Compatible USB controller?

[Renothecollector]

I'm wondering which USB controllers are compatible with the game? I was looking at the Buffalo classic USB gamepad but I don't want to order it until I know it will work with SOG. Let me know which controller you use.

 

[The G-Meister]

I know it works with an xbox 360 controller, but I think it works with most mappable controllers. Here's a thread incase you want a bit more info:

http://secretsofgrindea.com/forum/index.php?threads/play-with-a-gamepad-joytokey-other-tools.143/

 

[Teddy]

XBox360/One controllers work out of the box, and PS3/PS4 controllers work if you run a compatibility program!

Check out this thread: http://secretsofgrindea.com/forum/index.php?threads/play-with-a-gamepad-joytokey-other-tools.143/

Generic USB controllers won't work right now. We aim to enable support for them at some point, as well as adding support for the new Steam controller.

I personally recommend XBox 360 controllers for PCs, unless you really hate them or can't afford one, since their compatibility is so great.

 

[Renothecollector]

So I would just buy a 360 controller and then what? Is there a process I have to go through in order to connect it to my computer. Kind of a noob question I know but I've never hooked up a controller to my computer before.

 

[The G-Meister]

They charge with a USB cable, so simply plug that into your computer... I'm pretty sure anyway.

 

[Renothecollector]

Cool. I have a PS3 controller. I assume there are extra steps with that one. I'll have to check out the thread

 

[The G-Meister]

Yeah as Teddy said, check out that thread, you may find something useful ^-^

 

[Renothecollector]

Thanks for the help guys

 

[The G-Meister]

Have you got it working?

 

[Renothecollector]

I haven't tried yet, I'm still at work. I will let you know though

 

[The G-Meister]

Just tell us if you encounter a problem. Some of us are quite active here, so you shouldn't have too much trouble with getting help ^-^

Now if you give me a second, there's another thread on this topic...

 

[Renothecollector]

Well I tried hooking up my ps3 controller and downloaded joytokey but it doesnt seem to be working. I may be doing it wrong =/

 

[Teddy]

For a PS3 controller you probably shouldn't use JoyToKey, but something like BetterDS3 or DS3Tool! They will make the computer think the controller is an XBox controller, thus making it compatible with everything.

I personally don't use a PS3 controller though so I can't help you with the specifics. Googling "using a PS3 controller on a PC" should probably bring up some good guides, I imagine!

 

[Renothecollector]

For a PS3 controller you probably shouldn't use JoyToKey, but something like BetterDS3 or DS3Tool! They will make the computer think the controller is an XBox controller, thus making it compatible with everything.

I personally don't use a PS3 controller though so I can't help you with the specifics. Googling "using a PS3 controller on a PC" should probably bring up some good guides, I imagine!

Ok, I'll mess around with it a bit more. I may just have to buy a 360 controller.

 

[GarlicJelly]

They charge with a USB cable, so simply plug that into your computer... I'm pretty sure anyway.

I'm pretty sure that that USB thing is just for charging so it wouldn't connect with the computer if it's a regular Xbox controller. However there are specifically designed controllers for PC use. There are also USB devices that lets you connect your Xbox controller wirelessly to your computer (I have one of those myself and it works great, but the installation was a bit confusing).

 

[Jyeli]

I'm pretty sure that that USB thing is just for charging so it wouldn't connect with the computer if it's a regular Xbox controller. However there are specifically designed controllers for PC use. There are also USB devices that lets you connect your Xbox controller wirelessly to your computer (I have one of those myself and it works great, but the installation was a bit confusing).

I believe you're thinking of a play and charge controller (wireless) that requires the wireless receiver. A regular wired controller will work by just plugging it in, since windows has build in support for it.