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Article #235439Re: Joypad [ot]
From: DG
Date: Wed, 08 Aug 2007 15:36
Date: Wed, 08 Aug 2007 15:36
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Pixel "#~ schreef: >> For as far as I know, joysticks are mostly used for flight simulators >> and the likes. I've played point and click adventures with both and the >> gamepads (the snes-ish ones) are definitely better. >> >> Probably the best are the ones that resemble playstation-controllers. >> Gamepads with all the buttons plus two analogue mini-joysticks. Then you >> can decide on a game by game basis what you like best. > > Hmmm, that is what I meant by joystick-like-thingies... those on the > gamepad. > What are they useful for anyway? Analogue controls, apparently. You can point more accurately with them. Worked great on Playstation with Gran Turismo. Might be easier navigating in point 'n' click adventures. >> Most importantly: whatever you buy, go for an USB. A new PC probably >> doesn't even have the old fashioned game port anymore. > > Well, yes, I got that :-) > Anyway, do they even make gamepads for gameports anymore. I thought > they stopped doing that years ago? They are still available, but probably in the bargain bin. -- Danny.
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