Good shmup gamepad for PS2

sffan · Post by **sffan** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 4:17 am

I'm looking for a gamepad with a good D-pad, not an arcade stick. I've been using the "Sega Playstation" gamepad, which is the Saturn pad for the PS2, but it's now unavailable. Mine will wear out eventually and I'll need a backup.

Any recommendations?

Dandy J · Post by **Dandy J** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 6:00 am

Emperor Fossil · Post by **Emperor Fossil** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 6:24 am

That's really not a very good d-pad.

Sorry I don't have any suggestions sffan. I'm looking for a good one too. Currently I'm using a convertor that lets me use an xbox controller S, which I find to be a bit better than the DS2 d-pad, but still not ideal

ReKleSS · Post by **ReKleSS** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 7:09 am

If you're sufficiently insane it's possible to get a PSX controller PCB and cram it into a Saturn pad, making your own PS2 saturn pad. Sticking to saturn pads is probably the best way.

iatneH · Post by **iatneH** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 7:56 am

You could probably cram the chopped up PCB into a Wii Classic Controller too, though I have never opened one up to take a look inside.

worstplayer · Post by **worstplayer** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 9:28 am

Well, this is what i use. Not the best, but still way better than Sony pads.

Trust GM-1520

Great D-Pad, but face buttons feel a bit stiff (nothing too bad, just takes time to get used to). It has built-in USB converter, so it can be also used on PC. And it's cheaper than Sony controllers. (but that's in europe, Sony stuff is ridiculously overpriced here)

moonblood · Post by **moonblood** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 10:50 am

The streetfighter anniversary pads are alright...