Gamepads

by **luciano_davidwesley** on Sat May 24, 2003 1:13 pm

Can anyone give me some advise as to which analogue gamepad is the best for NBA live 2003 (and where i can buy it).

Is the Logitech Wingman Rumblepad the best or is there a better one?

Thanks heaps

YouTube · by **Andrew** on Sat May 24, 2003 1:27 pm

I use the Thrustmaster Firestorm Dual Power. It's a good pad, I'd recommend it. (Y)

It's USB, so if you're running Windows 98, you'll need to download the official patch.

by **luciano_davidwesley** on Sat May 24, 2003 1:32 pm

how much and where can i buy it?

YouTube · by **Andrew** on Sat May 24, 2003 2:01 pm

I got mine from the Harvey Norman Computer Superstore at Bennetts Green for about $70. Of course, if you're not in Newcastle, that's not really an option. You might find it at a Tandy's store, Electronic Boutique, or any other computer/games store.

by **Colin** on Sat May 24, 2003 2:05 pm

I have the aforementioned wingman rumblepad and I love it. Now just from looking at pictures I personally wouldn't want the thrustmaster as it had 4 buttons on the front as opposed to the wingman's 6. Another thing I can't tell is if it has a 'L1' and 'L2' as in two buttons on the back edge. Which the wingman has.

YouTube · by **Andrew** on Sat May 24, 2003 2:12 pm

Yeah, the Thrustmaster has four buttons on top (like the PS2 controller), as well as two trigger buttons on the back of the handles. Like the PS2 controller, both analog sticks are also buttons. It might be a little bulky for some, but it's not a bad pad overall. But get one that suits you. (Y)

by **Colin** on Sat May 24, 2003 2:18 pm

I saw these at epinions.com (through a google search)

On the left is the Thrustmaster Firestorm, in the middle is the Logitech Wingman cordless, and on the right is the Logitech Wingman with cord.

YouTube · by **Andrew** on Sat May 24, 2003 2:36 pm

Just remembered: It's also worth mentioning that you can use your PS2 controller with the PC, if you buy the appropriate adapter (not sure about the availability in Australia or the price). The only downside is that you cannot customise it as much as you can with PC gamepads - or so some users have reported.

by **luciano_davidwesley** on Sat May 24, 2003 5:19 pm

thanks for the help everyone!

I might get the wingman rumblepad but im not sure. Ill try electronics boutique and see which one i like best (if they have both or more).
Our Harvey Norman doesn't get pads for some reason :evil:

by **luciano_davidwesley** on Mon May 26, 2003 5:27 pm

I got the logitech wingman rumblepad and its pretty good! I got the cord one cos its $40 cheaper than the cordless so i thought i could live with that!

It cost $80 at electronics boutique.

Thanks for the help guys

by **Rens** on Tue May 27, 2003 2:46 am

I've got the Gamepad Pro, even though it's not analog it's great for games like Live, FIFA, etc.

by **Colin** on Tue May 27, 2003 11:45 am

luciano_davidwesley wrote:I got the logitech wingman rumblepad

I WIN!!! j/k of course. Hope your happy with it. I didn't like the cord one because it was designed much more boxy and it didn;t fell good to hold and what not.

by **Lrd_Mince** on Wed May 28, 2003 2:54 am

Get the Thrustmaster. I got one yesterday and LOVE it. Extremely responsive. The D-Pad is it's one fault. Like if I want to hit down, sometimes it hits the angle. It's not definitive enough. And no, I don't have puggy thumbs.

I use my Nostromo N45 when I want I need to use a D-pad.

YouTube · by **Andrew** on Wed May 28, 2003 12:01 pm

Luciano already bought the Logitech Wingman. But it's nice to see another Thrustmaster user.

by **luciano_davidwesley** on Sat May 31, 2003 8:05 pm

I have another question (do they ever stop???? :lol:

)

what button do you press on the wingman to intentionally foul the opponent?

YouTube · by **Andrew** on Sat May 31, 2003 10:18 pm

You have to tap the Playcalling button twice. Which button is the Playcalling button depends on your controller configuration.

by **luciano_davidwesley** on Sun Jun 01, 2003 3:23 pm

thanks again!

by **MikZyth** on Fri Jun 06, 2003 5:44 am

Andrew wrote:I use the Thrustmaster Firestorm Dual Power. It's a good pad, I'd recommend it. It's USB, so if you're running Windows 98, you'll need to download the official patch.

Do you mean official patch from EA (just for NBA Live) or official patch from Microsoft (for Windows 9x in general)?

YouTube · by **Andrew** on Fri Jun 06, 2003 1:11 pm

The official patch from EA for NBA Live 2003, though any upgrades for Windows 9x wouldn't hurt either.

by **MikZyth** on Fri Jun 06, 2003 3:57 pm

Thanks. I think I'll buy this ThrustMONSTER.

by **luciano_davidwesley** on Sat Jun 07, 2003 12:30 am

Andrew wrote:You have to tap the Playcalling button twice.

thats a problem, because the playcalling button on my config is actually the left d-pad on the wingman, so I still don't know how to intentionally foul the opponent.

by **Colin** on Sat Jun 07, 2003 8:43 am

luciano_davidwesley wrote:
Andrew wrote:You have to tap the Playcalling button twice.

thats a problem, because the playcalling button on my config is actually the left d-pad on the wingman, so I still don't know how to intentionally foul the opponent.

What you can do, it's what I do, is use the d-pad for moving your guy, since that's all it's good for not being able to call timeout/intentional foul. I set R1 to playcall and just press that and shoot at the same time and it's post up, other buttons for other plays. You could also use the other R and L's, but this is just me.

by **luciano_davidwesley** on Sat Jun 07, 2003 12:47 pm

thanks again!

by **ChiBulls2315** on Sat Jul 05, 2003 6:57 am

Where is this download for the "official patch". Maybe the controller I bought will work afterall.

YouTube · by **Andrew** on Sat Jul 05, 2003 12:02 pm

More info on the official patch (and how to download it) can be found in our NBA Live 2003 FAQ.

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