Icemage- Question about PS2 controller

[Takoda]

quote from another thread-- "I use a PSX->USB adapter so I can use my Dual Shock 2 controller to play)"

I was thinking about trying this out but thought I would ask first just how good it is? I mean, do you use one since you find it easier to play with, or just because you find it more comfortable to sit back with a psx controller in your hands ... I have some doubts about how easily you can select all your macros in game when using a psx controller. (granted, I dont own a ps2 so maybe this is just me not being as familiar with them).

As a whm I know I have quite a few macros, and im planning on going bard at some point so I'll have even more (from what I hear). Anyways, I know this post probably doesnt belong in this forum but I wasnt sure where else to put it!

also, where can I pick up a psx controller & usb adapter? EB?

Thanks

[ZenXIII]

Umm..i'm not icemage, but he personally recommended that i pick this thing up.
Its actually pretty easy once you get the hang of it...its a $10 thing from radioshack.
The rumble feature, when enabled, causes the game to crash on a lot of people's systems, such as mine, but i just disabled it and no worries.
Personally, i haven't used it as a WHM yet, but i think accessing macros shouldn't be too tough once you figure it out.
IIRC, ice doesn't use macros (ya, he's that hardcore), but i do, and i think the controller would work fine.
You just hit a shoulder button to bring up a macro menu, and then hit the confirm button when on the correct macro to cast it.
This works well b/c this always opens up on the last one you used, so, when in a party, you'll generally be healing the same 1 or 2 tanks the whole time, and thus it will be very easy to access them in time.
Just my opinion.

[PetriW]

I'm not Icemage either but you should defenitelly get it, I don't like to use it while playing WHM in a party (too easy to make mistakes) but the second I do anything else whatsoever I use mt psx controller.

[Icemage]

Yes, I do use macros, but not to heal I use macros for offensive stuff like Enfeebles, reporting HP/MP, as well as targetting enemies.

When I'm playing BLM I do use macros, though - it's important to get the right spell when Magic Bursting, and I never have to worry about hitting the wrong target there, so I use macros for that.

As a WHM, though, I got used to navigating the menu while playing beta, and I find it gives me a lot more flexibility to change spellcasting behavior on the fly when battle conditions change.

The main reason to use the controller is mobility. There is a night and day difference between moving using direction arrows on a keyboard, vs. just using two thumbs to control movement and camera. The visibility and precision of control just can not be overstated.

You can pick up the PSX->USB adapter for about $10US at pretty much any Radio Shack (and if they don't have it in stock, they can order it). There's one available online as well, but it's $15US + shipping.


Icemage

[DCutter]

does the psx adapter also work with the ps2 controller?

[Wreck]

yes it does.

[Ranvarian]

I use it and its pretty easy. I would reccomend you get it.

[PetriW]

Actually, if you don't use macros then the a ps2 controller works just fine, tried it for a few hours and it worked very well. If you use macros it's a freaking pain in the ass, takes "forever" for the freaking macro bar to show.

[Leises]

Originally posted by PetriW
Actually, if you don't use macros then the a ps2 controller works just fine, tried it for a few hours and it worked very well. If you use macros it's a freaking pain in the ass, takes "forever" for the freaking macro bar to show.

I find just the opposite to be true for me. The Macro bar comes up quicker using the controller than via the keybaord.

- L

[PetriW]

But you don't need to wait for the macro bar with the keyboard, it performs the action immediatelly.

[cs001x]

DO NOT GET RADIO SHACK ADAPTER IF YOU HAVE RUMBLE ENABLED IT WILL CRASH THE GAME

http://www.jandaman.com/Merchant2/me...t_Code=psxusb5

ts 12.45 total thats including shipping, and its shipped USPS, so it arrives in 2-3 days. I ordered mine thursday night and got it the following monday. I have been using it for 3 weeks now and it works perfect, the game with keyboard imo is god awful.