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OT: Getting a game controller that works

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From: Evan A. Joanette
Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2000 15:02
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Folks,

I'm looking to replace my problematic gameport gamepad with a newer USB one.
I can't really blame my SB Live, because I've had the same problems with
gameport pads since I've had a PC.

 I'm considering the following pads.  They all have a multitude of buttons,
analog control sticks, and digital thumb pad.  Also, they all come in USB
flavour.  I'm indifferent about force feedback...so that's not a concern for
me.  I'd appreciate any advice about these pads, or any others with similar
specs.

Gravis Eliminator Aftershock
 -older pad

 Gravis Xterminator Digital Gamepad
-only one analog stick

Thrustmaster Firestorm
-don't know much about Thrustmaster products

Interact AxisPad
-worried this is Vaporware, but I'm leaning toward this, because I have the
Interact Hammerhead FX right now.  Except for the gameport interface
problems, this pad is sweeeet

Wingman Rumble pad
-feels uncomfortable

Thanks in advance.

Evan Joanette
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From: "Evan A. Joanette" <ejoanett@julian.uwo.ca>
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Subject: OT: Getting a game controller that works
Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2000 10:02:53 -0500
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