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What's a good gamepad?
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Mac Enthusiast
Join Date: Sep 2003
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Was wanting to pick up a gamepad for my PB...and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for a really good one. Comfortable, solid, high quality, and compatible with most if not all games.
Thanks!
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Mac Elite
Join Date: Apr 2000
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I've recently bought two game pads.
The first is the Logitech Dual Action which is nice for the price but it's a bit small for my hands. It's didn't automatically show up for use in the game I bought it for (Ghost Recon) but I own USB Overdrive and it ported the buttons just fine.
The second game bad I have is the Macally iShock II which I absolutely love. The handles are a bit larger and easier for me to hold on to. Also the Macally comes with some decent software too so you don't have to run out and spend the extra money on USB overdrive in order to use it.
One thing I've noticed about both game pads are the game pad sticks do not work well as a mouse. I'm pretty sure it's an issue with Panther. No matter if I use the iShocks software or USB Overdrive (which is supposed to be updated for Panther), neither seems to work well as far a mimicking the mouse in game. Other than that they are ok.
If I had to choose I'd pick the iShock ll as the game pad for me though.
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Mac Enthusiast
Join Date: Sep 2003
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Thanks. I went to the Apple Store, and I picked up the Macally iShock II. Although it's slightly bigger than I like...it works well. Dual analog sticks, enough buttons...and it's worked with all the games I needed it to! I mainly wanted it for X2: Wolverine's Revenge, Kelly Slater's Pro Surfer, and Tony Hawk 4. When it comes to FPS games...I'll always use a mouse and k/b...it's the only way to go! 
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Mac Elite
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: London
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I went out an bought a few adapters for console pads, as my favorite pad is the Game Cube pad.
Although I also have an iShock and Logitech Rumble Pads as well.
I find it depends on the game the iShock is great for Tony Hawk as I played it originally on the PS2 and the iShock has the same configuration keys.
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Senior User
Join Date: Sep 2002
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Is it just me? I just broke off the left stick on my ishock II. I have little hands, I'm no brute. I have to go buy another controller so before I buy the same thing I'd appreciate a little feedback. Does this happen often on gamepads? I've only owned the ishock II.
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