pjp wrote:
> In function, it works equally as smoothly as my Logitech Rumblepads and my
> three different models of Logitech wheels as well as various MS and Act-Labs
> etc. products I've tried. It acts exactly as if it was designed for the pc
> in the first place. The model I have is for one joystick only, "box" plugs
> into USB, joystick into "box". Standard driver install, shows in CP applet
> etc. just like every other one. In fact, I personally didn't even know PS
> controllers had two buttons on the joysticks themselves when pressed down
> until I saw the CP applet saying 12 and I could only count 10 D-Pad
> works, ff effects control etc. I've got it installed on both a 98SE box and
> an XP Pro box and it functions identically under either, recognized just
> like any other etc. etc.
>
> I've used it in Mame a fair amount, in a PS1 and N64 emu a lot more. In fact
> it's my "preferred" joystick device for all "arcade" type games as like I
> said "it'll take punishment like no others I've tried, buttons don't start
> sticking, axis wearing out or drifting etc. etc". I use my Rumblepad(s) for
> flying as I like the sliding throttle control the PS1 controllers don't have
> and that's about all I use them for anymore. Racing of course isn't racing
> without a wheel .
>
> "CFran" <Michel0528@yahoo.fr> wrote in message
> news:1133049022.630411.143130@g49g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> >
> > pjp wrote:
> > > If you want one that lasts (and I've used many) buy a Playstation to USB
> > > converter and a "real" Playstation Controller. All 12 buttons and both
> axis
> > > work, force feedback etc. just like any other. Difference is those
> suckers
> > > will take punishment like no other I've found to date.
> >
> > Interesting, althought I'm rather looking for a real joystick. Are
> > those PS gamepads well recognized by windows and games?
> >

PS : If I buy a Rumblepad it'll be a Rumblepad 2, looks better than 1