://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Limited-Chrome-Wireless-Controller/dp/B00IFHTMQI/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1512085608&sr=8-3&keywords=xbox+360+chrome

You do need an Xbox 360 wireless adapter for your PC too so it could get pricey, but this controller works wonderfully for Cemu.

I've had good luck with the PDP Afterglow Wired Controller. It is also in the middle of your price range. Not sure what the "SmartTrack" tech is, but I love my controller. The LEDs are quite bright, but can be turned to one of three modes: constant on, on vibrate only, or off.

cheap =/= wireless

go with wired 360 controllers, I recommend Rock Candy as I can verify they work perfect with steam on 14.04 and 16.04 and are cheaper than official wired controllers.

they slot in perfectly to your budget as well, as long as you get the red and blue ones

Just buy this one.

JAMSWALL Xbox 360 Game Controller Game Controller Gamepad USB Wired Shoulders Buttons Improved Ergonomic Design Joypad Gamepad Controller for Microsoft Xbox & Slim 360 PC Windows 7 (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F1G5PR4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_KMTRBb9AZ2Q7P

Cheap, feels great, and obviously a great choice with this much feedback.

My brother uses what is basically a Bluetooth wii nunchuck in one hand and a mouse on the other. Pretty awesome, even has a programmable motion control key!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0052RLMGM?vs=1

Don't bother with the mouse, it's horrible. But that nunchuck coupled with a mouse with a few extra buttons does wonders for PC games

If money isn't a problem, I'm happy with this setup though it's a bit more expensive than is necessary:

• 360 rechargable controller with transforming D-pad
  
• Wireless connecter for PC (needed if you go with a wireless controller)
  
• Squidgrip (comfort)
  
  The more expensive "play and charge" version doesn't require swapping batteries, you just plug it in to recharge (where it becomes a regular Wired controller so you can still use it), and that's worth the extra $20 to me. The squid-grips, when applied properly, make holding the controller more comfortable.

I use this guy on my PC. What's weird is that my computer thinks that's a legit Xbox 360 controller, but I also have a blue one and the computer sees it as a third party gamepad. With MotionInJoy, you can use a PS3 controller as an Xbox 360 controller on the PC, if you have and like those.

I would trust Microsoft controllers more so than off-brand ones.

This one's kind of cool too :)

I personally use this one and it works perfectly fine. You don't need the Xbone or DS4 if you don't want to pay the money. I got mine for 20 dollars at a gamestop.

What about game themed controllers? They're not cheap, but if you're struggling for ideas, these might be a fun gift. They're also the actual Microsoft controllers and not that 3rd party junk.

MW3 Contoller

Halo Reach Controller

http://www.amazon.com/Mad-Catz-Pro-Controller-Xbox-360/dp/B00ITLK9CG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1457259530&sr=8-3&keywords=mad+catz+controller

Just going to point this out.. Mad Catz controller AKA MLG controller for the Xbox 360.

This thing is the tops and I prefer it to both my Xbox One controller and Xbox 360 OEM controller. Also you can switch the layout so that the thumbsticks align like they do on the playstation controllers.

At $20.00 is a steal. You'll thank me later :) It's wired though, if that's a problem.

xbox 360 wired controller is best imo https://www.amazon.com/LESHP-Controller-Shoulders-Ergonomic-Microsoft/dp/B06WWGDS7K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1498637821&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=xbox+for+windows&psc=1

well if you had the money to spend i would get a xbone controller and a micro USB cord. but you could get something like a rock candy controller,

http://www.amazon.com/Rock-Candy-Xbox-360-Controller-Green/dp/B008U2XECG/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1409921379&sr=1-2&keywords=rock+candy+xbox+360+controller

for about 19 euros. same ergonomics as a 360 controller, just see-through.

Though it'd be quite a few notes more, I've considered buying one of these for myself (I got my Xbox 360 for free and have no desire to go back to PC gaming, though that's what I grew up on...).

The RRoD for my xbox controllers would be awesome, so people stop trying to take mine and claim that it's theirs.

also, chuckle fucks

I used Logitech F310s with mine which worked well, as well as these knockoff 360 controllers they had at Walmart: (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M7ZJ2LY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1)


I ended up preferring the feel of the 360 controllers.

Okay, I'm gonna step out of my Masterrace skin for a moment to rant.

How the fuck dare whoever made this stupid image say that the Saturn controller belongs in the low-tier? I play fighting games on a regular basis, and if I don't have my custom fightstick with me, then I go for my trusty Saturn controller to get the job done.

Best goddamn d-pad and face buttons ever made for any controller. Ever.

Knock that 360 pad down a notch for it's shitty, inaccurate, and unreliable d-pad that has yet to be fixed or improved upon in any way. And yes, I'm also referencing the redesign. It still sucks.

There's a reason why I bought this to play 2D fighters and brawlers on my PC when my fightstick isn't available. The 360 pad can go suck an Ouya's dick.

Also, respect the NES controller. We all grew up with that one. Much love.

I've used a Rock Candy controller for about 6 or 7 months now for most games, and the "A" button is starting to wear down, but besides that it's the best controller I've used for fighting games

I picked up a mad catz pro for my PC, and was actually pretty impressed. Took them 20+ years to get their shit together.

This seems to fit the bill, except for Genesis games.

Steam Controller and for multiplayer a Rock Candy 360 controller. Will eventually just pick up a second steam but the rock candy has been solid for about 3-4 years now!

cool guide!
I use a Xbox 360 wired controller, you just plug it in the USB and it automatically downloads the drivers for pc (windows 10) so you don't have to change batteries or recharge it every month (also no need for any paid software)

https://www.amazon.com/LESHP-Controller-Shoulders-Ergonomic-Microsoft/dp/B06WWGDS7K/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1510061258&sr=1-2-spons&keywords=xbox+360+controller&psc=1

Try this.

Not quite. http://www.amazon.com/Rock-Candy-Xbox-360-Controller-Pink/dp/B008U2XJP8

it's a rock candy 360 controller https://www.amazon.com/Rock-Candy-Wired-Controller-Xbox-360/dp/B00M7ZJ2LY

http://www.amazon.com/Rock-Candy-Xbox-360-Controller-Pink/dp/B008U2XJP8

Identical to the xbox 360 wired controller.

You can get them at gamestop & bestbuy too.

I have the same one. Except it broke shortly after. I even have the little figurine and everything =]

*EDIT: It's $100 on amazon!

Perhaps I wasn't clear enough. I'm not for it and I think it's a waste of time. Been there, tried them, found it a waste of money too. Xbox controls aren't architected to make a mouse useful at all, so an interpreter only 'approximates' a melding of the two, which makes it worse than either in my book. This thing is new on the market and likely sucks even more than the Xim, which is on rev3. As this touts to need 'no firmware', I'm positive that it will suck, due to the dead zone and x/y tweaks that are required for Xim to work correctly between every game released. BC2, Halo, COD, etc each required an adjustment scheme to just get your pointer to move correctly due to programming. Up/down vs left/right movement on BC2 is different even than BF3. Different game, different profile, giant pain in the ass even when it didn't make me nauseaus. An xbox is always the same, and your mind does the adjustments, even with beer.

Hell, read the Amazon reviews yourself, it's got lot's of meh going on, and a fail clip to boot.

If it was a significant advantage, it would be more prevalent, banned, or obvious. (If it's a 'marginal' benefit, so is RedBull, glasses, pot and coffee.) As the evidence points in the opposite direction, I feel it's a waste of breath arguing about it too. It gets pc players on their xbox, chatting with their friends, hence Micro$oft isn't against taking their money.

By the same token, I find all the xbox vs pc hoopla gets in the way of discussing actual strategy too. Then too, judging TA by the top posts isn't wise anyway. At least they're not all about kittens.