gamepad?

[garnette]

I just ordered FFXI and I've read some reviews. Some say that a gamepad may be easier to use than the keypad & mouse. Does anyone know if this is true? I'm not very good with keypad controls and I need to know if a gamepad would be better. If it is more useful, what type or brand should I get? Thanks!!

[Mog]

Re: gamepad?

I just ordered FFXI and I've read some reviews. Some say that a gamepad may be easier to use than the keypad & mouse. Does anyone know if this is true? I'm not very good with keypad controls and I need to know if a gamepad would be better. If it is more useful, what type or brand should I get? Thanks!!

Either get a USB controller or USB keyboard. Trust me, you do not want to play this game with a mouse!

btw....use the search function. There's a similar thread to this one.

[garnette]

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Thanks a lot! Where can I find USB controllers & keypads?

[Mog]

Re: gamepad?

At your local electronics store. I got my logitech gamepad from best buy....though I would suggest you get the PS2 USB controller, mainly because this d-pad is a piece of crap. >.<

[garnette]

Re: gamepad?

You can use a PS2 controller on the computer? Do you need some kind of adapter? Would all of that be expensive?

PS Sorry for all these questions...haha. I'm new to the game; I haven't even gotten it yet actually...

[Mog]

Re: gamepad?

You can use a PS2 controller on the computer? Do you need some kind of adapter? Would all of that be expensive?

PS Sorry for all these questions...haha. I'm new to the game; I haven't even gotten it yet actually...

np, you would need a usb adapter. Could probably get one for 20-30 bucks, I want to say?

[dirtyclown]

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Beat me to it. D:

[garnette]

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Thanks so much you guys! I guess I'm going to be making a trip to Best Buy tomorrow.

[Mog]

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anytime ^.^

feel free to ask if you have any more questions.

[garnette]

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what about this? i found it in a topic like this one. A Logitech NetPlay Controller PS2. It seems pretty cheap too...$20.

Double Post Edited:
I've been looking at it some more...is it for the PS2 or the PC? Or both? This is quite confusing...haha.

[Mog]

Re: gamepad?

what about this? i found it in a topic like this one. A Logitech NetPlay Controller PS2. It seems pretty cheap too...$20.

Double Post Edited:
I've been looking at it some more...is it for the PS2 or the PC? Or both? This is quite confusing...haha.

It's for the PS2, but you could connect it to your PC via adaptar. I personally wouldn't use it, but to each his own.

[garnette]

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Ok...thanks. Just any kind of adapter or is there a specific kind that I need?

[Mog]

Re: gamepad?

Not too sure. Just look online and you'll find something.

[Yasuhiko Ohto]

Re: gamepad?

It all dependson comfort. Both the keyboard and the game pag is easy to work with. But my desk dosn't have a arm rest. So I use a game pad myself.

[Eohmer]

Re: gamepad?

I just ordered FFXI and I've read some reviews. Some say that a gamepad may be easier to use than the keypad & mouse. Does anyone know if this is true? I'm not very good with keypad controls and I need to know if a gamepad would be better. If it is more useful, what type or brand should I get? Thanks!!

I'm responding without reading other replies...

Is it true or not? It is for some, and not for others. Ultimately, it's up to you and what makes YOU feel more comfortable. Personally, I like to use my USB Wireless Logitech controller for my PC. I have my Hot Key for my Ventrilo on my gamepad as well, making it easier for me.

http://http://www.logitech.com/index...CONTENTID=9069



I love it! :D