Usb game controller compatible with arch

blackfedora · 2009-09-24 15:58:24

I just rediscovered mupen64 and snes9 and was wondering if anyone could recommend a good usb controller that will run easily with arch. I never got mupen64 working well enough in leopard to warrent buying a controller before. I've been looking at
this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductRe … 6826127209
or this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 1682612720

any other suggestions/confirmation that either of those works well.

Exitium · 2009-09-24 19:24:42

Logitech Chillstream (Xbox pad model)

http://www.ilovebocharov.com/wp-content … 439841.jpg

Plug'n'play.

droog · 2009-09-24 19:32:59

I use an old xbox controller, had to cut off the end of the cord and solder a usb cable on it. also use a xbox 360 controller sometimes.
They are alot better to play on than controllers made for computers, they all seem cheaply made.

I have a logitec and saitek that i never use because the dpad and buttons are crappy.

Jamie · 2009-09-24 19:51:14

I'm using a Logitech Dual Action Gamepad right now and it works perfectly. I'm not really playing any games on Linux at the moment but I do fancy myself a game programmer so I test the stuff I'm working on with this pad.
I agree with the above posters that "PC" controllers seem to always lack the quality of "console" controllers. I went to a local Gamestop to buy a "wired" Xbox 360 gamepad but they told me they didn't have any and Microsoft isn't making them anymore. So, I bought the Logitech gamepad and I'm pleased with it. It doesn't seem to be of low quality at all. I am glad in a small way that I bought it instead of the Microsoft gamepad because I prefer not to support Microsoft if I can find a suitable alternative. Kind of like why I use only Linux .

tcrroadie · 2009-09-25 16:34:51

I use this Logitech controller to play all of my old school NES, SNES, Genesis and NeoGeo games. Works out of the box.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … -_-Product

Now the D-pad is a bit crappy. I modified mine a bit by disassembling the controller and grinding down all four edges of the D-pad some to add a bit more clearence between the D-pad and the controller body. Now it works much better.

Themaister · 2009-09-25 16:42:17

I have a PS3 controller. It works nicely

blackfedora · 2009-09-27 03:55:47

I went with Jamie's logitech dual action gamepad, because I needed a joystick for N64 too. It get's here on monday so i'll be sure to check back then

blackfedora · 2009-10-01 04:51:20

Works great, completely plug and play. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who likes the PS2 controller. Rumble even works with mupen64plus, which is funny because I never actually had a rumble pack with my original consul. 5/5 no complaints so far.

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#1 2009-09-24 15:58:24

Usb game controller compatible with arch

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