I need a gamepad/controller for W2K... Suggestions?

[JesseJH]

Hi guys, I'm starting to install games on the machine I just built running W2K with all suggested updates/service packs.

 

I need some suggestions for controllers to play games. I heard whispers of people getting the Xbox 360 PC controller to function, but I couldn't find conclusive information.

 

I would LOVE an Xbox 360 gamepad, but I am more than happy to use anything that works well. Wireless possibly?

 

The game I am targeting is Halo: Combat Evolved.  I figured someone around these parts would have experience in this area.

[jaclaz]

What about:

http://www.redcl0ud.com/xbcd.html

jaclaz

[JesseJH]

Hello and thank you. Do you have experience with this software?

 

Also, to use an original xbox controller, I would need something like this, correct?

http://www.amazon.com/HDE-Xbox-360-USB-Breakaway-Cable/dp/B0046RMJRU/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1438971229&sr=8-5&keywords=xbox+to+USB

[Kelsenellenelvian]

Just go grab a friend's Xbox controller and plug it in it should work

[JesseJH]

To my knowledge the original xbox controller has a special male plug. Also to my knowledge the Xbox 360 controller will not natively work. I did a little bit of reading on it. It has me troubled. I'd have to buy a controller anyways online because I have no friends around here with a wired controller.

[jaclaz]

Yep, an adapter (or stripping the original cable and soldering to it a USB connector) is needed:

http://www.redcl0ud.com/xbox_wiring.html

If you want to use a XBOX 360 you can try this derivative project:

http://www.matt-land.com/xbcd/

or this one (Japanese page by our friend Backwingcat you'll need some patience and Google Translate):

http://blog.livedoor.jp/blackwingcat/archives/1104543.html

The actual download page is dead, but the new one should be this one now:

http://lavendy.net/special/driver/x360c/

jaclaz

[Kelsenellenelvian]

Afterglow Xbox wired controllers work for both regular and 360 is what I use on my pc for gaming and they are really inexpensive but fairly sturdy.

[JesseJH]

I saw the afterglow controllers at best buy yesterday. Was it plug and play for you on Windows 2000?

[Kelsenellenelvian]

For xp, Vista and seven yes I don't use 2000 though.

[Kelsenellenelvian]

This says they are advertised to work on w2k http://xbox360controllers.lonsshop.tk/pdp-3702eu-bl-afterglow-controller-for-xb360-blue/