Platform Controllers For Your PC
 

I'm interested in getting a controller (preferably N64, because it's my favorite controller) that hooks into my computer (USB hopefully...). I told my friend I was looking for one of these, and he informed me that the companies that make this sort of thing are a little sketchy. Does anyone have any experience with these controllers and perhaps a favorite company, or a company to stay away from? Any information would be great. Thanks.

I remember finding plans for how to make your own adapter that plugs into your PC's printer port. It just required a little bit of soldering and knowing how to read a basic schematic. I had built one for my SNES controller. Unfortunately, that was about five years ago and I have no clue if it's around anymore. :(

If you can't find anything for the N64 but have a PS2, RadioShack sells a USB converter for controllers that works spectacularly. If I remember right (I haven't played for a while), you can even get rumble when playing on an emulator.

Id rather not do it myself since I don't know much about how to read even basic schematics, and would like to be able to take it back if I have to. Also, this is kind of like what I want.

http://www.shopping.com/xPO-Saitek-P990-Dual-Analog-Pad

Or perhaps even something like this (ps2ish)

http://cgi.ebay.com/USB-to-PC-2-Dual...QQcmdZViewItem

http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...entPage=search

Model: 2600729
Catalog #: 26-729

If you own a Playstation (1 or 2) controller I'd recommend that guy. I own it, and I've recommended it to a number of people on here that have gone on to buy it and swear by it (I think capo bought one...). You don't need to buy from any shady internet dealer, there's no shoddy third-party components in the controller, and you don't even have to pay for shipping if you go to your local Radio Shack.

Well, I got this one some time ago from an eBay seller and it works a treat, allowing both PS2 and N64 pads.

It can be found on Amazon although its only available via a seller.

Yeah, I got the same one as Sausage. It's really, really simple. You plug it in, and your done. No drivers needed, and you can switch between N64 and PSX/PS2 controller. I personally prefer the latter.

The only thing is, if you plan to use those analog controllers, you have to properly set it up, but it takes like 30 seconds.