Best gamepad for PC games?

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I've been using a Gravis Eliminator Shock (dual analog) gamepad for my PC games up and til now and I'm quite happy with it, but I'm tempted to go for a PS2 controller since I keep hearing that it's still by far much superior than most PC controller's out there. (not to mention in looks alone).

I'm pretty happy with the Gravis when using it for games such as Colin McRae Rally 2 but at other times when playing more recent PS2 ports like MGS2 and GTAVice City on the PC, I wonder if I would be better off using an original PS2 controller and if it would be more user friendly when mapping the buttons in both of these games.

I quite like the Gamecube controller aswell but I'm leaning more towards the dual analog PS2 sticks.

What does everyone else prefer?

[Super Stu]

PC Magicbox. Lik-sang, ?18 delivered.

DC stick + dualshock2 perfection.

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PC Magicbox. Lik-sang, ?18 delivered.

Is this an adaptor your talking about mate? I can get a USB convertor out here in Vancouver B.C, no problem but DC = Dreamcast??

DC stick + dualshock2 perfection.

Is this some sort of third party Dreamcast/PS2 gamepad your talking about?

[bwi]

PC Magicbox. Lik-sang, ?18 delivered.

DC stick + dualshock2 perfection.

But does this box map all six buttons on the stick as most don't?


Bri

[Sandman]

I've always used a Microsoft Sidewinder 8-button pad and never felt disadvantaged, despite having a PS2 and X-Box.

[Super Stu]

Is this an adaptor your talking about mate? I can get a USB convertor out here in Vancouver B.C, no problem but DC = Dreamcast??

The Magicbox is an adaptor that allows connection of a saturn, ps1/2 or Dreamcast pad/stick. The PC version connects to a USB port.

Is this some sort of third party Dreamcast/PS2 gamepad your talking about?

No, I meant using the Magicbox I could use either dualshock2s or Dreamcast sticks on my PC.

But does this box map all six buttons on the stick as most don't?

The only device that will permit the mapping of all 6 DC stick buttons is the DC, I'm afraid.