Re: [Audyssey] joystick? game pad?
Hi Charles, I would recommend the Logitec Rumble Pad. I have a Logitec Rumble Pad with 10 buttons and it is a nice controller, and it only cost me about $40.00 at Best Buy. Here are the features. 1. 10 programmable buttons. 2. A POV hat for changing player's point of view. 3. Two minijoysticks for handling player movement. 4. Force feedback support. 5. USB 2.0 compatible. 6. A speed throddle. Charles Rivard wrote: I'm planning to buy one device, and only one device, that will enhance my gaming. Game pad? Joystick? I'm not sure what to get or how much it will cost and how easily it is used on games for the blind. I want force feedback for when a game includes it. I don't want billions of buttons if I don't need them. (grin) I'll probably get swamped with responses, which is cool. The responses I want, though, should be informative. I don't merely want one like Get the 86-RB-12. I want, in essence, your experiences with your suggested device. Why should I get this one as oposed to another? What, if anything, makes it stand out. It must work with Windows XP, and, preferably, a USB device or something that will hook to a PC that is not all that new. Also, if software must be installed, sighted assistance must not be required. I use JAWS 9.0. Thanks. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Audyssey] joystick? game pad?
Hi Charles, I have not used a bunch of different joysticks or anything, so I can only tell you about the two that I do have. So I have a Saitek ST290 Pro. It is just a standard move left, right, back and fourth or twist it one stick joystick. No force feedback on it. It is pretty large and has a wrist rest and is comfortable on the hand. There is a trigger and 5 other buttons as well as a slider lever. It is U S B. It cost twenty dollars. I installed no software, just plugged it in and it worked. I very much enjoy playing Puppy1 and Pong with it. I tried it with Top Speed 2, but preferred the keyboard or steering wheel. I also have a Logitech MOMO Racing steering wheel joystick. It does have force feedback. There is a base with a large plastic screw to hold it in place like on a keyboard tray. The steering wheel is very nicely covered. It has six buttons on the wheel itself. Then there are two very convenient fin type buttons just behind but on the wheel. There is also a gear shift knob to the right of the wheel. Then there is the gas and brake peddles on a floor base. Which has a flip down none slip grip. It also is U S B. It cost one hundred dollars. And again I installed no software, just plugged it in and it worked. I have very much enjoyed playing Top Speed 2 and Pong with it. A bit strange playing Puppy1 with it though. Besides the U S B plug it also needs a power source. You know it has a standard plug that you need to plug into an outlet slash power supply slash surge protector. BFN Jim Time for a new dipstick, it no longer reaches the oil. [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.kitchensinc.net (440) 286-6920 Chardon Ohio USA --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Audyssey] joystick? game pad?
Hi list. I been on here for alittle while and haven't poasted yet, because I wanted to get the hang of things. anyway, as for joinsticks and gamepads, I have an XBox controler and it can be set up without sighted help. the only problem I had was driver hunting. The sight given on the box doesn't work, instead, you have to do a search on microsoft's site to find it, and this can be like a needle in a haystack. As for rumble feed back, as far as I know, this one doesn't have it. I don't recall the exzack moddle number, but it is easy to set up once you have the drivers. Are the sholder buttons those trigger looking things on the front of the controler,? Oops, I ment the side that isn't facing you. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Audyssey] joystick? game pad?
Hi, I've got a logetech controler pad. I don't have the number right off the top of my head and its a plug and play device. The thing I love about this device is that the joystick on it is very easy to use, and its similar to an x box or dreamcast controler. THe shoulder buttons on this thing are excellent for games where if you press down on it a little bit, it performs the action slowly, but when you need it you can hold the button right down and whatever your doing will speed up to its fullest. These two shoulder buttons are rather springy and they press down really far, similar to a cars gas petal- that's why I use this gamepad with top speed. Hope that helps, sorry I'll get the model number for you. Its an older one, but I like it. contact details: email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and others msn: [EMAIL PROTECTED] skype: the_conman283 system details: Hp pavillion dv5220CA notebook pc AMD Turion(tm) 64 Mobile Technology ML-37 2.0 GHZ, 1024 mb DDR ram, Fujitsu 100 gb 4500 RPM Hard Drive, connecsant AC-link audio - Original Message - From: Charles Rivard [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Undisclosed-Recipient:; Sent: Monday, September 08, 2008 1:20 PM Subject: [Audyssey] joystick? game pad? I'm planning to buy one device, and only one device, that will enhance my gaming. Game pad? Joystick? I'm not sure what to get or how much it will cost and how easily it is used on games for the blind. I want force feedback for when a game includes it. I don't want billions of buttons if I don't need them. (grin) I'll probably get swamped with responses, which is cool. The responses I want, though, should be informative. I don't merely want one like Get the 86-RB-12. I want, in essence, your experiences with your suggested device. Why should I get this one as oposed to another? What, if anything, makes it stand out. It must work with Windows XP, and, preferably, a USB device or something that will hook to a PC that is not all that new. Also, if software must be installed, sighted assistance must not be required. I use JAWS 9.0. Thanks. --- The Difference Between Obama and Osama is Just a Little BS --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.169 / Virus Database: 270.6.19/1659 - Release Date: 9/8/2008 7:01 AM --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
