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I take it that your friend is aware that there is also a wired version of the PC 360 controller, which is much cheaper than the wireless version?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/-/dp/B000BK4C80?tag=invihand-21
EDIT: For those in the U.S. that want a link:
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There is no increase in performance. I majored in psychology and while there where no experiments specifically on games inverted vs non-inverted there are many studies on using remote devices where input is not only inverted but the left-right movement is also switched. These include not only machine operations but also surgical equipment. There is a penalty ...
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Having done a lot of driving various racing games with a wheel and pedals, I'd say "it depends".
Pro:
The game can give you experience in scenarios that are rare in real life, but where a split-second decision can mean the difference between walking or driving away - or worse. For example, Grand Prix Legends gave me experience and confidence that I could ...
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It depends on the instruments.
Here is a really nice compatibility chart that I found when I had the same question.
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So the Wii Joystick uses a Blue Tooth interface which is a little different than the N64 controller. As a result this answer deals more with the latter than the former.
The N64 controller uses a single transmission wire on which it encodes bits to send signals back to the N64 console. To accomplish this bits are encoded on that wire as follows:
This ...
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"Start" would be used to start the game from the Title Screen. "Select" would be used to select from the options presented in the start menu (such as 1 or 2 players). Some early games actually didn't use the directional pad at the start menu, so the only thing that worked was the Select button.
Start also became a de-facto pause button because interrupting ...
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There is no difference except for the colour.
I'm not familiar with the actual prices, but one thing to pay attention to is whether or not you're looking at a normal Wii Remote or the Wii Remote Plus that includes the MotionPlus sensor. If that's not it, then the price difference you're seeing is simply due to the "novelty" of the black controller.
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So, do you specifically not want a Microsoft controller?
Other companies make an xbox 360 compatible controller. They use the same drivers, so it works well for the PC
Razer Onza
Logitech Chillstream
PDP Afterglow
MadCatz: Modern Warfare 2 - Black, Modern Warfare 2 - Snow, White / Black, Various NFL Teams, Street Fighter IV Fightpads
Hori Controllers
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The wiimote can be connected to a computer using BlueTooth. There's a tutorial here on how to connect the wiimote to the computer via a program called BlueSoleil, which is often bundled with BlueTooth sticks (it was bundled with mine). The computer should recognize it as a joystick.
Also, this page lists some interesting things you can do with it. Johnny ...
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Yes, with an Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver.
Available for about $17 from Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-Wireless-Gaming-Receiver-Windows-Pc/dp/B000HZFCT2
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The N64 analog stick is extremely unusual. It does not use potentiometers, as most other platforms (i.e. playstation controller), but instead used a geared-up digital incremental rotary encoders.
This is also why you have to have the control stick centered when the system turns on. Since the stick mechanism has no concept of "centered", the N64 assumes ...
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Don't be too afraid to open it up. I've had to open mine a couple times to replace thumbsticks destroyed by my son. iFixit has some great guides for replacing almost every internal controller component. The hardest part is getting the pieces that fit between L1/L2 and R1/R2 back in and secured.
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why did the gamepad take over from the joystick?
Many reasons!
My tuppenceworth: I guess once the NES pad came out, people making gaming hardware just copied it.
Firstly, from a business point of view, it has less plastic in it than an old style 8-way joystick, and offers the same precision of movement. Gamepads are significantly more compact and less ...
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What can't you do in Brawl with a sideways wii remote controller, and does using a nunchuk fix this?
There are quite a few difficulties you'll run into by using the Wiimote-alone controls.
Showstoppers
You cannot use the up tilt attack properly. Up tilts are used by attacking while pressing up without smashing. But on the Wiimote, pressing up is always considered a smash (it makes you jump), so the only way to use an up tilt is to begin holding up during ...
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If you're playing a 'Games for Windows Live' enabled game, you should be able to shut it off through the fancy Windows Live menu that appears get when you press and hold the Guide button (the big green X in the center).
If you're not playing a Windows Live, enabled game, it looks like you're out of luck; the only way to shut off your controller short of ...
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RetroZone has a product which adds a NES port to your computer via USB. Also, you could buy an already converted NES controller which plugs directly into your USB port. (They also supply the same products for SNES.)
As for converting a controller yourself, Joystiq has a tutorial but it involves buying a kit from RetroZone.
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This really depends what you're playing - platform and game style. I doubt we'll ever see, or really want, a full-size joystick for console gaming. However, the joystick is alive and well for PC games, where it is used for everything from FPS to flight simulation. On that platform, its advantages are that it is more precise than a gamepad and supports ...
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No, there are no games that require a classic controller but do not work with either a gamecube controller or the wiimote & nunchuck combination.
There are games however that only support two out of the three combinations, most notably, Monster Hunter Tri, which only supports the classic controller and the wiimote+nunchuck combination, but do not ...
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A helpful post from Reldan
I’ve been playing with mine all evening. There are three ways you may need to adjust the sensitivity for detecting plucks.
Adjust the height of the pick-up. This is the boxy looking thing below the string near the bottom. There are a couple small phillips head screws on either side that let you adjust how close to the ...
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I managed to find something that works for me, and it appears that the answer was right under my nose. The DS3 tool's main window has a "disconnect" button, as can be seen here on the lower left:
As long as I make sure to press it before shutting down my computer, the controller stays dormant and doesn't bother my PS3.
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As JustinP8 pointed out, you can also check here:
http://www.joystiq.com/Instrument-Compatibility-Matrix/
But there's no need to read that, as long as we're talking about a game released in the last 2 years or so, all the plastic instruments are broadly cross-compatible and work in either game — microphone, drums, guitar. Pick Rock Band instruments, ...
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http://www.jayceooi.com/2009/01/19/download-xbox-360-controller-emulator-for-pc-games/
This is an emulator that allows any controller to function as and appear as a 360 controller. I've had success with it, but make sure it works for you before you go out and buy 4 usb controllers.
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I have successfully used an app called DS3 Tool to use a PS3 controller on Windows 7 64 bit. I did do it by cable though, it does also apparently work with bluetooth.
It was a bit of a hassle to get setup, but once it worked allowed a lot of customization and worked very well. Just follow the setup instructions closely.
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Super Meat Boy is harder to play with a keyboard.
Gamepads can detect how much you are pushing the control stick in a direction; there are partial actions. Jumping to the right with 30% of run speed is possible to do.
Keyboards only detect whether you're pressing a key or not; you are either performing an action or not. So if you want to jump to the right ...
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If you use Steam there is a "Controller Enabled" graphic displayed in the right column near the bottom of the game page in the store. Also here you will find out what Steam features it supports like Cloud Saves or Achievements.
If the game you're interested in isn't on Steam, then check to see if there is an Xbox 360 version of the game. In my ...
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No, only the Squier (and other MIDI-guitars) will work.
From Game Informer, Issue 209 (pg 32):
"Due to technology in the neck the Squier does not need to be re-tuned to alternate tunings," Baker assures us. "No capos are needed to play the game." ... Baker says you don't need to be in tune to play the game.
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"The Rock Band 3 Squier ...
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There are two main things to consider when comparing real driving and game driving.
The first is that there is feedback from the car through the steering wheel and suspension about what the car is doing in response to your actions. Even with power steering there is resistance to turning which you need to overcome - unless you have very good force-feedback ...
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I eventually figured out that it's the pick I was using. I was using a thicker, rubber-like pick that felt really nice to use, but apparently had too much give to it.
Switching to a cheaper-feeling pick that's really just a tiny little slice of plastic improved things tremendously. I went from not being able to trust my instrument to feeling completely in ...
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The Xbox 360, 250 GB S console has 5 standard USB 2.0 ports. Games like Rockband came with a USB hub that allowed more game controllers to be plugged in. The older models before June 2010 had 3 ports, two in the front and 1 in the back.
Most games are only going to be compatible with up to 4 controllers at most locally.
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