Good PC gaming controller?

[Jand3rson]

So I just finally got GTR2 for my computer this weekend, but haven't had a chance to play it yet, as I'm told it's IMPOSSIBLE to play with a keyboard, and I don't want to try. I'm not going to throw down on a whole wheel/pedal setup, since this is going to be played on my laptop. What I'm looking for is a good PC gaming controller, something similar to a PS2 controller, if possible. I've looked at a few Logitech ones, but haven't looked to hard. Is it possible to maybe find some kind of USB adapter to actually use a PS2 controller? I really need something with pressure sensitive buttons for the throttle.

[decay]

Is it possible to maybe find some kind of USB adapter to actually use a PS2 controller? I really need something with pressure sensitive buttons for the throttle.

yup; used one of these for years and loved it.

http://www.hartsunlimited.com/supdualboxwi.html

Product Description:

PlayStation Controller Adapter for PC (USB Version), 2-Player - Convert PSX/PS2 controller to be used on PC - Support Real Vibration Function on supported games - Support all buttons on both Digital and Analog modes - Compatible with WINDOW 98, WINDOW ME, Window XP

[Jand3rson]

Does the pressure sensitivity on the buttons work?

[decay]

yeh, that's the Analog mode they're talking about.

just make sure you get one that's PS2-compatible (not just PSX) and you'll get that feature; they all use the same chipset.

[Jand3rson]

Right on. That's pretty cheap, too. Thanks, dk.

[A.LACK]

hmmm, i want to try using a ps2 controller with CS.

[h0lmes]

You're definately going to want the xbox 360 controller.

[equate975]

Yeah why not get an xbox one? You could buy the real pc one, or goto a pawn shop and get any wired xbox controller and wire it in.

Edit:

FWIW, I was a wally world a few days back and I noticed they had the same product you linked.

[h0lmes]

The only difference between the PC one and the wired one is a little adapter.

[decay]

i like the psx/ps2 controller better than the xbox/360 ones, but to each his own.

[M42Technik]

I was looking for pressure sensitivity in a PC controller, nice!

I don't know of any PC controllers that have that anyways. Just bought one now.

So who wants my Logitech one with no pressure sensitive buttons?

[Yakinho]

I don't know too much about the game controller side of things, but I just said fuck it and spent all my money ($260) on the Logitech G25 wheel/pedal/shifter set up. Its worth it considering it feels like i'm really thrashing a car around. It's a bit pricey but I don't have to worry about breaking shit on my car;)

[robtech]

dude throw down on a wheel/pedal setup...it'd ba gangster to rock that on a laptop somewhere...go to the bookstore, whoa! there's some guy rocking out with a wheel/pedal gig on a fuckin laptop...personally, if i walked up on you doin that, i'd hi-five you for sure.

[M42Technik]

yup; used one of these for years and loved it.

http://www.hartsunlimited.com/supdualboxwi.html

Just got mine today, getting WTCC as well, will let you know if it works. dk, I bought the one in the link you posted here, is that the right one? Just want to be sure I got the right thing.

[Axxe]

Wheel or bust. I can use controllers no problem, but wheels are so much better. BTW, Forza 2 = drifting. TVR Sagaris, all assists off except ABS, and go balls out.