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| | Gamepad - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | A gamepad, also called joypad, is a type of game controller held with both hands where the thumbs are used to provide input. | | | Gamepads are the primary means of input on all modern video game consoles. | | | The gamepad also featured two slots that could be used for a memory card, the VMU (Visual Memory Unit, which incorporated a memory card), or a vibration pack. |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamepad
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| | The Control Center Review- CH Products USB Gamepad |
| | A gamepad may not be the answer to all your gaming control needs but it does a great job where appropriate. | | | The USB Gamepads were also put to work on a few other non-typical gamepad games with varied success. | | | Two gamepads were used in conjunction with each other for games that supported it. |
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http://www.joy-stick.net/reviews/gamepads/chusbpad.htm
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| | The Gadgeteer - GamePad for Palm III and VII Series PDAs Review |
| | Getting used to playing games with the GamePad was easy and quick. | | | I think it made the gaming experience more fun and the games easier to play. | | | Palm OS PDAs have been in existence for over 4 years now and throughout that time, one of the popular uses for these PDAs have been for playing games. |
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http://www.the-gadgeteer.com/palmgamepad-review.html
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| | Gravis PC GamePad - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | The gamepad is very similar to gamepads used by the SNES game console, although the 4 colored buttons are placed in a different configuration, and the Start and Select buttons are missing. | | | It also means games have to include support for this trick in order to make use of the 4 buttons, otherwise they will simply control any second player character available. | | | Original Gravis Gamepad for IBM PC The Gravis PC GamePad is a game port game controller produced by Advanced Gravis Computer Technology. |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gravis_Gamepad
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| | Review - GamePad Pro USB |
| | In general, GamePad Pro works well with most games that don't require precise movement. | | | Fortunately, Mac games don't demand more than what GamePad Pro is capable of. | | | The illusion Gravis wants you to fall for is that you will be able to move more precisely with GamePad Pro simply because the circle points in all directions. |
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http://www.macgamer.com/reviews/gamepadpro/gamepadpro.html
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| | Firestorm Dual Power Gamepad Review - PC |
| | Jessica, a 12-year-old, was asked to play with a Microsoft Sidewinder Gamepad, and then played with the Thrustmaster. | | | After hours of continual play, the gamepad still felt comfortable in the hands. | | | For a true measure of what this gamepad brings to the gaming experience, let’s go back to Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2 for a moment. |
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http://pc.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r17921.htm
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| | bit-tech.net NES gamepad mouse mod |
| | From the fit of the mouse's PCB inside the casing of the gamepad, you would be forgiven for thinking this mod was always meant to be - it fits like a glove. | | | If you come across some NES gamepads yourself, modding them into memory card readers or mice isn't your only option: NESBuckle.com can turn yours into a rather unique belt. | | | One controller would be modded into a USB memory card reader, saving all of Mario's photos of Princess Peach from his SD or CF card, safe from the clutches of King Bowser Koopa. |
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http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2005/08/10/nes_mouse_mod
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| | Sidewinder Gamepad Driver Source |
| | SWCount is a DWORD sized variable that holds the number of gamepads. | | | are the buttons for the first gamepad, the next 15 the second, and so on. | | | not be set unless three gamepads are connected. |
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http://filebox.vt.edu/users/rogrubb3/sidewind.htm
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| | Four Fat Chicks -- Flexiglow Cyber Snipa PC Gamepad Review |
| | Acting as a mini keyboard, with particular emphasis on first-person shooter gaming, a week of solid and extensive playing has moved it from a position of "interesting idea" to a place of "essential requirement" in my FPS play. | | | Well, what I've found, after a week of FPS gaming, is that this very neat little device has moved to a special place on my desktop. | | | Although I still don't know what "Snipa" means, I can heartily recommend the Cyber Snipa gamepad to all wishing to become quicker, faster and better—at least with their FPS gaming! |
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http://fourfatchicks.com/Reviews/Flexiglow/Cyber_Snipa.shtml
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| | Technorati Tag: gamepad |
| | A tag is like a subject or category. | | | In a case of putting the cart before the horse, a modder has recently developed a UI mod... | | | Posts tagged Gamepad per day for the last 30 days. |
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http://www.technorati.com/tag/gamepad
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| | Build Your Own Arcade Controls - Gamepad Emulator why not? |
| | Howard, allroy1975 is asking if a key2joy prog could get around this limit by making virtual joysticks from keyboard inputs, or is he stuck with either hacking gamepads or only playing one player from a 2 player CP. | | | I'd just like to play two player on the control panel rather than having one person on the panel and one standing there with a gamepad. | | | I found some Game Programming irc channel and was asking them about this and they seemed to think it wouldn't be that hard. |
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http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?board=1;action=display;threadid=10778
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| | IMG Review: Logitech Dual Action Gamepad |
| | I clench the gamepad tighter and tighter, jamming away on the various punch and kick buttons as if I can somehow save my doomed character on the screen by how fast I jam on the controls. | | | These presets are pre-made button set-ups of the controller for many popular games. | | | Whatever button combination I felt comfortable with was painless to set up in every game I tried, so I didn't really feel like this was a big blow to the Mac version. |
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http://www.insidemacgames.com/reviews/view.php?ID=425
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| | Amazon.com: Logitech Dual Action Game Pad USB: Electronics |
| | The Logitech Dual Action Gamepad is the ultimate precision instrument, whether you're going for the tackle, the kill, the gold, or the finish line. | | | I must be another person who got a lucky gamepad, because I haven't had any problems with it at all, and I've used it quite intensively. | | | I would suggest you go with Nyko's AirFlo Gamepad instead. |
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http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0000ALFCI?v=glance
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| | PlanetHardware - A Member of The GameSpy Network |
| | As always, let's go over the judging criteria for our competing gamepads. | | | For a more detailed look at our criteria and a summary of all the gamepads we've reviewed, click here to go to our "Quest for the Ultimate Gamepad" homepage. | | | Easy-to-reach dual axis controls give you more precise ways to master you favorite games. |
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http://www.planethardware.com/features/misc/gravis_eliminator
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| | PC Gamepad (~xBox) |
| | Another good game to test gamepads is Ninja Spirit (2nd level) where you need to do 360º rotations with the gamepad. | | | Well, this only to tell you that I still didn't find a gamepad that allows me to play with the same responsiveness I had on the arcades. | | | There's a particular game type (and a game I loved called Ajax) that I could finish with my first live. |
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http://www.meedio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=33702
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| | VN Boards - Gamepad question |
| | I must say, now that it functions ok playing the game is so much easier. | | | Same problem here i guess the Shack never got more in since X-Mas been looking for adapter also. | | | Well same problem here I can configure everything exept for menu to go left and right on a directional pad. |
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http://vnboards.ign.com/message.asp?topic=62278274
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| | Gamepad: Marketing Tools for independent game developers |
| | Gamepad will promote your game on the prestigious Featured Game section at the top of Gameport. | | | Additionally, we will provide you a list of targeted newsgroups and e-mail lists to help you promote yourself and your games. | | | Gamepad will submit your news release to game industry news editors |
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http://www.gamepad.com/marketing
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| | Best Gamepad for epsxe - Emuforums.com |
| | The thrustmaster has more features and a pretty good d-pad as well which is great for psx games on epsxe.. | | | I use the sidewinder to play fighting games as it has the best d-pad of any pc gamepad I have tried(too bad I can't find any anymore, maybe on ebay).. | | | Dual Shock is the only way to go |
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http://forums.ngemu.com/epsxe-archive/7806-best-gamepad-epsxe.html
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| | Thrustmaster Gamepad |
| | My young children have started using my computer for playing games and they even find this gamepad easy to use and operate. | | | They like it because they can play against each other - one uses the gamepad whilst the other uses the keyboard. | | | Sometimes you have to select its use in the options menu of the relevant game's software other times it can be used automatically. |
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http://www.talkingpix.co.uk/ArticleThrustmaster.html
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| | Amazon.com: Belkin Nostromo Speedpad n52: Electronics |
| | It puts keyboard and gamepad functionality into one small and easy-to-use device, delivering more tools for customizing your game than ever. | | | Built to conquer your enemy, the Nostromo SpeedPad n52 captures all the advantages of its critically acclaimed predecessor, the n50, and cranks up the juice with advanced options to dominate your game. | | | Cranks up the juice with advanced options to dominate your game |
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http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0000DC643?v=glance
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| | Gamepad: The e-commerce launch pad for game developers. |
| | Novice to professional game developers use Gamepad and Gameport to launch their new products through our built-in marketing network. | | | You can easily reach thousands instantly with our "Hot Game Release" e-mail newsletter. | | | Gamepad: The e-commerce launch pad for game developers. |
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http://www.gamepad.com
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| | Maximum3D - FireStorm Dual Power Gamepad |
| | But I am the first to admit that there are times when I need something a little less complicated, a 26 button stick and throttle just doesn't work when playing a game like Madden 2001. | | | In all the play testing, I only have one minor complaint about the pad. | | | The little joystick controls could use more of a texture, as they tended to slip during intense games. |
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http://www.maximum3d.com/reviews/firestorm.htm
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| | Macworld: Game Room: Mad Catz PC Con gamepad |
| | For games that don’t, you’ll need to add a third-party gamepad programming utility like USB Overdrive to the mix, but that’ll cost you extra. | | | Macworld: Game Room: Mad Catz PC Con gamepad | | | Video Game Voters Network issues call to action |
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http://www.macworld.com/weblogs/gameroom/2005/06/pccon/index.php?lsrc=mwrss
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| | TweakTown Global Forums - How to transform PC gamepad to xbox controller? |
| | During the game my receivers are identified by numbers corresponding to the buttons on my gamepad. | | | I modded an old NES game pad to parallel once. | | | Now, I want to emulate the xbox and I was wondering if there's a way I can change the button icons to X,Y,A,B,L,R just like the xbox controller so the letters show up instead of numbers in the game? |
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http://forums.tweaktown.com/showthread.php?t=20654
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| | BBC NEWS Technology Gamepad aims to build up muscle |
| | The traditional thumb sticks and buttons on a gamepad are blended into a single shoulder-height joystick. | | | The Kilowatt controller by Powergrid is designed to build up muscle while playing a PlayStation 2, Xbox or PC game. | | | The Kilowatt gaming system is a life-size controller that forces gamers to use their muscles to play. |
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/3399533.stm
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| | Snes Gamepad to PC Parallel Port by DigitalPuppy |
| | A good thing to note about the SNES gamepads is that it has plenty of buttons you can use for many different games. | | | No need to shut it off before doing so. | | | I have not really tried to use the gamepads in Mame32 but I do not see why they would not work. |
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http://pupp.edgeemu.com/snes_control.htm
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| | Carvware Software |
| | Just set it up once in the GamePad Comapnion preference panel, then turn it on, and from that point on anytime you plug in your gaming device it will just start working. | | | Use your game controllers with Mac OS X games that don't have built in support for them! | | | You no longer have to launch GamePad Companinon everytime you want to use your gaming device. |
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http://www.carvware.com/gamepadcompanion.html
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| | Kyocera Candid KX16 offers Mobile Gaming with Alienware Gamepad Module |
| | More on the gaming features; with the Alienware game pad, the KX16 will allow its users to play Java or BREW games with a more console-style feel to it. | | | The Kyocera Candid KX16 is a colour clamshell phone that can be converted into a mobile gaming handset and will be targeted to International and US CDMA carriers. | | | The Alienware Gamepad is due out this fall (sept/oct) and will sell for $29.95, however the Gamepad will be bundled with the KX5 Slider this fall before the KX16 hits the street. |
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http://mobilemag.com/content/100/340/C4392
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| | USB Gamepad - How do I control RR? - MP3Car.com Forums |
| | I've been going back and forth between the various front-ends for my carPC and have finally settled on RR. | | | FREE: Saitek GamePAD p750 USB and Game Port just pay shiping | | | With Mediacar this was a simple case of getting the gamepad to send keyboard shortcuts, which I achieved using JoyToKey quite easily. |
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http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=693134#post693134
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| | PR Newswire: CREATIVE INTRODUCES BLASTER GAMEPAD FOR ULTIMATE PC GAMING EXPERIENCE@ HighBeam Research |
| | With an estimated street price of $39, the new GamePad ships with a collection of PC shareware game titles and patches that allows... | | | PR Newswire: CREATIVE INTRODUCES BLASTER GAMEPAD FOR ULTIMATE PC GAMING EXPERIENCE@ HighBeam Research | | | LAS VEGAS, Nov. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Creative Technology (Nasdaq: CREAF) today introduced the Blaster GamePad(TM), a new digital PC game controller that has been optimized for faster response time, enhanced control and extensive compatibility with current and next-generation PC games and with Creative's new 3D Blaster(TM). |
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http://www.highbeam.com/library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1G1:17613938&refid=holomed_1
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| | Gravis PC GamePad - Game Controllers Shopping at dooyoo.co.uk |
| | GravUtil is a program that calibrates and tests your GamePad and buttons; a bonus CD includes the hottest shareware games to test your reflexes. | | | The Gravis PC GamePad is the turbo-charged solution for action arcade and sports games. | | | Gravis PC GamePad - Game Controllers Shopping at dooyoo.co.uk |
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http://www.dooyoo.co.uk/game-controllers/gravis-pc-gamepad
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| | WhizzBang TV Independent Television Productions News Page |
| | Series Producer, Violet Berlin added, “To evolve things further, we decided to concentrate less on reviews, and more on providing a digest of intriguing features, in-depth interviews and wry comedy, all based around the culture of gaming&;. | | | Previous series have notched up over 3 million viewers, but GamePad 4 is on a mission to bring video gaming to an even greater audience by offering up a glimpse of the lighter side of gaming, and games culture. | | | After 3 years of producing the popular Bravo gaming show GamePad, WhizzBang TV is moving on. |
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http://www.whizzbang.tv/news.html
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| | Gamepad Recommendations - Hardware Discussions - FiringSquad Forums |
| | I`m sure that things have moved on but what I like about this gamepad is the "tilt" sensor - you don`t need to touch the pad buttons - just tilt it left and it will sense this and move you left in your game or whatever. | | | Unfortunately my Logitech Wingman Extreme seems to have died on me! I`ve had this gamepad for about five years and its served me well. | | | Anybody know of any current gamepads (preferably cordless) which have this function? |
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http://forums.firingsquad.com/firingsquad/board/message?board.id=hardware&message.id=27553
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| | Geek.com Geek News - Liberty supports GamePad |
| | You can check out Aaron's other games at Ardiri.com. | | | Also, Aaron is saying that all of the games he has created now work with the GamePad. | | | If you're not familiar with it, the GamePad is a device that hooks to the bottom of your Palm and is similar to the gamepads that come with video game systems. |
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http://www.geek.com/news/geeknews/2000nov/pda20001128003046.htm
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| | CoolTechZone.com - Kyocera K500: Gamepad for Mobile Phones |
| | Kyocera, a maker of gaming mobile phones and accessories, has partnered with Alienware, a custom PC builder, to design an ergonomically friendly gamepad for the mobile gaming user. | | | (First Look) - We’ve all heard of gamepads and racing wheels for computers and gaming consoles, but it’s not everyday that you hear about gamepads that are designed specifically for mobile phones. | | | According to Kyocera, this particular gamepad is designed to work particularly with its own gaming mobile phones, and feature an easy to use key layout, eight directional pad, and diagonal buttons. |
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http://www.cooltechzone.com/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=1973
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| | Review: Logitech TrackMan Wheel trackball and WingMan Action Gamepad |
| | So all of you sinister mutants will just have to use something else. | | | You used to know where you were with computer pointer-control devices. | | | If you base your game controller purchase decisions solely on the number of knobs and buttons provided, the WingMan Action looks like a great choice. |
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http://www.dansdata.com/ltcontrollers.htm
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| | Dunkirk spirit lives on with Brit Bluetooth supplier |
| | Tucked away on the Freedom stand here @ CES was another Bluetooth offering, a Bluetooth gamepad which is designed to make playing games on smartphones much easier. | | | So the INQ snapped the gamepad with its own Nokia cameraphone. | | | The gamepad is naturally designed to have a PS2 look and feel. |
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http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=20626
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| | Soccer Gaming Forums - gamepad |
| | Thing is so is my sidewinder, where as in the past fifa 04, 05, CL, this frist touch/trick button has been assigned, it now is not there and limits my gameplay options, anybody got any ideas! | | | i currently own a microsoft sidewinder USB gamepad, which means i have no anolog sticks, i was thinking about investing in a ps2 adaptor, but since the ps2 right analog stick (which controls the best part of the game, first touch and tricks) then it is almost useless. | | | One of the things i was dissapointed about in the demo was the gamepad controls...in previous versions there hasnt been much problem. |
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http://www.soccergaming.tv/showthread.php?s=&threadid=126765
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| | NHL 2005 gamepad problem !!! - MegaGames Forum |
| | Try get new drivers for the gamepad :P I have a gamepad, not too old, and u just cant use it for the new games | | | My gamepad just gets crazy in this game. | | | First when i launched the game i had that 'continous up button problem' - I fixed that. |
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http://www.mgforums.com/forums/showthread.php?p=266252
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| | Annoyances.org - Creative gamepad (Windows XP Discussion Forum) |
| | Wayne: the Game Controller applet should do the job; click Start, Control Panel, Printers & Other Hardware, Game Controlers icon, Add button, select your gamepad. | | | I am trying to connect a Creative Cobra gamepad, that was previously connected to a Win95 PC, to my new Windows XP PC. | | | The following are all of the messages in this thread (2 in all), shown in chronological order. |
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http://www.annoyances.org/exec/forum/winxp/t1014022481
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| | Gaming Joystick, Microsoft Sidewinder, PS2 Xbox USB Gamepad Controllers at TigerDirect.com |
| | This gamepad offers intense precision, unparalleled versatility, superior comfort, and maximum control in all styles of games. | | | I installed the Tuner Card without a hitch, along with a great price, and could not be more pleased with the product. | | | If you really want to experience the thrills of racing, without getting in a car and breaking the law, you need the Logitech Formula Force GP Feedback |
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http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/category/category_slc.asp?CatId=141
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| | IMG Review: Nostromo n45 GamePad |
| | That all changed after I played 4x4 Evolution 2
What a game! | | | I’ve considered buying a gamepad for my computer for things like Virtual Game Station but never felt the need to purchase one. | | | The Gamepad came in a box with apparently no software, but the info on the box said “InputSprocket compatible”, so I didn’t worry about drivers...until I thought about OS X. After getting home, I got the Pad out and searched the box. |
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http://www.insidemacgames.com/reviews/view.php?ID=248
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| | Gamepad - Emuforums.com |
| | I'm getting ready to get a new gamepad and I'm looking at the Logitech Dual Action Gamepad. | | | Since I can't get the search to work for some unknown reason I'll just have to post and ask. | | | I just wanted to make sure that this gamepad would work OK with ePSXe. |
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http://forums.ngemu.com/generic-epsxe-queries/54582-gamepad.html
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| | GamePad Companion - Games - Utilities |
| | Home > Mac OS X Downloads > Games > Utilities > GamePad Companion | | | You can use GamePad Companion for gaming, for controlling a kiosk, for using a gamepad as your mouse, and in general to use your USB human interface device with all applications running in OS X. What’s New in this Version | | | It recognizes USB human interface devices, such as gamepads, mice (requires 10.2), and joysticks, and then allows you to assign keyboard keys, mouse buttons, mouse cursor controll, or mouse scroller actions to each of the elements (buttons, hatswitches, pads, etc.) of the USB devices. |
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http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/utilities/gamepadcompanion.html
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| | Maximum3D - Guillemot Dual Analog Gamepad |
| | You'll notice a lack of sports games, and the reason is simple. | | | I found it difficult, but if you are the type of person that uses a joystick to play shooter, the Dual Analog would probably be an easy transition. | | | Traveling gamers should enjoy this feature, it beats breaking out a joystick while sitting in coach. |
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